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VSP don't rock the boat
A word of caution to the people left on the boat. Do not allow the people who are jumping on the life boats make you bitter or second guess your decisions. I've seen teammates get scared away and find new jobs in other companies or jobs. Some of the... — read more
Verizon will charge more for In-store activations of new phones
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/16/18411221/verizon-activation-fee-cost-increase-in-store-online-reduction Verizon is altering its activation fee structure to incentivize customers to buy new phones online, according to CNET. Prior to this week, the... — read more
INFY Rebadgers first round notices tomorrow
Last day is May 17. This is mainly Wave 2 applications
5 g antennas in N.J
Who is putting up 5G antennas in princeton N.j. is it Verizon or another telco
Don't worry about layoffs till November
Just learn and get back to your work .don't think too much..if some thing happens it happens in November and it will be in a big time ..so relax for few months rather than worrying..get geared up with stuff meanwhile.
Any Texas VSPers get approved for unemployment?
I heard HR say repeatedly that claims would be denied... wondering if they are following through with that, or if any appeals were successful.
Promotion question
Does a promotion mean safety from layoffs? At least for a while?
No more managers. Flat structure is started ..
No more f***ing IT managers. Flat structure is started ..
Vacation payout?
Left the company 3 weeks ago voluntarily (not via VSP). How long does it take for Verizon to sent a paycheck for my unused vacation days?
South kickoff
I see these postings from kickoff 2.0. What a slap in the some of the great employees that have been RIF. Why is all this money being waisted in training and the company continues to layoff people?
Are they satisfied with Infosys?
I don’t hear many impressions coming from the company leadership regarding their satisfaction with the Infosys deal? Obviously, they knew from the start it’s a cheaper option, we all know that, but are they satisfied with the quality of work and the... — read more
No one is safe only 2 to 6 months more.
Q4..you can feel the heat.. people who leave are clever.people who stay are Freshers. Consolidate and reduce us the new mantra and Indian IT work force is mapped with global band...so how much work force is required and then they gonna shake ..be... — read more
serious question about 5G and its future
What happens if 5G doesn't end up bringing in the type of revenue VZ is expecting? For that to happen, people would have to leave their existing providers in record numbers. Existing providers already offer great speeds at a decent price. Also, with... — read more
Did they plan a large turnover?
A lot of people at my location are leaving for jobs at other companies. Aside from the fact that the rate of the turnover is a little surprising to me, I keep on wondering was that part of the plan of the leadership or is that something that was... — read more
Access Only retirement medical insurance
It's so expensive for $12,471 each person. Is there anyone going to use it instead of buying from the health insurance marketplace?
Verizon- a machine that produces constant layoffs
Two older folks were let go from my group. Good achievers and good people. That manner of sneaky layoffs in smaller portion disgusts me even more that organized waves. Sad to look at the situation where once a good company has become a machine for... — read more
CWA Survey
Is the union a - benefit - support - do they assist - available ? or: Is the union - inoperative - unproductive - ineffective - idle ?
Happy Severance Day
VSPers from 3/22, did everyone get their Severance today? My bank account was singing this morning. $$$$$$$$
INFY people will work from VZ Locations for now
Our short sighted and incompetent leaders have given up on resolving the security issues and ultimately have ordered Verizon Laptops for INFY new hires. The decisions to replace fulltime people with inexperienced INFY people were made for that short... — read more
Are layoffs in progress at any location?
Two people got cut from my team yesterday morning. They were solid performers and in their mid thirties. Wondering whether this was isolated ore are there more layoffs in smaller portions in other parts of the company?
Osmose, Asurion, and the mighty CWA says
Osmose now doing all pole inspections. Asurion handling all 5G home installations. And the mighty CWA says, thanks for the money you dues paying CHUMPS!
Verizon should layoff the old people
Nah just kidding I knew you all got triggered.....I think there is room for all qualified people
Ageism is rampant and systemic
Applied for, on two separate occasions, positions with a local company (a regulated entity). Despite multiple degrees, and skill sets commensurate with both postings, I heard crickets (I'm over 50). A relative applied to this same company (an IT... — read more
Hidden truth about 5G is layoffs
This is from last month, but it's something everybody should read. If it was already posted, I apologize. It's not just about Verizon but the entire industry - and it foresees plenty more layoffs in the future... — read more
May EISP?
Hearing rumors of a eisp end of May, off payroll by July. Anyone else hear something?
Lump sump for 3-22...now 4-19 per payroll
Called payroll asking for date of lump sum deposit...said not the 12th...19th
A new buyout when 5G kicks in?
My take is that they will want to make more reductions in workforce after the revenue from 5G starts pouring in. Even though that won’t happen anytime soon think that all of us need to get ready for such a scenario. Could we see a new buyout in that... — read more
Consolidation of Network Assurance/Engineering Satellite locations has begun
Looks like VZW has begun consolidating satellite locations to regional office locations, for Network Assurance/ RF Engineering.
Most of Verizon India to be Laid off by year end.
Verizon India has had poor performance for 4 straight quarters. Most jobs will be picked up by the Philippines and Mexico, with some returning to the US.
Leadership on 2.0...
"If you are not behind 2.0, why are you here?" Heard during multiple kickoffs this year.
Work life balance 2.0
Verizon has been encouraging employees on their work life balance. In IT the most efficient and the correct way to achieve that is to quit. No one is paid enough to deal with ignorant third world boss who wants to run his team like a third world... — read more
GTS leadership meeting updates?
Any one can provide GTS leadership updates..
No luck finding a new job
Even interviews are eluding me - I'm yet to get a call. Is this just the problem of my relatively small job market or is it this bad for fifty-somethings everywhere?
How much do you pay for Health Insurance?
How much do you pay for Health Insurance? For those: employed, unemployed, retired, VSP, ESP, cobra, Obama Care, Private Insurance, etc.
Outsider (not working at Vz) asking what's going on at Verizon in NJ?
Outsider (not working at Vz) asking what's going on at Verizon in NJ? Are there layoffs or hiring in 5G wireless? I'm looking for a job in 5G wireless due to being cut from my company.
Major Account Managers in 2.0
I’ve heard mixed messages on what happened to major account managers. Mostly bad. They were left with sc-aps.