I'm so tired of waiting and so tired of stressing over this. If I find out I'm laid off it'll be hard but at least I'll know where I am and what I need to do. Right now, it feels like I'm stuck in limbo. No idea what's happening and no idea what my... — read more 

So i took the package on my last day was given exit paperwork that said there was a non solicit non complete clause even though never saw it and boss wasn't there last day so no info or copies of signed paperwork. Did say if you didn't sign it no... — read more 

This has been going on since last summer in Phoenix. We find a cut cable (any size) and instead of staying and splicing it were told to go home and contractors will splice it. Has any other areas had this happen to them? Also the same goes for x... — read more 

Has an article about Jeff Storey still considering selling consumer side of the house. If its gone that far it means they are seriously looking to spin it off. Mentions 4th quarter earnings as well.

In the Colorado region, we’re getting reports of an involuntary separation that will affect customer data techs and central office techs among other smaller work groups. Techs in the BBNOC have stated that they too are subject to this surplus. ... — read more 

In the Colorado region, we’re getting reports of an involuntary separation that will affect customer data techs and central office techs among other smaller work groups. Techs in the BBNOC have stated that they too are subject to this surplus. ... — read more 

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Pkenty of jobs!!

Each central office had truck loads of material delivered in the name of L3, cabinets, wire etc. 60,000 fiber circuits nationwide to be cut over to new equipment . Related?

hiring I&R Telephone (Installation and Repair) Technicians in: Crawfordville, Tallahassee & Mabry, Ft. Walton Beach & North Ft. Myers Florida – UNIT Pay Russellville, Stuttgart, Monette & Clarksville Arkansas Unit Pay Tallassee, Thorsby, Alabama -... — read more 

Hey whats the new s anybody left in Texas ? san Marcos ? San Antonio ? EL Paso ? did you fire anybody again ? Still riding the employees like a the Grinch ? how about Houston , Dallas ? havedo you have anybody over 45 -50 left or did you send them... — read more 

Do you know how many employees work at the co? How about the HQ at Monroe?

So Friday I finally get offered a package. I am reading through the paperwork with a huge smile on my face until I get to the part where it says you can't work for a competitor or compete with them for a year. Smile wiped right off my face. My... — read more 

The new scam is reps telling customers on their first order we can give you 3m then call in again we will upgrade you to 6 then call in again to 8. The reps are setting themselves up for multiple commissions charging a service order fee each time and... — read more 

If you have been floating in that inflatable raft for a few years. I suggest you find your way to land soon. The shaky boat was built over 10 years ago and has no more room. Only sea captains close to their last catch will survive.

It amazes me how Union techs believe that National techs are in the same boat. I am sorry but we are not. As a National tech I have it pretty good. Wage, STI, workload. Of course it’s not All cupcakes and flowers but what job is? Just saying... — read more 

Something that has been predicted for while has finally started happening. Management is turning on each other trying to save their own asses. Not only that, they are sharing info (when they have it) they are not supposed to share with us peons... — read more 

https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/pomerantz-law-firm-announces-the-filing-of-a-class-action-against-centurylink-inc-and-certain-officers—ctl-2019-03-12

https://www.cnet.com/news/centurylink-fcc-reach-settlement-over-cramming-fees-on-phone-bills/

is hiring I&R Telephone (Installation and Repair) Technicians in: Tallahassee & Mabry, Ft. Walton Beach & North Ft. Myers Florida Siloam Springs, Stuttgart, Monette & Clarksville Arkansas Tallassee, Thorsby, Foley, Jemison, Scottsboro, Whiteville... — read more 

CenturyLink Business customer here. What is going on at CenturyLink? The whole company has gone completely downhill in the last three months. CenturyLink staff are no longer responding to my emails or returning voicemails (and if they do it takes... — read more 

Auditors receiving clearances and access to many locations throughout Legacy Q territories. Talked to a couple today and they expect there are many more to come in the next "few Months". They wouldn't/couldn't divulge their exact tasks, but were... — read more 

company will keep making cuts to craft and techs until the union is gone, then hire contractors to do all the work, we all know this is what is going on, because the company keeps saying they dont have the dollars yet keep hiring more non union... — read more 

SpaceX will soon have internet service available, and I can't wait for the day I can call up CenturyLink, and tell them to take a hike. All DSL and cable internet ISP's will soon earn their reward for price gouging customers on internet service. They... — read more 

Start off by googling centurylink settlement and scroll down a bit it just keeps going. Federal and local fines on the way to 100 million. There are dslams going into bandwidth exhaust all over because of no maintenance, was told by the company to... — read more 

Feels like this company loves to shoot itself in the foot. JEP'D An order just to have the customer call me back finally to say they were told a tech would arrive 30 minutes after the late techs go home. And LRAC will not reschedule for a weekend... — read more 

I want to ask other National techs. My boss gave me a pre-review telling me that I am only getting a 5% raise. Anyone else hear the say thing?

Central Florida again receives packages, well this area has been hit hard the last 3-4 go around's... There are actually areas here that are run soley by contractors. Management telling peeps they should stick it out for seniority and bigger payout ... — read more 

Enhanced VTO offer across New Jersey this morning. They're understaffed as it is. Was told even if I want it after 40 years of service, the company can deny me under circumstances.

Well this is a surprise, we just just went through a buyout here in Seattle area and they are supposedly offering another one tomorrow. Last batch of people just left last week.

Why are there still locations where there are completely separate Level 3 offices, employees and management tiers? Las Vegas for one still has former Level 3 technicians that report separately, and are not represented by the union, therefore would... — read more 

Now we have to be trained on You Can't. Just another step to be able to punish us for not being able to meet the You Can't quota. How do you sell to someone who hates the company? Your out because they've been down for days or even weeks and... — read more 

Packages being offered to Activation techs in Littleton, CO. No specific date yet, management looking for volunteers.

hang in there National Network , just a little While longer , you can do it !

Any national techs out there run into the contractors installing the new bays of equipment in their CO so Level 3 can move the high value customers onto their own equipment and off the CTL equipment? Word is it was supposed to be complete by end... — read more 

Colorado is just the start. Greed is the root.

Hello Im curious ? How many of you actually have taken the time to look around the country at Job postings for our type of work? Like really looked around hell there is a facebook site or two that list jobs daily across the country. Have you... — read more 

" Rock on " ! how are your Metrics ? ok get to work .

Good morning! well it looks like MAXX is down,ok yup do the mad hoop dance wait....wait...its up you can see a job GREAT. ohhh wait dang it now you are unable to pull up maps to see the cable....ok wait ...and ck rest of job ohhhh looks like they... — read more