Question... I was one of the 'lucky' ones RIF'd on 12/31. I began the process of filing for NYS unemployment today. Does anyone know for sure whether we can collect unemployment immediately or do we have to wait until the severance period ( in my... — read more 

Fidelity (401k vendor) overwhelmed ? went to take out my money... The system is currently unavailable. Please try your request again later. 442

The folks over in the indirect sales organization are next to be cut. Be prepared to be shuffled around to new managers, be prepared to lose your job. It will not matter who you know or how hard you work, no saving anyone, no job title or department... — read more 

I do see that some people say there will be more layoffs and in sales (which I hope so, I am one of the older employed sales person) and DO NOT WISH ANYONE GET LAID OFF IF THEY DO NOT WANT TO but does anyone know who makes that decision (I know... — read more 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/03/asia/india-earthquake/index.html Best news I heard all day. But I prefer it were an 8.0 or great earthquake in southern India. That's where the biggest infestation of human cockroaches reside and the biggest investment... — read more 

Signing off on the severance agreement never felt so good. I enjoyed my time at VZ but now its time to move on. I have always had a plan B in place and plan on utilizing it. The company doesn't care how long you have been with the company and doesn't... — read more 

Lowell McAdam and a half dozen top executives decided to pay 130 BILLION dollars (of borrowed money) for Vodaphone's interest in Verizon wireless, not forseeing that price wars would make this deal almost profitless. So, how will the golden boys in... — read more 

READ THIS ARTICLE, STOP BLAMING, AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER. "5 Career Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make in 2016" -INC magazine http://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/5-career-mistakes-you-cant-afford-to-make-in-2016.html I have been RIF'd twice in the... — read more 

Is the leadership this ill informed, inept, or is this a strategy to destroy the company? I'm asking this in all sincerity I'm truly puzzled. I'm laidoff but they truly need my talents, racking my brain trying to make sense of this.

WBG..who came up with this group? What a compete joke, feel like I am going back in time to the 70's. Since when do we sell mobility solutions yet demand that our people report to an office???? Had a "boss" say that she would find out if we were... — read more 

After 19 Nov lay offs, so many people got promoted. Sr analysts became managers. What does that mean? Any ideas? Getting rid of us and award others.

you can use this number:1-800-367-5690. You can email Anthony.Villalta@VerizonWireless.com if you have any questions.

Verizon forget you. 2016 you may lay me off or not but I don't really care anymore

SunTrust Banks in Atlanta is laying off about 100 IT employees as it moves work offshore. But this layoff is unusual for what the employer is asking of its soon-to-be displaced workers: SunTrust's severance agreement requires terminated employees to... — read more 

will hold me over until I get my severance pay, STI, and AirTouch Transitional Benefit. After that, well I hope I find a job. 18 years in IT, 7 years in Customer Service. I left IT when they went to VDSI (the first time). 25 years total, I'm 57 so I... — read more 

This morning, after nearly 20 years with this company, I turn in my badge and walk the other way. I have many good memories and am proud of my accomplishments. Could I have imagined it would end this way? Absolutely not. Years of great performance... — read more 

If we want to believe the news http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2015/12/30/obamas-agency-reveals-plan-give-work-permits-myriad-foreign-college-graduates/

I turned all of my badges, phones, laptop, access cards, AMEX....but then that was it? So how and when can we file for Unemployement in New Jersey? Thanks. Wow. Almost 25 years. Scary, but relieved.

Off the presses. Business to business directors and ad's about to get a reality check like never before. good luck, they sure will need it. Folks, we all now all the dead head dead weight floating around. Literally tons. No clue what motivation... — read more 

Did the interest rate hike in Dec has any impact on the lump sum calculation ?

Execs say this reorg is to benefit the customer...really?? Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining. Want to save money look at your exec spending habits...spent millions on telepresence rooms and all meet in Florida of which none are from and... — read more 

My official last day in the office was bloody Thursday. I left with my head held high after a decades worth of service. On a positive note, I have received (and accepted), another offer of employment starting January 4th. I hope this offers some... — read more 

Well looks like the COTs (50 of them I think) in ashburn VA will get to be part of frontier's WV contract. Which gets them a raise has well. The wording other wise is the same has VZ's current/expired contract.

After leaving Verizon a year ago I started my own independent business. Instead of worry about getting sales every month I now get paid every month on the same sales. I also have more products to sell so there is life after Verizon people you just... — read more 

Anyone over 10 years in vz (exclude vzw) is above Market Value and won't have the skills to thrive outside of vz. You were rewarded for blind loyalty and butt kissing

This is a question for folks who were let go and still do not work - how do you guys cope with the fact that you are receiving handouts? I personally struggle with this, I wish I could change things but the fact is that I am receiving money from the... — read more 

Everyone except management loses in this scenario. All savings from this setup is extracted by executives in form of higher bonuses and stock awards. It's time to stop this practice, pay benefits to workers and stop playing the game. We are... — read more 

I heard from a manager another round of RIFs 3rd week of January. Why didn't they ask for volunteers this last time? Someone of the forum mentioned Feb....why Feb and not January, just wondering.

My last day with Verizon Wireless will be December 31st. I must say that after 19 years with the company it will be sad to go. Most of all I will miss the FEW good genuine hard working people that I have worked with. Most of the genuinely good LOYAL... — read more