Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Verizon Communications Inc.

Predictions for earnings?

Good-ish numbers across the board. VZW doing well enough although losing some subs to T-Mobile. Fios doing ok but tv subs dropping in cross-industry trend. Don't know or care about media or enterprise. With the Marni news, I'm half expecting Lowell... — read more 

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| 3630 views | | 11 replies (last October 23, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PPDu81o

I heard commissions were going away in store

and sales reps would get a bump in hourly anywhere from $4 to $8.50... Has anyone else heard about this happening. I was also told the top sales rep each month in the store would get a $1,000 store leader spiff and 2nd place rep would get $750 and... — read more 

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| 3390 views | | 7 replies (last October 19, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+POB3QWc

Selling customer information

Well, this is not good for our already shaken reputation... Although, since it's both us and AT&T, it kind of softens the blow. Not as if customers have much of a choice on who to switch to... — read more 

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| 1720 views | | 2 replies (last October 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PNG4A4q

A few cost saving ideas

VLSS, Greenbelts, Blackbelts.... the entire program is a huge waste of expense dollars. It's just a home for unwanted managers who should have been cut while they lacking the skills or understanding of the processes they are tasked to improve. Why... — read more 

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| 2580 views | | 6 replies (last October 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PMjIDha

Verizon's newest commercial commending first responders during the recent hurricanes!! Also gave kudos to the technicians...

That maintained the network during the storms. Verizon should continue to promote their employees in a positive light. The men and women on the front line who respond to the call when the network goes down an also continue to help build and expand... — read more 

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| 2230 views | | 11 replies (last October 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PMpq0oI

Since we are already outsourcing everything...

So many positions are getting outsourced at Verizon, I was wondering why don't we simply outsource the top tier management? We'll save millions, and only a few people will be affected. I know it will be hard on them, but I'm sure they'll understand... — read more 

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| 1940 views | | 7 replies (last October 16, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PLOCD1h

Let's play a game

Let's play a game. There isn't much we can do about how corrupt this company is but let's share our stories. We know they are reading. I complained about a s-xual harassment issue and nothing happened to the person who would make incredibly s-xual... — read more 

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| 2030 views | | 7 replies (last October 15, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PKKmTKG

Can an employee on STD be laid off?

Can and will Verizon layoff employees that are out on Short Term Disability? Has anyone had this happen to them first hand? Just curious....

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| 2570 views | | 9 replies (last October 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PKSGJA6

Heard it hear first... bye bye Lowell!

http://fortune.com/2017/10/10/verizon-marni-walden-mpw/ Marni claims she left because she won't be getting the CEO spot. Which means there's actually talk about that spot becoming available. Which means Lowell is gone... You heard it here first... — read more 

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| 5870 views | | 19 replies (last November 3, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PKf97c8

If you can think for yourself, Verizon will not want you

Well this will never be admitted by the company, but they want young people in the stores, so that the millennials will feel comfortable with people their age, since that's the group that spend the most money. Oh sure they will have a few people over... — read more 

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| 1552 views | | 5 replies (last October 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PJY1c5Z

HUGE RIF

Just got off the phone with the boss in BR... big layoff coming in November. Revenue decline more acute than expected in 3Q. Hans converging teams, wants to clear the deck, so lots of VPs and Directors hit as well. Off the books by early December... — read more 

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| 13420 views | | 45 replies (last October 21, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PJbsBRL

XO/MCI

Hey, um.... Where did our work go?

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| 2590 views | | 10 replies (last October 16, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PItCLpb

Game of Verizon

I was going through Glassdoor reviews for Verizon (by the way, are all those people who are leaving overwhelmingly positive reviews working at the same company I am?) and ran into this: After several major acquisitions like Yahoo and Aol, the culture... — read more 

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| 2690 views | | 8 replies (last October 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PIcSoQz

iPhone X will be spiff only

Hearing IPhone X will not count towards quota and will be $5 spiff for new, $2 spiff for renewals for retail and business reps. Announcement coming next week.

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| 1660 views | | 9 replies (last October 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PHlLEkg

Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist average age?

Currently I'm living in Arizona and recently applied for a Solutions Specialist sales job. I am 59 years old and have a ton of sales experience and know a lot about technology and cellular phones. Recently I have visited 3 stores in my area and it... — read more 

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| 3170 views | | 8 replies (last October 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PHbcSuH

Interesting reading in Hans.....

U wanna know who's running the network here at Verizon. Search for this is google and read the article. Another winner that ran company into the ground like Diego. Search this. hans vestberg fired Enjoy what u fine.

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| 3050 views | | 8 replies (last October 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PGsKi5G

Hope

There is life outside of VZW. I would encourage those who are struggling to find jobs to first make sure you are prepared for the job interviews you are getting. If you were strong in your role at VZW and are presenting those results in your... — read more 

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| 1360 views | | 2 replies (last October 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PFJ8B7j

Wireless network staff announcement

Still think something could be announced in October for wireless network staff. Hans and his team of dim wits are meeting this week to reorganize the staff. Given the $10 billion challenge they will likely cut a few heads to hand Lomax some savings... — read more 

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| 3500 views | | 12 replies (last October 22, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PFWw02P

Assisted Upgrades

Has anyone been paid on any assisted upgrades? In my district we were forced to do preorders this way and nobody has seen a single one in commissions.

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| 1330 views | | 9 replies (last October 19, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PESEfBg

Hold On!

The layoff boat leaves port 10/31 which is a Tuesday...Wont touch front line sales until Dec 29th. BIG change in previous RIF packages...not so good this time.

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| 4010 views | | 9 replies (last October 22, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PDYAT8A

Confirmed : 10 Wireless Data Team RIF Irving, TX

10 members of wireless data team received severance this past Thursday in Irving, TX on the wireless side. They were asked to not make this public. This is confirmed. They were told more would be coming. So yes, there were layoffs this past Thursday.

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| 2191 views | | 4 replies (last October 8, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PDf4F5p

Imminent Layoffs

In order to save money, there are going to be major layoffs. Expect it to be bigger than 2016. Sales and operations will be drastically reduced. If you make the cut, prepare to work harder with no overtime. Good luck.

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| 3040 views | | 7 replies (last October 8, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PDGKqcs

Fire the executive lineup

Now we have more than 20 years of persistent cost reduction, a crazy focus on operational-performance improvements, and continued declining free cash flow. Meanwhile, all the moves to turn us into a tech company. So, the company is being destroyed... — read more 

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| 2190 views | | 4 replies (last October 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PCoIqZE

verizon wireless going union

I am a CWA organizer and I have more than enough union cards signed to file for a election with the NLRB. times are going to be changing. roll tide.

Verizon was there for us!

I came in today and found out my September check went up by $600. Verizon went to bat and got us a 13% quota reduction for last month. They didn’t have to do that, they did it to help me and my family. They’re not going to lay any of us off. As long... — read more 

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