Anyone heard anything about Nationals or Locals lately? I know this channel had been shuffled around in the past. Hoping nothing comes up in the near future as I've only been in Nationals for 6 months after 6.5 in retail (csr, ss, sm) and I'd hate to... — read more 

Retiree here.....Any explanation or the logic behind this decision would be appreciated. Does this have future ramifications for the possible sale or breakup of the wireline side of the house? Having spent years in the FSC troubleshooting and/or... — read more 

Any news on any things changing in Tn/Se in May (or sooner) ?

Congratulations Lowell. Add this to your big fat steaming pile of failures over the last 5 years. Another win for T Mobile. Another loss for Verizon employees, customers and shareholders... — read more 

Remember this billion-with-a-B-acquisition? It signaled that cloud was here in a major way, and caused industry analysts and veterans alike to sit up and take note that a disruptive new technology was here to stay. The acquisition took place in 2011... — read more 

This week was our first week without an rss. Managers asking reps how to check in inventory as well as arguing with each other loud about responsibilities. Box count was off first day and manager said too bad. Can't fix it. Now our manager wants us... — read more 

This is important and not a joke. Depending on total headcount in the layoff the company could be in violation of the WARN Act. You can find details on dol.gov It is possible we should have been given a 60 day notice and not 30 days.

2&3 offices in my state but that didn't matter. Faithfully worked 2 strikes. Long hours for no overtime pay and unappreciated. Filled in for others time after time and never out sick. I know being a homosexual played a part. They didn't like that... — read more 

I worked on the Alaska expansion project. We had tee shirts printed up that said, North to Alaska. The women I worked with couldn't understand why. They had no idea Alaska wasn't off the coast of southern California (like a weather map). That was the... — read more 

Has anyone gotten a lawyer to review their severance agreement? I believe the site said, it may be beneficial to have a lawyer to review the documents.

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/11/corporate-debt-is-at-new-highs-and-these-companies-owe-the-most.html

Any idea why verizon real estate would come into a mall location currently still open?

Marni Walden...People are getting laid off left and right and positions being completely eliminated, but she's at the head thinking of more products to shove down people's throats. http://www.verizon.com/about/our-company/marni-m-walden... — read more 

Quota should have always been a group effort. Would wash out shady practices and encourage team work among reps and create an overall positive experience for the customer. Then again the company rather its reps have insane quotas so they get... — read more 

I've been told that it has never happened but this round of layoffs came out of nowhere so now I'm worried that Solutions Specialist will be next in the VZW layoffs. Managers that have been around for years have said VZW would never and will never... — read more 

Heard they closed the west Covina mall location anyone know which ones are next aside from irvine spectrum

DMs met for 2 days last week. There's more changes coming to retail.

In order to keep cutting costs and remain competive it's only natural commissions are cut in order to give consumers best pricing and ensure investors and stock holders are getting the results they are asking for. Some reps easily make $100k I know... — read more 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-djia-worst-performing-stock-124613439.html

Has anyone heard when the next round of layoffs is going to be? Will it be call centers or other areas of Verizon?

I moved away from family and everything I know to a different district with my child... I moved to be an assistant store manager everything was crazy from the start soon after I moved the gm that hired me moved to another store and I had an acting gm... — read more 

Does anyone have info regarding the new SM position that focuses on inventory, merchandising? It may also be a floating position.

Been with Verizon 20 years in the Socal area and was just let go the other day. For 15 years was a store manager and for 10 of those of years was making over 6 figures. Had to take care of a family member so had to step down and for the past 5 years... — read more 

SMs are on training calls to learn how to do the position of the Ops Consultant. Sounds like their job will be gone soon.

Recorded of Verizon representive during deposition involving Verizon v Dias (1:10-cv-10496): "the Verizon Business Code of Conduct is just a guideline and downgraded the significance of the Verizon rules as it not to be taken seriously" If anyone... — read more 

This needs to happen at Verizon!! "The boss of oil firm BP just took a huge pay cut. CEO Bob Dudley's total pay package for 2016 was cut by 40% to $11.6 million, BP said in its annual report. The reduction follows a rare shareholder revolt last year... — read more 

Been with Verizon for 20 years in the SoCal area. For 15 years was a store manager and probably 10 of those years was making a 6 figure income. Had to step down to take care of a family member so spent the last 5 years being a CSR, ES and then RSS. I... — read more 

Here is my handle here is my spout.

When Verizon looked big and mighty, they didn't care for standards - why would they then. Is the fact they don't care for standard protocols making them weaker now? Opinions?

I have been with Verizon for about 8 years, including CSR, RSR, ES, and RSS. After being informed of the layoff, I'm exploring options available to me. I'm expected, and willing, to continue working until May 5. There are (all of a sudden 🙄) several... — read more 

I was laid off the end of last year with almost 15 years at Verizon. It was terrifying and heartbreaking to lose the security of having a good job. Take some time and come to terms with what is happening and let yourself grieve. You will be pissed... — read more 

Verizon has had to do little over it life span on the wireless side but sit back and grow at double digits each year. Now that everyone that wants a device has three they are forced to face the need for true "leadership" to make progress/numbers... — read more 

I was an ES for 2 1/2 years then moved to RSS in Oct. My anniversary date is April 28th when I was to be fully vested. I hope they don't jack me out of that. Last year Verizon spent between 2.3 and 2.6 BILLION on Advertising. If each of the 1700... — read more 

I was apart of the lay off back in Oct when they "got rid of" the ops position. Was with the company going on 9 years. In my particular location I felt as though I was targeted due to some grudge my manager was holding against me and she didn't even... — read more 

There is a lot of speculation of additional cuts happening. Let's post on this thread if ANY cuts happen today. Post job title & market. Maybe this will give us a better understanding if we should actually expect more