I heard today that the CLNR scam was waaaaay more widely used and rampant in some stores with even employee accounts being accessed and scammed. I've been told anybody who has accessed an employee account and taken part in the CLNR scam will be fired... — read more
Verizon Jobs
Cell Site Engineer Verizon - Pembroke Pines, FL Valid driver’s license. As a Cell Site Engineer, you’ll be out in the field keeping our facilities and equipment in top form by maintaining several locations in... Mar 12 Central Office... — read more
Good news - H1B
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/03/11/court-invalidates-key-trump-administration-h-1b-visa-policies/amp/
CWA blocks work from home
Yesterday the Company was poised to send out notifications to all employees saying everyone who can work from home should start doing so today. CWA blocked this. It’s not fair that some can and some can’t. It’s not fair that employees have to pay... — read more
What jobs are safe as it relates to CoronaVirus?
What is safe?
1000-2000 More to be Laid Off in March due to Coronavirus.
1000-2000 More to be Laid Off in March due to Coronavirus. Those that are not eligible to work from home being impacted. Huge Managers Meeting today. Notice to employees impacted will take place on tomorrow, March 13th.
Those released in March 2019 VSP
So we are entitled to our bonus and profit sharing pro-rata for 2019 (thru March and June). Where are those bonuses I don't have mine. Anyone and who can we contact about
VSPer here, Glad we are getting our last stock bonus at 59
So glad we are getting last half of our stocks at 59 instead of today's dismal price of 51
All Hands Meeting IT
For MG on 3/20. What’s this all about.
WFH
I am hearing everyone will work from home now. Is this true?
Starting Base Salary of a PMTS?
I just changed position from MTS to PMTS. What is the starting base salary of DMTS?
now that my retirement is circling the stock market drain
the company is going to have to do a lot better than just super IPP . It's going to take about three years pay to get me off the payroll before 67.
Verizon’s chance to be a leader
Considering who they are, and considering the virus situation, Verizon has a unique opportunity to be a leader in implementing telecommuting for all employees whose jobs allow it. Will they take the opportunity? Or they just follow someone else just... — read more
VSP Full time
I'm almost done spending my VSP money. Ready to come back full time. Call me Hans!
How long before 5G starts too produce any revenue for the company
I think years .they do not even have the infrastructure in place and that would take years to build..
Band 7 doing Band 6 work
Anyone one else find yourself in a Band 7 role doing Band 6 work? What options are there - go to HR and request a review? And when the director keeps pushing for more Band 6 work - is it possible to say no? HQ Ops
Seeking Alpha: AT&T: Better Value, But 5G Is Struggling
According to the OpenSignal report, 5G is both difficult to connect with and the download speeds are depressingly slow. Most of the stats aren't very inspiring for consumers looking to upgrade to 5G phones, including the 5G iPhone from Apple (AAPL)... — read more
Verizon Business Group RIF Today
Many people impacted throughout the country today by layoffs in VZB. Sad.
NO EISP but Lump Sum BOOST!
I've been waiting for an EISP, but this increase in my Buy Out that accompanies the Fed cutting their rate could send a lot of people packing!........Including ME!
Seeking Alpha: Virus impact, 5G update, and latest on $10B cost cuts
Verizon yet to see material virus impact Verizon (VZ -2.4%) CFO Matt Ellis says the effects of COVID-19 and the coronavirus haven't been visited on the company's business, noting "We haven't seen a material impact yet." But it's not immune from... — read more
Response to Corona Virus - Where do you see us a month from now - what's the impact on Verizon
Thoughts? Comments? Where is this taking us?
What Are Your Thoughts on the 2020 STI Structure?
Leadership announced the new 2020 STI structure yesterday via email from Hans. Many factors will contribute towards next year's STI calculation. Curious what the general reaction is to this.
Layoffs in IT this thursday
Memo sent to S directs. Need to meet budget goals. There is conflict between projects S wants to continue, though redundant as there are initiatives out side GTS/IT, vs BAU. Wants to drive them from IN.
Up, up and up...
Verizon — Verizon climbed 3.8% after the telecom giant was upgraded to outperform from market perform by Cowen. The analysts said in a note to clients that the recent sell-off has made Verizon’s dividend yield more than 3 percentage points above the... — read more
Tired of the stress that comes with working for Verizon
I realize the grass is not always greener, but here it just keeps getting worse every single day. The leadership is terrible. It's like they are on a mission to destroy Verizon completely. And I don't see things improving any time soon. If the goal... — read more
where do i get my w2?
i took the package 12/28/2018
Shankies wont stop until vz trades at $35
There is just too much of ignorance.
Hanover BGCO Elementary School
Has anyone else notice that Hanover, MD (BGCO) call center is operating like a elementary school. All of last year our employee experience team (who ever they are) hosted events that my 6 year old daughters school would have planned (The Circus... — read more
How do I get W-2 for tax?
i left Verizon last year and haven't received W-2. Can anyone tell me which payroll provider we use (I thought it was ADP but can't find my login info) or tell me where I can call to ask for w2? I don't have human resources number.
More Layoffs??
I feel like more layoffs are coming soon. Things are still feeling shady with the hiring freeze/travel ban/no OT. Has anyone heard anything else is coming after Hilliard?
negative interest rates and lump sum
hey guys, anybody here know if I'd be correct to assume that interest rates cannot go negative for purposes of lump sum estimates? In other words 0% would be your absolute best interest rate ever available for the computation, and I think it's just... — read more
Anyone take vsp receive a bill for medical insurance
My wife received an insurance bill but was off payroll on 12/31 2018. Wondering if any other vsp folks received a bill like this
Several Managemt promotions - AD
There are several AD promotions with out having new work or projects or with out any major achievements. Company need think one to time to implement flat Structure.