The personal calculation page shows STI in both the “separation payout” calc and the “2024 STI payout” boxes.

Don't’ want to get my hopes up to only be denied, which seems to be the Verizon way.

Anyone not get an email from Sam? I would have thought they would send a not eligible email instead of leaving people hanging.

I have heard about wireline, wireless 5G, etc. Anything in VBG for wireless sellers?

To all employees rebadged to HCL from Verizon: Our leadership has just informed us we WILL be getting a VSP "like" offer later this week. It will be discussed on tomorrow's all hands call with VP "She* Ash*".

I received the email this morning from Hans, and am waiting for the email from Sam. It hasn’t come yet, but I have heard from many people in other areas of the company who have received it. Does anyone know if Operations will be offered the VSP? — read more 

Hey gang, I know back in 2018 if people were rif'd a few months earlier they got the extra 25 weeks on top of the standard 35 weeks of RIF.. anyone here anything about this?

Trying to hone in on the criterion used for those that got the notice from Sam. For those that did get the 'You are eligible' email, could you post the following details? Age RTO situation: Hybrid, Remote, live really far away from a hub,etc. Number... — read more 

If you haven’t had a call already or have one scheduled for today by now, you are NOT eligible for VSP. Only targeting certain departments and if you are in these departments, think long and hard about your career future before you opt to reject the... — read more 

Surplus being announced today. I’m confident my faa will be passed over for my title yet again as per usual. No offer for my faa since 2016. (one person) The company has made excuses over the years that there’s too many people with 30 plus years and... — read more 

What are they going to do, get rid of everybody?

A VSP right before the 2 day per week RTO starts June 17th is a way to reduce workforce voluntarily, not have to file a WARN, and minimize the negative impacts

Verizon's Financial and Operational Landscape in 2024 In June 2024, Verizon faces significant challenges despite some positive indicators in subscriber growth and service revenue. Here's a detailed look at Verizon's financial and operational... — read more 

2008 - company hired union associates 2009 - company hired union associates 2010 - package offered 2012 - small hiring done in IBEW areas 2016 - company hired union associates 2017 - company hired union associates early in the year 2017 - company... — read more 

Managers getting their offer before the technicians get offered another early buyout?

My severance says $50K comprised of NJ Required Severance Pay $25K and Remaining Verizon Severance Pay $25K. However, there's a note that says "You are NOT required to sign a release for this payment, and it will be offset from the total amount or... — read more 

head of Value GTS "decides to move on" all the friends from "world fuel" he protected, are now vulnerable. stay tuned, more to come!

Which groups got impacted today? VCG, VGC, GNT

I hear it is happening. Does anyone know what groups or how many it will be offered to ?

Why the he-l are we giving any business to HCL. This was originally sold as cost savings for orders & PM. Now we learn they can hunt in our accounts? This is total BS. It's almost like our foreign leadership is trying offshore the whole company.

May 30th is a day to watch out for. Reduction and offshoring are coming.

Heard this department is being shut down. Anyone else hear of this?

Before VZ, the Swedish meatball had only one other CEO job at Er1css0n. He was fired from that job .. fraud, bribery, corruption, tanking the company. So why did VZ make him CEO? No better candidates? Seriously?

Manager canvasing for interested people. It’s all in the deets.

Those who know, know that it’s a huge disaster that stalled the work for months.. leaving the people guessing in darkness. Leaders should take accountability for this disaster and loss of business during this time frame.

It's just amusing at this point the implosion

So who do we think will replace Craig?

Any one knows the average age of ED and above. Seems no difference than congress.

So my boss told me I can’t bring watermelon as a snack since it insults my coworker. WTH?!?!? I’ve been doing it for years and now I can’t even bring food I like because others find it offensive. The food I eat. Verizon corporate can’t be as bad as... — read more 

How is a VSP beneficial to Verizon? Why wouldn’t they just do a RIF?

Any rumors or mumblings happening in the back for RTO for all work groups? If it happens anytime soon, will any kind of package be offered?

What field tech works the hardest every day? Maintenance, splicers, linemen, air pressure, company services?

Ericsson and Nokia face worst mobile slump since dotcom crash https://www.lightreading.com/5g/ericsson-and-nokia-face-worst-mobile-slump-since-dotcom-crash

In May of 2023, there were a significant number of employees impacted and off the books at end of June 2023. Based on history, this occurs on the last Thursday of the month, which is May 30th this year. I believe it will be similar to 2023.

For some reason there are way too many techs out on disability and there still isn't enough work to keep everyone busy. Where has all the work gone, don't we have a sales force of some kind anymore. May as well offer an EISP they are paying so many... — read more