Quick question... I am 45years old with 15 years of service as a service field technician in Maryland, do you think Verizon will ever attempt to freeze the pension during contract negotiations? After reading that some of the pensions range from... — read more 

If there are any of these people on this board, I would appreciate if they posted how has life been for them after VZ.

Gatt× age× service÷mortality....what is the formula?? Does anybody know

What do you guys think about the work life balance at Verizon ? I work in IT and have two kids.. and on the brink of a break down... My boss obviously does not care nor does the Shank's party of losers in 2.0. Some one needs to fix this... — read more 

News/ latest updates on the upcoming layoffs (Even though some of you are saying that they're not going to be any layoffs, what's the definitive information?)

This is just my logic and my hunch, but as this was a pretty turbulent year at Vz, I tend to think that they will want to sum up all that they’ve been doing to cut costs and arrive in the new year with a lesser workforce. Is that something that could... — read more 

A lot of financial advisors are saying that a package is coming, the reputation will be on the line if it’s not true. Ssdac and Service reps were told by their district managers.

1340s and above are safe for now. Get your Q-7 certification ASAP as it's being used in the red team/blue team rankings. Don't forget your 780-Cs and all earlier 1465(a) certs, as these are being used for evals too.

Hoping that some of the smart people here can enlighten me on this subject. I completely understand how the GATT rate going up or down affects the lump sum amount but I do not quite understand how your age plays into the figure. I've been told by... — read more 

I left verizon a few months ago and it was the best decision I have made. I loved working there and the people I worked with. I WAS ALL ABOUT moving up in the company, and I was... since 2.0 verizon has lost a lot of great people. Seems like... — read more 

I ask that, in light of the talk that there will be no VSP offered this year, and that we can’t expect to see any sort of a buyout any time soon. If that, in fact, is the case should we fear from a wave off mass involuntary layoffs this year, when... — read more 

I’m anticipating that a chunk of the workforce will leave after the disbursement of those RSU’s... I know I am. The ship has sunk, ladies.

This is a great video from Marques Brownlee. 5G Explained. He went to Providence, Rhode Island to test Verizon 5G with a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Line of sight within 30 Feet of the 5G Node Tower , Speed was outstanding but behind a... — read more 

THIS WAS CONFIRMED TODAY by my director. no big deal, they will pay me for another year to do NOTHING. gotta love it.

It's the start of layoff season at Verizon. Please post updates here.

2019 Statement in the Purpose of a Corporation Https://opportunity.businessroundtable.org/ourcommitment

There is a silent exodus going on and nobody seems to care... Best people are leaving on a daily bases, and I'm sure more are about to leave... I'm wondering what Verizon will look like when they succeed in their attempt to rid the company of... — read more 

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/2019/08/18/verizon-shutter-fios-1-news-costing-150-jobs/2029818001/

WAS WONDERING when the GATT rate goes up and down who loses and gains the money? if our lump sum goes down does the company keep the lost money?

In n.y.c,and temps will be made permanent..

Once you get riffed you will NOT have access to anything including e-directory. Make copies of paystubs, Performance reviews/objectives (for resumes) VZ employee help phone numbers and W2s NOW....Once you leave these automated systems will ask you... — read more 

A package with incentives will be offered this September to all CWA/IBEW Staff with an off dates staggard until the end of December. Areas and positions that are declared surplus will have a specific number of off-payroll staff permitted to... — read more 

Do you have info on how much 7T is paid? Please share!

Source below. Payscale sampled 1000+ Verizon employees to product the listing - they provide ranges and average salary info for 100+ Verizon positions listed. - Source: Payscale - Individuals Reporting: 1,028 - Currency:... — read more 

Verizon offloads Tumblr to owner of WordPress. https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/guid/f1a03e9c-bd3f-11e9-978a-2e8334971889?mod=distampsocial

The union just told us last week that as of now there is no package on the table. Not even being discussed.

I am not saying they should open up the flood gates with payouts, I am not saying they should not adapt to changing industries, and I am definitely not saying they should make it easy. But to systematically, across all channels, purposely make... — read more 

so been thinking about applying for network technician position in NC, currently working for competitor company(no names) and things aren't looking good regarding layoffs....can anybody provide insight on what the network technician job is like, and... — read more 

Anyone know the link? I recently voluntarily left the company and I want to make sure I have access to this.

Should I be happy that most of the layoffs talk has died down? Does that mean we are safe for now?

These fake interviews that are being discussed here apply to the Green Card process. The issue is with the stupid immigration system. This is how it works. A candidate applies for a Job at Verizon and to get the job, he/she competes with all other... — read more 

Does anyone get the sense that there currently is no one really trying to move the ball forward apart from Hans, Matt, and Kyle? The rest of the senior suite seems to be waiting for someone to tell them what to do. Seems like no one is really... — read more 

Anybody here have an opinion on the recent company puzzle building class? To those of you who don't know what I'm referring to ... we were sent to a class where we built puzzles and talked about the new Verizon 2.0. goals and mindset. The class... — read more 

The job descriptions he has placed in portals is way more complicated than the actual job. He has placed it as if he does not want to find any candidates with the combination of skills he has asked for. how do we notify homeland security for... — read more