Look at Verizon again with the spinmaster propaganda. First they buy Yahoo and systematically dismantle the company and slash headcount: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/23/verizon-media-group-plans-to-cut-7percent-of-its-staff-source.html Even... — read more
Applying at Verizon
I’ve applied for a job at Verizon. Thought it was a good and strong company until I saw what people are posting on this site, and to tell you the truth I;m fairly confused now. I understand that this is a site where people post anonymously and there... — read more
When can I rejoin Verizon after severance?
How long do I have to wait? I was laid off early Q2 and I did not take an enhanced package. I don’t understand the severance agreement, and I can’t find any specific language on how long I have to wait to get employment. Any insight out there?
Earnings season upon us
Curious to see how All the 2.0 BS will show up in the earnings report....
PMTS job salary
interviewing for a PMTS job in the northeast. What’s the comp look like? 5 years experience. Safe place to be?
Dsiplaced VZ Employees (ESPs & VSPs) Continue holding VZ shares??
Do the former VZ IT employees remain as VZ shareholders??
To all the Pension eligible June 28th VSPer's
Good News I'm told for those that left June 28th from Verizon with the last VSP offer. We're hearing that the November payout calc. using PBGC (100%) rate will be (.5%) (pensions less than 25K) and PBGC (120%) rate will be .6% for those leaving with... — read more
VZ Share will bottom in mid $30s with help of Hankies and Shankies...
VZ has become a worthless giant full of debt due to leadership incompetence. The share price will continue to fall all the way to mid 30s. Luckly Lowel already cashed out his millions when it was near $58.
Any more reorgs in 2019?
Seems to me it’s been quiet for some time now. I find it hard to believe that we could reach the end of the year without any reorgs at the company, even though I really hope that I’m mistaking. Has anyone heard anything about any further reorgs or... — read more
Boston fios roll out
How are they rolling fios out in boston,wireless or wireline what going on in boston
How is verizon's 5g doing in those smart cities
Has anybody heared any good ,bad,No news about 5g
Does 401k vest if you're laid off before year 3?
Just wondering.
Anyone purchasing health insurance on open market in Florida?
Just looking to see if anyone in Florida who left VZ and whose health insurance is going to run out has any suggestions on buying health insurance in Florida from the open market. Any suggestions or guidance is appreciated! (I have a few more... — read more
Who is next??
VSP over and done with. Union EISP next??
ads
You know the company is desperate when they use Sean Menendez and 2 teenage girls to advertise. bwhahahahaha what a joke!
Why do people think they won’t outsource to the maximum?
Any position that could be outsourced, will be outsourced. Why do people harbor false hope that all of this will stop at some point? Where is the logic to the claim that they will outsource “a little” and then stop. Don’t see them canceling any... — read more
My VP keeps spouting off on talent transformation in IT. Has anyone seen this or know what it means?
What Is 5G Going To Do That 4G LTE Is Not Already Doing?
What can 5G do today that LTE is not doing or failing at? What application NEEDS 5G and not 4G LTE? What's the k–ler app for 5G?
PBGC rate going down again .50%
More $ in my pocket. Thanks VZ for VSP and waiting for lump sum pension. The rate VZ guaranteed was 1.25% until 7/1/19 however, the rate went down to 1% then to .75% and now it be going down to .50%. For every quarter % it goes down the Pension lump... — read more
Nothing good to say
Was asked by a friend's son if he should apply for a job here. Both of them were shock by everything I had to say - not one positive word about Verizon and a firm push to stay as far away from here as he possibly can. Which had me wondering... — read more
Pension question
Does anyone know what happens to a pension if you leave before the unreduced collecting date?....say for example you have been vested but still have a few years before the un-reduced thing?..is it all lost or you still get some as lump... — read more
What happens to severance when you’re allocated abroad?
I have been offered to transfer abroad to train a certain team to basically do my job. I’m aware that this is a situation where I’m training my replacement, and I don't want to get into that. However, I want to ask will I be eligible for severance... — read more
VSP Bucket List Vacations
Where have you taken your VSP vacation? Me.. London Munich Berlin Vienna Prague Bratislava Warsaw Thank you ...wait I actually forgot new CEO name..my post traumatic disorder is finally over. Thanks for the memories — read more
Heard there will be more layoffs this year
That’s what I heard.....
What happens in 5G doesn’t turn out to be as profitable as the leadership thought?
It’s obvious that we’ve put all of our eggs in one basket, and to be honest, it makes me really worried, on top of my usul, every-day stress from fearing for my job. Does anyone feel the same way? Seems to me like a big bet for a company that has a... — read more
Laid off coworker is back
Didn't get a chance to talk to him yet, but for the life of me I can't figure out why he would want to return to Verizon after everything that has happened - and after knowing full well what kind of work environment we are subjected to on daily... — read more
Verizon sought buyers for Yahoo Finance
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-verizon-media-exclusive/exclusive-verizon-sought-buyers-for-yahoo-finance-sources-idUSKCN1U62AO Really dumb move, like SO MANY dumb moves Vz has made outside its core competency. Yahoo Finance is one of the best... — read more
Finance Transformation A Decade Later ...
What has changed except spending 100s of millions dollars, more SVPs and a plan to go to SAP which is already two years behind schedule. Isn’t ROI a finance function?
Unemployment
I know some states are allowing VSP ers to file and collect unemployment benefits. Has anyone in NY applied and successfully received?
Does anyone see any aspect in which VZ got better as a company?
Seems to me that all the layoffs, buyouts , outsourcing, and everything that has been done was for nothing. I can’t seem to think of any aspect of the business in which VY got better as a company as a result of this process. Turns out it was all for... — read more
Verizon LTE INTERNET SERVICE IS DOWN TODAY
Verizon LTE INTERNET SERVICE IS DOWN TODAY in Northeast US. Ironic that this issue happens after the last of the VSPers left in June.
They will outsource everything they can
It will all end sooner or latter, they will outsource everything you can count on it. So keep on earning and take advantage of the perks like tuition reimbursement. Do as much OT as you can and build up your reserves and get those resumes up to date... — read more
Verizon Wireless call centers closing
Why are they closing most of the wireless call cents by year end? I thought we were there “Golden” employees.
Verizon 2.0 - Flat management model.
Verizon 2.0 is planing to eliminate SrManagers .
Does anyone feel like this is a totally different company than it was two years ago?
I’m a long-timer at Vz, and throughout my career I’ve witnessed many changes and shifts at the company, good or bad, but the last two years were something else to me. I feel like I was teleported to a totally different company, or something. I often... — read more
Any changes to Verizon Indirect?
Any changes to Verizon Indirect?