new blood, new energy. always a refresher for those stores fortunate enough to have me. someone told me about this unofficial website and man, my spirits feel under assault. now i feel like im part of some joke.

All GMs have been told of a mandatory meeting with HR on 5/30. What will be discussed? Layoffs? Store hour cuts? Store closures? Union awareness? New commissions? GM layoffs?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-25/apple-to-close-atlantic-city-store-cutting-52-employees

Verizon Down 1.7% Since Earnings Report about a month ago. Can it rebound? or, stick a fork in it?

No layoffs coming June 1st but changes coming to many stores. Many stores will see their hours reduced and some will not open up on Sundays. Many stores will go to part time employees only besides management and this will save benefit costs. Finally... — read more 

Read it here: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2018/05/21/verizon-layoffs-franklin-tn-call-center-jobs/624642002/

im guessing our competition, our lack of promos and maybe the political angst going around in our country. our marketing s---s too. it is lameinstead of aggressive. we need more gimmicks and bs like tmo. thoughts?

over heard some stretegists at vz hq talking about it. this will be big for smb. not sure how it will look but i am looking forward to this one!

Good job Diego, what a joke. Just embarrassing. Going to short some more stock based on our great marketing.

We were recently told if a customer has problems with dial tone and there are no spare pairs to throw to, we are not allowed to fix the pair they are on. We are told to tell them, I am sorry but we can't fix your problem you will have to look for an... — read more 

Here's the link on Facebook. It's real. https://www.facebook.com/VZWrising/posts/1142161145926094

Restructuring management for sure. It’s pretty sad man hurt us & him to get the news.

There is way too much BS on this site. Most of the posts are wireless people who should be on the wireless site, but for some reason, they want to post on the wireline site. Then we have to listen about hums, old people, GM’s, DM’s, commissions, etc... — read more 

Heard Matt Ellis has said there will never be another EISP offered by VZ so long as he remains CFO. Why?

Is it true that they want to replace employees with HUMS to sell HUMS?

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/05/21/us-green-cards-available-for-indians-but-theyre-not-cheap.html

It cant be long until more closures start up again... My store has only had 4 customers ALL day and all 4 were tech/billing/transfer questions. One customer went to a indirect to purchase everything and is here to set up her phones as I type this we... — read more 

I work in NJ HQ and over heard talks about bringing back the NPS bonus. The surveys will stay the same, unfair to the rep and confusing to the customer. It is thoughtfully designed to scapegoat the representative 100% of those detractors are meant... — read more 

A question for those working at Franklin call center or anybody who might know the answer, how many employees have really been given an option to work from home after the official closing next month? Verizon seems to be implying that the loss of jobs... — read more 

To those pushing for an EISP, while your reasoning is understood, just remember you’re the one that sold all the younger members down the river and created two classes of Union members, the haves and the have nots. The more haves that leave, the more... — read more 

I was reading some interesting financial/ business journal articles that were talking about this especially after our purchase of both internet GIANTS, AOL and Yahoo (OATH). OATH is really starting to take off in different parts of the country. It's... — read more 

This is HUGE! Tesla might be in talks with Verizon over possibly integrating our Hum system into their vehicles, the newer models. I'm not certain how this will unfold and what it will look like but it sounds good. It's still developing.

Our region just received word of commision restructure. This change will take effect July 1st. Training has been sent out with information regarding change (VZ105676: The New Compensation). From the literature, we will be going from targets to a per... — read more 

Hi. I am looking for mailing address for Verizon Compliance mailing adresss. Can anyone share

ATTENTION VERIZON MEMBERS- As you know, our current collective bargaining agreement with Verizon does not expire until August, 2019, a little less than 15 months from now. However, Verizon, CWA and IBEW are jointly announcing today that we will be... — read more 

May 18, 2018 As you know, our current collective bargaining agreement with Verizon does not expire until August, 2019, a little less than 15 months from now. However, Verizon, CWA and IBEW are jointly announcing today that we will be entering into... — read more 

I hear 3Q18 a super Eipp is coming out for wireline on Long island due to the aging workforce and injuries. Cheaper and quicker to hire temps to get the 5G rolled out.

My director accidentally slipped up and told a manager in my district that commission is changing really soon as in June or July.... I’m hearing that team comp is not rolling out since it failed miserably. However, I am hearing the persistent rumor... — read more 

There are reps going home without a check each month because stores are over staffed, quotas are unattainable & Verizon is Greedy. A layoff, downsizing or hourly ONLY has to be in the works. It’s painful to go through each day & witness. Morals are a... — read more 

VZ stock down a buck a share this week. Don't spend those awarded shares yet.

June 18th 2018, Verizon, IBEW and CWA will begin discussing a contract extension to avoid another possible strike in 2019.

30%+ Targeted. OTB by EO June. Don't believe it, ask your mgr.

dont buy this argument. its a stupid one everyone buys uncritically. how about we stop supporting businesses that operate this way? why? it doestnt make consumer, employee and social economic sense. you cant be profiting millions and saying cuts are... — read more 

9 hours of Overtime is the MAX. Increased shift work will follow...

Negative news is usually released to employees late in the day, on a Friday before a three-day weekend. I expect that emails about org changes will be sent out around 5 pm ET on May 25th. It won't feature happy videos w/ Jeremy or Katie.

My store gets around 5-15 customers daily most just old geezers asking how to take their phone off do not disrurb mode.

Is there anywhere we can find a list of stores that have been closed so far this year by Verizon and when they were closed? I've managed to find a list for 2017 closing (not complete, but good enough) but there is nothing for this year, and from what... — read more 

Well... false alarm but I rather that than being unemployed. HOWEVER, that does not mean that nothing can happen. Stores can still be closed. People WERE laid off. If you ignore the those who were laid off and say it was nothing, you're a dumb dumb... — read more