Wonder how Verizon will do getting through this big winter storm after all the head count cutting and workforce demoralization?

Verizon downfall can be easily summed up. Cant post work emails here but 90% of these foreign born directors (guess what country?) cannot spell basic first grade words right. Do they forget that VZ has gemini built into google workspace for a few... — read more 

and will tied to V quarterly performance. I hope we get a halfway decent number on January 30th.

If Dan's plan is for AI to take over, I hope it is nothing compared to the current use of AI. Every time I call or chat I have to go through AI. By the time I get to a human, I am pi---d off because the way they have AI set up is garbage, useless... — read more 

The and the union did not agree to an extension, however they said they counter offers were swapped and further negotiations will happen in February

I've lost my voice from p!$$!ng and moaning about losing my job. My fingers are raw and cramped from posting here and on other forums. My extended family won't have anything to do with me. My wife is threatening to leave me! I haven't been able... — read more 

So if you have frontier Internet and Verizon wireless, and you are an employee..you are excluded from discount. Thanks..fking aholes.

With the new frontier acquisition, do you think Verizon will conduct layoffs to be able to support all of the frontier employees?

Now that the frontier acquisition is complete, will Dan still need Hans as special advisor? I enjoy his run with Hans

Verizon’s prepaid services add a 365-day wait to unlock phones The Verge by Emma Roth, January 21, 2026 Verizon is extending the phone unlocking period for its sub-brands – including Visible, TracFone, Straight Talk and Total Wireless – to 365... — read more 

Once was a time I was proud to work at VZ. In the matter of two short years It turned into a sh-tshow I blame my director for hiring supervisors without a clue in the world how the world works or how to turn a wrench. GET THESE GUYS OUT! p.s. I would... — read more 

I dont know what is wrong with me. I feel like I will go crazy because of anxiety. I dont have family and I can only rely on myself. I am so worried I wont be able to find another job. And staying home all day is driving me crazy. I dont know what to... — read more 

Is the business account manager position worth it today?

If we get more cuts, everything will break down. I'm refusing to pick up the work from people who were let go. If one person needs to do the work of three, then those other two shouldn't have been laid off in the first place. I'm not going to work my... — read more 

Heard it here first......

Why do some FTR employees have a “sponsor”listed under them in Vz org chart and some don’t? Any ideas?

Company proposal this week- Massive amount of “work share” between VZT, VZW, and VZB in VZ proposal. Guaranteed majority of work to unions. VZ eliminating RSU’s for post 2012 hires. Increasing their CPS to 2800/yr Increased one wage increase by 0.25... — read more 

I’m hearing that there will be no raises this year as the company needs to be “fiscally responsible”. Anyone else hearing this?

and we are still 2 weeks out from Dan's plan? Guessing the leadership team was told by the CEO to figure out how to do it with 15k less people (and maybe even 30k less people if the latest reports are true) and let him know the plan by the end of... — read more 

Look at the outage history. It won't be long.

Just saw a paystub that shows one of my stock together payouts is being issued on 1/21/26. I was in the first wave of layoffs that were off book in December.

So Verizon laid off 13k and frontier workforce is 13k… strategic… I would say yes

Been hearing that stock together is going to be nixed going forward

Will.we hear anything from Dan? The Verizon (VZ) and Frontier deal is expected to complete today, January 20, 2026, as Verizon announced it received all necessary regulatory approvals, including the final clearance from California regulators on... — read more 

How are people doing? Have you been able to find a job? How long did it take you to find a job after being laid-off and in what field did you find a job (sale, marketing, engineering, management, retail, etc.)?

Who’s actually walking out tomorrow and who’s just going to stand in the parking lot for ten minutes before realizing it’s cold and they have bills to pay? Can’t wait to see the "movement" take place between the end of lunch and the afternoon... — read more 

How is Financials are gonna be impacted. I heard business was a negative margin business and VZ deciding to double down on a losing business. Sounds like a winning strategy to me. For competitors I mean

Landed a fintech job. Base is more than my total comp was and i’ll get to learn more tech. Telecomm is dead.

This week it is official, I will be unemployed for the first time in my life. I've sent out a few applications but I'm nervous. December crew- how did the timing work for vacation payouts and severance, have you gotten your money yet?

As a union worker, the union provides dental and vision coverage. when you retire do you still have dental and vision coverage? TIA for info.

What's even the strategy anymore? We keep losing customers and value, but all we hear are excuses. The big transformational plan they promised has been a total failure. Instead of fixing the core issues, they just cut more people and shuffle org... — read more 

Frontier is a very lean organization compared to us, and 70% of their base is union who entered into a 3 year contract towards the end of last year - basically ensuring a certain pay till 2028. Where on earth are they going to cut when Frontier is... — read more 

So when will union customer service reps for fios and techs be laid off. They make all this money but do nothing. It’s time I’m hearing half will be laid off

No Layoffs: Verizon committed to not involuntarily laying off Communications Workers of America (CWA) represented employees for four years after the transaction closes. Applies To: This protection covers current CWA employees and those hired under... — read more 

I've heard rumors that most cuts will target management. Anyone know if there's any truth to that?

Recently had my prescription refilled at CVS. Price was double that of my December refill. Pharmacist said probably due to starting COBRA in January. FYI.