Topics regarding layoffs at W.B. Mason

Topics regarding layoffs at W.B. Mason

Karma

The company was built of the sales reps backs. Their soldiers.... Well your soldiers are coming for your heads now.

THE CLASS ACTION LAW FIRM KNOWS IT'S STUFF

They know a lot. They've done their due diligence and are not bringing up JUST ONE POINT against illegalities WB has committed but about 20. Maybe some dont get validated.... but if 1/2 due they're about to come out of pocket big $.

What drains your energy the most?

Some good people and great colleagues who brought great value to this company have long since left here. I believe them when they say it’s better outside. I'm fine here as far as the job itself is concerned. I love my job and the least problem for... — read more 

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| 1572 views | | 1 reply (April 15, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1am8mJa9

LAWSUIT AGAINST ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CHARGEBACK!!!!

What they should be suing for is the FACT they WB MASON takes 10x what the sales rep makes in commission IF the customer doesn't pay..... AND THEY KEEP it even after they pay. That CANNOT BE legal. OR the fact they "encourage" or strongarm... should... — read more 

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| 2210 views | | 3 replies (last April 25, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1amFqz9h

The situation is getting worse every day?

I don't know if it's just my feeling or do you think that the situation is getting worse in this company every day as well? Every time I think the next day will be better, they prove me wrong. It's getting depressing. That's why I struggle terribly... — read more 

UNREAL!!!

Nobody cares. Move on. I’ve never seen so much hate from past employees. Let it go. Lawsuits, lawsuits and more! - Again, no one cares. Move on. Love checking this page to read all the b–thurt old employees. I get my popcorn ready and... — read more 

401 K / Furlough

Hey, Anyone else get a notice when trying withdraw / roll over , that it says you can’t cause of being “active employee”?

Suit and Checks Question

I just heard from a former coworker, who just got a massive 3 figure check. They wanted to know if they cash it, would that take them out of the class action suit should it be expanded from NJ to nationwide?

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| 2050 views | | 14 replies (last April 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1aiVKzTf

A problem with self-confidence or something else?

It took me a long time to make the decision to definitely leave this company that is falling apart. All those who left before me quickly found jobs in other companies where their talent was recognized and valued. I don't know anyone who went to a... — read more 

Who but good ole Wb!!

Now I’m hearing that mgrs are finally visiting customers in person!! And of course blaming the price increases, the poor service etc on the reps!! Yoo-hoo!! Weren’t those reps furloughed for over a year , with instructions to “ have... — read more 

Staples...it’s happening

OPI is reporting that staples will not move ahead with trying to buy Depot for the 700th time. Instead they will move ahead with other acquisition strategies. Staples never tries anything new so that means that for the 600th time they will try... — read more 

PPE - 2020

Everyone, Feb-May, sold more PPE then they ever did in their lifetimes . Little filled by the time 90% of sales force were furloughed...... Sooo product finally fills in April and May... The end of May arrives and active reps are anticipating... — read more 

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| 1790 views | | 3 replies (last March 29, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1a2uwDlP

Lies?! Who but WB !!

Examine this list : “ the furlough is only temporary “ “You’ll keep your accts” “ of course those are real 3m masks “ “ we certainly will not raise your pricing “ ” Guaranteed overnight local delivery “ “ of course we would... — read more 

What exactly do you think you’re coming back to?

Not to sound insensitive, because I feel for anyone that was involved with WB over the last year... but are there really still furloughed sales reps who actually believe they’re going to be asked back? I mean it’s now been a full calendar year for a... — read more 

Intel on WB loans

May be in error on this one. There is published record on some of these loans etc . I don’t see WB on this list . Still doesn’t change the court of public opinion on “ companies who allegedly rip people off during pandemics “

Furloughed sales not returning

Anyone else hear that furloughed sales won’t return to work ever for Mason? Also that local management couldn’t tell this to them for legal reasons?

Affected by layoffs?

Get this !! A customer ordered Clorox wipes in MARCH of 2020!!!! They just arrived last week!!!! Extended lead times of 350 days may apply !!! Great job on this order !! No wonder people are going to other vendors !! Only in masonville!! — read more 

Will they ever communicate to Furloughed Employees !!!

Not sure why they aren’t terminating furloughed employees- It’s definitely not because they care about their employees because they DO NOT . They have not communicated to furloughed employees ... Something is not kosher.

WB lawsuits now!!!

sweet sister!!!! WB is now involved in a class action suit for selling fake 3M masks, and for price gouging on these fake masks!!! Google " WB Mason news" !!! I'm sure the customers would LOOOOOOOVE to read about this! So its not... — read more 

Employee appreciation week????

Who would have the stones to post on their website etc , that March 5 is “ employee appreciation day”? Hope they show appreciation to the thousands that got furloughed . Who but WB .

Looking for a new job

I was trying to get a job at Amazon. That seemed like a good option to me, but I was out of luck. I’ve been trying to jump off of this sinking ship for three months now, but it’s not as simple as some say. What are your experiences like? How long... — read more 

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| 1745 views | | 1 reply (January 13, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+18SCMWBo

This company is a joke

As someone who was “lucky” enough to not be furloughed, I feel like the lucky ones were everyone who was furloughed. I’m watching everything that was built over the last 30 years come crumbling down. Management is more worried about what former... — read more 

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| 2630 views | | 3 replies (last January 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+18PUd2l4

is this still true?

W.B. Mason has 70 distribution centers and 3,800 employees, including 1,000 sales representatives. It leases 1,100 delivery trucks from Ryder, and services more than 300,000 businesses across the United States.[4][5]

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| 1780 views | | 1 reply (December 22, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+18xgCNO2

Mason has lost more business than they will admit...

Mason has lost more business than they will admit. You cant constantly lie to customers regarding deliveries, price increases, etc . They also have lost , which could be more important in the long run, the key thing that set WB apart from the... — read more 

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| 2031 views | | 1 reply (January 9, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+18xfIVqD

COVID QDR Payment

$50, don’t spend it all in one place... Thoughts on this? Feels like a subtle slap in the face. However, $50 is $50.

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| 1560 views | | 2 replies (last December 22, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+18wk866r

Mass Exit

With the year coming to an end so does the career of many WB Mason sales people. The mass exit continues and it’s running its course thru Boston all the way down to Florida. Many offices at one time had 60, 30, and 20 sales reps are respectively down... — read more 

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| 2990 views | | 4 replies (last December 4, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+18dlkrrr

Who But....

Hearing a lot of crying here. I’m still going to push $150K this year despite all of the obstacles. Difference is some of us can adapt - some can’t. Don’t blame the company for letting you go. That’s on you.

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| 2040 views | | 4 replies (last November 20, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17Y7WXj4

New Mission Statement

We are an organization focused on creating as many problems so we can try and solve them with our website and call center. We take the long view on strategies that require credits, returns, or anything that would take away from billing you early. ... — read more 

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| 1650 views | | 6 replies (last November 21, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17U06p4c

What's next?

Can we expect cuts at WB Mason before year's end?

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| 1130 views | | 2 replies (last November 13, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17TH4M84

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