Verizon

The job is very stable. Decent compensation. Financially solid.

Upper management is disconnected with the employees. Much of the strategic decision-making is hard to rationalize logically.

Not an environment that supports and fosters innovation. Employee morale is pretty low, which is surprising in fact that comp and benefits are very competitive.

The old 'Bell' mentality is still deeply rooted in the company culture.

Basically, you work because it pays the bills and the job market is not very good. If you are technical, forget about career opportunities.

A serious shift in culture is needed in the company. Employee morale is very low. The change can only start from the top leaders. The truly talented workers don't really want to work for Verizon.

I think you have to ask the question: Why? Hint: It's not the money.

BTW, we will all be applying for jobs at Google later when they take over the wireless industry (the only thing that Verizon is actually making money on).

Go and read a copy of Peter Drucker's book. "Management is so much more than exercising rank and privilege, that it is much more than 'making deals.' Management affects people and their lives." -- Managing in a Time of Great Change (1995) Peter Drucker.