That’s the post! Think about the people with 15 years of work experience who have to report to this nightmare.. when you know that your boss knows nothing and has no real experience other than being favorite. No prizes for guessing which org.. — read more 

That is all.

About 20 years ago I received a RIF lump sum. I had 28 years and received lump sum of $400K along with 3 months pay with Medical insurance for life. Curious is this what is given out now. Thank you for your replies.

Anyone who took the last VSP file for unemployment and did you get approved ? I’ve heard from a few follow employees they were granted unemployment with the VSP.

Is it more if you were RIF then receiving pension. ex; RIF package and pension would be more then taking only pension. I know it is a stupid question, but I think if you were RIF VZ would give you a payoout plus if you qualify for pension that... — read more 

If you was layoff (RIF) and qualify for pension would it be higher when you were let go for RIF

Any word on sales teams being offered VSP?

Do we sign our VSP paperwork ( Contract ) online or is that done thru the mail. I would think it would be online.

If someone received a September date but end up being needed past that, can the date be moved? Or are the release dates final and locked in with no exceptions?

Brace for impact

Who or what department comes to mind when you think of this word ?

i have 27 years wondering what and how much are they offering..

Great job by the Verizon social media room at Basking Ridge. The post was overwhelmingly positively received over the past few days, then suddenly the thumbs down is -40 this morning? Seems legit 🤣🤣🤣 Reminds me of Elon Musk hiring whole boiler... — read more 

Sanity check. 21 years at Verizon, at retirement age, crazy busy with work, awful leadership in my group and chilly relationship with my director. My last day is 09/13. I wasn’t looking to leave, but kept harboring these feelings that after VSP, ... — read more 

That Board showed leadership.

Some of our retirees, the people who built this future for us, now find themselves too-often suffering economic hardship. These men and women should be given the most respect, should be honored as our predecessors who built this industry in which you... — read more 

do anyone have info of the previously rebadged to HCL , they got this same offer extended? I heard they have 2 year job guarantee.

I understand it’s a business but why don’t all employees go union? Yes you have union dues but how safer would it be? Sales reps are protected, everyone else is day by day. We all see how the company panics when the word “Union” is mentioned — read more 

Mandatory 3 days per week coming late 1st/ early 2nd qtr 2025 after building capacity projects are completed. Also hearing adherence measures will be put in place to catch badge swipers, and no shows. 12 days a month I can handle, but big daddy... — read more 

I'm not sure who's driving it but, as a tech, and as a professional with many years under my belt, I really do not need, nor do I desire, the incessant, daily, robot-like, fake, auto-generated, non-human-like, "rah, rah, rah", "thanks for the... — read more 

It’s not exactly healthy to be under the constant threat of losing livelihood, and having to adjust, move and change jobs on a regular basis, while never knowing if it will work out in the end. Worst part is the feeling of powerlessness - not being... — read more 

Y’all know if the power to empower crowd even cares about making money for the company that’s in a death spiral? We get yelled at about value add all the time but leaders allow all this to exist! They are talking about brand partners verses bring the... — read more 

14k offered 1500 accepted. 10.9%

Heard about some in OPs

I can’t wait to be outta here. Good luck to those of you who are staying around.

After all, she hyped Verizon 3.0 a few months back, and has yet to deliver anything. Wouldn’t that have been a major part of her Goals and Objectives for the year. Come to think of it, wouldn’t it have been for all Senior management? Fire their... — read more 

Of the 11 or so people I know who clicked the button, 100% of them are out 9/13.

Not sure how they did this last VSP...

Just overheard a manager discussing individual volunteer hours being weighted as part of future RIF calculations.

VSP peeps, was a non-compete clause included?

Anyone get it ? Still waiting…

VSP = 3 weeks per year Typical RIF = 2 weeks per year For those not offered the VSP and RIFd in the last 4 months of this year, is the payout still 2 weeks per year?

Anyone else read Hans’ email and find that ominous? I know rifs are anticipated but this paints a dark picture. Leaving is very bittersweet but knowing that the work is just going to be piling on for those who stay make it a bit sweeter. Sending out... — read more 

Since they say the severance check comes a few weeks after last day worked, will those off in Dec get the payout in Jan ? Or will they rush it to get it in 2024 ?

I heard that the final number for VSP was about half of what they wanted to get so a RIF will be here before the end of the month. Anyone have any good info on this? Wouldn’t a large RIF have to be reported prior to it happening?

Just found out my date of 9/13. Super happy, but how much tax do they take out? Thank you in advance

Titles declared ask your union rep about the details. I'm outta here company turned bollywood sh-t show

My manager just made me aware of my release date of 9/13. I will get the official email tomorrow. Good luck to each of you that took the VSP, And good luck to each of you that are staying.