Each year on Memorial Day, numerous corporations publicly commemorate fallen service members through gestures of remembrance. Among them is Verizon, whose recent tribute included a ceremonial wreath at Pearl Harbor accompanied by a brief statement on... — read more
Frontier NOC guys only know how to open tickets with other carriers
The concept of head-to-head testing, REACT, and logging into a switch are completely lost on them.
HANS & GRETEL!
acquisition brings particular focus to departments with potential role overlap, such as IT, back office operations, and human resources. While Verizon hasn't specified which departments or regions will see the most impact, the substantial severance... — read more
HIGH ROLLING C-SUITE
FRAUD. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/elon-musk-wants-us-government-213117380.html TELCO FRAUD. YOU CEO/C-SUITE TYPES ARE SUSPECT AT THIS TIME. AMERICAN TAXPAYER WAIST! TELCO COMPLICIT!
Bright red and yellow Verizon home page giving Temu on steroids vibe
Whoever picked up this tacky color scheme to cheapen the brand should be fired. Website looks horrendous. Verizon already has one of the worst UX/ CX experience.
Verizon’s Workforce Realignment Reflects Deeper Industry Transition
Verizon’s multi-phase workforce reduction, initiated in late 2024, marks more than just a cost-cutting measure—it reflects the industry’s broader evolution toward leaner, digitally oriented operations. The company began offering voluntary separation... — read more
BGCO layoffs?
Any talks of restructuring ? the forecasting team is saying there is going to be more changes.. they have been correct before but slow to happen
Return to Office
Hearing rumors that in addition to what I’ve already read on this site about a June layoff that there will be a Return to Office 5days per week by EOY. Anyone else hearing the same?
Mangoes & Metrics: A Sweet Distraction from a Bitter Forecast
While Sampath waxes poetic about mangoes and their global journey, Verizon Consumer employees are stuck navigating a different kind of climate — one of reorgs, headcount cuts, and canned optimism. Mangoes flourished under favorable conditions... — read more
Early bargaining
So shouldn’t the union or company have sent out a questionnaire on some topics that members would find important like besides wages!!!Maybe on more vacation or Holidays!!Maybe about how terrible our medical/prescription plan has become or possibly on... — read more
The Problem With PR-Polished Success Stories
I recently came across a Verizon LinkedIn post spotlighting a retail employee’s journey — full of optimism, support, and opportunity. A heartwarming story, no doubt. But let’s be honest: this polished narrative doesn’t represent the reality most... — read more
I seriously hate this company so bad …
Like many of you that are long term VZ employees I get it. This company pays really really well for the amount of work you do. But OMFG is every manager clueless? Do someone of you feel like your becoming d-mber working here? Maybe it’s just me and... — read more
Erisa Verizon Settlement
Anyone receive a letter in the mail to set up your IRA to receive funds for this settlement?
Free at last
I was given $195K to leave Verizon. Free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty I am free at last. : )
wheres has all the fios work gone?
Heard the was a push for new Fios work in the n.y.c area this year.So why are there so many tech sitting idle and have no work for weeks?is the company moving toward 5g wireless internet only?
Verizon ending DEI programs as it seeks US approval for Frontier deal
(Reuters) -Verizon Communications (VZ) said Friday it is ending DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion programs after the Trump administration opened a probe and as the U.S. telecom carrier seeks approval to purchase Frontier Communications. Federal... — read more
FIRE HANS …..NEXT MOVE
Verizon ending DEI programs as it seeks US approval for Frontier deal
Peace out DEI!!!!
Fun times ahead.
Pre-Negotiations are underway!!
This is just the company and the union getting together, something more casual than official negotiations. If anything’s negotiated during this time period, it’s something that both sides are in obvious agreement on so don’t expect a major... — read more
Behind the Curtain: The Layoffs Verizon Won’t Talk About
Verizon just launched a $5 billion “Small Business Supplier Accelerator” with fanfare, celebrity cameos, and buzzwords about ecosystems and growth. But here’s what they didn’t announce: They’re quietly dismantling their full-time U.S... — read more
Confirmed
end of June announcement.
I'm now hoping for layoffs
The best way to be let out of my misery is with severance. If there are layoffs, I'll be praying I'm among those let go.
Managers going for techs
They are on a spree. Watch out
What do you want?
The company and the union will start bargaining soon. What would you like to see in the next extension?
What’s up with 1101?
Why so many posts putting down the number one local in America. 1101 baby. Get used to greatness. You want it then push them to get it. Don’t be lazy and don’t let them be lazy.
Hans Vestberg’s Masterclass in Losing Signal
Oh Hans, brave Hans, from Ericsson’s halls, You came to save us from dropped calls. With Nordic charm and TED Talk flair, You sold us dreams, then vanished air. You spoke of “transformation,” “scale,” and “grit,” While every core just turned to... — read more
Pray
To all you good folks today unexpected move that told me it's over. I came to work like every morning first thing I do turn on my PC. To my surprise would not turn on. Phone rings they told me to come upstairs for a meeting. At that point they... — read more
I wonder if that piece of garbage from 1101 will continue telling us how worthless we are.
I’m so tired of hearing how bad and terrible we are from this union person. Ever since we merged with 1105 it’s been downhill. Straight garbage. They are too damn negative. No wonder half the reps in NY are mental cases, the union drove them crazy... — read more
IT leaders needs training to act like Americans
IT leadership onshore needs training to treat others with respect and dignity. Most of them think of themselves as superior and judge others based on their job titles. It’s typical Indian mentality ingrained by caste system. HR should start a... — read more
How soon till we see the next big one?
A lot of companies are laying off thousands or tens of thousands. Our earnings were bad but the stock didn't move which could be foreshadowing a large cut. Travel budgets cut, hiring freeze till Q3, and leaders telling us to invest in our... — read more
Who Remembers this guy?
Earnings call, live look in: Lowell: "Now, we'll hear from Bobby Mudge who is 11 miles below the surface of the earth and still able to call in to us today with a Kyocera 2235 phone! Bobby, how are ya?" Bobby: "Lowell, I'm great and I'm getting 5... — read more
Major phone carriers prepare to raise prices for consumers amid Trump's tariff plans
Customers of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon be warned: price rises are coming. Bosses of the three biggest US carriers have all said prices will rise as President Donald Trump's latest tariff plans ripple through the smartphone industry. Trump has... — read more