Since we partnered with Anthropic in May, I think maybe Verizon managers have succeeded in training Anthropic's AI on how to do duplicate their day to day activities. If this is true then they may be marked for replacement at any time now and the... — read more
VZ customers speak
https://www.phonearena.com/news/we-asked-you-what-it-would-take-for-verizon-to-bring-you-back-and-the-answer-was-no-surprise_id181970 We asked you what it would take for Verizon to bring you back and the answer was no surprise.The answer probably... — read more
Rebadging Question
So how does that work exactly ? Are you given a choice? Rebadge or quit / rebadge vs leave with severance ? I always thought it was the former, ie- no real choice. How long do you stay employed at new company? what happens after that term (... — read more
Another PayPal Hire
They’ve hired another PayPal leader, and I’m honestly very happy about it. At this point, anyone would be an improvement over Tanya J. and Nancy C. I just hope the new leader recognizes how much of the old leadership culture is still holding us... — read more
Union EISP cancelled Except for clerks Management layoffs to resume in September
So hearing pretty reliable sources at least in the New York/New Jersey area that the only EISP offered will be to inside people like clerks.Sounds like the company wants to not only train the new hires longer but Hire a few more before allowing field... — read more
Any layoff or rebadge notices today 8/14?
There were rumors that today was the day, but I haven't seen anything. Now they're saying "by month end". Any news?
Two-weeks notice
I just accepted a new role that starts on 08/24. If Verizon walks me out the day I resign (Monday), that actually works perfectly for my timeline. But if I give notice (I don't want to burn any bridges) and they keep me the full two weeks, I'll need... — read more
Just transferred my 6 lines
What comes around goes around MF's
Office days
How many days a week do you report to the office?
Mastec Local 827 NJ
Mastec negotiating first contact with Local 827 in NJ. Any word on what work they will be doing?
Is R2B merging with B2B
Is R2B merging with B2B and what month is it happening?
union EISP to No EISP odd big package to no package
How did we go from a huge enhancement EISP package to buyout anyone and everyone to no EISP yet delayed,And when it’s comes it’s going to be a regular EISP offered to only a handful of inside clerk positions.Did I miss something!!I know rumors are... — read more
Executives at Verizon don't care about the company's success
They care about their own paychecks. And they're very good at it.
GRE to engineering?
Does anyone know why this email came out yesterday moving GRE to the engineering group?
Network leaders moved in GTS
Why so many executives and team members from Network moved under Vivek? What’s the end goal ? There is Network SVP reporting to Vivek. They used to be peers.
Verizon Dollars
Why aren't we earning monthly Verizon Dollars? There's nothing in the FAQ or terms that exclude employees, and my app says I'm earning them, yet I'm not. Surely that measly $10 wasn't all we're eligible for?!
The Mythical Golden Age of VZW
I keep reading these posts about Verizon having once been a utopian workplace and a pure meritocracy. I joined in 2010 and it was anything but. It was more profitable and had a better network than its competitors but it was no meritocracy. There... — read more
I like working at Verizon
I'd like it even more if there were fewer cuts, but I can't lie that it's not a good job. I think there are many of us who feel the same way, and only mind the frequency of cuts, but otherwise enjoy our jobs (decent pay, decent benefits, great folks... — read more
Hans contract extended another year
Hans special advisor contract extended another year. I guess management feels it would be cruel to lay him off during a tough job market
Value is so amazing
Want to congratulate all my peers for an amazing job we have done! 2 nights at the hotel patting each other on the back is amazing! Love Verizon
Another Value Summit
And it’s allllll over LinkedIn. (Eyes rolling).
Frontier craft job titles
Word is that frontier copper and fiber splicers will have to transition to the one tech out role “ Combo Technician” 1/27
Level Up Confirmed > November
Confirmed at a Verizon Connect all hands by HR. Level up is coming in November. So hopefully this means a slow down on the layoff front at least for a time.
2026 $5 billion budget cut status
How much budget cuts does VZ need in next 4.5 months to meet the $5billion prior to year end
New Tranformation Org Realignment
Realignment means layoffs approaching, they combine orgs to reduce headcount and give remaining employees (all 3 of them) all the work. God speed everyone!
Is there a PIP season at Verizon?
There was one at my old job, so I'm just wondering if there's something similar here.
Daily Digital Lockers!
Upper leadership overseeing the remaining stores in Texas is asking store managers to submit daily digital locker entries for every representative. The setup involves management assigning a daily objective per person; required behaviors must be met... — read more
I’m cooked, my SD asked me if I wanted the next RIF package
I believe I’m cooked my manager asked me if I wanted to take the next rif package. He then asked me if I was ready to retire. I’m The only one left onshore for my team so I feel like they’re gunning for me for the next rif. I make $184k including STI... — read more
Layoffs
Anyone hear if layoffs are happening in the October timeframe?
Pulse
What were the overall ratings?
Outage
https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/us-news/criminal-cause-of-mass-verizon-outage-across-socal-revealed/
Sr Director/Director/AD Education Observation
It's more apparent these days that the increase in promotions at these levels are DEI/High School education level versus College Educated/Non DEI. Tracking with this observation is results are decreasing as education/meritocracy gets... — read more
All Hands Cancelled, Emergency meeting for higher ups
So what are we expecting? Delaying a week for an all hands, maybe layoffs on the 14th
Spacex wireless
SpaceX's first earnings call (Aug 2026) after its June IPO, where President Gwynne Shotwell and CEO Elon Musk announced plans to build a real terrestrial mobile network, not just satellite-to-phone backup service, putting them in direct competition... — read more
Rumored union EISP across the board now seems less likely
Hearing rumblings that while there maybe the usual EISP this year it may not be like some say.Its sounding more and more like it’s not going to be across the board for anyone everyone to take.Its sounding more like a limited one for associates.One... — read more
This is still not the worst place to work
But it's certainly working hard to take that title. I give it another year or two of this direction and we'll have it.
Future layoffs
July lay off with last day 8/14 IT rebadge 8/31? What else? AVP layoffs? Band 6 layoffs? Resignations from SVPs that didn’t get Consumer CEO role? Comment all credible information below
RootMetrics losses to AT&T
Wireless is losing to AT&T in more markets than usual in the RootMetrics comparative benchmarks. The New England region is particularly hard hit. Losses in Boston, Hartford, Providence, and Worcester. They seem to be taking Dan at his word that he... — read more