For everyone trailing out a new commission plan comment about likes/ dislikes etc I know there are a few and would like to hear some perspective. So far I'm not a fan but it's still early
Who is up next?
All reorgs are done Kickoff meetings this week Earnings soon Got to be some good things coming out of this.
GLE Retail Needs help!!
Since everyone is talking about the director, she’s awful!! I think she is very childish, and does not care about her employees development! To start, this market has very weak DMs. I never see mine..ever. Now we have a new director, and she has... — read more
Team Commissions is a joke so far.
6 days into the new team based commission structure and it is pretty much more of the same. Out store's sales dollar bucket/quota seems incredibly high and not obtainable. 6 days in and we are on pace to hit 70 percent of the bucket. Last year at... — read more
I stand around all day long waiting for customers that dont show up...
There are no customers coming into the stores anymore... All I do is stand around and wait for the next customer. Sometimes this can take hours. Quota is not much better than last month which was the highest it's ever been in my 6 years of working... — read more
MLK Holiday - deducted 1 personal day.
Has anyone noticed one of our personal days was taken away for 2018 - used to get 56 hours (7 days) and now only 48 hours (6 days)? While we are given an extra holiday for MLK day, we lost a personal day. Anyone else notice this? The loss of a... — read more
All centers are hiring except for 1- Huntsville
I checked out the external career page, and every center has postings except for Huntsville, AL. The GCO section is still empty, and Care is down almost 100 Advocates/Specialists since July. Wouldn't be shocked for a closing during the 1st qtr.
Anti american lawsuit broadened against Indian IT company notorious for poor pay
TCS Anti american lawsuit broadened - excluded american to drive down salaries using H1B - cartels at work TCS Anti american lawsuit broadened - TCS excluded american employees to rive down salaries using H1B visa holder Most of H1 B holder of Indian... — read more
What happens August 3, 2019 at 11:59 pm? Have you started saving?
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Employee physical abuse - criminal case registered against Verizon in India
A criminal case was booked against Verizon Data Services India (VDSI) Pvt Ltd on Thursday for allegedly extracting resignations from some employees under duress and unleashing bouncers on them... — read more
Vldp discontinued?
Someone say they're getting rid of the vldp program? Anyone hear the same?
0 (Zero) Customers Today
I woke up with my car covered in snow, and detours due to accidents on my way to work I called my manager to let him know I might be late. His response was you should of stayed closer to work. I don’t care how you get here you need to get here now... — read more
Eisp?
Where’s my New Years eisp?
Great news!!!
Received news today that our store (corporate location in GLE05) will be closed February 3rd. Happy New year!!
Severance Pay
For those of us thrown to the curve November 14th. Does anyone know when the severance is paid? No date was shown in the package given to me
Internal investigation in Texas over harassment coverups
HR, Directors, trainers and former FMs being investigated regarding coverups of harassment that took place over past years in Texas. Finally the company is investigating why these complaints were ignored. Former FMs who helped cover up investigations... — read more
Welp, 2017 is finally over!
I hope everyone who visits here has a wonderful and prosperous new year! Retail side has been rough to say the least and I'm relieved 2017 is over. 2018, bring on the severances! Good luck everyone!
Who came up with ARD?
Who thought up this number. Management wants $150 per device whenever people come in. Such a joke. "bundle it together with a hum"
Winners Circle Locations 2018 ?
I heard this past year Winners Circle was celebrated in Walt Disney World for a certain region. Any truth to this? Does anyone have confirmation where the rest of the regions will be at?
TMP price hike
That’s right! TMP is getting jacked up to $13 a month starting in 18. That’s an absolute disgrace and a shameful act. And the much vaunted “Multi” TMP is shooting up to $39. It’s quite clear this company is only interested in blessing things dry... — read more
Verizon India layoff thro physical abuse - victims approach Human rights body to lodge complaint
Over 50 retrenched employees from Verizon Data Services India (VDSI) and other tech companies approached the State Human Rights Commission... — read more
This year can’t end fast enough!!!!!!
I’m beyond ready to chunk the deuce to this excuse of a company. Everything they do at every turn screws us. Most don’t get it or can’t see it. However, as a rep making 6 figures or at least I used to, it’s painfully obvious. I used to love this job... — read more
Eisp
So when is this March eisp supposed to be coming?
Should I even give a 2 weeks notice? Or any notice at all?
So I completed all the background checks today and I start at AT&T in mid January. I’m waiting until the 1st for sure. Because I’ve heard of them accepting notices instantly. The only reason I ask is because I want to get paid out my vacation days. I... — read more
We're just all overhead at the whim of the execs
Verizon doesn't believe in training, so it's no big deal to rif the staff (no money invested). However, the reason for the rif in the first place is that you didn't train them. I'm in product development and asked PMs for their projects cost... — read more
AT&T will layoff, fire more than a thousand workers early next year
https://www.yahoo.com/news/t-announces-thousands-layoffs-firings-205347737.html AT&T will layoff and fire more than a thousand workers starting early next year, according to local reports. Across the Midwest, an estimated 600 workers were notified... — read more
verizonseems to have adopted focible resignation methods of their outsourcing partner techm in India
verizon adopts methods of their outsourcing partner techm https://soundcloud.com/user-675510322/layoffs-conversations-of-an-indian-it-employee-with-hr-manager
Verizon India layoff - Physical abuse of employee to force them to resign
Forum of IT Professionals Condemns Verizon for Forcing Employees to Resign Verizon has resorted to barbaric ways in retrenching employees – by hiring goons, bouncers and even psychiatrists – and forcing the employees to resign... — read more
EARLY RETIREMENT - 72?
Has anyone heard about being considered an "early retiree" when age and years of service equal 72?
Texas Promotes GM to DM who was not qualified
Texas promotes GM to DM who was not qualified today. GM brought into market by VP, store ranked near bottom of nation but she gets job over much more qualified candidates. We’re all sure that she took a low salary and that probably helped. Wonder how... — read more
Change in Retirement Benefits?
We were just doing a little Christmas Shopping for a cell phone. My hubby was put out to pasture in 2015, but by some mathematical miracle he was eligible for retirement benefits. At the time he was able to purchase nice Motorola phones for a... — read more
There's no substituting experience and expertise
If you look at LinkdIn, VZ is advertising for all sorts of management positions while at the same time sending experienced employees out the door. They’re courting young workers who will work for less. They do it because they can. This is what's... — read more
Verizon Named In Suit Claiming That It Uses Facebook To Exclude Older Workers From Job Ads
Is anyone surprised by this? Google the story. Experts are saying that Verizon acted in a "blatantly unlawful" manner. Again, no surprise.
SUPER ISP COMING WITH THIS MAJOR TRUMP TAX RETURN FOR VZ.
GIVE THE SUPER ISP WITH TAX REFUND!!!
After 13.5 with verizon and they showed me the DOOR
Got laid off on the 11th of november and although I got a nice check to leave, I felt like i had gotten to apposition where i could retired from, after years of dealing with the retail store's . here i go 35 and starting all over again. so much for... — read more
Wheres our $1000 bonuses, lowell?
Wheres our EISPs, lowell? Really??