I think years .they do not even have the infrastructure in place and that would take years to build..

Anyone one else find yourself in a Band 7 role doing Band 6 work? What options are there - go to HR and request a review? And when the director keeps pushing for more Band 6 work - is it possible to say no? HQ Ops

According to the OpenSignal report, 5G is both difficult to connect with and the download speeds are depressingly slow. Most of the stats aren't very inspiring for consumers looking to upgrade to 5G phones, including the 5G iPhone from Apple (AAPL)... — read more 

Many people impacted throughout the country today by layoffs in VZB. Sad.

I've been waiting for an EISP, but this increase in my Buy Out that accompanies the Fed cutting their rate could send a lot of people packing!........Including ME!

Verizon yet to see material virus impact Verizon (VZ -2.4%) CFO Matt Ellis says the effects of COVID-19 and the coronavirus haven't been visited on the company's business, noting "We haven't seen a material impact yet." But it's not immune from... — read more 

Thoughts? Comments? Where is this taking us?

Leadership announced the new 2020 STI structure yesterday via email from Hans. Many factors will contribute towards next year's STI calculation. Curious what the general reaction is to this.

Memo sent to S directs. Need to meet budget goals. There is conflict between projects S wants to continue, though redundant as there are initiatives out side GTS/IT, vs BAU. Wants to drive them from IN.

Verizon — Verizon climbed 3.8% after the telecom giant was upgraded to outperform from market perform by Cowen. The analysts said in a note to clients that the recent sell-off has made Verizon’s dividend yield more than 3 percentage points above the... — read more 

I realize the grass is not always greener, but here it just keeps getting worse every single day. The leadership is terrible. It's like they are on a mission to destroy Verizon completely. And I don't see things improving any time soon. If the goal... — read more 

i took the package 12/28/2018

There is just too much of ignorance.

Has anyone else notice that Hanover, MD (BGCO) call center is operating like a elementary school. All of last year our employee experience team (who ever they are) hosted events that my 6 year old daughters school would have planned (The Circus... — read more 

i left Verizon last year and haven't received W-2. Can anyone tell me which payroll provider we use (I thought it was ADP but can't find my login info) or tell me where I can call to ask for w2? I don't have human resources number.

I feel like more layoffs are coming soon. Things are still feeling shady with the hiring freeze/travel ban/no OT. Has anyone heard anything else is coming after Hilliard?

hey guys, anybody here know if I'd be correct to assume that interest rates cannot go negative for purposes of lump sum estimates? In other words 0% would be your absolute best interest rate ever available for the computation, and I think it's just... — read more 

My wife received an insurance bill but was off payroll on 12/31 2018. Wondering if any other vsp folks received a bill like this

There are several AD promotions with out having new work or projects or with out any major achievements. Company need think one to time to implement flat Structure.

Multiple commercial real estate company’s are in current talks with Verizon about the Hilliard Verizon building at 5000 Britton Parkway. I am not sure if this is to lease the unused part(s) of the building or to sale completely. However these... — read more 

http://jfs.ohio.gov/warn/pdf/VerizonHilliard.stm

Wasn’t there something still due like a stock share pAyout that those who left late 2018 are still do?

For those of you that are familiar, the lump sum estimator gives you three months worth of estimates. Earlier this month I pulled out an estimate. I had forgotten I did so and so today I pulled out another estimate. When I put the printout in my bag... — read more 

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/02/20/verizon-hilliard-layoffs-to-impact-nearly500.html Hilliard, OH

Should find out mine this evening via email from the boss.

I'm a 30 year tech and was approached to become a 1st line manager, was told company need some expertise in management that knows the job. I figure what have you got to lose, get your lump sum and if they don't like how you do things they'll fire... — read more 

I've heard the rumor that Amazon is headhunting current and past Verizon techs. Has anyone been contacted?

Here in finance we were recently told NO overtime until further notice. Any other groups outside finance given the same directive? What is this all about? Overtime in a few depts certainty can’t save billions to Wall Street can it?

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Any word of one coming out yet, I got my 30 and am ready to go. I figured it will be out for June.

Any VSP folks considering ACA healthcare coverage instead of Verizon ? If you can find a way to keep your MAGI under a certain threshold, it is much cheaper. I will be saving over $500 per month for vastly superior coverage.

After many years in the same role, I'm ready for a change but concerned letting my boss know puts me at risk for RIFF and/or reduced role in IT.. - thoughts and suggestions?

Hearing throw the grape that Verizon is taking back WV. Anyone else hearing this?

Verizon (VZ -2.3%) is the "net loser" from T-Mobile's and Sprint's court win, analyst Craig Moffett writes, chiefly due to the respective spectrum situations among major carriers. It's no secret that Verizon needs midband spectrum to proceed with... — read more 

Nope. Nothing. Sweat it out worms!

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/02/10/verizon-seeks-to-build-massive-offices-in-las-colinas-with-space-for-thousands-of-workers/