I worked on the Alaska expansion project. We had tee shirts printed up that said, North to Alaska. The women I worked with couldn't understand why. They had no idea Alaska wasn't off the coast of southern California (like a weather map). That was the... — read more 

Has anyone gotten a lawyer to review their severance agreement? I believe the site said, it may be beneficial to have a lawyer to review the documents.

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/11/corporate-debt-is-at-new-highs-and-these-companies-owe-the-most.html

Any idea why verizon real estate would come into a mall location currently still open?

Marni Walden...People are getting laid off left and right and positions being completely eliminated, but she's at the head thinking of more products to shove down people's throats. http://www.verizon.com/about/our-company/marni-m-walden... — read more 

Quota should have always been a group effort. Would wash out shady practices and encourage team work among reps and create an overall positive experience for the customer. Then again the company rather its reps have insane quotas so they get... — read more 

I've been told that it has never happened but this round of layoffs came out of nowhere so now I'm worried that Solutions Specialist will be next in the VZW layoffs. Managers that have been around for years have said VZW would never and will never... — read more 

Heard they closed the west Covina mall location anyone know which ones are next aside from irvine spectrum

DMs met for 2 days last week. There's more changes coming to retail.

In order to keep cutting costs and remain competive it's only natural commissions are cut in order to give consumers best pricing and ensure investors and stock holders are getting the results they are asking for. Some reps easily make $100k I know... — read more 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-djia-worst-performing-stock-124613439.html

Has anyone heard when the next round of layoffs is going to be? Will it be call centers or other areas of Verizon?

I moved away from family and everything I know to a different district with my child... I moved to be an assistant store manager everything was crazy from the start soon after I moved the gm that hired me moved to another store and I had an acting gm... — read more 

Does anyone have info regarding the new SM position that focuses on inventory, merchandising? It may also be a floating position.

Been with Verizon 20 years in the Socal area and was just let go the other day. For 15 years was a store manager and for 10 of those of years was making over 6 figures. Had to take care of a family member so had to step down and for the past 5 years... — read more 

SMs are on training calls to learn how to do the position of the Ops Consultant. Sounds like their job will be gone soon.

Recorded of Verizon representive during deposition involving Verizon v Dias (1:10-cv-10496): "the Verizon Business Code of Conduct is just a guideline and downgraded the significance of the Verizon rules as it not to be taken seriously" If anyone... — read more 

This needs to happen at Verizon!! "The boss of oil firm BP just took a huge pay cut. CEO Bob Dudley's total pay package for 2016 was cut by 40% to $11.6 million, BP said in its annual report. The reduction follows a rare shareholder revolt last year... — read more 

Been with Verizon for 20 years in the SoCal area. For 15 years was a store manager and probably 10 of those years was making a 6 figure income. Had to step down to take care of a family member so spent the last 5 years being a CSR, ES and then RSS. I... — read more 

Here is my handle here is my spout.

When Verizon looked big and mighty, they didn't care for standards - why would they then. Is the fact they don't care for standard protocols making them weaker now? Opinions?

I have been with Verizon for about 8 years, including CSR, RSR, ES, and RSS. After being informed of the layoff, I'm exploring options available to me. I'm expected, and willing, to continue working until May 5. There are (all of a sudden 🙄) several... — read more 

I was laid off the end of last year with almost 15 years at Verizon. It was terrifying and heartbreaking to lose the security of having a good job. Take some time and come to terms with what is happening and let yourself grieve. You will be pissed... — read more 

Verizon has had to do little over it life span on the wireless side but sit back and grow at double digits each year. Now that everyone that wants a device has three they are forced to face the need for true "leadership" to make progress/numbers... — read more 

I was an ES for 2 1/2 years then moved to RSS in Oct. My anniversary date is April 28th when I was to be fully vested. I hope they don't jack me out of that. Last year Verizon spent between 2.3 and 2.6 BILLION on Advertising. If each of the 1700... — read more 

I was apart of the lay off back in Oct when they "got rid of" the ops position. Was with the company going on 9 years. In my particular location I felt as though I was targeted due to some grudge my manager was holding against me and she didn't even... — read more 

There is a lot of speculation of additional cuts happening. Let's post on this thread if ANY cuts happen today. Post job title & market. Maybe this will give us a better understanding if we should actually expect more

Close connections have informed me that solution specialist on final written will be fired between today and Monday. There is also a strong possibility that the bottom reps in store that fall under 20 percent will be let go as well. This will only... — read more 

My husband and I were both laid off in the lay offs of Oct '15. He had been with the company for 17 years, I had 13 years in. We went from being a dual income family to a no income family in a matter of 30 minutes. We were scared out of our minds... — read more 

Today was tough for a lot of people. Some great managers and RSS I've worked over the course of 10+ years. But we are still not safe. Who knows, they will probably end up doing the same to the remaining managers that they did to the RSS (Get rid of... — read more 

I been a manager for long time at verizon I know the in and out of those trash leadership of what they do it's all favoritism and retaliation when it comes to laying off or firing someone it's up to the district manager and store manager they take... — read more 

I was laid off and am not bitter at all. I love Verizon, was very happy there. I also have my degree in business adminstration and understand that sometimes there are mistakes in business decision making and corrections that need made. Competition is... — read more 

Please explain why the layoffs only targeted white American born men on the Network team? Did this racist misandry extend to the other business units?

Really rough day here in the Northwest. I have read many of the rumors up until this point and figure its my duty to shed light on whats happening and provide comfort to some of those with unanswered questions. Phase 1 1) All Northwest RSS positions... — read more