Hello V Teamers, It is increasingly frustrating to observe how the business mindset at Verizon has evolved over the years. Senior directors and above need to set clear priorities regarding what exactly they want from the sales force—whether it is to... — read more 

Who else has an inept district manager that using group text with all the managers working…not slack, group text messaging !!! And has constantly text all day long ? This is ridiculous and than get this …, asks “what time are you going to get a new... — read more 

All of them. Why is it okay for the sh!t to roll down hill, but the people making the decisions get a pass? So many issues and everyone shrugs their shoulders like it's no big deal. Then why come into work? What exactly are these overpaid... — read more 

Any update on when will VZ GTS start transitioning to VZ india?

How far behind are we in 5G telling? I’ve heard 1yr behind T, and 2-3 behind t-mo. Any truth to that?

Hang on for a bumpy ride. Management is already communicating reorganization ideas to their direct reports without factoring in that the other shoe hasn’t dropped. Stating they will off load to other departments without knowing what impact the VSP... — read more 

I miss the Irvine Call Center. I miss the Pot Luck meals. I miss Activations. I miss quality Customer Service. The overseas Call Centers are horrible. The learning curve isn't flattening out. Why is there so much background noise?

Didn’t they just send out an email the other month about NOT micromanaging? Now they want updates like every hour for EVERYTHING. Priority upgrades, etc. Somebody should remind them

It’s not my time hearing in BR during RTO days that most stores may be looking to be sold off post VSP to local indirects. But I am hearing it a lot the last few weeks from different people. Does anyone have a scoop on this?

Verizon is resorting to high pressure sales tactics such as if you get this service, ill give you x amount off of your next bill. The higher ups integrity is in question. Since when did we focus inward on the customer just to make our numbers look... — read more 

What chance does someone have to be released after September if you opted into the VSP? And who makes that decision? Is it HR, your immediate managers, or is it at the executive level? Will this be decided based on the individual team, or was it... — read more 

Been a rep at a corporate store for 6 years, I’m honestly getting sick of all the metrics we have to hit & the way we are coached, micromanaging etc. How is it at a Verizon corporate store? Example we have to sell gross adds, upgrades, 1st Net, Biz... — read more 

Legal sends out a voluntary survey on integrity then complains to Nancy only 23% of her team completed the survey. Why say it is voluntary when you are going to force employees to complete it? Don’t answer the question. I already did. Stupid company... — read more 

Our store is sick of it we are constantly being micromanaged. We get heckled for selling verizon home when in fact we do a good job at it. We have always sold with integrity. Sorry, we don't use close credits to buy results. Our gm who is a hard a-s... — read more 

Retail Specialist here in Palo Alto Cali here. How many reps win this every year?

Recently a big upset in my location that was the last straw for me. This company showed me they do not value the employees and we are all just a number. Witnessing an absolute injustice to a great leader who had our back. No motivation to work under... — read more 

Its funny to see how the GMs & SMs lie to the reps faces and say that there is so much money to be made in retail & how things will only go better for everyone, but then they’re found looking for “Marketing” jobs or some other field just to keep... — read more 

Towers and assets are the Bread and butter of wireless. Now rumors say they're thinking about selling.

How can we have integrity when you treat existing customers the way VZW treats them. The revenue reps make on an upgrade is 5 to 1 less than a "new line' so the reps try to manipulate the quota system to get more revenue by adding lines because the... — read more 

Hans needs to step down if he wishes to continue his term as a board member for BlackRock. We cannot allow this to happen, we need to call an end to this. We should not do any work until he’s gone.

So this company has a pulse survey and the consensus is there's too many conference calls and they'll be pulling back... But less than a month later, my manager is in the office for 5 hours with the door closed. So was this really all bullsh-t and... — read more 

“Outsourcing is the only way to combat unionizing.” Crazy that I heard an NPC say that as I walked by it last night. It rings Verizon so badly. They are so scared of a union, they’ve outsourced and will continue to, they’ve given minimal raises but... — read more 

https://www.phonearena.com/news/former-t-mobile-rep-upset-with-shady-sales-tactics_id160109

Specialist here in ATL, does the quota seems a bit high for July? HISTORICALLY been slow over past 5 years What are your quotas this month? Please state state you are in

MI DOES ALL THE DYING Leadership is living in a cocoon, they don't deal with any of the consequences of their decision making for the constant problems of working front line. They need to face accountability for their lack of action (or inaction I... — read more 

ITS OUR NEW COLOR PALETTE THANK YOU FORMER PELETON EXEC LESLIE BERLAND. YOU WENT FROM ONE SINKING SHIP TO ANOTHER. WHERES DAVE THOMAS!? 90s WENDYS WANTS THIER THEME BACK

Any VTeamers know how many people win presidents club or winners circle? New Retail Specialist here wanting find out how you win and what number of Retail Specialist get it. What are the measurements to qualifying?

DMs up to executives, trainers, HR, Ops, and any others that could have literally had a second job for the past 4 years need to wake back up and toggle on. If they want feedback then they need to grab a tablet and hit the floor for a week undercover... — read more 

the stores are about to go though a major refresh but the company won’t tell as anything about it. Does anyone have an idea what’s going on?

The other day I was on a call and someone mentioned the whole red circled thing but I don’t know what it means in regards to retail employees. They said it has to do with a pay freeze. Are employees getting their pay frozen.

It is not safe. If you say something about a union they spy on your social media and tell HR plus your local manager. This came directly from employee relations on NJ.

I went from an employee of Verizon to managing a firm who has over 1600 verizon lines, I can tell you the layoffs are super frustrating as a high value customer knowing what Verizon can do and what some of the new poorly trained reps simply don’t... — read more 

Their job is on the line. Feels sorry for them.

Anyone know what equipment I’ll have to return? Laptop/phone/tablet for sure. I’m fairly certain when I got this desk and chair it was noted they’re now mine. What about the monitors and the docking station? TIA!

I was told there will be a Big meeting on July 25th. all must attend the meeting after the store closes. any comment on this?

So... so... so... the CEO is asking employees to take a VSP... why does he not set the example and put in for it too? He needs to LEAD by example! Maybe giving back all those millions and millions in pay he gets would help save some jobs. Just a... — read more 

currently Value GTS is headless with 2 verticals one for Visible and the other one for Tracfone portfolio brands (consolidation is needed here). does anyone know if all this will be consolidated into GTS as it should have been from the beginning?... — read more 

Heard layoff coming during my trip to Radio City Music Hall.

What person in their right mind would sell a $19 VMP for a phone that costs $23.05 per month?

Trying to bond in on the criterion used for those that got the notice from Sam. For those that did get the 'You are eligible' email, could you post the following details? Age RTO situation: Hybrid, Remote, live really far away from a hub,etc. Number... — read more