Excited to have our executives visit locally and get us kicked off for an awesome 2026. I plan on wearing two foam fingers and shaking the noise makers they provide to show my enthusiasm. Will the theme this year be football related where we get... — read more 

Since the layoff conversations last week, I’ve noticed my coworkers have been extremely quiet/distant. I get it, life does go on and no one owes me anything, but I find it interesting and eye opening. Happy for everyone who survived (this round)... — read more 

Since much of the maintenance on the network has been turned over to contractors, I wonder how much longer will VZW’s Field Assurance Engineers (aka cell tech’s) last before they are caught up in the next round of layoff’s? Lots of long term... — read more 

To all NYS employees impacted and investigation is underway as to why 90 days were not provided to us. Contact the NYSDOL to file a report or inquire about any updates warn@labor.ny.gov https://x.com/Sen_Gounardes/status/1991521195699933189

After reviewing my Severance agreement and release document that finally came into our portal, it shows your severance amount at the bottom of the document. However, for me, when I compare this amount to the Severance calculation worksheet, it uses... — read more 

Im in the vzt world. I was just wondering what you guys do? Do you work in a CO or in the field? Are you union or non union? What sort of thing does a vzb tech handle that a regular I&M or SST wouldn’t? Excuse my ignorance, I’m relatively new and... — read more 

This... — read more 

the $80 million a year executive board gets a haircut?

Let's say every worker averages 100k. So each personal day is ~$400 on average and each worker uses 2 personal days during Christmas because they dont carry over. Let's also exclude NJ workers from the equation who get 90 days notice. Since they... — read more 

The Verizon Split: A ServCo/NetCo Divorce Threatened by an Outsourcing Anchor Verizon's strategic push to separate its core business into two entities—a customer-facing ServCo and a network-operating NetCo—is a widely publicized move aimed at... — read more 

Phase 2: The Premium IPO (Years 3-5) The endgame is not a utility sale. A rebranded "Tech-Enabled Communications Platform" targets 10-11x EV/EBITDA—more than double VZ’s current segment multiple—by shifting the investor narrative from "low-growth... — read more 

The Only Way to Fix Verizon's Valuation: Apollo's Blueprint for Structural Separation Probably 12000 FTEs will loose their jobs. (this already happened !!!) The days of the integrated telecom giant are over. The biggest opportunity in the sector... — read more 

Anyone else’s computer already get completely reimaged and erased and locked down without any warning?? I thought we were supposed to be working until the 19th. Is this normal?

Off topic, but since this website seems like the only place for vteamers to talk honestly, sharing this here Does anyone else also feel like volunteering portal is such a sham and a useless activity Most volunteering activities don’t make ANY true... — read more 

https://straussborrelli.com/2025/11/25/verizon-new-jersey-warn-act-investigation/

Customer service, specifically financial service… incompetent. I really shouldn’t have to look up 5 different roll ups to finally get to the onshore opps manager to get a VERIZON ERROR fixed.. that supposedly cannot be fixed by tier 1.. but they... — read more 

I saw in previous post same thing was stated .Being told we need to carry a bigger load now.Im relieved to survive the rif but I’m just not sure it’s fair we now have to carry an even bigger load!I mean why should we be expected to carry our own load... — read more 

I got pretty lucky a while ago after almost 30 yrs i took the VSP and was in the first group in September 2024 at 62... my verizon health care ends at the end of november and if i want to keep it, it will be out of pocket. i am covering the last 22... — read more 

That T-Mobile gives a 75% employee discount on phone plans. Process that.

What happens if I decline severance? Maybe I want to keep legal rights. severance may require waiving claims. Maybe terms are too restrictive. noncompete or gag rules feel unfair. Maybe i hope to negotiate. first offer seems too low.... Maybe i... — read more 

ADP data shows private companies cut an average of 13,500 jobs per week in the four weeks ending November 8, signaling faster layoffs. The latest ADP Pulse contrasts with October, when private firms added 42,000 jobs. U.S. companies eliminated more... — read more 

Can someone explain to me how the bonus calendar works?

Although it’s not fully cleaned up yet, it’s good to see a much-needed trim of the older friends and family brought in from the ‘fuel’ era. Hopefully the next rounds address the rest of the dead weight who managed to stay by simply playing politics... — read more 

I lost a job I didn’t even like, and I definitely won’t miss my manager, or a few people on my team, for that matter. But I’m still terrified of what’s out there. I’ve saved enough to bridge myself over for a bit, which helps ease the anxiety. I’m... — read more 

Got riffed back before 2010. Never looked back. Looks like management continues to absorb the brunt of these cutbacks

So we have all been stressed but made it thru .I am feeling better since my director told me I should be ok the next round of rifs after the frontier merger.He said we all may have to pick up the extra slack but it will show we are value.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/verizon-ex-ceo-sends-open-letter-to-13000-employees-company-is-laying-off-says-no-one-can-take-away/articleshow/125515667.cms

For the ones who stayed and potentially out of a job come the frontier merger / annual riffed employees. We should boycott strike duty so they have no coverage and join a union.

I cant download and forward paystubs ? How do we get them to our selves, i did the personal in the text box thing

Could some of you help me with what I can actually expected to receive after my last date of 12/19 in Ga office? I see a specific amount calculated by my total comp divided by years of serviced and then multiple by two. Will I receive any of the... — read more 

If you only received a 30 daybWARN notice, CHALLENGE IT. They are trying to sc--w those of us that work remote. Your job profile probably says walnut or Irvine. Contact the Ask HR and be sure to challenge their policy (which is not the law). Here... — read more 

Im thankful for this weeks check had a nice bonus in it this week. I am thankful i joined the union 26 years ago and did not sway. I am thankfull for a no layoff clause thank you cwa

I have enough saved that I don’t have to go back to work. I can go on my wife’s medical since I’m not Medicaid eligible. At 65 can I and my wife still get supplemental insurance from Verizon at 65? I heard that I can, but if my wife leaves the... — read more 

Its been less than a week since layoffs and im conservatively at 300 job applications submitted and I live with Linkedin like its my mistress. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be able to continue to feed my family. Stay consistent and we will... — read more 

Just saw this movie and it’s about Verizon. The gist of it is a company laying off employees and everyone is on the chopping block, even the ones who don’t expect it. And the ones who get let go get a small severance and struggle to find work.

Man will there ever be piece .I figured so was safe but heard from above that it’s not done.I hope I survive the next round