It appears people who don’t even work for Verizon are trying to manipulate these forums. They’re the ones propagating the fake rumors that the union isn’t working to keep us home. I believe these are anti union trolls that are trying to sow dissent... — read more 

All the bickering here about work at home has been making me think long and hard about what is really the best for me and my family. The biggest opponents seem to be random managers (one, many, a few, bunch?) That present their opposition. The... — read more 

What is so good about work from home that people are willing to quit if it doesn't continue? Please, enlighten me. I understand the usual commute, more free time arguments, but is that really enough to make you walk away from a good job just so you... — read more 

The announced a reorg last week and it sure looks like it's being groomed for sale.

I read a lot of these post and here’s what I can gather. The IT folks sold out by VZ hate the company, the Mgmnt Employees hate the union, and the union workers are co--y lazy and arrogant. So here’s where everyone can capitalize. The truth is VZ... — read more 

Do you even have time to take a break during the working day? I work literally for months without a break. From the time I start working, and until I’m done, I absolutely have to be 200 percent focused on the job, like I’m some kind of machine. .. — read more 

There are labor movements throughout the country supporting work from home! Any troll who tells you work from home isn’t being negotiated is trying to put you against the union. Seriously, if you look at any news, real forums, local communities... — read more 

My numbers won't align until a few weeks after the current contract expires so I can't pull it up in Benefits Connection. Anyone close to this able to look it up and let me know, please?

What is the meaning of Pulse Survey if we just unheard and ignored? Why Hybrid model when you are under the load of $130 Billion? Who are these intelligent folks who think warming seats in an office place will increase productivity (in addition to... — read more 

more appreciated than is the case here? Sometimes I can’t believe what mediocrities are becoming influential and important here? I have this feeling here: the better your skillset, the more knowledge you have or the more dedicated you are to your... — read more 

From my personal experience, (maybe yours is different?), it’s not even worth coming up with some constructive ideas here. I once tried to suggest to my superior to consider whether the job could be done much faster and more efficiently in another... — read more 

So many here are complaining about the company, the union and who knows what else comes to mind. Well, all of you have several choices. You can continue to complain and be miserable, you can do the bare minimum while taking advantage of the company... — read more 

They recently appointed a new CEO, a longtime Verizon executive and the former Visible CEO (originally from Verizon) goes back to Verizon as an SVP for Verizon Consumer Group! Anyone find this strange! What’s going on at Visible?

Data Scientist Verizon - Denver, CO Use your experience and skill set (along with your imagination) to manipulate and analyze complex, high volume, high dimensionality data from varying sources to… Jun 2 Retail Store Manager Verizon -... — read more 

As part of its ongoing focus to drive growth through exceptional customer experiences, today Verizon announced the appointment of Manon Brouillette to the newly created role of Verizon Consumer Group’s (VCG) Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO... — read more 

Call your locals, district 1, and the National! Let them know you want this to be permanent! They will listen to you at the very least. Be prepared for the quick responses, “work from home requires(insert random response they think will turn you... — read more 

I remember when Verizon use to be a company that cared about their employees and rewarded you based on the quality of your services and your ability to grow sales, they took all and every incentive away to drive sales from their top performers to... — read more 

A few days ago, someone made a post (copied below) that got me thinking about me, my relationship with Verizon, and the union. I had been promised great pay, benefits up the wazoo, and a secure job for as long as i wanted it. I had never read the... — read more 

Every experience is a good experience, but I would never recommend anyone to get their first work experience here. It is better to look for an opportunity at a young, growing business. I look at company's job offers and I wonder how all this looks to... — read more 

I can't be the only one who has noticed that the harder you work here, the less you are protected. Those of us who give it our all are constantly pushed under the bus by our managers and I'm getting really tired of it. What's the point in working... — read more 

https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/at-t-snags-306m-dhs-contract-to-replace-verizon-lumen Losing a lot of revenue

What’s going on in GTS? A fresh out of college hired as MTS IV while many others need to have 10 years of experience for the same. This fresh out of college was featured on LinkedIn post. This person is not of extraordinary ability or Ivy... — read more 

Has the union been able to get a deal that benefits everyone with work from home? My local says it’s dependent on New York. Also, please give serious responses this time, I don’t feel like having to sift through all the anti union or anti company... — read more 

Cloud Security Architect Verizon - Boston, MA The Verizon Corporate Information Security (CIS) organization securely enables the business by protecting assets and information across Verizon networks,… May 25 Executive Protection Intel... — read more 

Anyone take that leap to another company hoping it’s better than Vz? Then you find out it’s EXACTLY the same or even worse? It’s like why even bother leaving. I’m in that situation and I hate it so much. I wished I had done my research better before... — read more 

Does anyone have info about the upcoming wireline management layoffs? I know they're coming from a credible source but he didn't say when they'll be announced or the possible off payroll dates. Anyone have details?

Ericsson today said it will apportion $1.23 billion in its third quarter 2019 earnings to cover an estimated fine of $1 billion, plus other related costs, related to a corruption investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the... — read more 

On 27 May SvD reported that Ericsson’s management team had since 2010 has cost shareholders 1.3 billion, of which CEO Hans Vestberg 265 million. The salaries of the telecom giant’s top executives has increased and are significantly higher than in... — read more 

I’m currently looking for a new job and was considering Verizon, so I’m an outsider looking in. Is the union really going against their members wishes with working at home? This must be a terrible atmosphere to work under! A union is supposed to... — read more 

Hans was on the up to speed today. Spoke for 5 minutes but said very little. He did say things are going great quite a bit. A challenge understanding him sometimes. I sense big changes are coming in terms of restructuring.

Why is this company behind the times, others are already working on the future of 6G?

I got a pretty solid offer for a new job and of course I accepted it right away. The level of anxiety certainly doesn’t exceed the desire to get out of here, but honestly, I’m very scared of a fresh start. My job will be almost the same, but I... — read more 

Under the surface of Washington’s negotiations over infrastructure – and buried in jargon like "municipal networks" and "overbuilding" – is a debate about how Americans may get their internet in the years ahead. Will your broadband bill come from... — read more 

BlackRock Inc., the world’s biggest asset manager, added Verizon Communications Inc. Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg to its board.Vestberg, 55, who was nominated in March, was elected Wednesday during BlackRock’s annual meeting. “Hans’s... — read more 

Verizon announces lineup for virtual commencement series What you need to know: Aisha Bowe, Ajay Banga, Alex Rodriguez, Bob the Drag Queen and Melissa Villaseñor to speak during Verizon’s “Ready for Anything” virtual commencement Freestyle... — read more 

You are all complicit in how terrible Verizon has become. Own it, and try to do better when you get chopped and find other work.

My opinion is Verizon will never become a high tech company. The problem I see is a very old school assembly line mentality. This goes deep into the core of what this company is about. I see it in just about every organization. The leaders are... — read more