Companies like T-Mobile like to make a big show of honoring esteemed members of the society but few deliver on their promise. Angry about T-Mobile backtracking on a commitment it made to military officers, first responders, and senior citizens, some T-Mobile employees have decided to stage a protest.
A group of T-Mobile employees want the company to restore discounts for trade-ins. | Image Credit - pissed-vet on Reddit
T-Mobile employees, specifically veterans and first responders, have decided to protest this change. According to a post on Reddit, a group of employees have asked the company to reverse the decision and "restore full promotional eligibility for veterans and first responders."
If the demands are not met, employees will stage a walk-out at 11 AM on Black Friday, which falls on November 29 this year. It is one of the biggest shopping days of the year in the US which is why retailers require all hands on deck.
An employee walkout on a day T-Mobile offers aggressive discounts to boost sales could severely disrupt operations.
Employees participating in the protest believe that after the changes, veterans and first responders - who sacrificed their lives to serve the nation - are paying more every month than customers on regular plans.
They argue that these discounts were more than a promotional tool and were offered as a recognition of service provided by veterans and first responders. They believe that taking the discount back is demoralizing and insulting and sends the wrong message about T-Mobile's values.
Since this is just a post on Reddit, it's hard to ascertain how many employees will actually walk off from their jobs on November 29.
While employees are understandably hurt about T-Mobile slashing discounts offered to respected members of society, that might not be the only reason behind the protest. After all, employees, particularly sales staff, are the ones who have to deal with frustrated customers whenever a controversial change is announced. Other than that, resentment has been building for quite some time due to undue pressure on employees to boost sales. It's all coming to a head now.
Whether T-Mobile will take back its decision or reprimand employees for revolting against it remains to be seen.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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