So in the results webcast, the illustrious CEO just dropped these 2 shockers: Nobody is questioning the decisions/direction of the company Google is a little scared about the impact of vz buying yahoo. I think at this point the board should have him... — read more 

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/verizon-agrees-to-105-billion-three-year-minimum-purchase-agreement-with-corning-for-next-generation-optical-solutions-300440991.html

Verizon, for First Time, Loses Core Wireless Customers -- 3rd Update Verizon Communications Inc. is having to slash prices and offer more data to stem an unprecedented wave of customer losses, a maneuver that benefits consumers but hurts its bottom... — read more 

There's so many stories in retail that would make Bill O'Reilly blush. It's time to start posting them! Your SM, GM, DM, Director and VP. It's sad what goes on at Verizon.

Open work space what a terrible concept this has caused so many problems and is now leading to so called "leaders" that want to move up to management guess how they do it? By running to the Boss with all the "information" they have overheard through... — read more 

Will they never be held responsible for their bad decisions?

The saving grace the union is hedging its existence on is falling on its face with the rest of Verizon... http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/verizon-loses-13000-fios-pay-tv-subs-first-quarter-995357

Has anyone heard anything about the longevity of NR channel? I saw the document that stated the entire channel will be gone but there was no time frame. Just wondering if they are part of the rumored May layoffs

Leadership wants stores to fail so they can pip people out on write ups without paying severance. With the RSS spot gone, everyone left is on commission and is subject to being managed out on performance. The era of the company owned retail store is... — read more 

Oh look the competition thinks we are a joke. I agree. When is leadership getting fired again? I missed that webcast.... https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/news-and-blogs/verhighzon.htm

Wonder if that was done in order to prop stock as they knew earnings would miss...hmmm just a thought

One of the busiest stores in our region and we havent had a customer walk in for an hour. Hawking bill pays to pitch hum and 5 star today. Totally lame.

Verizon's CEO Open to Deal Talks With Comcast, Disney Verizon Communications Inc. is considering merger possibilities to reset the course of the company given the fast-changing structure of the industry, and would be open to talks with Comcast Corp.... — read more 

A lot of people from New York and Northern NJ are applying for jobs in Basking Ridge - is the commute worth the money? Seems like you would have no time to see your family during the week? How bad is the commute? Time wise? Financially? Is it worth... — read more 

Getting desperate.

11 am webcast tomorrow.

Customer and production operations team.

Gm and sm''s are currently in a meeting...getting nervous, none of them look happy... I will update if I heat anything.

From what I'm feeling there will be cuts made to both the SM and SS positions and if you are on displinary action, you will be gone. DM has already let on on this, it will also be done according to store productivity which is down all around with the... — read more 

https://www.recode.net/2017/4/18/15327848/workplace-culture-measurement-metrics-healthy-uber "A word about “culture” versus morale: Culture is a series of shared attitudes, values and beliefs manifested in behavior. You can “feel” culture when you... — read more 

probably wont change much, but maybe slow it down a bit with the replacements. Its been taken advantage of way to long. https://www.recode.net/2017/4/17/15334662/trump-h1b-visa-immigration-order

The EISP offers will be distributed to the affected employees beginning on April 17th, 2017. The volunteer period will begin on April 24th, 2017. Volunteers whose applications for EISP are accepted will have a last day worked of June 3rd, 2017.

Closing, verified. All two employees are said to be getting laid off... not good.

I'm hearing rumors of 5/4 for a 2nd wave of layoffs, to include specialists this time round.

Just to name afew..... Enron Blockbuster Circuit city Verizon

Given that we laid upwards of 2,500 people off last week, I find it interesting that this layoff has received zero press, including all of the industry and tech blogs. Lowell and/or Stratton have yet to address this. Normally we'd see something on... — read more 

So let me get this, Verizon lays off thousands of wireless employees who wanted to be there, yet they won't put out an offer to let the wireline employees out who want to go? Which is a lot if they don't put a targeted EISP out. You can't make this... — read more 

So..when Wireless let's you go, can you port your employee line without penalty?

Why did Verizon in M---ord, CT on the Boston Post Road lay off 10 employees on April 6,2017?

Lowell and the board are looking to break up company big time. Bye Bye Verizon and good riddence!

Anyone heard anything about Nationals or Locals lately? I know this channel had been shuffled around in the past. Hoping nothing comes up in the near future as I've only been in Nationals for 6 months after 6.5 in retail (csr, ss, sm) and I'd hate to... — read more 

Retiree here.....Any explanation or the logic behind this decision would be appreciated. Does this have future ramifications for the possible sale or breakup of the wireline side of the house? Having spent years in the FSC troubleshooting and/or... — read more 

Any news on any things changing in Tn/Se in May (or sooner) ?

Congratulations Lowell. Add this to your big fat steaming pile of failures over the last 5 years. Another win for T Mobile. Another loss for Verizon employees, customers and shareholders... — read more 

Remember this billion-with-a-B-acquisition? It signaled that cloud was here in a major way, and caused industry analysts and veterans alike to sit up and take note that a disruptive new technology was here to stay. The acquisition took place in 2011... — read more 

This week was our first week without an rss. Managers asking reps how to check in inventory as well as arguing with each other loud about responsibilities. Box count was off first day and manager said too bad. Can't fix it. Now our manager wants us... — read more 

This is important and not a joke. Depending on total headcount in the layoff the company could be in violation of the WARN Act. You can find details on dol.gov It is possible we should have been given a 60 day notice and not 30 days.

2&3 offices in my state but that didn't matter. Faithfully worked 2 strikes. Long hours for no overtime pay and unappreciated. Filled in for others time after time and never out sick. I know being a homosexual played a part. They didn't like that... — read more