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Do workers at Verizon get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Does Verizon pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
77% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
At Verizon, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from Verizon affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Verizon?
Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 198 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 198 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
- 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 23% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers at Verizon worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
95% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
95% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do Verizon workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it for Verizon workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Verizon?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 176 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 176 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do Verizon managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do jobs at Verizon spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Verizon?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 184 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 184 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is a Verizon job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Is working at Verizon good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Verizon feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 183 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 183 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Verizon get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Verizon?
Most people feel stressed out here.
74% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
74% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Verizon enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 162 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 162 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Verizon recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 202 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 202 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Verizon?
Most people got enough training when they started.
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Verizon?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 68% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
In the last year, 68% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people think Verizon’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Verizon is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 171 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 171 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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Verizon rating
7.8
Based on 519 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
38th of 96 rated telecommunications companies
Job description
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you'll be doing...
Design and specify redundant, highly available systems for use in the Network Security "Big Data" collection environment. 10% Identify technology gaps to lead in the design, architecture, and implementation of appropriate solutions collaboratively. 5% Work with the purchasing team to procurement for the data center solutions. 5% Create formal guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure smooth and error-free operations. 5% Deploy, support and maintain data center compute, infrastructure and storage environment. 15% Deploy, maintain "Big Data" cybersecurity data bus clusters. 5% Monitor for various cybersecurity using monitoring tools cybersecurity anomalies. 5% Deploy, maintain "Big Data" cybersecurity data analytics clusters. 10% Participate in capacity planning activities and identify areas for improvements in managing network resource and inventory. 10% Respond to and investigate network cybersecurity incidents across Verizon's infrastructure, ensuring rapid containment, mitigation, and recovery while maintaining compliance with internal policies and industry standards. 5% Design consultation for distributed "Big Data" collection. 10% Deploy and configure appropriate network solutions for high data center networks. 10% Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to system outages and incidents. 5%
What we're looking for...
Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Networking, Telecommunications and Network Security, Electronic Engineering or a related field, and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or in a related/similar position. Experience therein to include 6 years in the following:
Administering Linux-based enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure;
Troubleshooting IP networking protocol issues in DNS and SMTP;
Troubleshooting user access management tools, including RADIUS, LDAP, or KERBEROS;
Building and maintaining Docker container images;
Working with relational database management systems, including PostgreSQL;
Troubleshooting storage technologies, including iSCSI and NFS;
Using version control systems, including Git;
Using scripting and automation tools, including Ansible, Python and Bash;
Monitoring, logging, and alerting systems at scale; and
Performing cybersecurity principles, including hardening, auditing, and compliance.
Hybrid role, ability to work from home.
Must Reference: Job code CBCHES-W
Where you'll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you'll be doing...
Design and specify redundant, highly available systems for use in the Network Security "Big Data" collection environment. 10% Identify technology gaps to lead in the design, architecture, and implementation of appropriate solutions collaboratively. 5% Work with the purchasing team to procurement for the data center solutions. 5% Create formal guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure smooth and error-free operations. 5% Deploy, support and maintain data center compute, infrastructure and storage environment. 15% Deploy, maintain "Big Data" cybersecurity data bus clusters. 5% Monitor for various cybersecurity using monitoring tools cybersecurity anomalies. 5% Deploy, maintain "Big Data" cybersecurity data analytics clusters. 10% Participate in capacity planning activities and identify areas for improvements in managing network resource and inventory. 10% Respond to and investigate network cybersecurity incidents across Verizon's infrastructure, ensuring rapid containment, mitigation, and recovery while maintaining compliance with internal policies and industry standards. 5% Design consultation for distributed "Big Data" collection. 10% Deploy and configure appropriate network solutions for high data center networks. 10% Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to system outages and incidents. 5%
What we're looking for...
Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Networking, Telecommunications and Network Security, Electronic Engineering or a related field, and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or in a related/similar position. Experience therein to include 6 years in the following:
Administering Linux-based enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure;
Troubleshooting IP networking protocol issues in DNS and SMTP;
Troubleshooting user access management tools, including RADIUS, LDAP, or KERBEROS;
Building and maintaining Docker container images;
Working with relational database management systems, including PostgreSQL;
Troubleshooting storage technologies, including iSCSI and NFS;
Using version control systems, including Git;
Using scripting and automation tools, including Ansible, Python and Bash;
Monitoring, logging, and alerting systems at scale; and
Performing cybersecurity principles, including hardening, auditing, and compliance.
Hybrid role, ability to work from home.
Must Reference: Job code CBCHES-W
Where you'll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
About Verizon
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Industry
It services and media and telecom
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Basking Ridge, NJ, US