It makes me happy when I get contacted by some former colleagues who are realistically in much better companies now. I can’t help but envy some of them because they are finished with this place. Yet, some of them, months after they left, still ... — read more
Hans. reinstate the hazard pay!
C'mon Hans. those of us that can't work from home should get some hazar80d pay again.
It’s looking good for work from home.
It’s looking good for work from home and hybrid schedules. Before you anti union people get your knickers in a twist, this applies to all office people. Which just so happens to include you. The union and the company are coming along well with... — read more
Work from home extended
As we all already knew with Omicron running rampant work from home will be pushed back again thank you hanz for caring about our well being.
Can I negotiate my offer with Verizon after accepting it?
And what are the chances the company will take the offer back if I negotiate after accepting an offer?
Is Anyone on unpaid leave?
Does anyone know if people have been forced on unpaid leave for not providing their vac status or not getting the shot on Dec 27th. I haven’t heard anything.
What a disappointment!
Although I was thinking of leaving right after a few months, I stayed a little longer thinking that it was just me and that perhaps I needed a little more time to adapt to the dynamics and the new company culture. I really thought this company was... — read more
Don’t trust The techs! From a former tech.
They’ve proven themselves to be selfish, slimey, and have no loyalty. They rat on their brothers and sisters, always trying to make themselves look good to their foreman. They weasel themselves out of jobs, preferring to sleep over work. If you’re... — read more
The competition obviously doesn't bother them anymore
t used to be different. At one time, people wanted to come here from competing companies. Now everyone is wanting to leave and go to competing companies. This is becoming a source of talent for other companies and management doesn’t seem to care too... — read more
Vaccine Requirements for Contractors and vendors
What a joke ! So vz employees are required to upload vaccine status by Jan 4 or be subjected to no pay leave. Meanwhile I spoke with our cleaning person who doesn’t wear a mask or even do a good job cleaning our building and she remarked today she is... — read more
Just a few more days
I spent months looking for a new job and I finally managed to land something a few days ago. I'm waiting for next week to give my notice and that's the best Christmas/New Year's gift I can give myself. Let me just use this opportunity to remind... — read more
Peace
Let us …union/non union….vax /anti vax….stay at home/work in office…put it a side for one fu----g miserable day and wish all Verizon families A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS! 🎅🏻
These people used to be different
Many people here are not bad, but this culture has made them look bad. It seems to me that this company has corrupted many? I know a few people who worked hard and gave their best and are now hated here, but only because they realized on time that... — read more
Hans tested positive for covid last week
Interesting https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/verizon-ceo-hans-vestberg-tested-positive-for-covid-last-week/ar-AARQP0Z
What percentage when moving up bands?
Is it capped around 10%? Can anyone go from a 7T to 6V and does that increase the percentage or would you get the same as if you moved to 7v?
Worse than micromanagement
Some may not be affected much by this,,, but I am much less productive when I have to work under tremendous control and supervision. I’m not new to this company so that micromanagement might make sense, nor am I a slacker who doesn’t do his job. I... — read more
Verizon Ranked #36 Company in the World by The Drucker Institute
https://www.drucker.institute/2021-drucker-institute-company-ranking/
Get out!
There is a huge labor shortage that is not limited to retail. Everybody is looking for experienced employees and is offering plenty of incentives to those who join. Verizon is underpaying its employees as it is. Add the inflation to it, and I can't... — read more
Transition to a startup
I am currently thinking about the benefits and disadvantages of going to a startup. I'm getting a little bored here and in big companies in general, and I've been thinking about leaving Verizon and going to a startup for a while now. If anyone has... — read more
Key issues with 5G ultra wide band
Only two cities in Cali tested on vz 5G uwb but looks like 5G ultra wide band needs much improvement before it’s ready for commercial use. Any wireless engineer input is... — read more
Just Curious...
With all this work from home talk, would those who are advocating for it be willing to take a pay decrease or give up contractual raises, for the opportunity to work from home?
