Even though Verizon are rifing only 15 to 20% of management, it’s about time it’s only deadwood they’re getting rid of. They are all useless all they do is put up Road blocks , keeping union workers from doing your job. 😂 why do they need 4 vice... — read more 

After 12 years, getting pushed out. Family doesn't want to move and probably a good time to leave given the pressure on Verizon.

Received confirmation at a VP Level earlier this week that it will be all areas of Verizon & Verizon Wireless. 10% across the board and possibility deeper in some departments. Also, confirmation it will go down before end-of-year. The 11/16 date I... — read more 

I used to work for VZW do over 10 years in CA and have seen company get more and more greedy. Any employee that thinks VZW cares about them is delusional. The only thing the company cares about is making money and sees every employee as a number... — read more 

Talk about beating a dead horse. The HP Elite x3 is practically what the Surface Phone should have been, at least in terms of features and specs. It wasn’t perfect but it definitely deserved a follow-up. HP, however, says that will never come to... — read more 

Will there be anymore small retail corporate stores closing this year or turning to indirect? Or layoffs for retail sales reps?

Verizon is hiring a senior HR Specialist who have about 30 years of experience in Legal Matters on Laying Off People diplomatically. This HR resource should be preferably female with singing ability and know the Song "Break It to me Gently". She... — read more 

Agree?

Director confirmed it will be on 11/16 and be 20% of the target and it will be ruthless. Profits are not where they are supposed to be and costs are way too high.

Yes it’s true about the rif, November 16 is the date given to me by my director. He said layoffs will be between 15 and 20% depends on which department. 30 engineers were already advised. He said we are too top-heavy and management. Some departments... — read more 

Working in retail is not what it used to be. With a quote so high many aren’t hitting with out slamming customers. Then you have these VENDOR call center people who send everything in to a retail store. WHAT HAPPEN TO FIRST CALL RESOLUTION. You... — read more 

Can anyone confirm if you leave co working in wirline management you lose EPP 50 % discount .But if you are working wireless you get to keep the discount when you leave.

The layoffs that I’ve seen from a retail perspective eliminate the positions that aren’t generating revenue or adding to the bottom line through reducing costs. Verizon eliminated Operations Specialists, putting managers back over their inventory... — read more 

Received a hard confirmation on 10% but soft confirmation on 11/2. All areas of I/T

WOW as if morale isn't low enough, Verizon was offering a 100$ gc for 10000 smart reward points such perfect timing with Christmas coming well of course it was too good to be true just got the dreaded email from Marketing that it was an inventory... — read more 

How would describe the work culture and atmosphere at the retail locations right now. From what I read it really sounds like you're constantly worried that you'll lose your jobs.

Posts OK, I am obviously visually challenged but here it goes anyway... There is an "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me - I've been sporadically visiting this site... — read more 

As a 14 year Verizon employee on the retail side, I never thought it would happen, either. Never ever assume that your job is safe with Verizon. I saw three different layoffs in retail during my 14 year period. They “eliminate the position”... — read more 

Take a cue from your senior leadership who we all have seen "bounce" themselves...in droves. If the higher-ups are leaving, you know there's no future. If you live near a Comcast store, look on their career website and check it out. The benefits are... — read more 

What do you guys suggest. Feel free to express yourselves.

11/16 will be bad. HR bringing in outside resources to handle the load. One bright side, RIF'ed staff get 6 weeks of pay to 12/31. All double-confirmed.

Email received last week about the Mid States Region being created and job posted for director. What areas will be merged into this new region? I wonder if they will have layoffs?

Verizon has been increasing sales quotas consistently, to the point where they are nearly unattainable now. No matter how much crap we sell to customers that they don't need, we barely meet minimum monthly requirements - if we do at all! And if we... — read more 

The layoffs that I’ve seen from a retail perspective eliminate the positions that aren’t generating revenue or adding to the bottom line through reducing costs. Verizon eliminated Operations Specialists, putting managers back over their inventory... — read more 

Anyone hear anything for the NOC thats reliable? Been hearing rumors either 11/2 or 11/16 but nothing else.

10% reduction across all wireless network teams

How is November quota looking

Every group within NNO will be impacted by the coming Rift. Layoff will be determined by a mix of performance and seniority

Can you tell me what happens when you are suspended with pay here at Verizon? Do you know how are they allowed to keep you in this status (suspended, but paid)? Also, do you know, while I am suspended, am I going to be allowed to keep my health care... — read more 

I don't know if this is happening just in my store or what but I swear it's never good enough. We are always required to set monthly commitments. If your commitment is around HUM and you sell a tablet or jet pack or whatever else you still fail. Our... — read more 

I was told by a very reliable Verizon employee, who is not just a entry level guy, that Verizon wireless plans on phasing out corporate call centers completely within the next 7-10 years. Verizon wants to put it all on the shoulders of 3rd party... — read more 

I'm sick and tired of taking the blame for everything that goes wrong because my manager is covering up something he did and he is finding a scapegoat in me or one of my coworkers. And it drives me bonkers that there is no recourse we can take... — read more 

I don't know why wireless workers haven't unionized. I know the company indoctrinates everyone against the union but maybe it would lead to more job security. If leadership is so dead set against the union that they would have trainings about why... — read more 

There is a lot of talk on multiple departments, will there be store closures, and or is it going to effect the Retail Channels? And if so how will it? Several have went Indirect......

Not laying any of us off on the tech side. Wayyy too much work. Plus they are hiring an additional 80p techs to keep up with the workload

Wireless NOC East / West feelers are being floated to see if anyone is interested in a package.

The contracts are coming up again in 2019 and the C-suite is all about cutting costs. And that means every sr mgr will have been given a KPI in their performance review with a gola of reducing costs. Now, we'll agree, all Managers want their bonuses... — read more 

As a 14 year Verizon employee on the retail side, I never thought it would happen, either. Never ever assume that your job is safe with Verizon. I saw three different layoffs in retail during my 14 year period. They “eliminate the position”... — read more