Just talked to a friend of mine in IOT and they got cut and they were on vacation with a nice, hope your vacation is well but you don't have a job any longer. I don't know how deep this goes but 14 days. Funny I thought and it is a growth part... — read more
For people working at home during the pandemic, does your boss allow Windowed Work?
Windowed work is when you divide your day into blocks or “windows” of business and personal time versus the traditional 8 hour work day.
Can nyc charge verizon to use its streets?
id–t mayor should just let vz put fios in low income areas instead of lobbying to charge verizon for keeping its cables in street to pay for low income new yorkers internet connection. I don’t technically think the mayor can do that, ecs has... — read more
External Hiring freeze? VBG VBM
I was actively interviewing for a sales role within the VBG/VBM Org before the pandemic started however, weeks before my offer I was told there was a hiring freeze for external candidates- Does this still hold true? Does anyone have any insight on... — read more
Ending hazard pay doesn't make sense
since testers are still working form home and techs are home garaging. Also, death numbers are down, but still not great. Any opinions? Jealous anti union trolls need not respond.
Anyone have any ideas about this VZ media job posting? Very Strange
https://www.google.com/search?q=verizon+jobs&oq=verizon+jobs&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i65j69i61.8979j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=tldetail&htidocid=7H5DhsNzV9ejR6sdAAAAAA%3D%3D&htiq=verizon%20jobs&htivrt=jobs
Kick backs in IT and GTS
What teams and levels. Let’s shine the light on this never ending problem
Verizon shuns FB well...
How about we all switch mobile providers to boycott the hypocrisy of Hans and Shanks
Do our phones have gps tracking too?
Obviously our company vehicles have GPS tracking, but do our company phones also have this feature?
LUMP SUM
My lump sum just jumped 31k in the last day, can anybody explain why?
Shanks at it again
All these talks of GTS lay-off and kick backs, sounds like the Shanks Stew is starting to simmer. Vivid will be passing it out to the masses. Enjoy
More IT Layoffs June 30th...During a Pandemic
Hearing rumor. NJ IT Contractors getting let go this month. Last day June 30th. This has got to stop. During a Pandemic??? Heartless
Indeed.com: 8 new Vz jobs found
8 new Vz jobs found Global General Account Director Verizon - Phoenix, AZ Valid driver's license. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, join our team of the best and brightest.... Jun 19 Director of Brand Identity and... — read more
Any info about hazard pay extension in NY?
Death toll was 67 in NY yesterday. Obviously better than 700 per day, but still not great. The union and company had previously agreed on hazard pay until the end of June, which is only a week and a half away at this point.
When will Verizon reach nationwide 5G coverage? Looks like AT&T is the leader in the clubhouse.
In his latest shareholder update, AT&T (NYSE:T) Chief Financial Officer John Stephens says the company expects to reach nationwide 5G coverage this summer. Speaking at the Credit Suisse Communications Conference, Stephens said the 5G network... — read more
Told to train offshore team
Today I was told to bring offshore IT team up to speed on all onshore responsibilities. Told not to worry about job security because it just makes sense....... What's cooking?
Any rumours on IT offshore center will be sold to TCS
Hearing rumours that offshore IT center will be eventually gone to TCS. Did any one hear this or its just rumour.
Major layoffs at AT&T now
Are we next???
Nationwide outage hits T-Mobile
Nationwide outage hits T-Mobile Jun. 15, 2020 6:02 PM ET|By: Jason Aycock, SA News Editor T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) is experiencing a nationwide outage late today that it's recognized and attempting to solve. "Our engineers are working to resolve... — read more
Where are the wireline jobs posted in about you?
Where can you apply to wireline jobs? Long before covid , for many years, I have never seen wireline jobs in about you. Where can you apply when they become available? Call centers, stores, installation techs etc...
Someone should write a letter to Forbes.
Someone should write a letter to Forbes about what is happening under this new pay plan and how it will effect us in the long run. In the middle of pandemic a bomb gets dropped that's not leadership that a dictatorship.
Joe Shmucks
Is Joe Shmucks down, been unavailable for two days.
B2B Sales Group
Anyone have any ideas or heard on what changes may happen to the B2B outside sales group?
Need some pension assistance Please
Since rates are so low I don’t want to miss an opportunity to receive the largest payout since I’m not sure these rates will ever be so low again. I am late to the party but am struggling to determine what my current lump sum would be. I received... — read more
VSP liability over. Layoffs around the corner?
June marks the one year timeline within which those that pressed the VSP button, but were rejected, would be eligible to receive the full VSP benefits if they were RIF’d. Do you think we’ll see a spate of RIF’s now that this liability is near an... — read more
Indeed.com 7 new jobs found
7 new jobs found Ecosystem Partnerships Manager Verizon - Washington, DC This will mean driving technical, business development, and go-to-market activities with internal and external partners.... May 29 Mobile QA Engineer Verizon -... — read more
RETENTION BONUS
No one in ALLEN TEXAS IS WORTH 50 CENTS!
Home Garage
Upper Management is debating weather or not to make home garage permanent for some on a volunteer basis. I think it would be great for some techs and also beneficial to Verizon modt importantly.
Unemployment after Severance Period Expires
Is anyone familiar with NY unemployment availability after the expiration of the 14 month severance period. Having a hard time finding employment, like others, at the moment. Stay safe!
Anyone think we’ll see another VSP offer in 2020 or 2021?
I think there are a lot of people who weren’t quite ready to take the VSP last time but now will have an extra couple years of savings built up and 4 years added to their Rule of 73/75 calculation (assuming a Dec 2020 off payroll date) and would be... — read more
Hiring Freeze?
I was in the process of interviewing for a sales role within VBM prior to this whole pandemic however, was told that there was a hiring freeze due to the current situation. Does anyone within VBG have any insight into the hiring freeze as it stand... — read more
VZ using testing to begin to reopening wireless stores
Rumor is VZ will be doing covid testing for all employees. Saw a news released from Bio Reference labs that they signed a deal with 3 major telecom companies? Does that mean we are going back to the stores soon ?
Any Layoffs in 2020 Or any outsourcing
Any idea what will happen in Dec 2020 in regards to layoffs or outsourcing or any new plans or terms to eliminate or any big changes.. Share your thoughts if you are aware
Dont respond to the hater on this board.
Its disruptive and divisive. It doesn't add anything constructive to this site. They create posts and respond them.