Why do the most talented bother them?
It is quite obvious that it is not good to be among the most talented and capable employees here. It is better to be average and work under the radar. I just wonder why so much "fear" of the most talented and aversion to people whom all promising... — read more
Just five years ago
Just five years ago, I would have never believed that this company would turn into what it is now. If I had known, I would have left long time ago. In fact, I think that even those who always think that things can only get worse, couldn't have... — read more
Compensation for Retail
Ok enough is enough. We get it. We are to do whatever we can to ensure the customers leave our stores happy. There are TOO MANY variables that dictate what a customer rates our store. Again ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I’m not saying our reps need to make $3k... — read more
ATT Guy here - you don't know how lucky you are!!! Watch the video below 😒
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Merry Christmas. Pack your bags!!!
Federal court reinstates Biden administration's business vaccine mandate https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/17/federal-court-reinstates-biden-administrations-business-vaccine-mandate.html?__source=androidappshare
I can’t believe it’s come to this again. I will forget stand with Work From Home people!
I’m a tech and I’m ready to strike for our workers at home. I’ve heard horror stories about these places. Dirty offices, dirty old men, and dirty tactics being played out. If they go back to an office we should walk out!!! Rotate it by garage and... — read more
Apple is delaying its return to offices indefinitely and giving each employee $1,000
Apple is delaying its return to offices indefinitely and giving each employee $1,000 I guess we are next
Kroger took away sick pay for unvaxxed
With 500,000 employees, they decided to stop paying some benefits to those employees that remain unvaccinated.
If we go back to an office, we’re incentivizing the company to send jobs overseas.
Work from home will prevent jobs being outsourced due to ONE thing. It saves the company money. Bringing us to an office will force the company to send more calls overseas to save a buck. We all know that there are people who would quit if we... — read more
Is the fear justified?
I would most like to work from home forever. Although I may have more work to do, I work in a more relaxed atmosphere and that is invaluable. What scares me is that WFH opens up a greater opportunity for most jobs to be outsourced in the next few... — read more
New revenue streams needed by end of 2022 or 5G bust.
Seeking Alpha: Verizon, It's Darkest Before The Dawn. Summary The highly exuberant equity markets in 2021 created the perfect environment for high quality value stocks in the coming years. Significant investments made by Verizon are also... — read more
Union Selling Out Members On Vax Deadlines
Why is CWA allowing Verizon to require Union employees Vax status? And if they don't comply ...they are off the payroll....fired. There is no Federal Mandate... no Government deadlines...nothing in the contract about vaccinations or members... — read more
Work From Office Boomer is the same Anti-Vax/Anti-Union troll
Work From Home Forever!!!! It’s the only way to save our jobs from unofficial layoffs and going overseas!!
Verizon and the unions are working on extension plus work from home
Contract extension is currently being discussed. Work from home plus one time increase to match inflation.
Layoffs coming?
I read an article from crn that Verizon is discussing layoffs, however that was the only article I could find about it. Anyone have anything credible about this? Is it just non vaxxed layoffs or what's the deal?
Indeed: Verizon new jobs found
Geospatial Analyst Verizon - Denver, CO You must have hands-on experience building scalable services. You will work closely with product owners, additional stakeholders and software engineering teams… Dec 10 Geospatial Data Scientist Verizon -... — read more
Is this the most toxic company you’ve worked for?
In my case, this is the company with the worst atmosphere I have ever worked in. I’m only here for a pay, which is good, otherwise I wouldn’t have stayed here for a month. The work doesn’t tire me at all, but the atmosphere exhausts me completely... — read more
Vzweb sh-t stirrers first to be rif'd
Make notes of all the sh-t stirs that talked mad sh-t on vzweb over this. Over 3000 comments mostly by the same people over and over again. If you think HR and upper management wasn't taking notes, your sorely mistaken. First few rounds of rif's... — read more