I mean, we have to pay for it somehow...

Everyone needs to hope for the best - and be prepared for the worst! We don’t know how many more will be laid off or who will be included in it. None of us want to be caught in the crosshairs. Save every penny you can, keep your skillset fresh and... — read more 

Verizon has 6 billion to buy Trac phone but no money to continue to pay there front line workers. They say we are essential but cut the essential pay the first week of July. We are still wearing masks doing the same job with longer hours then when we... — read more 

The cost of the transaction will include $3.125 billion in cash and $3.125 billion in Verizon common stock, subject to customary adjustments, at closing. The agreement also includes up to an additional $650 million in future cash consideration... — read more 

This makes it impossible, what could be the reason?

I always thought any job connected to cell phone tower testing and maintenance was considered a landline union job. There is a current Verizon commercial for 5G featuring “ network engineers”. Is this title a union job? How does Verizon... — read more 

What is the purpose of these videos that 100 people total watch?

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/10/pension-tension-take-the-lump-sum-or-trust-lifetime-payments.html?__source=newsletter%7Ceveningbrief Pension tension: Should you take the lump sum or trust lifetime payments?

Yahoo/AOL is a Verizon Media brand "Social justice is core to who we are as Verizon Media. The racial inequality, violence and oppression against the Black community must stop now. Our brand purpose is to move the world forward. We are committed to... — read more 

I want to leave Verizon but I'm over fifty and I'm not sure anybody is hiring people in my age bracket right now. Am I wrong? Is there a place where somebody with plenty of experience could get a decent job with decent pay these days? I'd even be... — read more 

I heard September 17. Does anybody know?

Can anyone give me a buyout number on that combination? I won't be there until shortly after our current contract is up so VZ Benefits Connection won't let me pull up anything other than the monthly: Single Life Annuity $1,439.90 N/A Pop-up... — read more 

Samsung Wins $6.6 billion Verizon 5G Contract...

I have interest in VBG project manager role. Should I apply since I have heard there will be lay-offs

We are hearing about an offer coming in the 4th quarter for Switching Equipment and C.O. Techs. The rumor is that it won’t be the Special EISP, so I doubt many will take it.

I heard there were major layoffs in VBG Thursday. Did anyone else hear about them?

This is my opinion, if you think that your job is at risk because your projects have been cancelled or have little importance, your boss is not banging on your door lately, others in the organization are given new responsibilities that you would have... — read more 

https://www.credomobile.com/ Great mobile service. Great progressive values.

Is there any updates on the external hiring freeze for VBG?

I’m just curious, since they’ve posted the new telesales HBA position, has anyone interviewed yet? I’m curious about the type of situational questions they’re asking or are they just basically going off your pass PEAK numbers?

it's really all about Wireline! Go getchu some!

I did this once before and I got hammered in the comments. I am a longtime IT Manager. I’ve done well. Verizon and all the cellular companies before Verizon helped me achieve a lot of personal goals. I have no complaints. If it ends for me this... — read more 

Thinking about applying to other jobs internally. To the managers with direct reports out there: Will my manager see that I am applying for other positions?

Why are postings related to the 2020 election and its possible affect on employment and layoffs being removed? Is it because of censorship or bias?

By the end of the calendar year only 10% INFY rebadgers remaining. INFY reduces rebadged personnel. INFY reduces bench staff stay to 45 days from 90 days thus circumventing last quarterly payments. Sadly, INFY rebadgers to be unemployment. INFY... — read more 

Today IT org has became a most stressful place to work. Even though it has been taken to leader ship they didn't turn positive. As usual diplomatic answers. No one is convinced with the work culture. What has really changed? We lost good leader... — read more 

Anyone hear of any rumors about a buyout package being offered by years end?

Does anyone know if I will be eligible to file for unemployment in Texas if I take the severance option. Thank you.

We're going out much much less. We're working from home and using our cable company wifi all day every day. I was paying a bill to Verizon for mobile service when I'm not mobile! I just saved $80/month getting rid of it. That money now buys our... — read more 

Does vz allow an in service withdrawal for pension ?

Verizon corporate leaders should all be in prison for what they're doing to there Hard working retail employees. First, your commissions check is taking away and now your days off. I use to request Monday as a day off to take my father to dialysis... — read more 

Mr. Malady VZ stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading Kyle has made over 2 trades of the Verizon Communications stock since 2020, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he exercised 13,074 units of VZ stock worth $764,960 on 6 March... — read more 

After the VSP in 2019, I opted to take some time off for the buyout period with the intention of eventually going back to work. The potential employers I was counting on and a couple I was in talks with have pretty much shut down hiring due to... — read more 

So anyone know what happened? Kyle said two people who were perceived to be “high performers” engaged in serious misconduct, via kickbacks apparently. Anyone know any details?

Forced Ranking is in progress for yearend RIF.

curious, how much is the lump sum pay out for a core vz employee ie splicer,opt, after 30 years employement, and what is the best option monthly payements or lump sum,