The chatter is escalating. Is there actually something to it, or is it just based on reasonable expectations?

#SameAsItEverWas

So the meeting today in Bedminster was with many managers and other higher ups. The layoff rumors appear to be true, if anything this may just be like some other past RIFs. You get noticed then you have "X" amount of time to check for another... — read more 

What steps can the new CEO take to stop losing subscribers? What can be done to reverse something that's been going on for a while?

This is AT&T’s “2020 Vision” but 10 years later, and the reduction goal being 25% instead of 1/3 of the workforce. I don’t know if there will be the COURTESY of another VSP but the HCL selloff was just a slap in the face. You had people with 30 years... — read more 

To get people to quit at first, then fire the rest that don’t follow the rules.

I’m among those who expected nothing less from the new CEO, but cuts of 6% or more are a truly depressing number.

If the new CEO decides to actually get rid of the real fat, and we all know there’s plenty of it here, that’ll be one move I’ll applaud. You know exactly who I’m talking about, the unnecessary layers of management, the slackers who do nothing but... — read more 

I’m hearing rumors the first thing the new ceo did was to see about a contract extension.But not in way most would like .Sounds like in exchange for some kinda cap on medical the union would agree to the movement of work force needed to bring the... — read more 

We are asked to volunteer for different locations or functions but they do not ask you to volunteer as most managers are forced you do not have a choice.The only ones who have a choice are contractor like companies and such

Heard that’s the path forward, and it makes sense. Combine operations, leadership. Cut many many many many heads. Sure, it will rough for a while, but it’s all about the immediate savings. No one cares about 3 years from now, only the next qtr and... — read more 

RIF coming soon and notifications will be on 10/23. Believe it will be 6% across the company and all departments will be impacted. Thanks for the usual early Christmas present, Verizon.

Looks like the original post from yesterday was removed. Interesting article about the bad investments and Han’s sudden departure. https://www.lightreading.com/business-transformation/there-is-something-fishy-about-the-verizon-ceo-swap-out

why would you change CEO's just like that without giving wall street a heads up and of all months OCT.Which is notorious bad for stocks.Changing CEO's as a surprise tell investors that there is something wrong in this company.Glad i sold at 44... — read more 

https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/verizon-buys-starry-what-you-need-know

Just saying, human nature.

Anyone has a side line of work, a business??? How do you manage to do it? Is it even possible given the amount of work we have? Any advice?

Curious how much my leadership makes. What is typical base and STI/LTI?

Big layoffs across the board. The DEI hires from FCC OBAMA are coming. They are still employed at FYBR!

The day after the announcement of a new CEO. Lots of open jobs postings disappeared from the jobs board. This trend always precedes RIFs.

Dan is there to be the hatchet before the Frontier merger is complete. This way John Stratton doesn’t have to do the dirty work and ruin his image.

is it by performance or bcuz of location, or just pure hatred?

Go and look at the executive-bios link. Dan's LinkedIn is not there, and there is an empty Phot logo. This is the sloppiness that says it all. No attention to detail, even at that high a level. In other companies, the communication leader will resign... — read more 

The new CEO, that's not change. It is the continuation of a plan. If l have seen this and lived it. Meatball did the job that Blackrock commanded. He hollowed out the company, and outsourced much of it. The only thing not yet completed it the... — read more 

Should we give all of our money and resources to support a retail brand that has no awareness or subscribers - apparently. Should we reorg, then reorg, then reorg again - yes please. This company is a joke and we’re dead in the water. Don’t apply... — read more 

I'm sure the new CEO will want to put his stamp on things as soon as possible, but I doubt he'll want to rock the boat too much from the get go. I'd like to see him start cleaning house on day one but I realize that's too much to expect. But I also... — read more 

Has anyone else been asked about volunteering to attend training for future strike support?

Who says a CEO’s past track record means anything in a completely different environment? We’ll see soon enough where the new CEO stands on outsourcing or workforce cohesion.

Verizon is too far gone for anyone to save it. Sure, things might get a little better, but years of bad decisions don’t just disappear overnight. Consequences stick around and demand payment long after the damage is done. I’d love to believe things... — read more 

Listen this new CEO was brought in to cut management, cut costs and raise stock prices .This is no coincidence he was brought in right as the merge with frontier which has contracts and the largest current contract up in August that they could not... — read more 

New Boss = New Logo

I'll go first: Cut Costs Cut Thick Mgmt Layers Build Alliances

That's all I have to say.

Dan Schulman is stepping in as Verizon’s new CEO. At PayPal he built a reputation for being employee-centric, even raising wages and improving benefits for frontline staff. He talks about purpose and fairness, not just profit. Is this the turning of... — read more