VZ paying him over $60m for him to sip coffefe and make jokes to the entire company
Dan's right
He correctly identified many of our weaknesses. That's half the battle--fixing all that won't be so easy. And he did show that he has some common sense in getting rid of that ridiculous "hub or no promotion" policy. I'd say that bodes well for WFH... — read more
VZ pays him $59.5M in stock for this leaders?
$1.5m base 250% sti = $3.7m $59.5 grants due on 2027 RSUs: $9.5m $20m $30m (As reported in Verizon's SEC filings for his appointment)
Thoughts on All Employee Webcast
it’s unacceptable to start a meeting at 10:31 instead of 10:30 but runs over in current meeting talks about silos and every single thing in this company is siloed culture is at its worst because Sam Hammock- get rid of her customer service is bad... — read more
Someone pinch us - IS THIS DAN FOR REAL? Making jokes in the ALL Hands?
Dan telling jokes and stxpid stories - in the ALL hands - while we are all freaking out of the future and so many lives being impacted. This is so unwelcomed. Dude - you as a board were s failure - VZ leaders are just clowns - following the board... — read more
Verizon employees has 1000 days to get another job
Dan wants Ai displace Verizon employees within 1000 days per his comments on his all hands call. Time to jump off the sinking ship before then.
Dan gives Jack Palance vibes
I realize I'm showing my age with the title Honestly I don't hate his attitude. And there is no doubt that Hans' leadership was never going to get us back on track. Maybe this doesn't work but something had to change.
I LiKe MeSeLf A CupPa CoFfEe MmmMm Dude, you just ruined so many lives
Reposting this comment someone posed it. Right on! Such a clown that hatchet man
From Dan: satisfying our custs and shareholder - yeah, Right!
Is this guy living in La-la land? Satisfying customers? For years customers have been complaining thar VZ is super expensive. While TM proivded a flat rate bill, VZ’s bills are never the same. The arrogance of VZ leadership and the board bite us... — read more
All Hands
What is Dan even talking about in this all hands?? He seems so unprepared and is just talking in circles... he hasn't said one useful thing and is just patting the useless execs on their backs.
Short Term Stock Manipulation
Verizon’s version of the Big Short. Layoffs for short term stock gains. https://youtu.be/Ihs2r2O-b5s?si=cCIxaxPOkfkSIOOr
$20 mil fund
Has anyone found accurate information on how to see the details of the $20 million assistance fund for those impacted? If I have missed it in the packet and or here on the forum then shame on me.
Verizon is a Gold-level Military Friendly Employer CROCK...Was at one time but not now
Facts from this VZ Vet (Yes, service connected disabilities) They gave us choice of Veteran VZ t-shirts this November to thank us for our service The Team gave me a nice physical card (Not AI or virtual) thanking me for my service on V Day. ... — read more
Lee Hech Harrison.
This LHH service seems to be a little value. It seems that the voice mode of one of these LLM‘s commercially provided as better. And what’s up with this $20 million fund has anyone actually heard anything about that about what it is and how to enroll... — read more
India/offshore didn't take our Jobs. Executives/shareholders GAVE our jobs away.
Don't get me wrong, there definitely was nepotism and racism with hiring inside orgs, namely IT, but this all started long before any of that. The C-level all across the US, not just Verizon, sold us out. Not the people working to live in other... — read more
My last day on payroll is the 19th. I’m eligible for Medicare. Why would anyone pay for Verizon’s expensive retiree medical insurance?
What am I not seeing?
Friday All Employee Webcast
Get ready folks, getting strong vibes this call will include back to office 5 days a week!
This is the new normal
Even though I'm still employed, the constant wave of cuts keeps my nerves high all the time. It's really hard to shake the idea that I’m next. Saving aggressively and keeping my resume ready has now become routine. Strange how normal this mentality... — read more
Locations hit unfairly
The more I hear who got riffed the more it seems some locations took a much bigger hit…like Tulsa. Feel sorry for those that work there as they must be wondering what’s next
Penn office in NYC
Anyone know if this office is still planned to be built at Penn station
Delay signing severance agreement until 2026 to reduce taxes?
So my off payroll date is December 19, but reading the severance agreement and FAQ it looks like I have 45 days to sign the agreement, which means I could sign it in January 2026. So on a cash basis I would think this means the severance payment... — read more
Inside / Outside Split. Is it all for show?
In FL, (IBEW) VZB techs are being split up between two different management chains. Inside and Outside. Management has spent the last 5 years trying to get us to perform ALL job tasks (without training or tools), and now they've done a complete... — read more
India takes a 2k cut
over 2000 jobs gone in India. Many of the teams were keeping the lights on after the wider cuts and now those teams are slashed. I know some will have malice regarding those employees, but they are humans and deserve sympathy like the 13k already... — read more
Layoffs confirmed
All indications are pointing to a 2nd and 3rd round of layoffs happening next year. When it’s all said and done Verizon is looking to shave off 30% of its workforce. Blood bath coming. Insane! My manager basically told us in our recent meeting to... — read more
Project 624
The suspense is ki-ling me. Anyone heard anything on how it's going? Are we making customers lives better? Success stories of any kind?
Sam Hammock
When will get her email. Please say next week. I need an early Christmas gift. #selfieanyone
mangers think it’s bad union associates think it’s terrible company will never recover so poorly run
So seeing all the disorganized reorganization going on in management.Wondering just what’s in store for us at the bottom of the pole .We are in a contract year yet have heard nothing more then there was no early agreement.I mean as I sit looking at... — read more
Reducing 13k+ - yet creating BRAND New VPs positions
Lets keep an eye on how many VPs - the hatchet man - has decided to create. And wanna guess - where they coming from? You will guest correctly. This is Plain BS and absurd, and unfair. WHY WE NEED TO CREATE NEW VP POSITIONS???
Shankar is good
I mean you guys have a very different opinion . Shankar did the best for the company last 15 years . I met him few occasions and his vision is great and he is always optimistic and up to date with the latest trends . If not him , i dont know wht will... — read more
Vivek , Senthil , Rajat & Kalyani
Why’s going on with them after their big boss left vz
Anybody else started quiet quitting?
I think every single one of us should be doing it.
Buyout next year
Hearing rumors of a buyout for craft next yr double plus 50k. Yall heard anything from other areas
Round 2 Early Next Year
I am hearing from leadership and many others that yet another round is coming Q2ish. Has anyone else heard this? We cut some of the most insanely needed departments, what else could we cut?
Next Round end of 1st Qtr
The next round is coming, not as massive, 1k and above, focus on Ireland and India and the back to the states. Bookmark it.
So does Wall St like what it sees
Stock price seems pretty flat…does the market have confidence in the new era at Verizon?
stock option vesting
last day 2/20.... i have like 15k vesting 3/1... complete stab in the back.
All Employee Call All AI?
Heard a rumour that the whole all employee call this week is going to be created by AI to show everyone what it can do…can’t wait to see if this is true
Frequent layoffs hurt the company’s future profits
I know that Verizon’s future success is the last thing on the mind of the people who have been laid off, but someone commented that layoffs and AI will help Verizon bounce back and become more competitive. I cannot let that go without an answer. ... — read more