Watch out. Disclaimer points out HR will be able to see individual responses for "research purposes only" So much for anonymous. I doubt it ever has been.
Black Friday? Is it safe?
There seems to be talks of a boycott on Black Friday for safety concerns. Makes sense. It has the potential to be very dangerous should Verizon not get ahead of this and make it completely digital. That would be my vote. What do you guys think? If... — read more
So, is apple launch more important that employee safety
Looks like the spread COVID is nearing close to previous peak levels. Surpassing in some regions. Yet, safety measures are ever loosening. Its starting to get cold outside and there are talks of setting up waiting areas instore. We should go back to... — read more
Reps in store
How many reps are you down in your store? It seems like they are trying to keep headcount way down to where reps can’t even take a vacation or a couple days off cause all the stores are short staffed. Our store has 8 reps but we used to have 11... — read more
Layoff site
This used to be a site where people would post speculative comments about life. Not it basically just a site where leaders and worker bees banter back and forth and troll each other. It’s for real the most passive aggressive place out there... — read more
How long?
I haven't heard anything, but I'm still worried that we are due another round of layoffs before the end of the year. Am I way off base here?
Useless positions within the company.
What are the most useless positions in the company that should be gotten rid of ?
Innovative Leader
I’ve been in Kansas City for many years. I’m what you call an innovate leader. I was taught from the best to lead by fear. It is the most effective leadership style there is. The guy who taught me everything is now an RD. I myself took a temporary... — read more
Telesales
Anyone hear anymore news with telesales. Are there still positions available? Have you gotten an offer? Has trainings started?
Anyone thinking layoff this week?
3rd quarter earnings announced Wednesday. Pay week. Approx. 60 days til end of yr and new hire cst serv complete.
You had one job.......
You had one job...... Come up with a style shirt and color for front line workers that makes sense Develop a business 360 system that actually works and isn’t an embarrassment Design a commission pay plan that actually gets reps... — read more
Anyone else frustrated by systems not working?
When will this get better? Is it even a priority? It makes working difficult and working from home for front line feel impossible!
Before covid came around ...
I was well versed on current promotions and product knowledge. Now I don’t GAF. There must be thousands out there just like me...clerking a paycheck. Please offer me a package.
Time off Requests
Anyone having an issue getting their time off requests approved? I was under the impression the new system was designed to make it easier for us to use our time to be off. I’ve been met with nothing but refusals. I get that stores only have 5 or 6... — read more
Teleslaes
Two coworkers where offer the telesales position took what they were giving for the increase. One got dropped 5k and the other 7k from hourly. They do make almost twice in commission but still make 3k less after everything is said and done. The f up... — read more
Who slams VCC and Verizon Home Protect ?
You just can’t make this stuff up. Our jobs all are about soliciting , clerking and setting up phones. What gets me is that there is ZERO incentive to push the new VIsa cards .
Part timers hours
Has anyone had someone in their store drop to part time? If so are they getting weekends off and leaving 2 hours every night before we close? We have 2 reps who dropped down and haven't worked a weekend and haven't worked past 6 when we're open until... — read more
Back to pushing ARD, TMP and other "numbers"
Nothing new with Verizon leadership. They have learned zero. Pushing the "numbers" and forgetting the behaviors. Quotas increased 150% and no mention of sales dollars or New activations. Just go get that ARD and TMP. GROW is just a talk track so... — read more
So when is the VZ class action starting?
https://www.hrdive.com/news/sprint-pays-4m-to-settle-claims-of-illegal-deductions-from-employee-commis/557578/ If Sprint employees could sue for lost wages due to surveys what is keeping Verizon employees from doing the same? They moved the... — read more
Business Acumen
In a healthy free market the aim is to create more jobs so that people can take care of their families. Job creation is the main goal. Verizon started this way! Over time people lose sight of the vision and focus shift’s away from the original... — read more
AT&T closing/transferring stores
AT&T is closing or transferring 500 stores to authorize dealers.... I bet that’s why Verizon is having so many go to telesales so they can do the same....
October Store Quota
Our store phone quota increased 43% month over month. Good stuff! What does everyone else's store look like versus the previous month?
Retail vs. Telesales
Retail Rep here. Been with Verizon about 18 months. Worked Telesales WFH for about 4 months this spring, now back at the store. Got offered a permanent Telesales position. Still trying to decide on wish is the better career move over the long... — read more
Telesales Interview
I have my interview tomorrow at 10:45. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Thanks in advance
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. Any advice?
It’s been rough with reduced staffing taking on one customer after another. There is zero empathy or praise knowing those of us working in the store are dealing with a lot of c-ap right now. I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed out and need to take... — read more
Survey results v Lay-off vibe
I’m trying to wrap my head around what leaders are touting as largely positive employee survey results v. The employee frustration I see here. Is no one doing the survey honestly out of fear of retribution? Is the experience discussed here... — read more
Telesales positions
Whats going on with telesales? Where are you at in the process coming from retail? Sounds like it’s a mess.
Already talks about new commission structure not working
Just a few months in and leadership is recognizing they made a mistake. All metrics way way down. Something can be said about having an individual commission plan. It will be no shock when they bring it back...of course tweeked to their advantage ... — read more
Digital First
I’ve worked at Verizon for “like” a long time. I was talking to one of my employees the other day and I was like “dude” this digital first stuff is great because as we clean up on our cost factors we show more profit and then our stocks rise... — read more
It finally happened...the customers now know
Someone blew the whistle to customers about the RIS score. Had a customer just demand to transfer 4 years worth of content on her naked upgrade and if I didn't do it she would give me a bad score, stating "I know how you all get paid" This is... — read more
TELL THEM NO
When customers get close in the store tell to stop... don't touch me there... this is my NO NO square.
Retail Staffing Crisis?
Looks like retail is having a big issue keeping some stores open and staffed. Verizon over played it's hand? Too many people left?
How does everyone handle their irate customers?
We had a person today who called another employee some very choice words after they asked them to wear a mask in order to come into the store. Rather than taking the detractor, we told the person we wouldn’t be assisting them due to their erratic... — read more
How is retail store staffing ?
I work in a store in Texas and staffing is pretty thin throughout the district. Between some reps taking telesales roles and parents who have to stay home because of kids it’s a debacle. How come this was not better planned? Now anyone left in the... — read more
Quota
Unbelievable, on my call today with the VP they stated that they are looking at performance once a store hits a 1.3 if it drops then quotas go up. So if you preform they raise quota but if you can. No longer make money and stop pushing your quota... — read more
Who Needs 5G?
Seriously, that's the name of a promo video VZW put out! If you have to ask it, it's not a good sign. https://www.fiercewireless.com/operators/verizon-documentary-aims-to-answer-who-needs-5g
Acting managers with Higher salaries than tenured managers
Oooooh weeeee what’s up with that what’s up with that
Unfair Hiring Practices.
How is it fair to make me use my company email to schedule and set up interviews? We don't have access from home or our phones.... I was on leave for 2 weeks due to covid and came back and missed 2 interview opportunities... HR told me tough luck.