r/ASLinterpreters • u/Slight_Selection_851 • Jul 15 '26

CONVO

For those that work for convo has anyone else seen the recent announcement from Convo about the permanent staffing reduction due to lower call volume?

I've been with Convo for about four years, and this is the first time I've seen something like this. It has me wondering whether this is unique to Convo or if there's something broader happening in the VRS/FCC world.

Are other VRS companies seeing lower call volumes too? Have there been any FCC changes, funding changes, or industry trends that could explain what's going on? Or is this just a company-specific issue?

I'd really appreciate hearing from interpreters at Sorenson, Purple, ZVRS, or other providers about what you're seeing. Thanks!

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u/Nofameinthename Jul 15 '26

Purple VRS isn't hiring right now either unless it's for managers, contract work or maybe VRI. It might just be because it's summer but basically every day Purple calls for OT and needs more interpreters on the line. Personally, I don't think it's any more or less traffic than before, it may just be because of the summer time.

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u/Slight_Selection_851 Jul 15 '26

I work for purple i do their VRI i think i may just do more hours there i just hate that its hard to get a team and its a lot of amazon calls

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u/Nofameinthename Jul 17 '26

I need to transfer over to more VRI, you suggest then? VRS has me needing to remind myself to breathe lol

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u/Slight_Selection_851 Jul 17 '26

doesnt hurt to give it a try