Thoughts?

Verizon is after the IoT market, but has anyone estimated the size of that market which is Cellular (2G through 5G)?

There's job postings and recruiters for the package takers on the LinkdIn group "Ex Verizon Opportunity Network"

Double utility poles in N.J,thousands of them across the state,heared state of N.J will be giving verizon big big fines if they are not removed,what is verizon going to do about that,just take the fines and do nothing like they always do...

Does it default to what someone with 1 years would get?

Was anyone that is leaving going to rely on some 401k money. I have not looked but from the current market, it's safe to say its tanking badly. I know advisors are saying no worries, but some older ones that are leaving wanted to ride out some 401k... — read more 

Thought I would have a good laugh reading this article as the author claims that Oath is the second dumbest company name in corporate America, but at some point, the author made a pretty logical conclusion that we can expect a wave of layoffs in... — read more 

I’m off payroll 12/28. Does anyone know the time lines of when to expect severance pay and when fidelity will be notified so I would also have access to those funds. Just trying to plan for potential extended time with no pay.

Confirmed company wide layoffs planned after June VSP off payroll date

There is a point though where one is taken advantage of and feels owed. Having to cancel plans and work late for the hundredth time because of things that are someone else’s fault like your manage or heir manager who forgot or just decided they... — read more 

Hearing InfoSys isn't ready and the transfer of Employees is being pushed out to January.

Anyone else hear rumors of a first quarter eisp? Also heard of a second VSP after the managers who were picked for the first one are gone.

With almost a 1/4 of those offered the package taking it I really doubt Verizon is going to do any layoffs soon. Had the take rate been lower then maybe there would be layoffs. From what I have seen it will take a while for the dust to settle after... — read more 

Just got a late notice that all GMs have to be on a call in my territory tomorrow morning and to be on the lookout for a package coming in the mail that cannot be opened until after the call. Anyone thinking of some layoffs in retail coming at the... — read more 

I am very grateful for the severance package — Thank You Verizon

I will be discussing tomorrow afternoon with boss. What have you gotten and were you denied VSP?

Is anyone making a decent commission this month? Is anyone getting talked to non-stop about insurance adds and district managers threatening to write employees up because of not hitting insurance targets? What are you making as we approach year end?... — read more 

Vz is on top of 5g... No matter what the trolls think. I work for a great company with a superior product. Ran by the worlds greatest engineering teams ever assembled. ATT or Bell South is a hot been with big old empty buildings. If you ain't with us... — read more 

Why do people think Verizon owes them anything? You did a job, you got paid for doing that job. That's how it works. No more, no less. What else do you believe you are "owed" for something you were already compensated for? And then people say... — read more 

I figured that some sort of rebranding would eventually take place after the company admitted that Oath is very far from reaching it’s targeted numbers. What’s going to happen with this transition from Oath to VMG is yet to be seen, but the fact is... — read more 

Verizon better hope that HAN'S isnt riding a three legged horse in this 5G RACE...

Has anyone found anything in "The Release" that they find questionable and will have an attorney look at?

While I'm ecstatic to be closer to my final day at Verizon, I think I'm starting to experience "survivors guilt." I feel so bad for two of my coworkers who were denied while I was approved. I have no idea what was the deciding factor, but I know all... — read more 

Does anyone know what is in the Verizon - Infosys contract with respect to how many employees can be moved to Infosys in addition to the 2500

New week, new worries. Did anything new on the second round of layoffs surface so far?

I know bonus season is still a couple of weeks away but with all the recent craziness what do you think is a reasonable STI % payout for those of us that did not take the package? Last year was 93% I believe, curious as to what it will be this year.

Was told all changes to VZ 2.0 are delayed, anyone else have more details or timeline?

Rumor is Monday on consumer org - anyone else hear similar?

The recent decision to cut approximately 10% of Oath’s staff along with the statements of the company representatives in the recent SEC filing give me undeniable proof that the company leadership made peace with the fact that Oath is tumbling down... — read more 

With new management rolling in what are the chances work from home is cut out?

My job at Verizon was so wonderful they had to bribe me big bucks to leave! Good place to work!

I will be dumping all my stock this week,vz will probably go down further with all their down grades this past week and all the chaos in the global markets..and all the disgruntal employee that got shafted ,IMO

Managers are to have 11 to 15 direct reports to justify their position. After the voluntary separations it is going to be difficult to justify the current number of managers. How will Verizon address this situation? First quarter of 2019 will be... — read more 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/miltonezrati/2018/12/13/staff-cuts-reveal-verizons-urgent-needs/#fe0dcd8598cc

Systems Dev role. Nice pay package and signing bonus. In my 20s, so not likely to cost the company money like the fat, sick, aging boomers. Just get them out of the building aready. Sooo depressing to have to look at them.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna948001

There will always be more RIFs. They've been going on for years. This was a financial move on the company's part, but yes, they will back fill some positions. The VSP was not targeted enough to prevent the need for back fills. This isn't age... — read more 

Yahoo: Verizon Deal Could Garner 29% Boost In Valuation Jul. 25, 2016 8:06 AM•AAB SeekingAlpha Summary Reports suggest Verizon will acquire Yahoo's core business for $4.8B. Including intellectual property and Yahoo's stakes in Alibaba and Yahoo... — read more