anyone else starting to hear about hiring freezes across the whole organization ?
The latest
Verizon Contract Extension Bargaining As you know, CWA and IBEW have been negotiating with Verizon since May 16, 2022 to determine whether it’s possible to agree on the terms of a contract extension. These negotiations were planned for a limited time... — read more
Rif notice today in vcg marketing
Anyone else given notice today? Off payroll 7/23
Did Hans get fired from Ericsson for funding Isis?
Ericsson released a statement that after an internal investigation, saying they may have funded Isis and are now being investigated by the US government again for corruption. Is this why he was fired? Literally funding te------ts? The company... — read more
Talks are extended
The company and union agreed to continue talks this week. What are the issues holding up this extension? Does anyone have an idea of this?
What in the world is going on?
I have an opportunity to join Verizon. I've been doing my research and found this site. The image I'm getting from reading posts here is anything but positive. Are things really that bad? I don't want to rely on one anonymous board to make my... — read more
Just Heard
We just received notification of a big announcement coming today from the unions and the company!!!
Live from Hans Country Bunker: 5G Good Old Broadband 4G LTE Internet Band
What do you think of Verizon's new marketing plan? It sounds like the 5G promise falls short of expectations. Verizon unifying its three forms of home internet service—Fios wired fiber, 5G wireless, and 4G wireless—as one product, Verizon Home... — read more
Just Heard
The union and company could not come to an agreement. Both have walked away from table. Will try again in May of next year.
Was the manager right?
Got a call from a co-worker from my team on an incoming call on the Fios cust svc line. Just wanted to go non-pub on the voice. Did it. All set. Mgr ob’s the call & goes on abt not making an offer……he acknowledged the cust was a fellow emp & was... — read more
Verizon’s Twitter Account is all Verizon India Posts
what exactly is Verizon India? it seems to be all they post on twitter, is it all departments that are headquartered there, or select teams?
Bring back sir charge
Sell more hanz needs a new electric Ferrari gas prices are up someone's got to pay for it!!!! They have to bring back the sir charge commercials that ki---d us back I'm the days... who's gonna buy my bloody suit
5yeeeee to the rescue
The emperor has no clothes
Social Responsibility Survey
Did anyone receive a social responsibility survey? Apparently 15k VZ employees are being surveyed. I wasn't selected to participate. For any that did, can you share what questions they asked?
Most are just milking this company
The consequence of many years of poor management is that most of us now work the bare minimum. How many of you are here who still work hard? While milking this company, people are searching for better job. It would be nice if management finally... — read more
Stop Bi-----g
Everyone keep talking about how bad Verizon is. Well quit and find another job. It’s that simple! Stop talking and do something about it . I hear people say all the time I rather be happy and make less money versus make a lot of money and be... — read more
Stocks in the toilet well atleast hanz has his golden parachute
40 million dollars golden parachute for taking the money you make them and making bad decision after bad decision. Then the salt in the wound is they will go and riff you or pip you before they claw back executives compensation don't even bring it up... — read more
Anyone else with a clueless boss?
Some complain about micromanagement but my problem is that my boss doesn't really understand what I do. Lots of bosses, in many companies, supervise those whose jobs they don't understand in the slightest. Some even like it, but it's becoming a... — read more
I'm worried about those of you who fear layoffs
You sound like a prisoner who keeps praying not to get paroled. Getting out of this shithole should be a reason to celebrate, not fear. Just think about it. If you are laid off, you will be walking away with a bunch of money in your hand. You can... — read more
John Stratton Frontier Communications $48m in 2021
He left Verizon then helped frontier out of bankruptcy and is rebuilding the brand. Have a look at the leadership. Notice anything vs VZ leadership? https://www.comparably.com/companies/frontier-communications/executive-team
Main reasons why there are so many bad managers here
I'm not saying that there aren't any great ones, but they are definitely in the minority. I had a great manager, but he didn’t last long here. Instead, I now have a manager who probably couldn't get any important role in any other company. Why is... — read more
What Channel is on the Next RIF List?
out of curiosity. Wireless, Ops, Business, any talk around any specific department for Q3?
Leadership turnover and layoffs
Never seen so much change in our leadership. Sampath will be replacing Hans within one year. The 10 year decline on this company rests squarely with our leadership and the billions of dollars wasted with bad acquisitions. Yet, the employees end... — read more
What's up?? Tami down and now Townsend
First Tami, now Townsend. Ever read the book, "Who Moved My Cheese"? Seems like cheese is being lost somewhere. Better watch out!
401k Float
Has anyone ever heard about 401k float?... — read more
I'm starting to despise this company
While some will say they are happy with their pay at Verizon, in my case pay doesn't match the amount of pressure and stress my job entails. The amount of stress is unbearable, and micromanagement is its main cause. I believe that I am not the only... — read more
From a decent to an extremely political company in ten years
I swear when I started things were not like this. I could rely on my coworkers and get help from my manager if I needed it. Nowadays, if you don't know how to play the game and you don't watch your back all the time you're screwed. Teams work poorly... — read more
Iris Meijer new SVP of Revenue Operations
Iris has been with Verizon 6 months. Has only been in executive marketing positions in EMEA and now she is responsible for our all of our Revenue Operations. She has no financial background. Concerning?
Sampath replacing Tami on July 1st
Let’s see if he can turn this titanic around or will it be just another shuffling of the deck chairs
Flex time going away July 1
Starting July 1 Flex time going away. Deciding to do this mid year is screwing over a lot of employees.
Q3 bye bye multi store
Multi stores are going to be a thing of the past sometime in Q3
Is Debika Bhattacharya being groomed to replace Tami?
Verizon Business today announced the appointment of Debika Bhattacharya to the role of Chief Product Officer, Verizon Business, and Iris Meijer to the role of Senior Vice President of Business Marketing and Revenue Operations, Verizon... — read more
Ok, it's been three weeks
Since the company and union have sat down and did talks, yet no one has heard anything. You guys said three weeks. We are now at 3 weeks and one day. So what's up?? Is there an extension or not??
Big Contractor Layoff
Has anyone heard anything about a big contractor layoff happened in June 3rd?
Big differences between departments
While some departments are understaffed, the situation in others is totally different. Does leadership even know how to determine optimal staffing levels?
Where’s Hans?
He was at the Verizon New York City store earlier today-on his Instagram. It would be nice if there were town halls focused on direction and strategy versus a cheerleading event. There are serious issues here and the competition is eating our... — read more