Destroyed one of the best IT organizations in the industry. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Any truth to 30% layoffs across EMEA coming?
I sure hope it isn't true, because the job market where I am is shrinking rapidly.
Hiring in Australia !!!
https://mycareer.verizon.com/jobs/r-1091108/senior-client-partner-new-logo-acquisition-network-data-solutions/ Fired so many good guys and now hiring again ! Craazzzzzzy
STI Payout on Friday
For most of us…our last cash from Vz. I’ll miss these. Spend wisely. 💰
Judge gives UPS green light for $150,000 buyouts to drivers
Verizon would be run by contractors if they did this.
Seven years here and the place feels completely different now
Stack ranking has everyone watching their backs instead of helping each other. A buddy was laid off six months ago and still can't land anything, so I'm terrified to leave. The only bright spot is the friends I've made across different teams. The... — read more
Thursday notification?
This Thursday is the end of a pay cycle that will get folks off the books before the end of the quarter. What do you think? End of month RIF or April fools?
What’s the story Dory?
That was a short tenure and strange timing.
Reskilling for RIFFED employees.
so that 20 million reskilling declaration by Dan was just a scam ? I got this from HR .. That is correct, Udemy and EDX are the current upskilling opportunities for impacted employees. If additional upskilling opportunities arise, further... — read more
FiOS Data - $20 a month
Net Adds will happen
We need real profit sharing in the new contract.
Dan, CWA, and IBEW better work it out and get us some real bonuses/profit sharing. This garbage we have shares nothing.
Stock Together program may be discontinued entirely?
I just wrapped up a 1:1 with leadership this week and it sounds like the Stock Together program may be discontinued entirely. I’m holding out hope that it’s simply being restructured or delayed for those of us recently protected, but if it's gone... — read more
Dan the man wanted a Plan, and Sampsth got the Can!
The PayPal crew is getty cocky, I hope any tenured VZ svp has ba--s to stand up to the new non talented telephony additions. Show what you know!!!
RIF?
Does anyone have information about whether or not there will be a RIF in Q1?
Sappy LinkedIn Post
Thoughts to those who worked their last day today, but please spare us the sappy posts. Verizon used and abused you, then hung you out to dry. You owe no word of kindness as you exit involuntarily. Shake the dust off and move on. Sorry to those who... — read more
Anyone applying for unemployment benefits in NJ?
If so, is there anything helpful you can share with those of us who are new to the process?
Retiring icon rumored to be brought on as consultant.
In the news: Mr. Clean himself has been retired. Rumor has it Dan is in talks to bring him on board to help clean house. An professional of his stature would be a useful asset in facilitating the serious cleanout Vz requires. It is doubtful... — read more
how is the HCL deal progressing?
less employees, less customers too. ? contract breach. ?
VGS
Verizon Global Services leadership turnover continues. This poorly formed and mismanaged organization has been a complete disaster since it started in 2022. The legacy is mostly layoffs, offshoring, chaos and ultimately destroyed lives and careers at... — read more
Worse Manager Moment
My lazy manager is losing touch with reality. Suddenly Woke up from a deep sleep after layoffs. Trying to impose impossible deadlines without understanding or having plan how to get that done. Should I let it happen or push back ? Or try to talk... — read more
Can PayPal run a Telecom?
Can these retired financial guys manage a telecommunications company?
Boss in NY telling me he doesn’t care about customers only sales
Verizon says they want to be customer focused but my boss said that’s BS and only wants sales. He said he don’t give a Frick about making them happy. He wants presidents club
VSPers - Mail from Lake Mary
I was expecting a piece of mail from Lake Mary FL last week. I got a photo of it from the USPS but I never got the actual letter. Can anyone tell me what it is and if it's worth the trouble of tracking down?
Contract brewing in reading info on some ibew facebooks that talks are going well info to be released soon
I believe with that officially on some the locals we’re gonna have something released to us soon .Unsure if it’s good or bad but one things for sure I think the retirement medical people that are out there with the increases are in trouble that’s one... — read more
Can STI be reduced
Can manager or director reduce/increase STI assuming that Dan said "100%% and level is "performing"
RTO
Has anyone heard anything about RTO full time?
Pens being taken out of box
4 year deal signed by next weekend
Separated and still have my laptop. What now?
Last day was 12/19. Completed the separation checklist. Almost. Turned in concession devices, ID, etc. Except my laptop. I submitted a request for a box, never arrived. Sent a text to my last manager, they said they would submit another request... — read more
So since no one has asked in last minute about the contract negotiations Anyone know when the next short bus arrives
No one knows anything at all .Nothing even know is etched in stone.So don’t ask anymore.Its all rumor speculation and on hear forget it
BPI / 2026 Stock Together Program
Who else has got their comp sheets? "Information regarding 2026 Stock Together Program will be communicated later in the year once approved."
Lay off, 401k to IRA & Fidelity
Anyone flip their 401k to IRA yet? What was your experience? Did you choose managed or self directed ?
Performance goals 2026
When are we suppose to enter goals for 2026? I do not see portal open yet.
Overwhelmed- tracfone heritage Miami
s it normal to feel overwhelmed at Verizon?. Or is just because we are heritage tracfone and the are doing it on purpose for us to quit? Plus the new office will make worst commute due the traffic in Miami next to the airport. Is it just me or the... — read more
Open your eyes =Buyback is paid by the 15000 who lost their job to get Dan a bonus
The timing is not a coincidence: Verizon is essentially funding the start of that $25 billion buyback program with the savings from those 15,000 employees. The "Cost Transformation" Math In late 2025, Dan Schulman launched what he called a "cost... — read more
Right hand Left hand
Live in Frontier territory and currently a fiber customer. Received a flyer in the mail informing me of some new savings after the merger by bundling. Absolute joke. Called in to ask about the savings on the flyer. Frontier rep tried to make an offer... — read more
PRIORITIZE YOU AND YOUR LIFE BALANCE -
I developed the skill to solve everything and anything - attended and prioritized the needs of my VPs and directors - even the ones who should have never been made directors at all - and what I got for that? A “ RIF “ ( you no longer needed) - make... — read more
What union titles will be eliminated this contract
Theres a ton of union titles that still exist. In past company has just surplussed those titles to bare minimums. Example coin collectors, storekeepers. Besides outside linemen do we really need inside techs? Central Office techs literally change... — read more
Frontier Management employees
Any rumors that the new Frontier employees will be offered a voluntary package?
Union Negotiatons
Anyone hear any news or updates?
89k Employee Count, 10% India+EMEA, 27% Union
80% of the 13,000 employees that were laid off last year were off the books by Dec 2025 Last year, our employee count was 99,205 VZ had 4,800 employees leave as part of the VSP by Mar 2025 This firm has been shedding employees for over a decade... — read more