Does anybody know anything about the Supply Chain reorg that will supposedly take place?

Any news? Any offers?

Been away from this board a few days and I come back to this massive buyout rumor that I can't figure out if it's true or somebody being really good at winding people up for nothing. Has there been any official indication that it might be true? Or at... — read more 

Google: Hans Vestberg investigation. There is a phrase used in management to help explain the reason organizations behave the way they do, "Shadow of the Leader". Realize that Verizon decided Hans has exactly what they want in a CEO to carry out the... — read more 

The folks with pensions are the target to get off the books. Verizon does not want to continue to fund the pensions of Jose employees that are still in the company. It is a major cost cutting measure along with their salaries. I believe those... — read more 

If the buyout comes out next week when is he tinerframe you need to inform the company if you’re leaving

I'm looking at comments with the terms of the supposed management retirement offer coming out this coming week and it says they will keep Cobra for a year. I had no idea that retired mgmt does not keep medical coverage. Is this correct? Wouldn't this... — read more 

I been trying to get union contact info for my area in South Florida. These managers sure are dirtbags. Unattainable quotas make the job we once loved, now impossible.

https://m.thepostsearchlight.com/2018/08/03/cellular-sales-takes-over-verizon/

Average Working Stiff: "Mr CEO, what's with all the cutbacks, layoffs, outsourcing, etc ???? CEO Blowhard: "You people do understand that I am legally obligated to return value to the shareholder, right?" Average Working Stiff: "Sir, you make 35... — read more 

Any speculation on if wireline managers with less than 20 years will be eligible for this rumored buyout offer? Managers with 17-19 years, for example, would have a similar #weeks pay severance (albeit slightly less) as those with 20 years. It would... — read more 

According to hans,i see another ENRON

Packages are being sent out next week per our VP. Eligible employees will receive them on Friday (pay day) , not Monday as rumored on this board. All Wireline Management employees with 20 or more years service will get a package. The offer will be 3... — read more 

The turnover in the Dallas market is at an all time high. This is what happens when leadership ignores and covers up years of harassment. The past 5 years have been terrible. The culture here allows harassment, retailiton and cover ups. People have... — read more 

Just to let everybody here know, I was laid off from Verizon about a year ago, got a job at AT&T, and now I'm in exactly same position I was in a year ago. The situation is exactly the same, all the same issues, all the same unreasonable... — read more 

Is anyone else struggling with the overwhelming work load and dealing with managers that force comp time while telling you your not relevant if you can't do 50 hrs of work in 40 hrs. Not providing time to train while telling you that you need to be... — read more 

VERIZON (THE COMPANY) BECOMES MORE SCREWED UP EVERYDAY - THANKS TO IT;S MANAGEMENT.

Everything is save money, cut costs. The problem is that it appears they don't have enough good ideas to come close to the goals they have set. I also see lots of stream lining of processes and combining of responsibilities. I think we are getting... — read more 

Heared for all manager with20+ years of srv,also a package for craft sometime in oct,that is what im hearing ,hear 4 and 4 but maybe all rumors

Massive Walkout is planned for all retail wireless workers on iPhone launch day. This is to protest the terrible commission structure and decline in fair treatment. You won't get in trouble if you call in. File for FMLA for stressful work environment... — read more 

I'm sorry if this was posted already, but I haven't seen it until now. Verizon has laid off at least 50 people in a consolidation of its video product business, according to multiple company insiders... — read more 

A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more 

What Degrees do I need and in what field.

They started firing people for no reason. I guess severances are too expensive these days...

Chime in... Keep it civil.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/12/tim-armstrong-out-at-verizons-oath.html

I heard some markets are about to try home delivery of phones. Anyone?

Not really layoff related but an interesting article. https://www.livemint.com/Companies/aOf9slNRxIOGn8Jd9M3xqN/Hiring-picks-up-at-TCS-Infosys-Cognizant-Wipro-and-HCL-Te.html

It’s been so long since I heard of any EISPs I thought they were over with. The active Special EISP now being offered in Pa. gives me hope that more will be coming in the future. Good Luck to all in Pa. that are in a position to take it.

D-day

I saw a posting on VZW's career site for a Client Service Coordinator position - do you know what's this? I have never heard about this position and I am just curious what the execs have in mind here?

Is the saddest thing I’ve ever seen. Consistently selling more, making less. Isn’t that wage theft?

So, there is no money for proper raises, benefits are getting scaled back constantly, people are getting laid off left and right because - again - there is no money, and yet there seems to be more than enough cash to raise dividends. Anybody else... — read more 

Special EISP being offered in Pa. to several titles. Some are clerical, Senior Clerks, Payroll Analyst. Maintenance Administrators, Fiber Customer Support Analyst. Also Switching Equipment Technicians mostly Pittsburgh area. Volunteer period begins... — read more 

Heared rumor of a buy out for managers

"State governments can charge wireless providers for the costs associated with reviewing small cell deployment, but the FCC's rules will prohibit what Carr described as excessive fees. The FCC provides specific amounts below which we presume the... — read more 

Well, it appears that Tim Armstrong is not the only one hitting the road. Two other senior officials (CFO and CCO) are also departing. We all knew that it would come to this sooner or later and that Oath was a ticking time bomb just waiting to... — read more 

Gee Grandpa can you tell us again about how go90 was created? Well ok little grandchild ... You see go90 wasn't always the raging success it is today, in fact at one time little kids like you didn't even have go90! No go90!? But Grandpa how could... — read more