I want to leave Verizon but I'm over fifty and I'm not sure anybody is hiring people in my age bracket right now. Am I wrong? Is there a place where somebody with plenty of experience could get a decent job with decent pay these days? I'd even be... — read more
When is the 4th quarter GATT rate posted?
I heard September 17. Does anybody know?
Pension age 50 with 25 years?
Can anyone give me a buyout number on that combination? I won't be there until shortly after our current contract is up so VZ Benefits Connection won't let me pull up anything other than the monthly: Single Life Annuity $1,439.90 N/A Pop-up... — read more
$6B
Samsung Wins $6.6 billion Verizon 5G Contract...
VBG - Project Manager?
I have interest in VBG project manager role. Should I apply since I have heard there will be lay-offs
4th Quarter Offer Rumor
We are hearing about an offer coming in the 4th quarter for Switching Equipment and C.O. Techs. The rumor is that it won’t be the Special EISP, so I doubt many will take it.
Thursday layoffs
I heard there were major layoffs in VBG Thursday. Did anyone else hear about them?
Gut
This is my opinion, if you think that your job is at risk because your projects have been cancelled or have little importance, your boss is not banging on your door lately, others in the organization are given new responsibilities that you would have... — read more
Kind of funny, I got a flyer in the US Mail for CREDO mobile (uses Verizon Wireless network)
https://www.credomobile.com/ Great mobile service. Great progressive values.
External hiring update VBG
Is there any updates on the external hiring freeze for VBG?
Anyone interview for Telesales HBA yet?
I’m just curious, since they’ve posted the new telesales HBA position, has anyone interviewed yet? I’m curious about the type of situational questions they’re asking or are they just basically going off your pass PEAK numbers?
In the end
it's really all about Wireline! Go getchu some!
IT Layoffs - Please Read
I did this once before and I got hammered in the comments. I am a longtime IT Manager. I’ve done well. Verizon and all the cellular companies before Verizon helped me achieve a lot of personal goals. I have no complaints. If it ends for me this... — read more
Manager view when applying?
Thinking about applying to other jobs internally. To the managers with direct reports out there: Will my manager see that I am applying for other positions?
To the editor of The Layoff board, please explain:
Why are postings related to the 2020 election and its possible affect on employment and layoffs being removed? Is it because of censorship or bias?
VZ losses INFY rebadgers - to be reduced to 10% of initial rebadged count.
By the end of the calendar year only 10% INFY rebadgers remaining. INFY reduces rebadged personnel. INFY reduces bench staff stay to 45 days from 90 days thus circumventing last quarterly payments. Sadly, INFY rebadgers to be unemployment. INFY... — read more
IT folks are literally crying. Even after complaining to leadership no use
Today IT org has became a most stressful place to work. Even though it has been taken to leader ship they didn't turn positive. As usual diplomatic answers. No one is convinced with the work culture. What has really changed? We lost good leader... — read more
Package?
Anyone hear of any rumors about a buyout package being offered by years end?
VZW severance and Texas unemployment
Does anyone know if I will be eligible to file for unemployment in Texas if I take the severance option. Thank you.
Why Do I Need Verizon Now in Pandemic?
We're going out much much less. We're working from home and using our cable company wifi all day every day. I was paying a bill to Verizon for mobile service when I'm not mobile! I just saved $80/month getting rid of it. That money now buys our... — read more
Pension- management
Does vz allow an in service withdrawal for pension ?
Time off
Verizon corporate leaders should all be in prison for what they're doing to there Hard working retail employees. First, your commissions check is taking away and now your days off. I use to request Monday as a day off to take my father to dialysis... — read more
Good timing if stock trade
Mr. Malady VZ stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading Kyle has made over 2 trades of the Verizon Communications stock since 2020, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he exercised 13,074 units of VZ stock worth $764,960 on 6 March... — read more
VSP - NC Unemployment?
After the VSP in 2019, I opted to take some time off for the buyout period with the intention of eventually going back to work. The potential employers I was counting on and a couple I was in talks with have pretty much shut down hiring due to... — read more
Kyle M’s “Integrity Message”
So anyone know what happened? Kyle said two people who were perceived to be “high performers” engaged in serious misconduct, via kickbacks apparently. Anyone know any details?
Yearend layoffs are coming
Forced Ranking is in progress for yearend RIF.
pension
curious, how much is the lump sum pay out for a core vz employee ie splicer,opt, after 30 years employement, and what is the best option monthly payements or lump sum,
Seeking Alpha article not favorable on long term prospects for Verizon
Verizon: The End Of An Era Summary Verizon is often seen as a secure income investment. However, increased competition will force prices down and we will likely see revenues decrease in the coming years. Verizon has shown that it does not... — read more
Hans told Cramer that VZ won’t buy TikTok
Good for Cramer, he’s one of the best in the business and knows how to interview leaders well. Hans spoke CEO pablum, but Jim still managed to get some good info out of him. Booyah!
Verizon and AWS....and now TikTok??
There is a rumor in the street they can purchase TikTok. We will see...
Customer Abuse
Customer abuse has been incredible lately. I truly wish these people would understand that we are doing our jobs. When is the company going to recognize this and take a stance on it? Customers are threatening, verbally abusive, and just downright... — read more
Quarantine
I know of guys in my area going out of state and not doing the quarantine for 14 days cause they are not being truthful on the certification we do every morning. Also I’m sure they will lie if they have a fever. So what is the discipline if any? ... — read more
IT = The Emperor's New Clothes
Am I really the only one here willing to admit it? Field-wise, this system is failing us badly. CoFee - really? Yet they continue to come down on us for things that are beyond our control. Their ire should instead be properly focused upon a... — read more
VSPers Returned back to VZ
anyone see a former VSPer return back to work?
Q2 STI results
Thoughts on your business unit’s Q2 STI results? Do you think we can claw back in 2H? What are you expecting for a payout?
If you’re a couple years from retirement...
Kids are grown, things are sorta smooth...Stop worrying, take the package. Maybe a few like their job, but most do not. Get out, take your life in your hands and start steering, there are new horizons, change everything, expect nothing, live again... — read more