I did this once before and I got hammered in the comments. I am a longtime IT Manager. I’ve done well. Verizon and all the cellular companies before Verizon helped me achieve a lot of personal goals. I have no complaints. If it ends for me this... — read more 

Thinking about applying to other jobs internally. To the managers with direct reports out there: Will my manager see that I am applying for other positions?

Why are postings related to the 2020 election and its possible affect on employment and layoffs being removed? Is it because of censorship or bias?

By the end of the calendar year only 10% INFY rebadgers remaining. INFY reduces rebadged personnel. INFY reduces bench staff stay to 45 days from 90 days thus circumventing last quarterly payments. Sadly, INFY rebadgers to be unemployment. INFY... — read more 

Today IT org has became a most stressful place to work. Even though it has been taken to leader ship they didn't turn positive. As usual diplomatic answers. No one is convinced with the work culture. What has really changed? We lost good leader... — read more 

Anyone hear of any rumors about a buyout package being offered by years end?

Does anyone know if I will be eligible to file for unemployment in Texas if I take the severance option. Thank you.

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 

Does vz allow an in service withdrawal for pension ?

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 

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 

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 

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?

Forced Ranking is in progress for yearend RIF.

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,

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 

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!

There is a rumor in the street they can purchase TikTok. We will see...

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 

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 

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 

anyone see a former VSPer return back to work?

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?

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 

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.

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 

A resource hub dedicated to supporting and reviving small businesses once the pandemic subsides helpful.

Hans , Kyle Fix this mess. What org can screw up the budget two years running and have to fire every consultant and stop work

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 

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.

People are losing patience working weekend after weekend.

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 

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

https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/13/google-signs-up-verizon-for-its-ai-powered-contact-center-services/amp/

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 

Hearing India is up for grabs as we can’t turn it around . What are you hearing

Is be dipped to deep into the secret sauce or are he slightly stupid vivid on the way out ?

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 

All call center positions have been permanently moved to HBA?