The workplace has become unbearable. GMs are quitting and not a single SM wants to get promoted just to get treated like garbage. We are pushed to not do upgrades if they don’t have VMP. A new line isn’t good enough if it’s not SMB. If your store... — read more
Job Band Inquiry
Anyone have insight into going from 7T to 7V? I know T is overtime eligible with 10% sti and I know V is not overtime eligible and I THINK they are 12% sti? Also, is 7T to 7V considered a promotion and one could expect a pay boost? Any other insights... — read more
Indeed.com Verizon Jobs
Recruiter Verizon - Colorado Locating new places and new ways to source the best people in the competitive market for talent. Facilitating the process from beginning to a successful offer. Feb 11 Remote Customer Service Representative Verizon -... — read more
STI Amounts?
When will we know what our organizaiton’s STI is?
Pulse survey
Why is there a big push from the union to complete the pulse survey?
2023 union contract
this could be a contract that completely decimates union, most all the pension eligible people are gonna walk before aug1, whos gonna be left to carry the wait for the union.most of these union members are more about themselves.
CWA Contract 2023: What are the items the union wants to discuss?
Not bashing, just interested. As far as I know, at least the last several contracts were largely regarding discussion of health benefits and pension payout. Is 2023 different? I support anyone who wants or doesn't want to be union; if folks feel... — read more
AT&T tops Verizon in terms of best overall mobile performance in the US, report says
https://www.zdnet.com/article/at-t-tops-verizon-in-terms-of-best-overall-mobile-performance-in-the-us-report-says/ But in most US metro regions, Verizon remained the carrier to beat in the second half of 2021, according to RootMetrics' State of the... — read more
You do not want to work for a company you would not invest in
I thought I was totally stuck here and there was no way out. When I finally got the offer no one was happier than me. I am here for just a few more days but I realized that you should never work for a company you wouldn't want to invest your own... — read more
What is COVID Policy?
I am a potential new hire. I was told Vax was required to start but I asked several people in the stores and they said no. I really want to work at VZ but have concerns as I want to have babies soon and don't want to mess up my lady bits..
Bluejeans acquisition a bust?
Verizon bought bluejeans almost 2 years ago for $500m. Likely put another $50m into it, enhanced it, brought on expensive sales and sales support to sell it and focus on telehealth and anyone who will buy it. Meanwhile, most customers are using... — read more
Hans buys $1m worth of vz shares in January
Hans $1 million worth of vz shares in January had a strike price of $52.55. He currently has 147,000 shares. He’s pushing a lot of his chips into the center of the table and going all in on 5G.
Plan to turn on turn another 2,000 5G towers this month
I wonder if everything will go according to plan? [ https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/verizon-plans-turn-around-2000-5g-towers-february-sources-2022-02-01/ ] It will be interesting.
I have a proposal for all the complainers
Quit. Do some brainstorming and start your own business. Be your own boss. Get some employees and treat them the way you want to be treated. Profit. If that sounds unachievable for whatever reason, then suck it up, buttercup. This is your reality and... — read more
Those who come back here
I really don't know anyone who came back here, but I hear that there are indeed those who came back after they were cut or left on their own. My only question is WHY??? Someone must be very desperate to come back here. I can't imagine a... — read more
What's private and anonymous?
thelayoff.com? VZPulse?
This whole union vs non-union infighting makes me sad
The only one who wins is the company.
12% reduction in employees
2020 Number of employees: 135,000 2021 Number of employees: 118,400 Predictions for what it will be at the end of 2022?
Contract extension in works
Delete my post moderator! You cant hide facts forever. Work till 2025!
Get ready non vax.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/t-mobile-to-terminate-corporate-employees-who-arent-vaccinated-by-april
Bonus %
So what does everyone think the bonus modifier will be this year? Seems 2021 was a productive year…I’m hopeful for a 120% modifier. $$$
eipp for craft coming
in the works has we speak, argue about it all you want, just comment later on when it turns out correct
Internal Job Req Reposted After Initial Job Req Closed
Hopefully someone with HR knowledge can provide some input on why an internal job posting would repost after it closes. I know people submitted on these so were they just not good candidates? Is there a minimum number of candidates that need to apply... — read more
Verizon Severance Package
Anyone here take the separation package in 2018/19 and been hired back as a full time employee? I came back as a contractor and was offered a full time position. Well, legal denied it but I know for a fact at least 1 other person has successfully... — read more
I don't know how good an idea that is, but...
I would like to get a package and leave in the next round of layoffs. I have a pretty good relationship with my manager and I have confidence in him, but I don't know how good an idea it is to let him know that I would like to be the target of the... — read more
SPIFFS ON STEP UPS AND 5G HOME INTERNET A SCAM!
Anyone else working hard to just hit an incentive and to find out the following day none of it was reported. They want us to work and go the extra mile but they don't even have the integrity to pay us what we're owed. already fielding offers from... — read more
What a great job
Seriously. If you’re in wireline, it’s the best job in the world. Admit it. Other than cr---y management and company bs, the job itself is one of the best there is.
sell off wireless and wireline
they shoulda did that and keept yahoo and aol and expanded go90
up to speed
i watch it all day every day.
AT&T and Verizon switch on a new, faster form of 5G wireless data service
AT&T and Verizon switch on a new, faster form of 5G wireless data service [Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.] BY Tribune Content Agency — 10:06 PM ET 01/20/2022 Jan. 20—Wireless carriers AT&T ( T ) and Verizon ( VZ ) are giving their U.S. smartphone... — read more
I need a place to vent
I constantly keep seeing people calling others out on "whining and complaining" all the time instead of leaving. So let me try and respond. I've been with Verizon long enough that leaving now makes no sense. I'll be able to retire in under five... — read more
Where are all the 5G customers ?
Seriously?? This clown says 90 million customers were turned on today for 5G. Well guess what my town never hit fios and we have no 5G. So whatever Hans
What would stop you from leaving?
I don't think that even a raise would stop many people from leaving. Years of bad decision making have led to the challenges we are facing today. People are leaving and I simply don't know how this company will replace all those people who are... — read more
Health Records
Now that the courts have ruled against forced Vax. Is there anyway to have my Vax status records deleted? I feel like this was unlawful for Verizon to ask for it.
5G banned near airports
Which is where the people are. Once again, Verizon backed the wrong horse. Towns have been uneasy about 5G because they realize it isn’t safe, now airports have outright blocked 5G from being anywhere near them. $20 says Verizon pours more money... — read more
AT&T, Dish win big in Andromeda auction, Verizon gets nothing
AT&T and Dish Network walked away with the bulk of spectrum licenses up for grabs in the FCC’s latest spectrum auction. AT&T agreed to spend roughly $9 billion on midband spectrum licenses for 5G, while Dish agreed to spend $7.3 billion. Those... — read more
Q4 earnings
A few more days until the fourth-quarter earnings call. I hope we don't miss the numbers. Do you have any predictions?