Think that people are in a panic too much since the rumor about store closures originated. However, In my opinion, there is little chance that there will be anything massive. Of course, there is a chance that a store closes here and there, especially... — read more
IT Leadership - something happening???
I'm hearing things ...
Northeast and Southeast Winners Circle Events..Let’s see if this board is legit
Someone must know the locations of this years event. Where are they going to be held?
Why do we still have stores?
This was the perfect time to get rid of a useless relic of the past. Yet only a few were closed. Why? If Verizon really wants to save money, there's an easy and painless way to do it. Nobody uses stores anymore. At least not for what they are... — read more
Cuts while Hans travels the world
I CANT STAND Hans! I understand doing away with unless positions, however Hans just cuts cuts and outsources... while giving nothing back.
Is fios still alive or will it be history soon
Are they expanding fios in north east or is it going to be a thing of the past..
Sti
Love getting an email about sti that doesn't apply to me. Hr rep was in and had no idea what band I was in and just said gibberish until I realized she had no idea how to answer my question. I'm band 9 btw with wireless. Back to slinging the hum I... — read more
Will the mall stores be the first to close?
Next moves will be store closings especially malls .. no retail company wants to be in malls anymore... malls are dying off... all retail stores will end up sold to indirects with a few select corporate stores kept in larger areas. It’s happened in... — read more
Non Rebranded Stores Closing
I am starting to believe the rumors that if your store hasn’t been rebranded you are probably going to be closed very soon. Some store still have two generation old signs with the red Z
Are the SM cuts at Wireless for real?
Read in one of the other threads on this board about SM’s from Wireless being cut. Can anyone confirm this? Is it for real? If it’s really true, I would appreciate if someone would post what locations have been impacted with these cuts and how many?
Indirect Changes?
Anyone know what the indirect changes are? Layoffs in this channel?
Cutting SM
Confirmed all stores will go to new hours and only have 1 GM 1 SM per location going forward. Starting 4/1
Channel Partners being cut
Verizon connect channel partner teams will be receiving news they are no longer required in the 2.0 business model. Directors and ADs are all looking for new jobs, some of them have already found new jobs which of course leads me to believe they had... — read more
All GM call news?
Any news about what was discussed on the all GM call? RIFs? Team Comp? Store closings?
Any news on Wireless today?
Did the phone call happen? What's going on?
Something is happening tomorrow
General managers were instructed to be on a call alone tomorrow morning.
Got mailer from union for retirement planning!
You all know what is coming next.
PA
Developing on my EOY/PA thoughts? Are my days numbered?
Verizon Salary Share Thread (February 2019)
Since I’m seeing a lot of salaries thrown around feel free to see how you compare to your peers. It is illegal to prevent sharing of salaries so no worries. Please post what you feel comfortable with: level, position, years of experience, years with... — read more
All about the Leading rating and getting promotions.
The "performing" rating means to meet expectations and periodically exceed them. "Leading" means to consistently exceed them. If the expectation is to do your job, then exceeding expectations would be to do things above and beyond the basic job... — read more
Rehired after Layoff?
I was let go a year ago and have been wondering if anyones been rehired after being laid off due to headcount reduction. If you are a current employee, have you noticed this with any new hires? Just curious to hear some feedback. Thanks
Band 7 - Base Pay / years with company.
So, for Band 7 employees (hourly) - what’s the salary range for base pay and where are you? 60k, 13 years.
Can VSP come back as vendors
Can vsp come back and work for Verizon as a vendor if they are hired by another company that is a client of Verizon?
Indirect
whats the latest on Indirect-Nationals or Locals!? Anyone getting combined yet?
B2B Verizon 2.0
Does anyone have any information on B2B realignments and how it will work with WBG? Post away...
Keep your number. Device restrictions?
Anyone familiar with how the timing of the "keep your number" option flows? I know about the form that has to be filled out and the need to return my corporate device within 30 days of migration to my account. Once they roll my number to my personal... — read more
This is not working for Verizon
Contractors and outsourcing is costing us customers - even a child can see that. I'm just wondering if anybody at the top set down and calculated if the profits lost this way from customers who are leaving is more or less than money saved by laying... — read more
Can someone explain Verizon layoff process?
I am a Verizon business employee in Canada, and last year we have been wacked by more than 50%, many were top performers. Go figure! And I am worried on the next round. So on what basis do they make the call on who stays and who goes and who has the... — read more
Verizon Connect - Thursday
Word is Verizon Connect (telematics division) is having a significant reduction in Sales, Customer Service, and Marketing on Thursday.
Life after Verizon
After almost 20 years, I accepted the VSP. Didn’t seriously start looking for another job until about 3 weeks ago. I landed a position making almost 40k more a year. Keep your head up. There is life after Verizon!
Dec VSP 3% profit sharing
Anyone know when we will get that deposited in our 401k and how much it will be?
Verizon looking to acquire Frontier,Centurylink
Hans and company are looking to acquire either Frontier or Centurylink or both to jumpstart 5G and buildout fiber to the home for Internet and phone only. TV is out of the question, but there are hints that Big Red is looking to get into the smart... — read more
I wonder what do they have in stall for us in 2019?
Hard to believe that nearly three months passed in 2019 and all is quiet and nothing is happening. Maybe I should be glad that that’s the case, but if I learned something from Working at VZ is that when it’s too calm that is usually the calm before... — read more
When it gets out that they are no even close yet, to a real working 5G deployment, it's going to get tough for everybody.
"Unless we can do something major we will see a huge dip in our stock price." The 5G hype was great for all wireless companies the last couple of years. They all claimed they were deploying this year. When it gets out that they are no even close yet... — read more
Waiting for an eisp
I know a lot of people are waiting for an eisp and I saw a comment about the company not offering any because people are just leaving without one. Doesn’t the company understand that there are a lot of us who have the time and want to go, but are too... — read more
50% PSU Payout? Seriously
Directors, is this true?
Outsourcing plus buyout- a good recipe for the management?
With this I’m not trying to indicate that there will be more buyouts in the near future, but that is definitely the way they are going to deal with a situation where they want to lower the headcount. This proved to be a move that benefited the... — read more