It is frustrating to watch decisions come from the top with no clue about what the teams face every day. Hans and upper leadership seem unaware of the actual workload and challenges on the ground. No wonder we all feel drained when their expectations... — read more
superstar executive
The marketing person that came from Peloton. The new logo has been nothing short of spectacular and customer growth is at a record pace. Keep up the good work and don't ever leave.
Low Salaries?
Applied to an IT job and the pay scale was disclosed prior to an in person that was less than the job posting. About 45% under market for this role. Is that normal here?
Get ready... VZ is next
Penske Cuts Work-From-Home Employment With In-Office Mandate, Forced Resignations https://share.google/yF2kauM4Z092rnXs1
GN&T All hands on Thursday
Anyone hearing what the out of nowhere all hands is going to spring on us? Seems odd that we just had one now they are having another one very early in the morning tomorrow.
Anyone have intel on October RIF numbers?
Wondering if anyone’s heard how bad the October RIF will be and what areas will be hardest hit
Verizon and the Strategy Playbook It Never Played
McKinsey’s strategy cycle is straightforward: design, mobilize, execute. It’s not rocket science. You decide what you are, you back it with resources, and you deliver with discipline. Verizon had every chance to do this. The consultants were in the... — read more
Wireless is now This Company's Stepchild
It's about time it was realized that, without wireline's monetary backing, the wireless ship would have never floated or even left port. Without wireline's welfare-like subsidizing of any of their landline issues, that ship would not have stayed... — read more
Wireline centers
Do you think Verizon will keep all the locations with CO’s? Or could they and lease the space back?
Telecom - wireline, at least - is supposed to be the good ol’ boys club.
Generic, consultant-driven headcount and customer base deflation takes the PHUN out of the PHONE company! Wireline has geographic monopolies in several states, and ability to sell services over-the-top where we don’t. At one point, Wireless had... — read more
What does Verizon want to be
So everyone from management to associate union to nonunion has this question concern.We all see the company pulling back from everything losing customers in every line of buisnesses!!We see them sometimes actively attempting to send our customers to... — read more
Value Marketing Disaster
Is anyone else feeling like a certain new leadership hire in our marketing org is steering without a clear destination? There’s been a noticeable lack of transparency, empathy, and strategic vision. Morale all time low and the only remaining talent... — read more
Office Attendance Monitoring
For all you current v-teamers, it’s confirmed that office attendance IS being monitored and tracked. Three days isn’t so bad; don’t ruin it for everyone you scofflaws.
Hans last IG post
All the A-s kissers are out in force. Omg. It’s great we are going to be all together. Check it out.
Tulsa office closing 1Q2026?
Hypothetically speaking, if the Tulsa office closed would employees be forced to relo elsewhere? I’m curious because if that’s the case I’m all for it. I’m trying to relo anyways.
Theft of American Jobs By India Is Coming To An End
"Trump Unveils Multiple Policies to Stop India from Taking U.S. Tech Jobs and Suppressing Wages" India has been taking U.S. tech jobs through job relocation, telework, and special visas that bring Indian workers to the United States. This shift has... — read more
Verizon will maintain the 3 campus hubs, and 11 business hubs:
Y’all’s SVP didn’t give you the full list? Yes, the emails only reveal the big three “campus hubs”: Basking Ridge NYC Irving, TX But there are also named “business hubs” chosen by business unit leaders for investment: Alpharetta 2... — read more
Location Strategy
Does anyone here have further insight into the location strategy Sam posted about? Specifically as it relates to the buildings that were previously deemed “hubs” (such as lake Mary, Tulsa) and her message regarding future hiring focused on the 3... — read more
Frontier
I work in the call center for fios so how will the acquisition of Frontier affect us as far as schedules, call volume etc. I’m can’t understand a lot it just trying to get all the information I can
Hans’ Masterclass in Reverse Growth
Hans must’ve read “How to Lose Market Share in 10 Easy Steps” and thought it was a strategy manual. First, dump wholesale. Then, chase off loyal customers. At this rate, the only thing growing faster than ARPA is the exit line.
