With the COVID lockdowns and working from home, what do we need mobile phones for? All of my usage has been on WiFi and I've spent like 15 minutes on the VZW network the past month. Don't need 5G either now that I'm on my cable connection every day... — read more 

Better not you true self at Verizon if leadership feelings gets hurt.

ZDnet posted an article about the recent incidences at Verizon stores and mentioned problems with other carriers. The writer of the article is looking for employees feedback on how Verizon has dealt with the pandemic. What we face in store... — read more 

I'm an 8V employee now. What's the difference between 7T and 7V positions other than its FLSA classification? 7Ts are non-exempt roles and 7V salaried positions. Should I go for 7T roles to qualify for OT? is there a significant pay difference... — read more 

Did anyone else see the Commercial that Verizon leaked on the YouTube page then took it down? It now includes Disney + espn and Hulu for free in the plan.

HOLD GMS ACCOUNTABLE FOR NOT FOLLOWING 1:1 RATIO IN STORE. ITS HAPPENING EVERYWHERE!! KEEP EMPLOYEES SAFE!!

Even as more work from home reps return to store. Recently employees have been working a shorter week with on-call days. The major reason being how many people can fit on the sales floor with social distancing an available plexiglass stations. the... — read more 

So when will they happen? What positions will see an impact? What has anyone heard? Its that time of the year again.

Just found out that a company called TTEC is now taking our calls. They seem to be a company that handles all different industries of customer service. My concern is that they are taking calls for VZW one day and some other company the next. If you... — read more 

So in our store as we are 1/3 through the month we are trending for a 450.00 commission check. I realize we are getting a guaranteed check this month but if this is a sign of what the new normal will be it’s awful. We are actually doing great with... — read more 

https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/08/07/mike-lees-s386-bill-creates-green-card-lite-for-more-migrants/ Sen. Mike Lee’s latest version of S.386 creates a novel “Green Card Lite” legal status to help Fortune 500 companies import many more... — read more 

Sooo are we opening back up on Sundays ever or what? My guess is permanent 10-7 Mon-sat nationwide. What’s everyone else thinking?

So I’m not your typical lay-off board user. I don’t think Verizon is out out to get me. They are FAR from perfect, so I’m not totally blind. But considering my other options Verizon isn’t a bad choice That being said. I’m currently a GM. My store... — read more 

What should an average raise be moving from a band 7 role to a band 6 role? I have heard generally 10% for base pay increase, but is this the rule across the board or is there room to negotiate for more? I am aware of STi increase %, but only... — read more 

Tone def. Verizon the business may see covid as a thing of the past, but it’s not. We pray for everyone’s safety and health. But we are still “going through the pandemic” Stop BSing us.

You must have to be bipolar as a prerequisite to get an RD or DM job. Takes special skills to say out of one side of your mouth that its not about coaching to metrics and then to beat the managers down out of the other side of their mouths because... — read more 

Would the enterprise MAMs be better positioned as they were long ago, as a revenue based employee? Then they could overlay the BAMs and partner on large accounts to drive business. Better then how they are stuck currently.

Surveys will be "gamed" and I am in "leadership". And as usual, dishonest stores will be rewarded in their paychecks while other stores following the talk track of not asking each customer for a TEN will be penalized and scolded. Not such a fair... — read more 

Are we even trying to follow the playbook?

I’m glad Verizon is taking steps to limit exposure some of their employees. No on site visits from ops analyst, HRBP, or executive leadership. DM’s are allowed to make a small appearance every other week. On the other hand, I’m expected to help Barb... — read more 

Anyone have any insight as to what this call is about? Any ideas what will be discussed?

Pretty simple. We all have lives outside of Verizon and need to be able to request specific days off like we used to. Where is the flexibility that was promised? This is very aggravating. And no part time is not the answer. Stop pushing that scam... — read more 

Are we required to apply screen protectors? Touchless says no, but local “leadership” says we are not to deny any customers wishes.

Anyone hear rumors of 11-7 every day including sundays?

When is the Verizon commercial coming out that shows our level of safety at stores and how we are protecting our customers?

I’m interested in switching from retail to telesales. What are the hours and shifts like?

How true is this rumor? And if true, when are they announcing it?

Any new announcements coming soon?

Verizon now provides unlimited paid sick days off. Just call out. No negative consequences. No question asked. This policy was confirmed by management. Several reps have been calling out many times and told us that there were absolutely no negative... — read more 

This isn't fair to the retail worker. THE ONE GOOD THING about working non standard hours was being able to say hey I want off THIS day and not have to use a day. Sure its not fair to the random office work but they also get to work 9-5 mon - fri... — read more 

Front line workers deserve respect.

VZPulse+ Survey was sent to all the employees this week. It is our opportunity to participate and let management know our concerns and suggestions. Check your work emails.

Verizon does not have unapproved absence policy or it does not implement existing policies. You can call of unlimited number of days, there is no consequences whatsoever. People keep calling off and not showing at work many times, but zero action... — read more 

The leadership at least on the retail side is incompetent from the top down. why are we getting Verizon emergency management notifications to tell us to watch an up to speed about our quarter results. How is that an emergency? because they want... — read more 

What do you think?

I don’t mind working but one min this is super dangerous life threatening close all stores min contact with customers to 5 day work week. So I guess Sr. Leadership stays home because their life is more valuable than ours!

So is this now do as I say not as I do? I was under the impression the old T-shirts were to be sent back and not to be kept or worn anymore. So we get to use these horrible Chuck Norris uniforms is the dead of summer and you rock a Tee? Great... — read more