GTS folks got notified this week for March end layoffs. Same old message. You are great but……..Lame leaders. So glad I got the package.

Start a new post with the hashtag. Would love to see.

WARNING

When downloading my W2 from the work history site, I see that my wages are significantly higher than they should've been for last year. Is it because they're adding the severance payout to the W2?

Whilst , hey see there ...this happened . Seems like band 5 get 65k+_ shares...GTK.. https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/verizon-communications-inc-nysevz-ceo-kyle-malady-sells-20000-shares-2025-01-29/

Verizon doing any hiring? What are the open jobs needing filled?

Thanks everyone helping to get pre-paid to net add positive for the first time in years! Let's be a total meme and throw an ice cream party to celebrate our success! (Insert fa-t noise here)

Is it safe to say that the old scale (performing) is equivalent to exceeding? Or would you categorize the old performing as achieving?

I say under

If AT&T is doing it, there's no doubt in my mind we'll be next. Prepare, folks. This is our future.

Cost Efficiency • Contractors allow telecom companies to save on overhead costs like benefits, training, and long-term salaries associated with permanent employees. • You can scale up or down based on demand, avoiding unnecessary costs during... — read more 

https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-signs-executive-order-ending-remote-work-federal-employees-slashing-biden-administration-plan

It's a matter of when for VZ. WFH employees should quit to save jobs. You will be saving jobs for others. Think of it like the jab mandate. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/23/heres-how-workers-feel-about-return-to-office-mandates.html

Things seem strange, kickoffs delayed, bonus/ raise info delayed, and leaders seem on edge... I'm guessing the delays were due to ranking employees? I don't know but it seems like layoffs are coming soon... Last year L&D got destroyed in February pay... — read more 

Has anyone who took the VSP checked their W2? Something doesn't add up. I took the VSP and was off payroll Sep 2024. W2 on the payroll site appears to match the paystub from Sept, including normal salary thru Sep and the unused VAC time. But does... — read more 

Anyone has heard anything?

Just spoke to my director who is a good friend and told me to keep it quiet that an enhanced eisp is coming out in early February. Will be across the board and need to lose 2500 employees. Don’t know off the books date. I know I’m going and already... — read more 

Another employer mandating RTO!! Its coming to Verizon within the 1st quarter. https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/jpmorgan-asks-staff-return-office-five-days-week-march-memo-shows-2025-01-10/

Anyone here participate in an HR exit interview when you left? Supposedly confidential. Any reason not to be fully open in an exit interview?

Stock at 1 year low at present heading down to beat the 5 year low! So much for that 2025 rah rah kickoff broadcast!!

Check your account 12/20 VSP crew. I just logged on the Verizon Worksite history portal & your severance check should be in your bank account by 1/10/24. God bless and good luck to everyone.

What creative accounting will be announced this year?

They can toss as much work my way as they want, but it’s not happening. They’ve cut too many people, shoved the extra onto us, and we’ve gone along with it. That’s on us, too. They’ll keep testing limits if we keep giving in. Well, I’m done playing... — read more 

Whats the story on why the VZB mod enterprise segment leader left Jan 3rd..not part of the VSP or pre planned layoff.

Does anyone know, when the payment of remaining vacation and personal days will be send? And when we should expect our severance payment?

The H1B visa program is designed to bring skilled workers to the U.S., but the hiring process for these workers needs to be streamlined for efficiency and integrity. Verify Authenticity of H1B Candidates: Companies should ensure that H1B... — read more 

Anyone have the email to the Ethics department? TIA

When will they fix TracFone rewards for referrals? I contacted WNBC tv station help segment called Better Get Baquero cause TracFone won't help me. The station is coming to my home on Monday to film a segment. I am entitled to 18000 rewards points... — read more 

Wow 7 months is a long time to work knowing you're out the door. Any other March 28-ers having trouble keeping their head in the game?

It's a matter of when this will be mandated at Verizon... not if... https://www.yahoo.com/news/t-follows-amazon-cracking-down-025213556.html

Is it the market or is it just me? I’ve been trying to find another job for almost six months now. My resume is fine, above average even. I’m in my early 40s - can that be the reason? It’s been really bothering me that I can’t find anything decent... — read more 

Link: https://h1bgrader.com/h1b-sponsors/verizon-data-services-llc-d0g9mlv5ko#employer-salaries

Did your vacation and lump sum payout come on a typical Friday pay period for Verizon or did it hit your account on another day during the week? Also, about how long did it take for each? I know the expectation is 45 days.

I took the VSP in Sept 13, 2024. It seems I have lost access to VZ Benefits Connection just when I needed it to decline VZ Benefits from Anthem etc as I have now subscribed to another provider via Obamacare. My login and password to Benefits... — read more 

It’s been reported that DOGE will request doubling H1B immigrants into the US. Currently 75% comes from India. The current VZ leadership has embraced H1B more than any other. Do you expect more American layoffs to come from this announcement? — read more 

Happy Merry Christmas everyone. We have more good people than bad and many great who support their families and friends, so let’s all do our best and bring our best always.

I’ve never prayed so hard for something to go well. I’ve been trying to find something else for almost ten months. I can’t remember the job market ever being this bad. It’s not like I even hate my job that much, but the constant lack of job security... — read more