How did AI-first become better than People-First? - Accounting Analyst Verizon Employee Review

2.0
Jun 14, 2026
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Pros

Competitive pay and benefits, good teams, solid people, very collaborative work environment.

Cons

Company moral has decreased significantly since Dan became CEO. Benefits being cut across the board. All schooling (masters and bachelors) benefits completely stopped (used to be $8,000 per year). No more paid certifications to help advance with your field. Vacation carryover between years reduced from 150% to 125% (to reduce layoff costs). Over 14,000 employees laid off since Dan started, with quarterly layoffs rumored for the rest of 2026. "AI-first company", but there is no internal strategy or support. Programs used daily (Microsoft Office) are cut to save costs. No models other than Gemini widely allowed for internal use. Top leadership is a revolving door at the moment, many Director and higher levels leaving as moral decreases. CEO has said that entry level positions will probably no longer be needed thanks to AI. No internal hiring or promotions for the foreseeable future as heads are cut (this is the official position, not just how it feels). Teams are understaffed while workload increases.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

Great pay and great benefits

Cons

no cons i loved my job

4.0
Jan 26, 2015
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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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