Why is the entire BR floor so cold? It feels like we’re sitting in the open refrigerator section at Costco!
Verizon/SoaceX Wholesale Agreement
This agreement will be signed soon - you heard it here. BR sources are a lock 🔒
Dan Strategy to not have a Strategy
I must say.. initially I thought Dan did not have a strategy. But when Board member said he didn't want to get ahead of Dan on strategy it's now obvious. Dan's strategy is to rebalance expenses and eliminate Han's DEI stink. How? Appoint Consumer... — read more
Stock together
When is the next payout? Is it really October?
Infosys rebadge
Confirmed 4th qtr rebadge coming again for IT. Retained for minimum two years.
I shouldn't be feeling like this
I've been here for nearly two decades. Instead of feeling secure, I'm terrified every single day. The longer you've been at Verizon, the more likely you are to be on the list. How is it possible that experience is a liability? I thought loyalty... — read more
What's day 2 day life like in each group?
im hearing everyone is just "existing" and feels like they have no direction or purpose. lets hear what the vibe is like in your work group?
Will Interns get return offers?
In the past, the majority of 300+ interns would receive return offers. This summer there are only 100 interns. Anyone know if the company-wide layoffs will translate to a low return offer rate for interns?
Workday changes underway!
Started earlier this morning but VP, AVP, Sir Dir movement in Workday underway now. I don't expect Associate Directors and Local Managers to be fully moved until later week(s) but we'll see.
Alfonso asking switches for "Daily responsibilities"
Alfonso is now asking multiple switches he's overseeing to send in "Daily tasks/responsibilities" This screams "what can we get contractors to do" This is also why the switches in the Northeast still have not received their contracts for the Union... — read more
Stores absorbing quota from divested stores
So they divest stores then shift the quota to remaining locations. Not only do you have to combat lower team morale due to mass layoffs, you now how to close the amount of sales for more than one location and take a pay cut in commission. It’s not... — read more
Verizon -Layoffs in August and Rebadging?
I heard that there is another round of layoffs in August and announcement about rebadging in September?
VZI Layoff
Rising living costs, layoffs at VZI, increasing medical expenses, and growing family responsibilities are making life increasingly challenging , especially in metro cities. Cost-cutting by VZI only adds to the pressure.
Congress exposing Vz Artic Frost
Tick tok... amazing how Congress is zeroing in publicly on Verizon/Jack Smith artic frost. Amazing Hans fired when first surfaced.... other Execs named who ate no longer here either. Finally, the Vz Board gets exposed on Hans failure.
AI executive management save millions
AI entire executive board leadership save millions, VZ stock price might increase
Electric Bills
Entire empty buildings, with equipment on a single floor, are kept at refrigerator-like temperatures. Why?
Expect more layoffs and "Changes"
Looks like Dan's contract was extended to 2028.. so expect more of this "Change" coming... and now Mckenzie consulting is calling the shots for many groups.
What does strategy team do?
What does the strategy team actually do? They spend their time building polished, fancy decks, but there’s often no execution plan because execution isn’t part of their mandate. I also want to build a rocket. But do I have the budget, resources... — read more
Why does “OP” have so many post on this site?
Who is OP really and how does this person have so much time to make all these post? OP are you HR? Just trying to understand if you are connected or just pulling straw from the air and hope that it catches! Do you really have insight on upcoming... — read more
Forget layoffs for a second
If that wasn't hanging over you, would you actually want to stay or would you still want to quit?
Job roles to be eliminated
AVP title to be removed. All title holders to be demoted or laid off
Hiring failed execs
Why would current businesses hire failed execs from companies Scale and scope or is it for contacts to bring business deals from companies they were fired from
Grass greener?
Been thinking about exploring the market for a new role but wondering now if it's better to just stay here in a chill work life but layoff looming or continue searching and go elsewhere.
7 levels really
How can a company be financially viable when every level of management, which I looked up from a lowly tech to the ceo is 7 levels, which even my 1st level has only 8 employees. Industry standard is 18-25 (even at other industries) it’s the same, and... — read more
TMUS,ATT changes
T-Mobile is making leadership changes, including the departure of Mike Katz and the rebuilding of the Un carrier spirit. The company is seeing progress in enterprise and small-sized businesses, but the success of T-Mobile for Business is unclear... — read more
Alfonso is new VCG Boss
My only question is: why do we need so many stakeholders to get anything done? Many companies today are looking for technically strong product leaders who own both the customer experience and the underlying technology. At Verizon, however, it often... — read more
Look through the microscopic lems
Take a look at product. Bodies are being moved around like chess pieces for protection while honest hard working people are getting cut. Eventually y'all will be checkmate.
Indian management (CEO) =layoffs to outsource
Layoffs=Outsource to Indian owned companies and blame AI. Wake up folks your kids will not have opportunities.
More changes coming
Email went out announcing that the AVP for Wireless Supply Chain will transition to the N&T Fiber team in September. I wonder what the next few weeks of shuffling and reorgs will look like.
Title adjustments and layoffs
Next round will be layoffs focused on VPs of all levels and Directors of all levels. Any director with a small number of direct reports to be fired.
They don't even need to lay people off anymore
Every week another solid performer walks out due to the uncertainty and constant cuts. Anybody who has options is heading for the door. The brain drain is real, and I don't think leadership even sees it. Or they see it and don't care, instead they're... — read more
Unionize
Protect our jobs there are still layoff talks and job cuts being discussed