Heard big changes are coming so share what you’ve heard?
Why would anyone buy Verizon and not Visible?
If there are no perks, Verizon is just 3x more expensive Visible. Why would anyone do that? There was a deliberate reason why other perks were added i.e. T-Mo Netflix deal and so on. Now, VZ plans will be more expensive and much less value than... — read more
Never seen it this bad - whats reallly going on?
I am here 9 years now and I've never seen things this bad. There are emerging trends which I'm sure concern all of us. First they got rid of all the region presidents - remember that? Then they had the VSP - loss of much institutional knowledge! Then... — read more
No he didn't....really ?
From the Verge - announcing the new plans : In the press event, Verizon Consumer Group CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath said the new plans come after “years and years” of consumer research, and he noted that customers are willing to spend more on a... — read more
is there a RIFF coming soon
if anyone has any info.this waiting and wondering gives me stress and my family ..1
Verizon Unlimited Plan Changes - Less options, no more freebies, same money
Unlimited Welcome: Unlimited 5G data, 480p streaming, no hotspot, $65/mo single lines. Unlimited Plus: Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband data, 720p streaming, 30GB hotspot, 3-year price guarantee, “premium device offers,” $80/mo single lines. You will... — read more
Future of the Marketing Team
I think with Diego gone we can move forward, we were stuck and something had to be done. I am glad he's gone. Do you share my opinion?
Special Up To Speed Live for a big announcement - VSP
VSP Announcement tomorrow to right size headcount. Word is spreading through BR.
Diego gone. Are we cleaning house?
Better late than never, but never late is better. Are we making the right choices?
Current Paycycle
Since everything is paycycle to paycycle. This one would have to be it. Big media this week. Than the cheif id--t is going to be on the road doing stuff. Perfect cover to let the other foot drop. Also openings on the inside dropped 80% in less... — read more
ATT & T-Mobile Looking to Use Satellites. But Not VZ
https://spacenews.com/att-and-ast-spacemobile-seek-permission-for-spectrum-leasing-deal/ VZ will fall behind further.
ver zon
What is with the new Ad missing the “i”? Ready go…… ver zon
Vz can walk and chew gum
Vz needs to keep the existing wireless plans while rolling out the new two (2) plans. Let the customers who they provide services to pick what they need. Now is not the time to upset customers!
Paycheck
Did anyone else not get paid today? HR will need 72 hours to look into it. WTF.
AI
Looking forward to AI replacing Managers. It's coming!
Krista is OUT
Did she resign or was she quietly "pushed" to leave?
Domain Specialist & Product Managers = Job Security
WTF you do maan? Job descriptions mate? So blokes can apply, job security and fly low, add cheese !! Product managers …., ain’t no strategy, white label resell is a good scotch !! #Trimthefat
Any May RIF rumblings?
On Verizon Wireless page here at thelayoff.com, I see a poster a few weeks ago referencing a May 25 RIF but little detail and no others confirmed. So I’d thought I’d throw this out there to see if anyone had heard anything that was from a... — read more
It's just a waste of time
If they don't care about our opinions or intend to improve the company according to the feedback they get through the survey, then what is its purpose?
All Welnness Coaches Let Go
Destaffing Vz Gyms and laying all but a few coaches off. Lay off happened yesterday - notice to be sent 5/24.
Verizon signs deal with Vertical Bridge for rapid expansion of new cell towers
Meet the new model, same as the old model. We will be fooled again.
We need new leadership drain the swamp
Leadership is lost we need a fresh new slate
RIFs - Give Them What They Want
I want to help Hans. Slogans - VSP in 2023! Rescue me from IT! Come on management. You can do it. I want to help you cut costs. I want to help you with your performance incentives. Bring it back. Two weeks paid with benefits for every year worked... — read more
Is this the week? (5/8)
Let the countdown begin!! Is this the infamous week we've all been waiting for? The huge RIF to be off payroll by June? Only time will tell!
Why?
Why take down my post about suggesting a quarterly pizza party for all v-teamers? I didn't break any rules, it was posted to inform those who cared regarding status of my suggestion. What a ripoff, moderators playing god!
Another finance shakeup
Was at BR today and heard that another finance shakeup is being announced this coming week.
Good riddance Nicky P.
Good riddance. You retired. No they got rid of you. A few million a year salary to be network ambassador. Lol. She was a horrible boss to work for. Yea she is a survivor but it didn’t matter to one person in network who was dealing with the... — read more
GNT Joe!
Thanks, GNT Joe, for the show! Same Ole, same Ole but Nicky gotta go! Not much else to see on for us little peons.
It's Survey Time!!!
You got it folks, it's that time of the quarter where the 'anonymous' (wink, wink) survey comes out to seek your opinions on broad questions. Will the scores be the same, better, or worse? Only the bean counters will know.... Have fun!! — read more
Pulse Survey Boycott
Demand new leadership. Boycott the Pulse Survey
T‑Mobile Delivers Industry‑Leading Growth in Customers & Profitability in Q1 2023 and Raises 2023 Guidance
Industry-Leading Postpaid and Broadband Customer Growth(1) Postpaid net account additions of 287 thousand, best in industry Postpaid net customer additions of 1.3 million, more than AT&T and Verizon combined and raising guidance Postpaid phone net... — read more
Cash Flow Will Make or Break Verizon
If Cash flow falters, then Verizon will become an epic fail by end of 2024. Cash flow is the key to surviving the pressures below: High debt becomes more expensive every day with rising interest rates Accelerated build out of C-Band network ... — read more
Verizon grapples with rising churn
https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/verizons-rising-churn-problem Verizon’s low churn rates were once the envy of the industry, but those days are gone. “Verizon’s once industry-best churn rate has been steadily rising for nearly three... — read more
FiOS expansion?
Is copper finally getting replaced?
Iceberg Dead Ahead!
This ship is sinking fast. Watch out for all the Cal Hockley's out there that will stop at nothing to let you drown just to try and save themselves... But karma caught up with Cal in the end.
Verizon Video losing customers
Verizon Video continues to report customer loss due to cord cutting. They mention a streaming service launching? If it’s anything like that G090 disaster it will certainly fail. Also why is the video units still using Motorola and Cisco boxes in the... — read more
Is RTO the solution?
Why are there so many people on this board obsessed with RTO? making it sound like its the solution for all the problems? …. come on now! Concerned about company time theft? … Did we forget about people taking extended breaks/lunches in the... — read more
Can you dig it? Can you dig it? Can you dig it?
Cyrus is exactly the type of leader we need now.
Verizon’s hit with 127K postpaid phone losses in Q1
https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/verizons-hit-127k-postpaid-phone-losses-q1 Verizon’s Consumer division continues to show weakness. In Q1 the Consumer group lost 263,000 postpaid wireless phone subscribers. However, that was offset by the... — read more
Next chapter: Verizon Q1 Earnings, as of 4/25/2023 -- missed, not stellar and not at par.
Verizon sees more subscriber declines, misses on revenue. What is the next chapter?? Where will this leadership take this wireless/wireline communications behemoth??