Anyone hear anything for the NOC thats reliable? Been hearing rumors either 11/2 or 11/16 but nothing else.

10% reduction across all wireless network teams

How is November quota looking

Every group within NNO will be impacted by the coming Rift. Layoff will be determined by a mix of performance and seniority

Can you tell me what happens when you are suspended with pay here at Verizon? Do you know how are they allowed to keep you in this status (suspended, but paid)? Also, do you know, while I am suspended, am I going to be allowed to keep my health care... — read more 

I don't know if this is happening just in my store or what but I swear it's never good enough. We are always required to set monthly commitments. If your commitment is around HUM and you sell a tablet or jet pack or whatever else you still fail. Our... — read more 

I was told by a very reliable Verizon employee, who is not just a entry level guy, that Verizon wireless plans on phasing out corporate call centers completely within the next 7-10 years. Verizon wants to put it all on the shoulders of 3rd party... — read more 

I'm sick and tired of taking the blame for everything that goes wrong because my manager is covering up something he did and he is finding a scapegoat in me or one of my coworkers. And it drives me bonkers that there is no recourse we can take... — read more 

I don't know why wireless workers haven't unionized. I know the company indoctrinates everyone against the union but maybe it would lead to more job security. If leadership is so dead set against the union that they would have trainings about why... — read more 

There is a lot of talk on multiple departments, will there be store closures, and or is it going to effect the Retail Channels? And if so how will it? Several have went Indirect......

Not laying any of us off on the tech side. Wayyy too much work. Plus they are hiring an additional 80p techs to keep up with the workload

Wireless NOC East / West feelers are being floated to see if anyone is interested in a package.

The contracts are coming up again in 2019 and the C-suite is all about cutting costs. And that means every sr mgr will have been given a KPI in their performance review with a gola of reducing costs. Now, we'll agree, all Managers want their bonuses... — read more 

As a 14 year Verizon employee on the retail side, I never thought it would happen, either. Never ever assume that your job is safe with Verizon. I saw three different layoffs in retail during my 14 year period. They “eliminate the position”... — read more 

Here's food for thought: they are changing how directors are being compensated to reduce costs - a bit higher salaries but lower long-term incentive. This is because the stock is s---ing wind. Lowell and the board will do whatever it takes to... — read more 

An executive level friend said that Verizon is considering offering voluntary packages to non-Union employees this year...initially. So, basically, they'd be able to cherry-pick who they want gone (those making the most/doing the least) from those... — read more 

Why don’t you wireless people post on the Verizon Wireless section . You guys didn’t give 2 sh--s about VZ Communications last year and thought you guys were the sh-- . Now you guys are fearing every day for your jobs . Just a thought

americaclosed.com/verizon-layoffs-2017-yahoo-aol-merger-reorganization-go90-led-job-cuts/

I think Hans has his own vision of how to run.

With the company hoping that acquisitions of assets like AOL and Yahoo will help right the ship, if the group continues to flounder, then more cuts are to be expected... — read more 

Question..... if the company is in such bad shape does the women's conference have a different budget. From what I'm seeing they seem to be enjoying themselves

I dotn see what they are doing. While other services have apps that run on boxes like Fire TV, Apple TV, these guys want to charge upward of $100. I have no idea what they are thinking Are the rumors true that they are discontinuing it?

Shame we lost three years messing around with AOL and Yahoo, rather than developing profitable businesses. Thanks Marni! https://nyti.ms/2l0UQHR

What about layoffs in the call centers ?

Is what i am heating true?

And with consolidation come layoffs... Lots and lots of layoffs... https://seekingalpha.com/article/4115784-verizon-needs-industry-consolidation

Verizon is quietly hiring over 800 non union techs to take over when contract is up. The school in VA has them training at night. The hotels in the area are full. Good bye union.

Just starting a new thread - tons of rumors - ignore most of them, look for credible and well supported bits and pieces

Mostly to get rid of Overtime and the copper

This can only mean good things, right?

I heard they may close many retail locations by 1/1 and 2/1. I'm starting to believe this to be true. Two really good DMs just got promoted, removing them from the chopping block. They are also moving a ton of reps and managers around in my district... — read more 

Some members of management getting 11/1 calendar invites at Headquarters across the nation. More Invites coming next week. We’re anticipating massive reduction for 11/2 or 11/30 for EOY layoffs. Operations jobs eliminated across nation is the rumor... — read more 

Now that gustos are gone we are already seeing a drastic dip in Walmart productivity in the 3 weeks they have been deleted , many of Best Buy iconic orders are online which not seeing sales in peak, etc. the 8 launch was a bust .

Does anyone else have HR in their store. HR PERSON just came in 20 min ago not sure for what but will update. One rep is in the room with HR.

Earnings were terrible. Wall Street is just all excitied because subscriber growth was not negative. I love the shady accounting around device payment plans and how they twist that into revenue when in reality people are just slowly paying us back... — read more 

Latest Rumor : Retail and B2B support will be slashed by 80% nationwide. Operations positions throughout the nation will almost be eliminated . B2B will receive a reduction for commission based positions as well. Inside retail stores will not see... — read more 

So many stories of #metoo at Verizon. We need to come forward and change the harassing culture that is so prevalent in retail! Why doesn’t HR or leadership care? Why do they cover up complaints? We need to unite and allow our voice to be heard that... — read more