NJ strike unemployment pay
Hello does anyone know what the rules for the nj unemployment pay is if we went on strike .This would be the first time we would be entitled to unemployment during a strike what is the waiting period .How many weeks lost and how long can you collect
RTO will disrupt second job
Are any of you not coming in because it will disrupt your second job? I have Webex calls with my other job during the week that I can’t do in the office. Is there any advice for how to get around this? If I have to come in I am considering booking... — read more
Verizon’s 5-Year Plan Looks Great on Paper… But I’ve Seen This Movie Before
I get the big picture. Fiber via Frontier. Fill the gaps with fixed wireless. Monetize 5G. Use AI and edge to cut costs and open new revenue streams. On paper? Solid. In practice? That’s where it falls apart. The strategy is being sold to Wall... — read more
Sedgwick
"...We deliver better experiences for your employees too. In every interaction with us, they’ll find support, empathy and clear communication on the status of their claim and what happens next in the process. With Sedgwick expertly managing any and... — read more
I Miss New York Telephone
There once was a time when one felt appreciated, with subtle niceties beyond the paycheck. On a Friday, it was not unusual for the boss to say a little early, "Fella's head home. Thanks". Prior to a vacation the boss would throw a 1/2 day your way... — read more
This is going to leave a mark!
T-Mobile is best in price and value AT&T is next Verizon is last. And you whine about going back to the office. You should be fired! What value do you bring to the company? To determine which carrier—T-Mobile, AT&T, or... — read more
Go to VZweb and search “RTO”
How embarrassing. Back in 2022-2024, we called out other companies requiring everyone back in the office. Especially cringeworthy - “AT&T follows Amazon in cracking down on remote work with 5 days in office mandate”. And now look at us.
What happens if the US starts to go after labor outsourcing?
I'm not here to argue politics and if it is right or wrong, just the consequences of Verizon continuing to outsource a large percentage of its workforce to places like India. Today, the labor secretary alluded to going after companies that... — read more
Exhibit A: LinkedIn Leadership Theater
Perfect example of the BS — while exec leadership keeps hitting ‘like’ on feel-good fluff about ‘digital wellness,’ the real issues like job cuts, workload, and shrinking teams get ignored. Nice optics, zero substance.
BR locked exec wing
Peons can’t access building 4 anymore…wonder what will 2 Penn will look like
My team overflows with resentment, and it’s taking a toll on all of us
We’re the ragtag leftovers from the last round of layoffs, missing key roles, barely functioning as a team. Some people are fantastic, others are deadweight. Our manager is awful at distributing workload, and clearly doesn’t care. They have no clue... — read more
good bye Verizon
Nope, not quitting and not getting fired BUT I ported our wireless numbers out to T-Mobile for compatible pricing and the better network.
Why are they pretending RTO is better?
Returning to office life just feels like a huge step backward. The noise, the constant interruptions, the long commute just to sit in a chair for eight hours under bad lighting trying not talk to anybody. I get more done at home in less time and... — read more
Invest in US labor market
Verizon makes most of its revenues from US consumers and US businesses. Yet, it is consistently laying off US employees, while at the same time building up a large workforce in India (Verizon India) where it does very little business. Someone should... — read more
The union cares more about its retirees than its current active members.
I’m not saying we should give up on retirees. I hope I make it there one day. I’m saying I need help now!!
Loyalty, R.I.P.
https://www.businessinsider.com/att-ceo-memo-workplace-loyalty-dead-employees-job-security-2025-8 "Even if the vast majority stay, the people who leave are typically the highest performers... there's now decades of rigorous research showing how... — read more
Rant
Just here for the info
If the union calls a strike in August ‘26, will you walk or resign and scab?
Less than a year to go. Remembering the last strike. Thinking of all the union does for me. 2026 may turn out to be the year of the scab.