We can’t possibly have another level up while riffing at the same time…can we?
I just was hired for FiOS customer service.
Why they give me only 2 weeks? I put on my resume that I’m management material. How long before I apply for greatnes? I heard the office was a hoe down show down ya feel. When we going back?
Thoughts: Rebrand or Rerun?
Do you think the rebrand actualy changes anything for customers, or just distracts Wall Street? It feels frivolous to millions spent to tweak colors and slogans while service, pricing, and morale keep sliding. Isn’t it just lipstick on the same old... — read more
Name targets
If layoffs are really coming, which group do you think gets hit first: tech, retail, or shared services?
Verizon launches Lite home internet for people in limited coverage areasThough Verizon advertises the plan at $25 per month, it actually $60
This should have been an offer for Visible. The street is not going to like this next week…
Not a good look...
"What does the following article have to do with layoffs?" You might ask. It shows we have lots of room for improvement. Plenty of trash to take out... If a visitor parked in a way that blocked all of your reserved parking spots instead of parking... — read more
Verizon Rebrand
So is it safe to say the Verizon rebrand was an expensive fail at this point? Anyone being held accountable?
Multiple All Hands
Canceled abruptly!
Is November 20 really the most likely date?
Or are we still in rumorland? I’ve been hearing similar things, but nothing certain. 15% RIF across the board, notice on Nov 20, off payroll Dec 19 is what we were told. OP: @d5+1k89bz5ta
Any updates?
So far, it seems like folks in Ireland have been having a rough week. Nothing yet here, as far as I can tell. The newest rumor is that the big round might happen in the second half of November. I honestly don’t know what to think anymore. This... — read more
There are folks who actually think they’re safe
Oh man, are they in for a rude awakening.
Employee Surveys ≠ Anonimous
Are employee surveys anonimous and confidential for real or are they just lying to us?
Sound the alarm - T-Mobile Post Record Qtr
Total postpaid net customer additions of 2.3 million, best-ever and best in industry Postpaid phone net customer additions of 1.0 million, highest Q3 in over a decade and best in industry Postpaid net account additions of 396 thousand, up 26%... — read more
Leaders leaving
Has anyone heard of any big leaders "retiring" or leaving the company?
Verizon Connect
It would seem this is a poorly kept secret that Verizon Connect likely will be sold. Recent activity by leadership looks like they are best positioning the company's cash position and unexpected re-alignment internally. The stars are aligning.
I’ve only been here for six months
Do I need to worry about layoffs? From what I’ve heard, it’s usually the people who’ve been here much longer. On top of that, my pay is so low it’s hard to imagine I’d be considered a big cost to cut.
BR
just saw someone crying :(. 7-3
Notification
Has anyone received their notification yet?
VGS
Seems quiet on the rumors (Fingers crossed)
My Layoff Story…twice
The first time back in Feb of ‘22…the Thursday before Super Bowl weekend. A 15 min invite dropped in my calendar at 7:30 am that Thursday…invite was sent from the Director to meet at 9 am. Was given notice of my Rif and given 30 days to find a new... — read more
C’mon people, share info if it’s somewhat reliable
We’re all worried, and for good reasons. Everyone’s throwing around random numbers and dates, and it’s making things worse. Being snarky because someone’s anxious about their job isn’t helping anyone. Most of us are in the same boat - stressed about... — read more
I hate this place
For the past five years at least it's been one bad thing after another. Why can't something good happen, for once? Why is it always layoffs and lost benefits and other similar cr-p? I really, really hate this place.
Healthcare Cost Increase in 2026
Looking at 2026 Benefits enrollment, healthcare cost for Self+family went up by appx 15% whereas BPI will be 2-3%. Already a paycut 😭
Some official communication about the layoffs would be great
But that never happens, because they don’t give a damn about the employees or how any of this affects us.
Dividend @ Risk?
JPMorgan analyst Sebastiano Petti: "We anticipate that Schulman will pursue an assertive strategy to accelerate Verizon's fiber footprint growth, with a heightened focus on convergence to lower churn and enhance consumer segment volumes and share. ... — read more
Is this the week???
It's officially Tuesday... is this the week? Someone must know for sure, a lot of chatter on the site. Many large meetings were canceled and almost 60 days till end of year. I really wish the company would just do a yearly VSP instead of rifs. It... — read more
Why can't people wait and see?
Before deciding it'll be bad, or good, or whatever, why can't we just wait for a few months and see what happens?
Do the new security badges track time in-office?
I know people are getting new security badges. People are telling me these are being used to track time in-office. Is that correct? Why wouldn't they just track your time connected to the office network?
What will the "difficult decisions" be?
I am thinking that all functions will be outsourced except those that are required to keep the network running and some bean counters. Eliminate overhead by eliminating headcount, make all stores reseller locations, no inventory carrying costs... — read more
Value
Instead of wasting M's on Total Wireless and other cr-p brands, why are we not focusing on Verizon and that brand's problems! We have no prioirtiy in this company.
Q3 Results call moved to next week
could be because of layoffs this Thursday, could be because the new CEO doesn’t know enough to speak on results yet, who knows
Sampath as Heir Apparent??
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rogerentner_a-67-year-old-ceo-with-a-two-year-mandate-activity-7385843828764614657-BJmG/ I hope that Shulman does shake things up... but what is the point if Sampath is CEO in 2 years... if this guy's right we are... — read more
Layers over Layers
Manager Associate Director Director Sr Director Executice director Asst VP VP Executive VP Sr VP Chief officers Meanwhile lean and mean operations in markets . Something that resembles a belly fat with skinny legs.
Next big notification
VBG here and I was told next big notification for most groups will be 3rd week in November with December 19th off payroll and 2 weeks per year with a cap. RIF will hit non directional centers worse than three main campuses as the march to have those... — read more
Severance package if RIF
What exactly does the severance include and is there a max? Is it 2 weeks for every year of service? What’s the max amount of weeks they’ll give? 50? Do they also give bonus and stocks?