My store is turning into a Russell Cellular. Any thoughts on them? So far, Im not impressed with their communication and the commission seems very low compared to what I am making now.
Yeah Dan change the culture
It’s funny how management was always telling us to sell sell sell, follow the prices even if I had to sell to 90 year old lady who is being transferred to assisted living facility who needs a landline just so she can talk to her son every Sunday but... — read more
even after layoffs, companies should still hold holiday celebrations to boost morale
so flaming... mindi cox of o.c. tanner says skipping them sends the wrong cultural message simple, sincere gestures—letters, small parties, practical gifts—go a long way most employees plan to attend celebrations this year, showing a desire for... — read more
Layoffs aside, is your pay keepin up with the inflation?
Mine is not...
Plenty to spend on NFL ADS AND SPONSORSHIP THOUGH !!!
One high end ad after another
Would not recommend anyone from Verizon
My company is hiring but I would not recommend anyone from Verizon for any position. They all have the wrong mentality.
All Hands Friday
What’s this all about?
What about this all employee call on Friday?
Do we finally get to learn about Dan's vision??
Home for the Holidays
The last few years in the Vz meatgrinder has taken a toll on my mental and physical health so I’ve decided to spend the remaining days of December eating, drinking, recharging and enjoying time with family and friends. I’ll start the job search in... — read more
Where is Sam?
Where is our CHRO when we need her tone deaf and inauthentic posts the most? Culture OS was bragged about and now she’s MIA during the most consequential time in decades? Maybe she’s mad she didn’t get a $4M retention bonus on the backs of thousands... — read more
I’ve heard that…..
Go for it friends, tell me what ch’a hearing…….. I’ll start - next round of RIFs coming soon. Another 10k+ to go. Look at T-Mobile, if they can operate with less people, so can we!
What the he-l is Massimo talking abou?
So sick of this guy's poor English and reading from the screen. Like who's letting him speak? Does he actually contribute to problem-solving and decision making or is he just a puppet with terrible english? This is the guy in charge of US FED/SLED... — read more
Round #37
Here we go…..more coming in January, confirmed. Here’s one: Verizon will lay off 165 employees in January 2026 including 14 people in Skagit and Whatcom counties. The telecommunications giant filed the layoff notice to the worker adjustment and... — read more
Every time leaders talk about "delighting" our customers...
I think of that Harvard Business Review article from like a dozen years back - "Stop Trying to Delight Customers." It was seminal and is still memorable all these years later. The crux of the article is that "delight" is temporary, unsustainable... — read more
First in first out
Is anybody else worried that with the never-ending layoffs pretty much everywhere, even if we manage to find a job we'll be out within a few months because of the first in first out rule? I know everybody is getting rid of seasoned employees, but... — read more
OWBPA
Anyone find anything interesting in the OWBPA document for their groups in the severance portal? I was surprised to see how many people in my group were affected and the band levels
What was that All Hands Meeting CSO
We didn’t learn anything about changes made and was he drunk, hasn’t slept in days, or showing signs of a stroke? Something seemed off
How many years did you work and what were your past performance ratings?
Were you a high performer that got laid off?
Why does anyone expect me to keep churning?
I’m done. Why should I work like crazy for weeks after being told I’m out? I’ll be fair and do the bare minimum, which is already more courtesy than this company showed me. Laid off and they still think I should be invested in the outcomes? That’s... — read more
NYS DOL investigating
NYSDOL currently looking into if Verizon violated NYS WARN laws. Contact the state WARN coordinator with any questions or inquiries: Statewide Rapid Response Coordinator Regenna Darrah New York State Department of Labor 518-457-1143
Severance Agreement Amount
Anyone else see that they are trying to pay you less than the 2 weeks per year of service? They are doing one week with me in my paper.
Contractors
Any contractors heard of anything regarding their extensions for 2026?
Anyone see the pop-up message on Slack this morning?
It says "Set your holiday status. Need to run to the oven to get your holiday prep ready? let your team know!". So are they encouraging us to take care of personal errands at work?
Resentful
I’m ready for it to be over. Knocking out new code this morning. Expected to finish projects, migration, and do hand off. Just friggin fire me at this point. 3 more weeks… Yeah I know man up. I got ya.
Flatten the Org Structure!!
While the leadership took this one big unpopular decision , i really hope they flatten the org structure as well I doubt if most people leaders do enough work compared to an individual contributor. Mostly they just create unnecessary recurring... — read more
Union IPPs
When are union VSPs/IPPs/buyouts usually offered? Does anyone know if there will be one offered in the northeast region?
Is Verizon no longer a sponsor of
The museum of natural history? I don’t see them listed.
No Sunday Scaries
Getting laid off feels lousy. But on the upside, I don’t have to dread work tomorrow. Usually on Sunday evenings, I feel a spike of cortisol in anticipation of the coming work week. I’m checking my work calendar to see what meetings I have, making my... — read more
Severance after RIF
I work in NJ. I have been Riffed . On salary (and working) until 2/16/2026 plus severance for a lot of weeks. IF I take a job BEFORE 2/16/2025, will I lose MY severance? Someone told me that I will . I have NOT confirmed with HR, yet. Anyone know... — read more
Why didn't sampath run in the 5k?
Most of the leadership was there, but he was conveniently absent
What if Hans Special Advisor role goes beyond a year?
Does he get two golden parachutes? THey kept him past his original CEO contract...
How to Address Verizon's Anti-Customer Mindset (For VZ Leadership Iideation)
Verizon still has an a deeply rooted anti-customer mindset that needs to be rooted out. The company’s employees are very internally focused (painfully evident on posts to this site & elsewhere online). That ingrained problem (both conscious) can't... — read more
Weight off my shoulders!
As I realize that many people will struggle following the recent layoff round, I can honestly say getting that call was a godsend for me. Im no longer feeling the pressure of unrealistic goals and endless meetings. Fortunately for me, securing a... — read more
Monday all-hands?
So, on Monday we have a Consumer Group all-hands with Sampath. Immediately followed by one with DK for Value. I normally hate all-hands calls, but this should be interesting. Any bets on topics?
to repair the Verizon name they need to re-direct most of the $80 million
a year that's going to the executive board and put it back into the network and customer service.
How long for Dan to stop the bleeding?
Wow! I read through customer comments on Reddit. Dan claims he’s going to focus on customer experience and customer value. Given that Hans has blasted thousands of holes into the side of the SS Verizon and we are taking on water by the ton, how... — read more
3 Days RTO was all about Frontier
It’s common knowledge amongst the Leadership that Federal approval for the Frontier deal had a condition attached for Verizon to get staff back into the office…Hammocks video was a smokescreen. It has nothing to do with collaboration and everything... — read more
To the person who was spreading doom and gloom about how Verizon isn't a 'top tier employer' and how the market will sink you
Just got an interview with Google 7 days after my layoff. There is hope for those laid off, you all got this too.