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
Pension- management
Does vz allow an in service withdrawal for pension ?
Time off
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
Good timing if stock trade
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
VSP - NC Unemployment?
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
Kyle M’s “Integrity Message”
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?
Yearend layoffs are coming
Forced Ranking is in progress for yearend RIF.
pension
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,
Seeking Alpha article not favorable on long term prospects for Verizon
Verizon: The End Of An Era Summary Verizon is often seen as a secure income investment. However, increased competition will force prices down and we will likely see revenues decrease in the coming years. Verizon has shown that it does not... — read more
Hans told Cramer that VZ won’t buy TikTok
Good for Cramer, he’s one of the best in the business and knows how to interview leaders well. Hans spoke CEO pablum, but Jim still managed to get some good info out of him. Booyah!
Verizon and AWS....and now TikTok??
There is a rumor in the street they can purchase TikTok. We will see...
Customer Abuse
Customer abuse has been incredible lately. I truly wish these people would understand that we are doing our jobs. When is the company going to recognize this and take a stance on it? Customers are threatening, verbally abusive, and just downright... — read more
Quarantine
I know of guys in my area going out of state and not doing the quarantine for 14 days cause they are not being truthful on the certification we do every morning. Also I’m sure they will lie if they have a fever. So what is the discipline if any? ... — read more
IT = The Emperor's New Clothes
Am I really the only one here willing to admit it? Field-wise, this system is failing us badly. CoFee - really? Yet they continue to come down on us for things that are beyond our control. Their ire should instead be properly focused upon a... — read more
VSPers Returned back to VZ
anyone see a former VSPer return back to work?
Q2 STI results
Thoughts on your business unit’s Q2 STI results? Do you think we can claw back in 2H? What are you expecting for a payout?
If you’re a couple years from retirement...
Kids are grown, things are sorta smooth...Stop worrying, take the package. Maybe a few like their job, but most do not. Get out, take your life in your hands and start steering, there are new horizons, change everything, expect nothing, live again... — read more
Someone give me some good layoff news
I'm at VBG, corporate, 15 years in, stuck in middle management and dying for a package so I can go do something more fulfilling. Please tell me there are some layoffs coming.
Difficulty for hiring externally?
I am looking at various roles within the Verizon business group sales team and was told there has been a lift on hiring freezes however, internal candidates have priority of over these roles. On a separate thread it looks like they are looking at... — read more
Verizon Business launches Comeback Coach
A resource hub dedicated to supporting and reviving small businesses once the pandemic subsides helpful.
IT is the worst run .org in Verizon , they ruin lives and no one held accountable
Hans , Kyle Fix this mess. What org can screw up the budget two years running and have to fire every consultant and stop work
Wow
Judging by the posts here, Verizon has never had a less satisfied workforce than it does now. Morale seems to be as low as it can get. People are fighting amongst each other while the management is enjoying the show. Why worry about employees holding... — read more
Round one!
My location is currently open. Some reps may take the package. Some want to work from home. I feel like this is only the first wave of VSP.
Seven day working week is norm in GTS
People are losing patience working weekend after weekend.
Store Closures, layoffs and moving people around
Lots of calls around the country informing stores closing, layoffs and dispersing the front line in different locations to balance staffing. More also might go back to work from home positions or stay in them if you haven’t gone back to your store... — read more
buyout
just passing it along...dont know if its true or false ,reliable sources are saying a offer is in the works for end of year to craft..hmmmmmm
Google signs up Verizon for its AI powered contact center services
https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/13/google-signs-up-verizon-for-its-ai-powered-contact-center-services/amp/
Verizon’s alternative to layoffs: Retraining 20,000 workers
https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/verizons-alternative-to-layoffs-retraining-20000-workers/ (CNN) — Verizon hasn’t laid off any of its 135,000 employees during the pandemic. Instead, the company has retrained around 20,000 workers for new... — read more
IT to sell India ?
Hearing India is up for grabs as we can’t turn it around . What are you hearing
Shanks on the PR train
Is be dipped to deep into the secret sauce or are he slightly stupid vivid on the way out ?
Fired for using benefit after 11 years
I like many other Verizon employees used Bright Horizon backup care during the pandemic. I was fired today and told that I used it unethically for personal gain. Yes, it was a personal gain as it offset the price of childcare, as every benefit does... — read more
Is it true? HBA
All call center positions have been permanently moved to HBA?
Verizon RSU payout - form 1099-B
Was there a 1099-B form (Proceeds from Broker Transactions) sent for the RSU payout for 2019? If it was, I cannot locate mine. Is it available online?
Indeed.com - Verizon 10+ new jobs found
Senior Manager - Chat & Messaging Strategy Verizon - Irving, TX You will stay abreast of digital capabilities, industry researchand analyze market conditions, and sales funnel analytics to advise on the challenges and drive... Jul 9 Client... — read more
Man, there is ONE really jealous person here.
I'm sure you've all noticed that every single post here seems to draw the ire of a certain sad anti union excuse for a human being, who then answers the post multiple times, with one response more childish than the next. He then also takes the time... — read more
Considering leaving union to take a management position
Can anyone help me find out the impacts of things like 401k, healthcare, sick time, vacation, etc when switching? I understand pension will be frozen at the point of leaving union, but I couldn't get info on anything else. I've talked to Benefits... — read more
Mapping Verizon's Next Offer To Craft 3rd or 4th Quarter
To those who can truly implement the next offer to craft. It is clear to all involved, that employees like me are the targets of Verizon's Management Executives to to get off the books. I have been eligible for retirement for the past five years. ... — read more
Global cut
Got a text from a good source for the North East that Frank J*ules org (Global) is cutting 40% of the Org. 80% account managers may be gone and the other 20% are tasked at training BDRs (Business Development Reps) and then they will be gone. — read more