Ok, just curious, how many folks over the age of 40 accepted the offer. (and be nice...)

https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-announces-results-voluntary-separation-offer

where's email Hans!! you scum bag

Per HR webinar, the first VSP payout will be 1/25/19 but, to be included in this round, you must sign your release by 12/15/18. If you have a 12/28 off payroll date, you will receive a normal check. The following payday, you will receive a payout for... — read more 

I know they will be sent, I say supposedly as I've seen 2-3 different times stated on this board.

Any other locations have weird Russian Security staff onsite?

Acccording to Martha Delehanty: Her team was presenting final plan to Hans & his direct reports for approval Friday. Hans will send an internal & external communication at 10am EST. Each volunteer will receive an email with personal notes, including... — read more 

This new retail comp plan is complete garbage the CWA has been out in full force recruiting retail workers to join and they are getting more numbers this time around due to the fact reps are sick and tired of having their pay messed with and sell... — read more 

Is anyone on the retail on Pace to make a check with this high quota and no traffic I can say that retail is dead and it is time to move on to something. Vzw is getting us to quit so they do not have to pay us to leave.

I've made the decision. I can't stay here much longer. I've already made plans for the future, and if I'm denied... Well, let's just say there'll be a lot of adjusting to do, but I'm still going to leave. I'm not sure I could handle it mentally to... — read more 

I'm not sure why people are worried, though. Considering how many employees Verizon wants to get rid of, chances of somebody being denied are slim to none. I'm just waiting to see if we find out anything beyond that today, such as more info on the... — read more 

Good Luck to all

I’ve barely slept I’m so anxious. Good luck to all. And hope we all receive good news. To those of us who don’t, I hope you have been making plans to get out regardless. Brace yourselves: here come the “I got mine” posts.

Went to the microsite today and all I see is: "The Voluntary Separation microsite is no longer available. If you will be leaving as part of this program, additional information wil be provided to you on 12/10/2018."

Interview with Dr. Ron Hira on the H1-B Visa Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUf6b8aljpM

https://i.smalljoys.me/2018/10/_Funny_ironic_moments21.jpg?resize=605%2C775&ssl=1&strip=all

I always thought I would get that gold watch. Grandad told me the railroad did give out gold watches , you bought your own. Not sure I would want a battery watch anyway . They don't seem to last.

A lot of this will come off as common sense, but here's my take as someone affected by a RIF. Regardless of your situation, do the job you're paid to do. That being said, I would recommend not doing an ounce more than your core responsibilities nor... — read more 

So while rest of us will be stuck here holding on to the SS Hans as it goes down .I hope the rest of the people who were in a position to go get good news tomorrow

https://www.firstpost.com/world/infosys-plan-for-10000-us-hires-douses-h1b-heat-wonks-cool-to-sikka-indiana-pitch-3420240.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/07/how-to-spot-job-layoffs-coming-even-in-a-good-economy.html ...here to Verizon, which just offered buyouts to more than 44,000 workers, and transferred thousands more to newly-hired outsourcing company Infosys, as part... — read more 

Can anyone speak to whether 5G will greatly automate and simplify telephony unlike any previous technology?

Needs of the business

"75% of the people on this board will lie because they have no lives. The other 25% don't know either, but will speculate so they can scream "I told you so"." Some people here will infer an almost Godlike ability to know the details of everyone's... — read more 

The business consistently makes massive mistakes in offshoring this work. The quality is extremely poor and barely works. It also takes about three offshore resources to do the work of one full time employee and offshore resources have little... — read more 

What is traffic like in locations we are dead and have a super high quota not making a check this month.

https://gizmodo.com/fcc-launches-investigation-into-whether-carriers-lied-a-1830955876

For those wanting or needing to stay the question of the day is how many of you are leaving? If substantial numbers did not volunteer them all that remain are under the gun for layoffs. In 2008 If you stay I suggest you start saving for the next... — read more 

IMO, it’s like looking at a gift under the Christmas tree, wanting to open it, but knowing you can’t. DON’T OPEN TILL MONDAY!

I’m not in a position to leave yet. Are some of you taking a well-deserved trip, maybe that drive across the country you always wanted to do, Europe, Asia? I can have some fun listening to others live out their wishes, and live a litlle vicariously... — read more 

...The waiting is the hardest part...😄

Can Folks get fired for not doing their job, before vsp date? And forfeit payout.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzMUsD8OB2c Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd If I leave here tomorrow Would you still remember me? For I must be traveling on, now Cause there's too many places I've got to see But, if I stayed here with you, girl Things... — read more 

Fios build will it be part 5g in boston,also will the fios build continue in N.Y.C..dors anybody know

I've never been so eager to see an end to a weekend before it even properly started. Can't wait for this to be over.

Has anyone else who took the layoff noticed their boss and/or coworkers having a pisspoor attitude with you? Ignoring you? Whispering about you to others? I am getting it on a daily basis, to the point where I cannot even go to my coworkers and boss... — read more 

When the VSP was announced the stock price did rise, as it did when VZ 2.0 was announced. It may move again if total numbers of employees leaving due to the VSP are released to the press. The long term effects of the VSP will not be felt for a... — read more 

Tell us about a time when this company did shady or illegal things and tried to cover it up? What did you do to get it resolved?

In case you missed the noon call ..HR says that an overwhelming majority of folks will be accepted overall. Over 5k (she couldn't provide an exact amount) will have a 12/28 off payroll date. They will have to provide an outside communication as to... — read more