Sampath hit ‘like’ on this because it makes him look thoughtful. Truth is, guys like him are the pilot game. ‘Let’s do a pilot’ is never about testing — it’s corporate euthanasia. Starve the idea, bury it in decks, then brag when it fails. It’s how... — read more 

Verizon Slammed For Retaliating Against Customer Who Filed Complaint, Allegedly Blacklisting Them And Re-Aging Debt To Hurt Credit, Raising Serious Concerns Over Fairness And... — read more 

So the opinion is that with contract coming in next summer the company would never offer a buy out .I believe the whispers I hear of the opposite. What better time scare the guys who been on the fence with the possibility of a strike .Then you lower... — read more 

Anyone have any info on the upcoming EIPP?

Is the drag on this great company.

SharePoint required an approval of access to see a group’s content. Confluence is open across teams, unless the author specifically locks content (rare). Think about it. Operations teams were trained on ServiceNow because that’s what HCL uses…

"...consistent with Verizon ways, I paid millions to the big 4 consulting firms, hired an internal transformation team, brought in the data & analytics teams and pitted them all against each other to develop an AI prompt. I changed my mind constantly... — read more 

When companies talk about “transformation,” it usually sounds like innovation, growth, and opportunity. At Verizon, though, transformation has quietly turned into something else — a reshuffling of its workforce. Over the past decade, Verizon’s... — read more 

……..was the one who sold HCL to Hans and Kyle. Good lord, when Accenture left I thought it couldn’t get any worse……then HCL happened and their “incredible” managed service team came onboard and is causing perhaps the worst experience for clients I’ve... — read more 

Next VSP or large scale restructuring is imminent. Hearing chatter around 2Q/3Q 2026. Makes sense with Frontier acquisition closing but too close to past 2024. So may not be a VSP and just restructuring 🤔

The outage and now this… https://wccftech.com/a-verizon-authorized-reseller-employee-scams-a-customer-with-an-unauthorized-order-fueling-outrage-and-raising-questions-about-carrier-accountability/

I'll start - basking in the fact that they have no idea whatsoever (or care) what goes on in the CO's and garages. I have to laugh at the tonedeaf corporate videos. Life is good for some people, but the customer is not being served properly.

“Sell the value of the network. We’re a premium brand and that’s why we charge more”, says our Sr Leadership and VLC. 4 out of the 10 lines on my EPP were out for 10 hours. When will leadership realize this “premium network/brand strategy” isn’t real... — read more 

I’ve not once had a positive interaction with a contractor. They lie, cheat the system, give false expectations to us and the customers. Please fix this.

Verizon experienced a nationwide outage this afternoon leaving tens of thousands customers across the United States unable to send texts or make calls. Reports of cell service outages began at around 12pm ET on Saturday, according to Down... — read more 

Sampath strikes again with his favorite sport: talking down to the workforce while pretending he’s discovered management philosophy. Translation of his post: “We cut middle managers, slowed promotions, shrank the talent pool, and guaranteed... — read more 

Are there director and VP level individual contributors?

Since we know that the FCC is following along to: https://www.wnd.com/2025/08/bad-optics-walmart-scandal-exposes-deeper-immigration-hiring/ Walmart is reeling after revelations that a vice president in its Global Tech division allegedly pocketed... — read more 

Heads are on the line if departments do not meet their "volunteering" hours. Every other day senior leadership in my department is sending emails telling us of opportunities to "volunteer" to meet our quota. On every video conference call it is the... — read more 

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Hans Vestberg just gave us a corporate update… about his meniscus. Surgery, rehab, jogging again — as if Verizon’s future depends on his morning runs. Employees are getting cut, the stock is stuck, and competitors are eating Verizon alive. But Hans?... — read more 

just received word in a meeting from a very credible SVP that Tulsa’s last day will be 03/01/2026. Any finance teams will go fully remote, and any operations teams will be moved to the new NYC campus at their current salary, or be considered a... — read more 

The announcement that AT\&T will acquire 50MHz of spectrum from EchoStar for \$23 billion represents the definitive end of the long-running attempt to maintain four nationwide wireless carriers in the United States. The deal, reportedly brokered... — read more 

Sampath’s post is pure smoke and mirrors. “Transformation in months”? Please. The only thing that’s transformed is how fast leadership churns out buzzwords while frontline employees are buried in RTO nonsense, broken systems, and nonstop cost... — read more 

Good look for the Value org. Nice off-site in Miami dressed up in tux's and dresses while the business is cutting left & right. Cater to those who can't afford postpaid but they can throw a good party for themselves. Nice!

I watched the QA session again. Talk about being arrogant to your staff. We get it. RTO is back but the meatball must of been getting pounding with questions and he had enough and took it out on everyone in GnT. If you noticed the front ,JS kept... — read more 

You can build an empire and be a nice f@cking man. Hans Vestberg tried the “nice” part — but the empire crumbled on his watch.

https://civilrights.justice.gov/diversity-equity-inclusion-illegal-discrimination FCC NOTIFIED OF THIS THREAD

In a nutshell the message today was "if you don't like the idea of RTO, then leave". If you want to be promoted and you don't live in a main hub location "too bad". In other words you are just a damn number. Tone deaf leadership to think that people... — read more 

Basking in uncertainty?

NEW YORK, NY – Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the election of Jennifer K. Mann, Executive Vice President and President, North America Operating Unit of The Coca-Cola Company, to the Verizon Board of Directors... — read more 

https://www.eeoc.gov/what-do-if-you-experience-discrimination-related-dei-work Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race and s-x. Different treatment based on race... — read more 

74 Associate Fellows 8 Fellows 16 Distinguished Fellows Where is the innovation?

So not that I wish it but I did contact NJ police unemployment office!!So they gave a ton of info ,but advised as a technician if we went on strike we would absolutely be able to collect the max weekly amount of $ 900 a week !!If they had management... — read more 

It is getting harder to keep up as more people leave and the remaining team ends up doing twice the work. With RTO, things are only going to get much, much worse. Leadership really needs to address staffing before more talented people give up and... — read more 

Hans went on Lewis Howes’ podcast to talk about how he leads Verizon. He mentioned writing “boss contracts,” holding 256 listening meetings, logging every hour into six buckets, and keeping a list of 39 names he checks in with. It sounds organized... — read more 

What is the Biggest threat to VZ in avoiding its downfall (open poll) A. Trump policies B. C level decision making C. Employee motivation D. Competetive threat from TMUS Hyperscalers and content providers

VBG specifically has been hosting VP/AVP level all hands calls where the leader will say “we expect you to be in full days. Talk to your manager if you need an exception”, yet Sam’s video and the VLC letter say “3 days with flexibility”, no mention... — read more 

From the outside, Verizon looks like the safe play. Big paycheck, fat dividend, steady corporate perch. People ask: “Why would you ever leave? You could have milked the cow forever.” But here’s the truth: that cow isn’t grazing in some open field... — read more