Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Wireless

Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Wireless

Is 5g safe?

So far I have trusted Verizon on this one. Has it been misplaced? Think about it we will be on the front line.

Verizon Hilliard Building could be for sale soon

Multiple commercial real estate company’s are in current talks with Verizon about the Hilliard Verizon building at 5000 Britton Parkway. I am not sure if this is to lease the unused part(s) of the building or to sale completely. However these... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 4 replies (last February 24, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13CLpDpC

Death of the pixel

Verizon is ditching the Google pixel. So we are back to selling iPhones and Samsungs not that that had changed anyway.

Coronavirus hurting store inventory??

Just checking to see if other stores have been seeing their phone stock dwindle over the past couple of weeks. We are almost out of certain iPhones in our store and we haven't been getting any in. Reps are concerned that they won't be able to hit... — read more 

Call centers closing timeline

When are the rest of the call centers closing? Lots of rumors going around and would like some accurate information regarding the trajectory of remaining centers.

Hiring Freeze in effect?

I know they can post jobs but not fill them in a large geographic area.. So I guess a pause? Anyone know if this is company wide or area specific.

Verizon Hilliard

Cafe is closing first week of April. More to come.

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| 1140 views | | 4 replies (last February 18, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13yR0eNJ

Store Closures

Since January we have had North Shore Mall MA, Coolidge Corner in MA, and now Pheasant Lane Mall in NH all announce they were closing. What’s next? How do I find out if my stores closing?

Non commission structure

Anyone heard strong rumors about this? Have heard it floating around for quite awhile and GMs stating we seem to be moving more towards Apple model (ris and experience time being more important than numbers) Removal of behavioral coaching also... — read more 

Not backfilling positions

In my area 2 Retail SMB reps quit a while ago and Verizon is not going to fill the positions. The SMB manager said that no SMB spots in the East are going to be filled going forward. They were expecting possible layoffs for this position.

Retail changes in March

Retail is not back filling SM jobs, and not posting for openings. Looking at a headcount reduction at the store leadership level. Possible GM/Indirect Account Manager position merger, however not confirmed. Leadership reduction is confirmed.

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| 2640 views | | 6 replies (last February 18, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13uVBTa7

Store Closing

Verizon store in Valencia Ca is closing by the end of the month. I also heard the Union is already calling the reps in the district for a meeting.

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| 1510 views | | 4 replies (last February 10, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13qxtINO

Karma

All you posting about this dumb a#s job Were the same ones kissing butt throwing under employees under the bus. Karma is something else. Doesnt matter unless it impacts you, is that right? I was there 17 yrs in Hilliard couldnt even walk away... — read more 

Laid off but have a phone plan

Does anyone know if there is a program for those of us laid off that have a phone plan with VZW? I have quite a way to go before paying off the phone and my bill will go up a lot without the discount :(

BGCO

Lots of rumors flying around BGCO call center in Hilliard today about a closure happening to a department in the building. Uncertain of any truth to it.

RSU payout

The payout date is 3/20/20. Full-time employees that were originally issued 50 RSUs will receive a payout of $1,621.51 (27.28 RSUs X $59.44). As with the 1/31/19 vesting, this payout is also subject to applicable withholding.

Food for thought, this time last year

So i have a screen shot from this website on March 19, 2019. The title of the comment was “all stores 1GM 1SM 4/1 CONFIRMED” now I know a lot of people are freaking out about these supposed cuts. But literally a year ago we were saying the same... — read more 

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| 1262 views | | 2 replies (last February 6, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13ndPPPL

SM Layoffs Confirmed

Going to happen March 1st it has been confirmed by several DM and Directors. Get out now no severance just layoffs going to hit also stores with hours 11-7 will be closed Sunday starting 3/15. That has been confirmed by retail ops rep in WI

“Year Of The Employee”

I have to laugh! No more leaderboard simply means you’ll be coached out of your store in due time. Upper-leadership is completely clueless. SMs and GMs don’t care anymore. Sink this ship already.

Just leave

Do yourself, your family, and everyone a favor and just leave. I did and never looked back. Trust me the grass is greener out there. Verizon s—s. Have some dignity...hey mr customer please buy this phone, this tablet, this hum, 175 in accessories... — read more 

Retiree needs help

Can anyone help? I don’t know where else to go. I couldn’t find a VZ retiree website. I took the VSP end of 2018 then signed up for retirement. My VSP COBRA benefits end 2/29/20 and I have made numerous calls in the past month to VZ Benefits... — read more 

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| 1150 views | | 5 replies (last February 3, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13gCgaCe

Something sure is strange...

Directors acting weird ✅ Positions open, but reqs not posted. ✅ Slowly taking away everything we do✅ A few leaders have been strategically and quietly placed in safe positions. ✅ New job title that’s similar to current job position posted... — read more 

Customer Care Org?

I changed jobs internally the last year and my small niche group was hot potatoed from Wireline to Biz Group to Customer Care in the last year or so. My job function has no relation to Customer Care in the traditional sense. What's the deal with... — read more 

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| 1190 views | | 2 replies (last January 26, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13bKsBvd

ALL NEW CHANGES COMING SOON AFTER CALL THIS MORNING

Okay so a lot of corporate retail stores had a jam session today to speak on a lot of new changes coming. I am off today but a co worker of mine said ALOT OF CHANGES Are coming. So far I have heard leaderboard issues going to be gone as if next... — read more 

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| 5580 views | | 21 replies (last February 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13aIvKJ1

Verizon credit card

Credit card made exclusively for Verizon.. this should be good. At least you might get an autopay discount if you use it.

Priority 1 Meeting this Friday

Is everyone having this or just certain markets? Will upcoming changes be addressed or just a kool aid drinking party to get everyone excited about the new year of making less money?

Hello??

Anyone hear about why we are having priority one meetings??? Layoffs?

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| 2220 views | | 4 replies (last January 31, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13205rTm

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program

https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/training/tradeact The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program File a petition - get extra months unemployment, training, health care savings Save all document proof (email, chats, meeting schedule, etc.) if your... — read more 

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| 753 views | | 1 reply (January 24, 2020)
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Stock Together

We’re supposed to be happy...? For what? $833 spread out over 3 years, contingent on stock price and write-ups. FOH. That $833 will be swiped from our pockets in the form of dwindling commission payouts over the next year. It’d be nice if they... — read more 

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| 2530 views | | 8 replies (last February 1, 2020)
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