Not sure what y’all are so worried about. My guess is, if you requested it, you’re out. To deny some who want out, while greatly enriching others by granting that request, would seem a treatment that’s disparaging in manner. IMHO, based on nothing in... — read more 

I hope we all get it regardless of tenure. I’m only 11 years in I’ll gladly stay until June if I have too. What are the chance of us all getting it. Anyone around 2003 that remembers last time. Did the company let everyone go last time also? Or were... — read more 

I noticed that nothing was said about the early shutdown of the micro site on Saturday night. Anyone in IT hear anything re: why?

Believe it or not, that’s what our Network VP told us today in Basking Ridge. There goes JD Power next year!

All big banks, all big media, talking heads are telling you to expect a major global economic slowdown in 2019, which has already started. Did you think all the empty malls were due to Amazon? Pull your head out of the sand ostriches... — read more 

Is it true!

The VSP wasn't offered to make the overall number. Cost savings by shoveling money at it? No no no, the VSP wasn't for RIFing the general VZ population, it was offered as a means to get rid of the people who usually survive the RIFs but who they... — read more 

Just sent email that we will be notified of whether or not you were accepted. I was under the impression that if you offered the buyout and chose to go, you would be told what off payroll date you received. Now if I am reading this correctly it... — read more 

The turmoil the last couple of weeks has been very stressful. I am hoping I made the right decision. There are still many unanswered questions. Will the workload be manageable for the people remaining? Will opportunities be created for the ones that... — read more 

The VSP wasn't offered to make the overall number. Cost savings by shoveling money at it? No no no, the VSP wasn't for RIFing the general VZ population, it was offered as a means to get rid of the people who usually survive the RIFs but who they... — read more 

Has anyone been told by a strong HR, Director, or VP source on if all who applied will get it or not? I’m VCM and My org is in the dark and haven’t heard any rumors yet.

Have some people already been notified what their last day will be? I thought everybody who accepted the buyout would find out on December 10.

15%, 20, etc

What are the salary ranges of the call center supervisors, managers and directors? Wondering if they are considered high wager workers eligible for the package.

Does anyone know if the clause that all volunteers are expected to “report to work until their assigned last day worked” precludes us from using our remaining personal days between now and then?

For those of you that are leaving, what is your strategy do to reduce your taxable income for tax year 2019 payable in 2020? I'm maxing out my wife's 401K contribution and will max out mine when I find employment. I was going to pay off my mortgage... — read more 

So those of you leaving through the VSP what are you doing with your 401k? Leaving it in the company 401k or rolling it out to IRA?

I clicked the green button on the microsite the very first day and then logged into the microsite everyday after that to look at the red “revoke” button to make sure I was still clicked. Paranoid, I guess. Today I logged in expecting to see some kind... — read more 

Eight weeks have passed since the September 24th announcements. There are 22 days until the December 10 notifications and for most rolling off on 12/28, there are 40 days to the last day.

It is now mandatory for the EUS On Call person to have to work the NRQ for the entire week. Having to take warm hand off calls. I guess not to many volunteers signed up for the voluntary request that was made by Lisa Joyce. This absolutely s---s... — read more 

Everyone has now made their choice. What are the odds of HR either informing us prior to 12/10 what our release date is OR on 12/10 them saying you can turn your laptops/badges and whatever else in early and be done that week??? I'm ready to be... — read more 

6 years ago my team was a lean organization, we executed on our goals and achieved them(Lowell said "Sankar you are inheriting a Ferrari" if you doubt it pull up the video). Now we have a useless CIO who came from Wire-line, which was so bloated that... — read more 

What is Dark Fiber? I am seeing references to it in 5G threads.

The VSP number dazzled me at first for sure. Went on a few interviews these past few weeks; most promising one said they'd get back to me next week with their decision. Ugh, worst timing! -- Decided at 11 PM-ish, after lots of discussion with family... — read more 

The window to revoke for the Voluntary Separation Program is closed. If you volunteered, you will be able to access the microsite again by 12:30am EST

Feel bad for the last minute decision makers with only 20 minutes to go. I'm ready to get out of here. Bring on the release dates!!!

We're leaving together, But still it's farewell And maybe we'll come back To earth, who can tell? I guess there is no one to blame We're leaving ground (leaving ground) Will things ever be the same again? It's the final countdown The final countdown... — read more 

I've been working vz retail for 14 years. Monday is my last day, I'm quitting. This job is causing me unnecessary stress and I refuse to miss anymore holidays with my family. YOUNGER FOLKS WHO READ THIS SITE-SAVE YOUR MONEY! Use this job as a step... — read more 

If you have courage to put your own bandwagon all these years, and you should have wisdom to quit for the future of Verizon. Look at some of the VP’s under you, they don’t have business or technical knowledge and they considers themselves leading a... — read more 

Almost 6 hours left? What if there are system issues - should I unclick now just to be safe?

A lot of this is pretty obvious, but I'm posting them on here to revisit this topic a year from now. 1: Company will trim down and eventually shed off services that it or another company deems no longer profitable. The idea of spending on IoT, M2M... — read more 

So they pushed on 11/10 to get Intel so they can make a decision. The problem, there is no Intel. Good luck with no extra knowledge.

Good Morning All. Who is Unclicking Today and Why? Who is Staying Clicked and Why?

Was the vsp only for wireline management or is wireless included. With 10 years of service does anyone think I’ll get it or be denied.

What’s future of RF engineers, System Performance and Field Assurance engineers in VZW?

I don’t know whether to go. Would you kind strangers make the decision for me.

How do you like working for InfoSys? Good or Bad? Happy or Sad? Salary the same or less? Benefits included? Guaranteed for 1 year or Longer? Please let us , who are remaining in VZ IT, know.

Wake up