Verizon has been up some old tricks. No Overtime for Outside plant period Shifts 7-24 no choice given Loaning people to different work areas constantly. Taken people away from their families weeks at a time. Every measure taken so far it seems, is to... — read more 

I just got the email regarding the reorg. GTLA SMB reps.

I apologize if this is a stupid question but I was wondering, can those who were laid off by Verizon apply for unemployment in addition to receiving severance? I've heard somebody mention they'd be happy to get laid off because that would mean a nice... — read more 

Be ambitious, work harder. While you need to be rated a performer or higher to get a small raise Lowell McAdam brings in over $18 million and even more the less he pays you.

Labor is going to move from a "fixed model to a variable model"... Thoughts?

This is what was relayed to me from a very reliable source. I dont know how that other poster called it days ago because the decision had not yet been made. My source told me that reps would be cross trained on SMB in order to cut cost when the SMB... — read more 

Since this latest RIF rumor has turned into a very large pile of horse manure, let's start a new one. Historically, RIFs occur on the Thursday before the last bi-weekly payday of the month. So for May that would be the 17th and for June that would be... — read more 

If you’re a supporting role for retail ie R2B, ops, IT. Your territory is going to get bigger aka bye bye 25% of your colleagues. It’s time to brace for it!

Brace for impact people. The 4th has arrived. Walk in the door tomorrow knowing 20% will be RIFFED by 9 AM. You heard it here first.

How do we get in touch with a union rep, several people in my store have had enough, not only of our dm but the company also. We are sick of being threatened with our jobs, several coachings a day as we are being coached out of a job. Over half of my... — read more 

One of my coworkers came back from lunch with a panicked look on her face and said she had seen HR and the DM eating discussing something and when she went to speak to them they acted like they had seen a ghost. Now we are all scared as there is no... — read more 

http://www.keyt.com/news/money-and-business/verizon-disconnects-from-downtown-santa-barbara/737115475 》Any reps who worked there please tell us what happen. Thank you and good luck

Not only are we safe from the T-Mobile and Sprint merger deal, we might end up benefiting from it both in the short and in the long run... — read more 

http://www.keyt.com/news/money-and-business/verizon-disconnects-from-downtown-santa-barbara/737115475 Looks like media is starting to expose Verizon store closures. Well executive start officially start announcing store closures? Confused on why... — read more 

You people are all scared and upset. HAVE NO FEAR HUM IS HERE! Everyday at our store we all gather in the back room and pray to the almighty HUM. We have our demo on it's own throne, we rub it for good luck before each and every customer interaction... — read more 

I just saw our SMB rep get walked out... He texted me and told me what went down in the office. This explains the blackbelt trainings that occured a few weeks ago. Any SMB reps please let me know whats going on and type the region youre in GLTA

For all those who think they will be better off or get a better job, you are in for a massive wake up call. Why do you think layoffs are happening in the first place? Because everything is so rosy and wonderful in the economy that companies are axing... — read more 

What area? Position? Entire store? Last day open? We're you offered severance?

My 401k will vest in two months hopefully this is nothing. I will keep everyone updated. They have grabbed the SMB store rep and pulled him into the managers office.

No matter where you stand with layoffs, we should get it unionized, JUST TO F--- WITH THEM! I know they dont want that. They frown upon it. They try to talk you out of it but reality is, we are probably worse off without it. One thing is for sure... — read more 

Well, finally has happened. 5 out of 6 of our Corp stores are going to indirect effective June 1. Severance for all, including smb reps. This is in gls09. Good luck to all

Is anybody here worried about the T-Mobile and Sprint deal going through? Sprint and T-Mobile are officially seeking to merge. If the deal is approved, the resulting company would be the nation’s second-biggest wireless carrier after Verizon... — read more 

I overheard Phoenix Arizona will be 2nd on the list and will combine stores by end of q4. I got ahead of the game and already interviewing with non retail companies. Found this in another thread, wondering if there is any truth behind it? Asking for... — read more 

From RCR Wireless News: –Emphasis on a “jobs positive” merger. Job creation was another major theme of executives’ remarks. Sprint and T-Mobile US have a combined workforce of around 240,000 globally, according to Legere and other executives; of... — read more 

I don't even know where to start. It will s---. Why? Big Management will wanna f--- with your mind. You will be expected to work harder. You will be doing more than before. You will be getting paid the same or less for your extra work. They'll f---... — read more 

Just because you can, should you? Verizon’s in a pickle now, because they overextended themselves to acquire 100% of Wireless from Vodafone. Now, all this cutting and outsourcing and HBA’ing and contracting are being done to offset payments for debts... — read more 

Going forward they will only sell Hums. Hums for your cars Hums for your trailers Hums for your lawn mowers Hums for your Hums Hum

No but seriously, morale is really low at my store, we all know the store closings are coming and commission is on it's way out. Luckily some people saw the writing on the wall and have a backup plan. I wish everyone well.

It was announced that one of the call center presidents was moving to the retail side of Verizon with no word on replacement. This seems like a pretty good indicator of the center closing. Anyone have more info.?

I'm happy for those of you that want a way out but thats not me. A one time severance check will not support me and my 6 kids. I am a single mom barely making ends meet and thats with the help of my parents and grand-parents. I have also went into... — read more 

Is anything planned for the wireline side?

Think about it Sunday is normally a day when everyone can shop and to be closed on that day would be very worrying to me personally. I asked my DM if she heard about stores closing on Sundays and she said no. Can someone explain if this is set in... — read more 

Chula Vista and El Cajon stores closing down and I couldn't be happier with my severance!!! Best of luck to all of us getting laid off today or in the coming days.

Hearing rifs and outsourcing are definitely hitting all areas of Verizon in May. When people's livelihood is taken away, fear creeps in and things are said to co-workers and friends which would have never been said otherwise. Venom will not heal the... — read more 

This does not make any sense we were a busier location. We all have 90 days to apply for internals or just accept our severance. HR is coming to discuss what the next steps are for us. I will try to keep everyone updated.

Every industry and business sector has been consolidating into fewer and fewer companies, which grow larger and larger, at the expense of the companies which don't survive. They're called mergers, but what they really are is a consolidation of power... — read more 

Districts will start combining and that will mean less DM’s , less SM’s and less Directors. Since stores are staffed at an average of 7-8 Solutions Specialists it will be easy to transfer the good ones and lay off the bad ones. Most stores are... — read more 

Basically crt reps are being converted to hba coordinator which is a rotational position. This position eliminates the number of sups needed in hba. Eventually sups in hba will have 20 reps per team when the rest of the customer service centers... — read more 

Price is NOT the main one. CEO John Legere is the reason why. We have some old, outdated Harvard graduate, tie wearing happy man who is out of touch. We buy sh-- like Yahoo and AOL and we come up with creepy names like OATH. Im sirprised we dont own... — read more