Just found out that a company called TTEC is now taking our calls. They seem to be a company that handles all different industries of customer service. My concern is that they are taking calls for VZW one day and some other company the next. If you... — read more
New team commission trending low
So in our store as we are 1/3 through the month we are trending for a 450.00 commission check. I realize we are getting a guaranteed check this month but if this is a sign of what the new normal will be it’s awful. We are actually doing great with... — read more
S386 Bill Creates ‘Green Card Lite’ for New Waves of Migrants
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/08/07/mike-lees-s386-bill-creates-green-card-lite-for-more-migrants/ Sen. Mike Lee’s latest version of S.386 creates a novel “Green Card Lite” legal status to help Fortune 500 companies import many more... — read more
Hours
Sooo are we opening back up on Sundays ever or what? My guess is permanent 10-7 Mon-sat nationwide. What’s everyone else thinking?
Need help! Possible job change
So I’m not your typical lay-off board user. I don’t think Verizon is out out to get me. They are FAR from perfect, so I’m not totally blind. But considering my other options Verizon isn’t a bad choice That being said. I’m currently a GM. My store... — read more
Band 6 from 7
What should an average raise be moving from a band 7 role to a band 6 role? I have heard generally 10% for base pay increase, but is this the rule across the board or is there room to negotiate for more? I am aware of STi increase %, but only... — read more
Director stated today ...the pandemic, which we recently went through.
Tone def. Verizon the business may see covid as a thing of the past, but it’s not. We pray for everyone’s safety and health. But we are still “going through the pandemic” Stop BSing us.
Talking out of both sides of their mouths again
You must have to be bipolar as a prerequisite to get an RD or DM job. Takes special skills to say out of one side of your mouth that its not about coaching to metrics and then to beat the managers down out of the other side of their mouths because... — read more
Old School MAM Idea - Why Not??
Would the enterprise MAMs be better positioned as they were long ago, as a revenue based employee? Then they could overlay the BAMs and partner on large accounts to drive business. Better then how they are stuck currently.
Survey Games
Surveys will be "gamed" and I am in "leadership". And as usual, dishonest stores will be rewarded in their paychecks while other stores following the talk track of not asking each customer for a TEN will be penalized and scolded. Not such a fair... — read more
3-5 employees together for 30 plus minutes in back office
Are we even trying to follow the playbook?
Touchless
I’m glad Verizon is taking steps to limit exposure some of their employees. No on site visits from ops analyst, HRBP, or executive leadership. DM’s are allowed to make a small appearance every other week. On the other hand, I’m expected to help Barb... — read more
Great Lakes All Team Call
Anyone have any insight as to what this call is about? Any ideas what will be discussed?
Day off no pay
Pretty simple. We all have lives outside of Verizon and need to be able to request specific days off like we used to. Where is the flexibility that was promised? This is very aggravating. And no part time is not the answer. Stop pushing that scam... — read more
Touching a customers phone?
Are we required to apply screen protectors? Touchless says no, but local “leadership” says we are not to deny any customers wishes.
New hours
Anyone hear rumors of 11-7 every day including sundays?
Verizon Commercial
When is the Verizon commercial coming out that shows our level of safety at stores and how we are protecting our customers?
Telesales shifts
I’m interested in switching from retail to telesales. What are the hours and shifts like?
7/31 80% of stores going appointment/curbside
How true is this rumor? And if true, when are they announcing it?
Any new announcements coming soon?
Any new announcements coming soon?
Unlimited Paid Sick Days
Verizon now provides unlimited paid sick days off. Just call out. No negative consequences. No question asked. This policy was confirmed by management. Several reps have been calling out many times and told us that there were absolutely no negative... — read more
Plan and Simple Taking away the ability to request a day off is B-U-L-L Sh--
This isn't fair to the retail worker. THE ONE GOOD THING about working non standard hours was being able to say hey I want off THIS day and not have to use a day. Sure its not fair to the random office work but they also get to work 9-5 mon - fri... — read more
Essential pay needs to come back.
Front line workers deserve respect.
VZPulse+ Survey is Out
VZPulse+ Survey was sent to all the employees this week. It is our opportunity to participate and let management know our concerns and suggestions. Check your work emails.
Verizon Has No time off Policies
Verizon does not have unapproved absence policy or it does not implement existing policies. You can call of unlimited number of days, there is no consequences whatsoever. People keep calling off and not showing at work many times, but zero action... — read more
VENS message abuse. Lies and mistruths.
The leadership at least on the retail side is incompetent from the top down. why are we getting Verizon emergency management notifications to tell us to watch an up to speed about our quarter results. How is that an emergency? because they want... — read more
I Love Verizon!!!
What do you think?
Back to 5 days
I don’t mind working but one min this is super dangerous life threatening close all stores min contact with customers to 5 day work week. So I guess Sr. Leadership stays home because their life is more valuable than ours!
So Ronan Dunne nice shirt
So is this now do as I say not as I do? I was under the impression the old T-shirts were to be sent back and not to be kept or worn anymore. So we get to use these horrible Chuck Norris uniforms is the dead of summer and you rock a Tee? Great... — read more
Customer Surveys
I understand this is an important subject to Verizon and the surveys customers take are treated like gold. I was scanning surveys from throughout the country over the last month and customers are relentless. Most of the negative ones always had the... — read more
Massive riffs today
All positions. Leaders of frontline, quality, sm doesnt matter. Certain individuals were able to b mapped to new positions. I bet I can guess what their qualifications are....
Foreign Call Centers
I don’t know why they don’t included their real location in remarks. It is like Verizon is trying the hide the fact that we started outsourcing customer service and other departments. Everyone needs to be equal I thought.
What Virus?
By the look of my quota Verizon thinks the virus is over. Not going to quit so just keep raising it. Nice try though. I appreciate having a job, but the unrealistic expectations are pretty hilarious!
Someone in my store got covid
So we split into two groups in the store to work 3 days. Someone in the other group got covid. Didn’t tell us for another week or so. Now they want to clean after a week of working in there. If I get this virus at work I will be taking legal... — read more
How Strict is Telesales/Care Advocate?
Like, will I get in trouble for stepping away from the phone for 5 minutes? Will I be hyper-monitored? I’m so worried I’m going to hate being in a store, but the uncertainty of a WFH position is even scarier to me. I don’t want to be... — read more
Running list of store closings :
Let’s start a list to see how many stores will be closing or converting to a reseller.