Did you watch the company kickoff and catch the talk about Value expanding? The new VP of distribution got up and was asked a question about hiring and he said that he has over sixty open jobs for Verizon employees to apply to. There’s one problem... — read more
DOVE X 2
CLEAN OUT C-SUITE. TOO MUCH FAT! TOO MANY 1%er’s……. “To be clear here, the Verizon communication system to air traffic control is breaking down very rapidly,” he wrote on X last week. “The FAA assessment is single digit months to catastrophic... — read more
Hey kids, looks like we missed out
Watching the FEDGov employees getting RIFFed. It looks like most, if not all, assumed that the job was for LIFE! Just think, we could've been there doing a "job" and never worried about a layoff. I wonder what that feeling is like?
Sacrifice Labor
MAYAN HEAD ROLL. PAY PETER TO PAY PAUL. FYBR CLUSTERFAUK IN TOW.
VGS next cuts schedule - Serious replies ONLY
I am in VGS and we just had yet another round last week with half of my team being cut. Yes half of my team. Bunch of people managers also impacted. I have been interviewing for weeks as something was in the air but every where it seems they are... — read more
Verizon's $9.6 billion Frontier deal under FCC scrutiny for DEI programs
Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr on Thursday opened a probe into diversity practices at Verizon VZ.N and raised the telecommunications company's ongoing effort to purchase Frontier Communications FYBR.O. Carr, a Republican... — read more
STI for VSP (former) employees
When can those who took the VSP (end date 9/2024) expect to receive their STI bonus for 2024? I know current employees have received it already.
DOVE
Department of Verizon efficiency. Will be the new norm. Instead of 6 levels of managers there will only be two. Also 50% of CO techs will get EISP. No more up to speed. No more useless emails.
We need RTO to get rid of union waste.
I’ve been following a CWA group run by these guys Terry and Paul and they are soooooo right. RTO will get rid of most office workers. We need that so the real union get bigger wage increases. We’ll get bigger vacations and maybe that bonus... — read more
Hanz Mood indicator - the best performance KPI
Just saw a video of the clown saying he has a daily mood indicator. I have heard BS but this tops them all. He said he shares that with his top leadership. What he needs to show them is stock prices so he and his damn leadership could do something... — read more
What's achieving in performance review?
is it the same as performing? I
DOGE slashes budgets, FAA close to canceling $2.4b contract with Verizon
Execs go from company to company ripping off the American taxpayer and giving it to the workers in the form of massive layoffs over one decade in the making. NEW BLOOD - The Independent As DOGE slashes budgets, FAA close to canceling $2.4b... — read more
Frontier deal in Jeopardy
“Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr on Thursday opened a probe into diversity practices at Verizon, opens new tab and raised the telecommunications company's ongoing effort to purchase Frontier Communications, opens new tab. Carr, a... — read more
FCC Chairman concerned with VZ DEI
Brendan Carr sent an open letter to Hans today with concerns about DEI @ Verizon. DEI days are numbered along with the Swedish meatball.
Verizon Value cuts
VVO being impacted today
Cancellation FAA contract
Feb 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract awarded to Verizon (VZ.N), opens new tab to overhaul a communications system, and awarding the work to Elon Musk's Starlink, the Washington Post... — read more
REPORT
https://www.fcc.gov/inspector-general/hotline
Verizon to rival AT&T employees: Come work here if you don't like 5 days in office
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/verizon-to-rival-at-t-employees-come-work-here-if-you-don-t-like-5-days-in-office/ar-AA1zK2an
Official RIF notices this week
Official notices are going to be given this week. Some have had soft notices last few weeks but there are quite few that will get totally surprised. Don’t be. This is how Verizon is. Post as you get notified. Intent is to share and learn so we know... — read more
STI calculation confusion
Hi Everyone, couldn't find this anywhere, including on my comp sheet. So we know that 50% of our STI is paid at 103% this year, but how do we know what the other half is paid at? It is not stated in my sheet, just has my year end salary, STI target... — read more
What’s the lowest you’ve seen a 6V make?
If you’re a 7T making $100k, and you get a promotion to 6V, the rules say you’re limited to a 10% raise, so $110k in that case. However, looking at many 6V jobs, the pay band starts above $110k. So which rule prevails? The limit on raises, or do you... — read more
DEI
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/fcc-open-probe-into-nbc-parent-comcast-over-promotion-dei-programs-2025-02-12/
Who determines BPI and bonus amount?
DISGRACE!!! Top Performer / 1.75% raise / 101% bonus Who determines BPI and bonus amount? HR? Manager? Or both? Should i say something to my manager (arrogant/incompetent) or do i talk to HR partner?
April Restructuring/ rif
Upcoming reorgs coming up in april. Be prepared for a big one. Post additional details here
Verizon Pay Raise..
never fails...26 years here...3.0% raise...after years of stellar reviews...and this year supposedly claimed to have gone "Fantastic" by the sweetish meatball... Total operating revenue of $35.7 billion in fourth-quarter 2024, up 1.6 percent compared... — read more
2025 Total Rewards Comm Sheet
“Achieving” = 3% BPI, 10% STI. What did the other levels get?
Simple & Verizon PP
It appears all energy for Value is going into Total Wireless. What is the long term goal of some of these other brands? If interviewing for another Brand is it best to hold out for Total?
STI numbers are out today!
What? Not for you. We’d rather just let you squirm for another week. 🤪
DEI FRONTIER COMING!
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr told NBC News-parent Comcast (CMCSA.O), opens new tab it is opening a probe into the company's promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a... — read more
Mid-Market Last Gasps
Mid market at Verizon is like the last gasp of a stage 4 cancer patient... Depressing fatalistic abandon all hope ye who work mid market at VZ
3/15/25
Confirmed!
New rating system
So with the new rating system, where is everyone landing?
When will VZ get rid of DEI?
Everyone is turning their backs to DEI. it's worthless and harmful to the company. It needs to go and go fast.
Raises %
I know comm sheets are coming out next week. But maybe someone has inside info? What are we expecting to see. Last year was the worst in terms of merit increase #s.
Interesting Landing Spot for former leader
Diego Scotti went to a "newly established" role at PayPal... I never did figure out what he did for VZ despite being here for years!
New Ericsson office around the corner from Basking Ridge
Looks like Ericsson opened an office on 202 North just across the county line in Morris a few months ago (building has been used for lawyers and may still be). Cary Street, an investment firm, also a new tenent. Maybe Hans will land there eventually! — read more
Employment guidelines for upcoming LTI vest 3/1
Planning to move on with my life after the LTI vests on 3/1 and wondered if anyone knows details (if any) around payout guidelines. Specifically, it is clear in all FAQS that you must be actively employed on the vesting date (3/1/25) but the payout... — read more
Is Sedgwick selling our information?
Is there a way to find out? If so, who are they selling it to?