NJ killing network - Project Manager Verizon Employee Review

4.0
Dec 6, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits are good, great co-workers, the best global network on planet. VZ gives back to the community. The continuing education program is strong both in-house and out of house. VZ provides $8K in annual tuition reimbursement.

Cons

Incumbent (NJ) senior management taking over global network (MCI) management but doesn’t have a clue what they are doing. Ex-telephone operators are running the network. Competent Engineers are being riffed or limited in leadership. Wall Street runs the company. Profits are OK (increased div payment, bonuses, raises provided) but 30K people were laid off this year.

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4.0
Jan 26, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is competitive but you will work very hard for it. Culture is excellent and exhibited and practiced from the top down. Benefits are excellent and cost reasonable. 401k match and profit sharing. Lots of training and professional development opportunities. Can advance if you're willing to relocate.

Cons

Company is trying to transform into what it wants to be beyond a wireless carrier (cloud?, security?, telematics?, wholesaler?, etc) and is struggling with a vision, resources, and org structure to make it a reality. Several re-organizations over last few years so job security has frequently been a question. Often delayed response to competitors caused by management's concern that acting would result in not meeting Wall Street expectations. Not the "happiest" place to work because no result is ever good enough and successes aren't celebrated because the focus is always on the next weekly/monthly/quarterly goal.

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