No one knows anything at all .Nothing even know is etched in stone.So don’t ask anymore.Its all rumor speculation and on hear forget it

Who else has got their comp sheets? "Information regarding 2026 Stock Together Program will be communicated later in the year once approved."

Anyone flip their 401k to IRA yet? What was your experience? Did you choose managed or self directed ?

When are we suppose to enter goals for 2026? I do not see portal open yet.

s it normal to feel overwhelmed at Verizon?. Or is just because we are heritage tracfone and the are doing it on purpose for us to quit? Plus the new office will make worst commute due the traffic in Miami next to the airport. Is it just me or the... — read more 

The timing is not a coincidence: Verizon is essentially funding the start of that $25 billion buyback program with the savings from those 15,000 employees. The "Cost Transformation" Math In late 2025, Dan Schulman launched what he called a "cost... — read more 

Live in Frontier territory and currently a fiber customer. Received a flyer in the mail informing me of some new savings after the merger by bundling. Absolute joke. Called in to ask about the savings on the flyer. Frontier rep tried to make an offer... — read more 

I developed the skill to solve everything and anything - attended and prioritized the needs of my VPs and directors - even the ones who should have never been made directors at all - and what I got for that? A “ RIF “ ( you no longer needed) - make... — read more 

Theres a ton of union titles that still exist. In past company has just surplussed those titles to bare minimums. Example coin collectors, storekeepers. Besides outside linemen do we really need inside techs? Central Office techs literally change... — read more 

Any rumors that the new Frontier employees will be offered a voluntary package?

Anyone hear any news or updates?

80% of the 13,000 employees that were laid off last year were off the books by Dec 2025 Last year, our employee count was 99,205 VZ had 4,800 employees leave as part of the VSP by Mar 2025 This firm has been shedding employees for over a decade... — read more 

Make a career-defining move We’ve hit the ground running in 2026 and are laser-focused on building a new Verizon! We’re re-writing playbooks, upskilling our teams, embracing AI tools, and renewing our commitment to delight customers in unexpected... — read more 

Customer service call volume is extremely low. Any other departments experiencing this?

5 - 22% 4 - 21% 3 - 20% There’s basically no incentive to do anything other than the bare minimum.

Are we returning monitors and docking stations? I asked HR answers and they only itemized laptop and concession device. I specifically asked about desk equipment and they did not reply to that part. Also in the severance agreement it mentions ... — read more 

Anyone else hate the Benefits Connection toll free IVR? Takes me multiple tries to get past the 3 questions before you can get to the menu. Unless I mute my phone, it doesn’t understand my voice or digits.

This isn’t AI!! They’re just outsourcing all the calls. Thanks Dan! I’m really happy you decided to employ some contractor.

for those who started cobra, how much does it costs

Surprise OPW & New England management consolidation coming up. Get ready for the next round of leadership confusion!

The board has toppled Hans the ringmaster. Without his costume and whip in hand the Tiger gets run of the show. What a welcome turn of events.

I’m concerned about where this extension is headed .Would like to know if there maybe a strike or not .Im holding off doing anything with my personal situation till we know.Its getting kinda old sleeping in the garage parking lot and showering in the... — read more 

I had AI make my end of year summary for me, I briefly looked it over and submitted it, it was a tad fluffy, gracious and full of the big words we all love. I got an “exceeding” rating. I’m baffled. The EOY my AD read me was certainly AI generated... — read more 

I'm searching for another job, and that helps. Somewhat. Because it's also made me realize just how hard finding one will be. The constant talk about offshoring and AI is starting to panic me. I have a family. A mortgage. Bills that keep climbing... — read more 

Stock together are gone completely.. Total compensation opportunity has reduced by $10k for me. Dan wants people to do more work with less money.. good luck hiring and retaining talent

Did most people get a 3% raise?

appear to be correct. Not listed on Total Rewards comm sheet

Got a text from my former manager saying that my laptop has not been returned. My last day was 12/19/2025. I also received an empty box with a paid UPS shipping label that day. I then put my laptop in there and dropped off the package at UPS right... — read more 

Why is he still around? Shankar and Vivek sat on legacy systems for so so long. I remember a struggle few years ago when I wanted us to move to better new backend system but I was shut down saying they do not have budget. I am pretty sure they... — read more 

Mano posted on LinkedIn to announce his exit. What could possibly have been so bad to leave after a year? So many legacy execs have failed miserably and easily remain on the payroll, especially in finance. What happened?

Last week Verizon held a meeting with employee representatives of the European Works Council Does anyone have any information about what was discussed? So far no details have been released about what happened

Is anyone seeing/ hearing of positions being backfilled with contractors yet? I was assuming that will not pick up until the new fiscal year, But have heard of some area's already in motion.

My boss micromanages so badly that I’m torn between begging him to let me do my job or laughing when he confidently (and wrongly) corrects things he has no clue about. He slows everything down and still acts like he’s right. Please tell me this isn’t... — read more 

Great source called me and said there's chatter of VSP in March. Anyone else hearing anything? I bet a lot of ppl sign up for this one. I'm in!

If the goal was to make us all stop caring, they nailed it. Nobody gives a damn anymore about the company or its problems. The response to everything is just "whatever." And then they'll wonder why nothing gets done.

Anyone seen BPI yet? Curious to see if Stock together is really gone. No longer shows on open job reqs, VZ benefits external page or in Total rewards. Will there actually be raises this year? Or will they give people nonsense like 1 or 2% and... — read more 

As a shareholder, I was incensed that we are paying this je-k to waste our time. As an employee, I am just embarrassed to see yet another incompetent buddy of the CEO ramble on with no clue and no actionable plan. He had 45 minutes to inspire... — read more