I’ve been working from home since summer. A couple of days ago I heard that some employees that I shared the office space with before we switched to wfh were laid off a couple of months ago. That came as a bit of a shock to me, not because of the... — read more
2021 LTI?
Was there any mention by VZ leadership regarding a 2021 LTI?
The experiences of those who returned to Verizon?
I have a friend who left Verizon a few years ago. He left on good terms with the company. After 4 years he wants to come back here again. I don’t think that’s a good idea at all. Even if he got the job again, I think he would be in a very bad... — read more
Sure they could mandate vaccines, but would they?
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/yes-your-employer-can-require-you-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-the-eeoc-says-11608657885?st=o3ibwn6rmf4yicx&mod=mkwfirefox21
Rule 72
Can anybody please explain what is this rule 72 I keep hearing about?
Ba up Care Reimbursement
Anyone been using back up care reimbursement still? Policies indicate for temporary use but what are they considering temporary? Until end of pandemic?
How much has the pandemic accelerated closures?
When I talk to my colleagues, their opinions are divided. Some think that the closure of corporate stores was caused by the pandemic, and others that it was inevitable even if COVID had not happened. I still think that the pandemic only accelerated... — read more
Verizon spends $45 billion in major 5G spectrum auction
Wow, how are they going to pay for this?? Sell off wireline or ramp up massive RIF's in the not too distant... — read more
Part of the problem?
I’m a peon just like you and will gladly call out verizon when deserved but I also will call out entitled millennials (I am also a millennial) that have had the luxury of getting paid for full time work for several months that either worked part... — read more
Did any one moved back to Verizon from Infosys?
Did any one moved back to Verizon from infosys? Is the non-compete will cause any isssues ?
My pay is always wrong
I don’t know what happened but my pay is always wrong now. My supe somehow screws it up all the time now. I seen where supes now are auditing our stuff. Wasn’t there a team for that when we worked in the building. What happened to them? Layed them... — read more
Hearing Things
I am hearing about an extension to 2027. Raises of 1%(2024), 2%(2025), 2%(2026), 3%(2027). Retirement 1% per year. Anybody hearing this?
GTS
WHY
More IT Layoffs coming June 2021
Heard by a Very reliable source in Baskin Ridge. 1/3 of IT workers in Piscataway, Alpharetta & Tampa will be Laid Off by June 2021. Please believe this warning. Update your resumes & start looking for new opportunities now!
Something is going to happen
This site has proven to be a bell weather - but there is something afoot. GTS wireline is in the cross hairs of what's next.
Update your resume retail solutions managers and Gms
According to a article from fierce publications concerning the wireless industry. In the article states Verizon along with most carriers are downsizing retail employees. Verizon will be rolling theirs out in three phases starting in January 2021... — read more
B2B
What’s up with B2B? Any changes coming?
Mandatory Volunteering for 2021
Curious what other employees think about the requirement to add volunteer hours to your goal plan for 2021? So far Verizon has encouraged employees to join company discussions about civil unrest, encouraged employees to have work place discussions... — read more
Farewell after 25 years. & Some Advice
I’ve decided to move on after a great career and journey with VZ. It’s been one hell of a ride. I will say hang in there to everyone. Here’s a few observations and predictions: I started my career with Nynex. My work through the years during... — read more
Act with urgency my a**
Verizons credo says we act with a sense of urgency, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. They say they follow sound business practices, but leave HR visits or feedback open for months or they don’t follow up at all. Especially if those “HR”... — read more
VBG STI 107%
VBG STI 107% https://aboutyou.verizon.com/HRGuidelines/Money/IncentiveCompensation/shorttermincentive
VZ optimization for Indirect
What is VZ do it with their optimization list? Seems like they're eliminating competition...Corp stores and indirect in hopes of pushing sales to online and tele. You guys in Corp stores are getting screwed and now they're screwing indirect... — read more
Verizon’s visible.com
Why doesn’t Verizon promote their visible.com service for $25/month for four lines and byod if the really want to compete against T-Mobile. ? Great service but no one knows about it.
A better Superbowl commercial would've been
to forego the commercial and instead give the essential workers some essential pay! Could've gotten some good public relations mileage out of that gesture. We're getting Corona virus out here to keep the people's internet, TV and phone service intact... — read more
Verizon Jobs Alert - Indeed
10+ new jobs found Enterprise Sales Client Executive Verizon - Lone Tree, CO Valid driver’s license. You’ll use your energy and expertise to develop and deliver outstanding packages that won’t just satisfy your clients, but delight... — read more
It’s not rocket science
For the last 10 years I’ve watch TMO gain on, and then pass us. While we’ve focused on the balance sheet and Network superiority, TMO has gone after net adds. The stock price formula is simple: get the gross adds, the stock price will follow. ... — read more
T-MOBILE vs Verizon adds
How on earth do we allow Tmo to take 6million net adds and we can’t even pull off few hundred thousand, how does the board allow such gut less leaders who do not promote a culture of excellence and kick non performing leaders. Absolutely corrupt and... — read more
VSP people getting tax form when they were not employee in 2020
Hello, I am former Verizon employee that took the VSP back in 2019. For some reason I received a tax statement for 2020. Has anyone else received this form?
I'm not sure what I hate more
This place or the fact that I'm stuck here until the economy improves. Getting severance and a push out the door would be a godsend for me right about now.
When is the next CWA contract due?
When is the next CWA contract due and will they make provisions for the working from home Associates? Obviously those working from home "WFH" love this arrangement and would like it to stay in place after COVID 19. Will the next union agreement... — read more
Promote
Stop playing the, "who's the most popular, political favorite game" and start promoting the most senior based on time in position. If the ones applying aren't successful, polices would have pushed them out long ago. A tenured person in... — read more
Replace Tami
We need a strong African American female leader to take over for T. Erwin.
Should I file STD instead of accepting severance?
Accepting VSP disqualifies you from filling short term disability. Wouldn’t it be better to file STD than accepting the severance? Especially because it’s untaxed and more than severance?
VZPulse Gallup survey
What’s the dillio with the VZ Pulse survey not being anonymous? HR are allowed to view all responses for "research purposes". It also says there are "no consequences if you choose not to respond", but doesn't provide the same safety net if you do... — read more
Layoff News Article JUST RELEASED
Verizon has announced plans to lay off almost 500 workers in Hilliard by this spring. As required under Ohio’s WARN Act, Verizon notified the state this week that it plans to shutter its customer service facilities and downsize other operations at... — read more