https://broadbandbreakfast.com/at-t-verizon-and-lumen-in-hot-seat-after-china-cyberattack/ "The attack appears to be geared towards intelligence collection, and Chinese hackers potentially accessed vulnerable information including... — read more 

When will it happen and what will be hit? There are a few rumors going around so it'd be nice to see if any of it could be true or not.

So just looking to see if there's any traction or rumbling around one of these dates? Last chance for VZ to layoff before 2025. What's everyone's thoughts, because pulse survey is going out during the October date and closing before the November... — read more 

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/verizon-october-outage-live-blog. Solar flare, hackers or too many layoffs? Third outage since VSP.

I've seen so many recent graduates let go just a couple of months after starting at Verizon, and it makes me feel bad for them. They receive little to no training and they're thrown right into the deep end. It’s no wonder they struggle. You’ve got to... — read more 

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/reports-china-hacked-verizon-and-att-may-have-accessed-us-wiretap-systems/ Reports: China hacked Verizon and AT&T, may have accessed US wiretap systems Chinese hackers were in networks of major ISPs “for... — read more 

Verizon Communications Inc. has lined up $10 billion of short-term bank funding to help fund its purchase of Frontier Communications Parent Inc.

In no particular order. A decent raise, similar to what other unions are getting. Actual profit sharing like the UAW gets. $10,000 plus. Better healthcare choices. The same vacation time that all other employees get. 5 weeks... — read more 

My job has started affecting my health tremendously. If anybody has any tips on who's hiring, help a coworker out.

Now there recommending not to invest. Hans, you got some explaining to do. https://stocks.apple.com/AupmNDaIuQZCaan4Ipt6xNw

For some stupid reason, I'm a glutton for punishment and I want to try to stay with the company for now. I've heard several answers on this and I'm really just looking for the right one. My off pay roll date is October 25 and the earliest I can sign... — read more 

Got my severance deposited today. Just wondering - are we eligible to file for unemployment in NYC? I also got an email from Verizon saying they participate in UI.

a call from a lawyer looking to file for retroactive social security disability on your behalf? What’s the scheme?

I’m starting the program now and just looking for feedback.

Just to let anyone know (who doesn't already) that you should be for sure getting your deposit tomorrow if you are set up for direct. I logged in to my VZ Work History Link and it shows the amount in there.

Just what GNT needs, adding yet another layer. https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-santiago-yago-tenorio-cto-svp-strategy-technology

Fyi... If you left or might leave VZ join the ExVerizon Opportunity Network on LinkedIn, there are recruiters there looking for former VZ employees. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12174697

I don't see a way, personally.

Techs in Manhattan and the Bronx are trying to hold a vote to remove the CWA. What’s the drama here? Will this cause layoffs? Why are they so anti-union?

I know our current insurance still works however I have been checking my email and snail mail and I have not received anything for BCBS.

Anyone else receive usps certified letter with unemployment filing information? Pa retiree here. Thought you couldn’t file if volunteered.

I was thinking then that I should give myself more time here while I look for another job. Now I realize that all the stress, deep dislike for my job, and anxiety due to layoffs happening anytime, are not worth it. It is better to be still employed... — read more 

This outage would not have happened if people were in the office.

BREAKING NEWS Verizon goes down for MILLIONS across US with users struggling to make calls or send texts Published: 10:26 EDT, 30 September 2024 | Updated: 10:57 EDT, 30 September 2024 30 shares View comments Verizon experienced a nationwide outage... — read more 

New cost saving plan: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-agrees-3b-tower-deal-with-vertical-bridge/ Verizon struck a deal to give infrastructure company Vertical Bridge exclusive rights to operate, lease and manage more than 6,000... — read more 

When do they plan to complete those 4800 they want to have off the books by March 2025?

The press release a few weeks back mentioned VZ also exiting non-strategic businesses, are the recent RIFs tied to these businesses that VZ is exiting?

Please stop with the racist posts. I know people can naturally feel they are targeted by skin color or ethnicity, but you’re just making excuses to feel a certain way. If you’re a talented and skilled employee who brings their all to the table and... — read more 

Can anyone please share severance portal link

I worked the last week and even showed up to the office as instructed up until Friday, 9/13. I emailed payroll and waiting to hear back, did anyone else not get paid?

Since our Debit card for our hsa account has been closed, what happens to our hsa account balance? I went to the benefit connection sit and it just says “inactive” now

As someone who lived through it, to those who were RIFfed today, it is going to sting, you feel the rug was pulled out from under you. You feel betrayed, you feel lost. All normal feelings. Don’t dwell on them though. Take some time off if you feel... — read more 

Not sure what departments were impacted? Multiple people are communicating a variety of departments ranging from inside sales to IT. I would just like to know which ones because big red doesn't send emails or announce anything. When L&D was impacted... — read more 

Voice connect is garbage. It don’t work. It’s cr-p. Eliminate that to save mone VZ. Tired of putting it in to go back 2 weeks later to take it out.

1st round of VSP released. Everyone asked to do more with less. Work centers feeling the strain. Management asking for volunteers to travel and help out with storm relief.

Were there really layoffs Today? VBG? I haven't heard anything.

I hope you soon find better jobs at better companies.

I have not received my severance yet as part of the VSP. Did everyone receive theirs today?

A lot of posts about different parts of Verizon having new RIFs. Anyone hear about VBG RIFs?

This ambush is across the board.