Verizon reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(35,745 total reviews)
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Dan Schulman

24% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Verizon has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 35,745 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Verizon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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36K reviews
3.0
Dec 9, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Verizon can be a great place to work if you have the right manager--one who understands the value of their IT staff, recognizes their talent, and allows them with some flexibility in their workplace and hours.

Cons

There's currently too much of a push to offshore as much IT work as possible resulting in a constant threat of being laid off. There's no loyalty to employees who have been dedicated to the company for years. Verizon doesn't seem to care about their employees.

3.0
Dec 1, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great salary, great benefits. Verizon pays very well for this position even though you will put in a great effort to earn your pay. The company is very by-the-book which can be good at times because you know where you stand and what is expected so there is no confusion. The health benefits are currently one of the best out there which is very reassuring. the work atmospheres (of course I can not speak for every location) are very friendly and the dress code is very relaxed.

Cons

Over some years now, the company has shifted to a more aggressive approach toward sales which is somewhat understandable given the rising competition in our ever changing world (especially where technology is concerned.) Given the position's already stressful nature of dealing with the fluctuating emotions of customers, This tends to put added strain on consultants to sell and meet expected monthly sales goals. Shift work. Shift/tours are not consistent week to week which makes it difficult to attain a sense of routine for family and or outside of work life. The company is extremely strict with regard to punctuality and attendance. Being present and on time is very important, however anxiety is created at times when one is worried about being 2 mins late from a break. (and I am not exagerrating!) If you are someone who tends to not always be on time, you may want to reconsider this position in the company.

2.0
Nov 28, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, a good reputation, flexible work schedule. I used to love working for Verizon, but the conditions seem to decline year after year.

Cons

Verizon is too big to be competitive in today's marketplace. We are overpriced, inflexible, and there is little to no chance of a salesperson making their number. Upper management does not have a clue how bad it is.

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