The beatings will continue until morale improves (aka Dan gets paid). Erin is repeatedly going to come up with excuses for why we should be thankful for our job while continently pocketing a fat bonus. Unless there’s a strike they won’t budge.
PPO Anthem plan vs Surest Copay plan
I am one of the employees newly eligible for the Surest plan provided by United. I’ve taken the training and read the provided documents and can see the cost savings provided by the Surest plan on paper, my question is reality, that reality being the... — read more
Level Up
I know people believe level up is BS. Can anyone just tell me what Level Up was supposed to be? I keep hearing it mentioned but I am not sure what it really is
Layoffs in next three weeks: yes or no?
1) we all know more layoffs will keep on happening 2) my theory is that leadership will spare us between Thanksgiving and New Years So my question is : what are the odds of layoffs over the next 3 weeks till nov 20?
The Axe Report (last 10 days)
This is what I captured from replies to threads and relating to axing people: CMO: “9 years here. Got cut.” @a7+1m5hxt2v8 CMO: A poster who says they received a layoff call estimates that close to 20% of the organization was affected. The... — read more
Who is correct ?
Dan said SpaceX will need at least 4-6 years to fully build out its Starlink Mobile U.S. carrier network Elon replied it will take 2 or 3 years so Who is correct ?
38 years here, it’s a wreck
I’ve been a tech for 38 years and I have to say this is the worst I have seen it. What a shambles this place is in. Managers living in fear of being canned on a daily basis, rudderless at the top, people sitting behind desks following techs around... — read more
11/5?
Got invited to link up with my boss who I’ll be in town..anyone got the skinny. Odd timing
AGI
AGI Market is projected to grow to $27.8 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 32 percent. Artificial General Intelligence could independently solve problems without human intervention. So something bigger will happen within next few years where most job... — read more
Planning Director Value
What say?
3Q results - your layoff is our benefit!
A top leader of Verizon today wrote - “Verizon 3Q26 results represent another key milestone in our transformation as we continue to see the benefits of our efforts reflected in our operational and financial results.” Folks - these “benefits” were... — read more
Layoffs
Microsoft and Skydance announced employee buy outs today. Will Verizon do the same? Is rebadging happening? Will more layoffs happen in November or will they wait to do a big layoff in January? Elon vs Dan who are you choosing? Dan said 4-6 years and... — read more
According to Dan we are breaking records but my paycheck doesn’t show it
Making way less with the rise in insurance Quotes are up Commissions are down It’s a great day to be a Verizon executive… but not a front line employee
Vz Q/2026 results = 3.68% decreave in Stock
Vz once again exposed.. highest Debt, missed Revenues and cuts jobs for cash flow. Dan's strategy (aka) Race to Bottom C Levels in Basking Ridge forming a Circle Pull!
My last week in Verizon Europe
This is my last week in Verizon (Europe). In some ways I am sad, as I will miss my colleagues that I have worked with for the last 25+ years. In other ways, I am happy, as I will not miss what has happened to Verizon and what it has become... — read more
Microsoft offering voluntary buyouts to 60,000 emoyess
Please Verizon do the same.
What happened to Vivek?
Who has the dirt?
Glad reality
I started my week with 3Q results. BOOYAH
Sad reality
I start my week by visiting here to see if there are more rumors of layoffs for the coming days. Every single Monday this is the first thing I do. If you told me ten years ago this would be our reality, I would have laughed in your face.
Layoffs 11/19
After this 10/22, Next round of RIFs is 11/19 classic thanksgiving gift from mo--n leadership of VZ ?
Nothing but crybabies now - thought Elon couldn’t do it ?
The "Big Three" U.S. carriers—AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—have united to lobby the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to fight a new satellite-to-phone spectrum proposal primarily because they fear it will degrade their existing 5G terrestrial... — read more
Can you hook me up with a job at VZ?
I’m looking for a job in dynamic (read constantly shifting priorities and moving goalposts), fast paced environment (read where everyone is constantly running around like chickens with their heads cut off). Job security and honest, competent bosses... — read more
25% market premium in stock value if Elon buys us
In the world of M&A, you typically pay 20-30% above the current value of a public company to buy it. In other words, its in our best interest to be bought by SpaceX. Due your fiscal duty and make this sh-t happen. Especially since there's no other... — read more
We have too many levels of EVP, McKinsey do your thing
Restructuring is necessary, we have too many levels of CEO, EVP and SVP. Most are just ex consultants looking for a payday.
Growth mindset in a value company is comical
We’re a blur chip value company with no growth potential. I have next to no stock in this company. Who cares how this company performs
No better time than now to join
https://cwa-union.org/join-union/how-organize
Outsource Finance and Fire Skiadas
we all know what’s going on in Lake Mary is completely wrong. especially the departments that are supposed to be independent. fire them all. replace with outsourced resources
Time for a change in Business Markets - dump the Flood
Strategy has been an absolute failure. What do you expect from a stereotypical used car salesman? If VBG misses the net add target, it’s 100% his fault.
what was the chopping block tally yesterday?
Heard numbers from 250 to 1000. Could it be?
Morningstart Report VZ stock
Verizon Stock Is Up 10% This Year. Is It Still Buy Ahead of Earnings? As competitive threats loom, here’s what we’ll be looking for.Verizon Communications is set to release its third-quarter 2026 earnings report on Oct. 26. Here’s Morningstar’s take... — read more
Help
Space Exploration Technologies reportedly is looking to lock down at least 80,000cell sites to help turn Starlink into a nationwide wireless carrier. AT&T, VerizonCommunications and T-Mobile US tumbled on competition fears, while cell toweroperators... — read more
Can VZ hear SPCX NOW
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/spacex-seeks-access-80000-us-cell-sites-wireless-network-bloomberg-news-reports-2026-10-22/
We need to layoff SVPs/VPs who don’t let SDs make decisions
We’re always waiting for the 1 very not available VP or SVP to bless a decision because they won’t let an AVP or SD make basic decisions.
I will be looking for an earning's call "TELL"
SpaceX could be on the cusp of buying 80,000 cell towers. This is in addition to to spectrum they are beginning to accumulate. If Dan does not have a realistic strategic response to this threat on next week's earnings call and responds with the... — read more
Watch what they do...
If their actions contradict what they say, you're being lied to. It's that simple! They say they want to have the best network and delight customers. They say they are bursting at the seams with integrity and they're dedicated to treating... — read more
Give us layoffs!
We need to get rid of all the paper pushers, PowerPoint warriors, all the useless managers with less than a handful of people to manage, and so many more. Give us layoffs! Just make sure to get rid of the right people for once.
Do you know how much Dan getting paid?
As CEO of Verizon Communications Inc., Dan Schulman receives an annual base salary of $1.5 million, with total compensation reaching $34.3 million for his partial year in 2025 (including stock awards) and potential performance-based equity and bonus... — read more
Layoff just happened today
I bet a lot of Verizon employees don’t know that the I2B channel just laid off all of its directors and about 34% of its account managers. Just an FYI.