https://finance.yahoo.com/news/john-stratton-retire-verizon-end-160000345.html?.tsrc=applewf

Still not sure which store he will have to report to... developing story.

I heard they chose him inspired by new starwars movie, hands solo. Either way, about time! No wonder McAdam seemed like he didn't give a f--- any more.

LET THE HUM SLAMMING COMMENCE... You literally cant make this stuff up anymore because its real life. Also Hans Vestberg has an arrest warrant in China and Asia for corruption.

Things are bout to go from bad to worse... Do some research and see what he did at Ericson. Stores will close at a rapid pace under this new CEO.

Ericsson, the world's leading provider of telecoms network infrastructure, announced today that CEO Hans Vestberg would step down with immediate effect. The announcement follows on weeks of turmoil for Ericsson. It was recently revealed that the CEO... — read more 

This new comp plan can be easily exploited and we have gotten the ok from management to do it. Slam accounts then notate and rinse and repeat. If you are half way smart you will easily see how to exploit the new comp structure.

Is whole of Verizon IT in India being sold off to IBM?

im about to get on the call and light them up at 2pm today.

Not only do we get pushed for hum sales we now need to take salesforce more seriously with a goal for the store. Does anyone ever actually see a return on them? If so on what things?

IT ED here under an NDA, sending out a heads up. The company is looking into outsourcing jobs heavily, especially in IT and Call Centers. These are not rumors. You will be outsourced to the lowest bidder, and most likely let go months after that... — read more 

With news like this about the economy there has to be a systemic issue with the way Verizon is doing business..."Steady economic growth has encouraged employers to step up hiring. That helped lower the unemployment rate in May to an 18-year low of... — read more 

Been contemplating going Union on and off for a few years now. I'm a top performing rep, good employee, management likes me (for the most part) and always acheive my goals. I am sick though of how everything is being cut back and all the recent... — read more 

Employees just let go are the lucky ones, the outsourcing deals that are underway will result in rebadging. Deals to be signed 8/1 and HR will leave as little time as possible between employee notification and effective date for the transition... — read more 

I want some feedback from Top reps that underwent the trial. I keep hearing mixed things about it. Some people say they made more some people less. I wanna know what the real top reps think. I dont care about “ethics” or the koolaid. We do what we... — read more 

Just wanted to see if anyone is up for discussing the comp (source below) - I know that VZ has many faces, there are geograpicall differences, etc. The typical Verizon Wireless Customer Service Representative salary for 2018 is $32,145. CSR salaries... — read more 

Stores are closing on Sundays and they are trying to spin it into something Verizon is doing to provide work/life balance. These stores will be transitioned to indirect in no time.

What ever happened with the Pittsburgh techs that were laid off a handful of years ago? Did they get re hired?

Seems theyre ok with literally everything and anything. At what point do workers say thats enough and band together? How much needs to be taken away? How much do you need to see your pay shrink? How many employees need to be let go? How many benefits... — read more 

Here in Salem, NH. I’m seriously considering signing a union card, how is it done? Now that our money is in jeopardy it’s time stick it to them.

I retired from wireless a few years ago, and really the only thing I get is a 50% discount on my wireless bill. I've heard it's being cut, but does that apply to people already retired, or just to people going forward?

For anyone in the test market with this new change. What was the quota? The people with 60% strategic who normally hit 1.2, how did they do. Looking for real data. With my current understand of only new phones counting towards the multipler does that... — read more 

Can someone from VZW chime in here - I'd like to find out how long does it take to receive severance pay... Please let me know.

Does anyone know if your unused vacation time is paid out on your final check when you put in your 2 week notice for wireless?

The time is ripe to organize wireless. They are tired of having their benefits erode to offset management greed and blunders. Commission cuts. Retiree discount cuts. Accessory discount cuts. What's next? I'll bet it won't be executive compensation... — read more 

https://www.amazon.com/Billions-Lost-American-Crisis-Change-ebook/dp/B079K1BGDC Industry insider, veteran executive, and working mom Hilarie Gamm pulls the curtain back on the destruction of the American technology industry in her groundbreaking... — read more 

Just getting out of hand. New commission structure expects us to work like slaves but be treated like peasants. Keep an eye out on an escape route.

Just to check, by now we can safely say that layoffs for this week are done with and today will be just another regular, boring work day? I'm assuming so since it's been quiet on the matter both here and at the office, but it doesn't hurt to double... — read more 

Having this discount allows me to buy accessories I normally wouldn't buy so I can sell the product with real hands-on experience; I've actually boosted sells doing this. Now, I'm reluctant to buy anything anymore. I feel like we are getting... — read more 

I’m assuming it’ll mean less money for reps. But what is the actual formula and how is it calculated

Can someone explain the new structure, please?

I took the new formula and worked with three prior commission statements from one of my Solution Specialists. Her last three commission checks were as follows : 3,200, 3600, 2,800. Using the new formula and implementing her prior months sales this is... — read more 

Heard rumors of more layoffs/ closing of more call centers the end of this year. If so which centers?