My union president said a strike is the only thing to prevent major concessions being demanded in beargaing by the company. Be ready to accept 1.5 and if lucky some 2’s and crazy insurance increases like we have never seen.

It’s a complete joke. My boss is doing the exact same thing. I genuinely don’t think he’s read anything longer than a text message in his life. At this point, it’s no surprise that intellectual laziness has become a full-blown pandemic in America.

Leaders are clueless. Everything is a priority as everyone needs to save themselves. No support from your supervisor. Only burnout remains with us. Layoff or rebadging dates are mystery. Save yourself and find an opportunity outside. Otherwise you... — read more 

Did anyone else receive an email to recertify their I-9? In my entire time at the company I’ve never been asked this and yes I am a US Citizen.

Received notification that I would be rated approaching after being in the top 10% of my orgs performance. No bad verbiage, no recommendation on what to improve upon—just approaching. Being told that this label could affect future promotions. 10... — read more 

I talked to my union president today regarding negotiations. He said talks are not going well. He informed me that the union would put out a notification to all members by Friday. Buckle Up!!!

hmmm https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-23/paypal-attracts-takeover-interest-after-stock-slump PayPal Holdings Inc., the digital payments pioneer, is attracting takeover interest from potential buyers after a stock slide wiped out... — read more 

So remember you think you are guaranteed but honestly once the pensions were sold off they are no longer federally guaranteed it’s state regulatory guaranteed.Which is dependent on state .So NJ would be up to 250,000 .So if you have more your... — read more 

My team lead, a nice guy but not the sharpest, decided to do my appraisal this morning. As usual, everything was “fine.” Lots of fluff and no real substance, except for one thing. He kept stumbling over words and mispronouncing them. It was obvious... — read more 

Take this with a grain of salt but I heard from two unrelated sources that there will be a 1K cut at the end of March with the focus on mgmt (Dirs, SVPs...) We'll know soon enough but that layer is fairly fat and this is exactly where they would get... — read more 

Finance ops has an external job posting for a credit and collections analyst. Really? Just months after layoffs? The job description says to resolve billing and payment disputes. Can this not be done by AI or competent management? Does the executive... — read more 

Destroyed one of the best IT organizations in the industry. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

I sure hope it isn't true, because the job market where I am is shrinking rapidly.

https://mycareer.verizon.com/jobs/r-1091108/senior-client-partner-new-logo-acquisition-network-data-solutions/ Fired so many good guys and now hiring again ! Craazzzzzzy

For most of us…our last cash from Vz. I’ll miss these. Spend wisely. 💰

Verizon would be run by contractors if they did this.

Stack ranking has everyone watching their backs instead of helping each other. A buddy was laid off six months ago and still can't land anything, so I'm terrified to leave. The only bright spot is the friends I've made across different teams. The... — read more 

This Thursday is the end of a pay cycle that will get folks off the books before the end of the quarter. What do you think? End of month RIF or April fools?

That was a short tenure and strange timing.

so that 20 million reskilling declaration by Dan was just a scam ? I got this from HR .. That is correct, Udemy and EDX are the current upskilling opportunities for impacted employees. If additional upskilling opportunities arise, further... — read more 

Net Adds will happen

Dan, CWA, and IBEW better work it out and get us some real bonuses/profit sharing. This garbage we have shares nothing.

I just wrapped up a 1:1 with leadership this week and it sounds like the Stock Together program may be discontinued entirely. I’m holding out hope that it’s simply being restructured or delayed for those of us recently protected, but if it's gone... — read more 

The PayPal crew is getty cocky, I hope any tenured VZ svp has ba--s to stand up to the new non talented telephony additions. Show what you know!!!

Does anyone have information about whether or not there will be a RIF in Q1?

Thoughts to those who worked their last day today, but please spare us the sappy posts. Verizon used and abused you, then hung you out to dry. You owe no word of kindness as you exit involuntarily. Shake the dust off and move on. Sorry to those who... — read more 

If so, is there anything helpful you can share with those of us who are new to the process?

In the news: Mr. Clean himself has been retired. Rumor has it Dan is in talks to bring him on board to help clean house. An professional of his stature would be a useful asset in facilitating the serious cleanout Vz requires. It is doubtful... — read more 

less employees, less customers too. ? contract breach. ?

Verizon Global Services leadership turnover continues. This poorly formed and mismanaged organization has been a complete disaster since it started in 2022. The legacy is mostly layoffs, offshoring, chaos and ultimately destroyed lives and careers at... — read more 

My lazy manager is losing touch with reality. Suddenly Woke up from a deep sleep after layoffs. Trying to impose impossible deadlines without understanding or having plan how to get that done. Should I let it happen or push back ? Or try to talk... — read more 

Can these retired financial guys manage a telecommunications company?

Verizon says they want to be customer focused but my boss said that’s BS and only wants sales. He said he don’t give a Frick about making them happy. He wants presidents club

I was expecting a piece of mail from Lake Mary FL last week. I got a photo of it from the USPS but I never got the actual letter. Can anyone tell me what it is and if it's worth the trouble of tracking down?

I believe with that officially on some the locals we’re gonna have something released to us soon .Unsure if it’s good or bad but one things for sure I think the retirement medical people that are out there with the increases are in trouble that’s one... — read more 

Can manager or director reduce/increase STI assuming that Dan said "100%% and level is "performing"

Has anyone heard anything about RTO full time?

4 year deal signed by next weekend

Last day was 12/19. Completed the separation checklist. Almost. Turned in concession devices, ID, etc. Except my laptop. I submitted a request for a box, never arrived. Sent a text to my last manager, they said they would submit another request... — read more