This was a pretty decent site with good information but lately it a bunchof ramble that doesn’t make any sense for the most part.
Life at CTL
I guess I must me missing something or maybe I am hypnotized. I actually like my job and feel very comfortable about the future. I am a National tech working in a busy city at the National CO. I have a pretty decent manager who leaves me alone as... — read more
Merry Christmas Everyone !
Here in Phoenix , we still have some people working for Century LeveL Link and there is plenty of work to do , When the new year starts I hope that you all get to keep your jobs for another year. On the National side keep doing all the new installs... — read more
Employment Verification
I left CTL in June of this year and a prospective employer needs to verify my employment (non-union). Does anyone know the employment verification service CTL is now using? Thanks!
Business Only footprint headed our way
It becomes obvious when going to our website and looking at career offerings 600 jobs. ZERO jobs for I&R or copper techs of any kind whatsoever? 235 sales jobs, 145 engineering jobs, account managers etc. !! so VSPP keep flowing like water ,and yet... — read more
CenturyLink Layoffs 2020
Will there be any CenturyLink Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?
Out the door
36 Techs will be off the books by 2/6/2020
Layoffs in Central coming 11/7/19
4-6 RCA's getting vspp offers as well.
Want to know WHY we arent fixing the copper? this may be a part of it
https://www.moneytalksnews.com/landline-phone-disappearing-in-these-20-states/?fbclid=IwAR0yxKbsCy01rCccZX0X8Xda8U_6rXNcXHby38G-xOf50_l_MtJ9pdEDA3Q
Management
Another layer of management! That should fix it.
Bind on demand?
Has anyone ever seen this kind of insurance?
Big Mistake leaving Railroad ROW
The only reason they want to migrate off the Qwest network is the costs of their railroad lease agreements. You can’t have it both ways, either your fiber gets cut several times a week or stays intact along the railroad R/W The expenses of being on... — read more
Anybody outside central Florida and Alabama got an offer?
Is this widespread or just limited to certain locations?
VSP info
A VSPP was offered in AZ and rumor NM will offer one soon? Will see? One has been offered nearly every year in the 4th quarter since 2001 so it would be a good bet. As far as the comment on the contract for 2020 there is no change from the current... — read more
Earnings - 3rd quarter
I am thinking down again across the board, but fuzzy math at the bottom makes it look grand. It will even be down 1 - 2 % in Enterprise, the $$$ train of the company's future. With all the rough housing micromanaging going on in Enterprise Repair, no... — read more
Are layoffs coming soon??
Seasonal part time offered today and ETN in my area. Just wondering if anyone has heard about any layoffs coming at the end of the year??
Ask yourself! WHY am I working for CenturyLink???
Serious....look in the mirror and ask yourself...WHY am I working for CenturyLink??? The next thought should be ...this company treats me and others I work with, like Garbage. Then you should open up the job boards monster, career builder, Indeed... — read more
Glen Post and group of investors to make bid for CTL Local
Just heard on a conference call of high level staff that Glen and investors are you g to make a bid on the t–d known as the Local division. Apparently this has been in the works for a while. Anyone have any details on this??
SWFL Network Tech's
Has anyone been updated on reporting location and date for the laid off network Tech's that have been offered their jobs back?
National????
CO and Circuit Techs were placed under National this week in Central Florida. Why????
Layoff
Omaha Dispatchers...can move to Sioux Falls, SD to follow work or done.
No software/system updates, no problems
If you're no longer getting updates or migrating to new systems, chances are your job is going away. Know the other signs?
Sound familiar
https://www.omaha.com/money/level-which-started-with-hopes-of-riches-but-ended-with/article_8259659b-2ba4-5248-90ca-e00eda0a0eec.html
So anyone know the settlement amount CWA got?
Was curious about what they got for a early settlement of the contract, last one it was around 500,000 was wondering what it was this time since we gave away so much.
New contract new hope
Signed contract now finally feel safe for next 3 years ...AZ Tech
Network Tech's Recalled SWFL
Looks like their recalling Network Tech's in SW Florida per final settlement of the contract.
Goodbye “Consumer”
Next announcement will be “Consumer” sold, parted out or somehow spun off now that union strike is off the table and labor cost can now be calculated.
Qwest TA
64 Yes 36 No. 3 more years of garbage.
Legacy Lev3 pay increase but not Legacy Centurylink
All Legacy Level3 techs in my area and other areas just received pay increases but not one Legacy Centurylink employee. What's up with that ?
Still no VSPP on Horizon
No VSPP for the first time in the last 7 quarters. The writings on the wall they kept just enough of us to go around and repair all the garbage work done by their illustious contracting crew. As of this writing there are MULTIPLE openings for CTL... — read more
There is a wonderful life away from CenturyLink!!!find it!
This is to all that are not happy working with that company! Look for something somewhere else! You must know that other companies are in dire need for your knowledge. Put yourself out there on the job boards. Let the world know your out there... — read more
Contract. Yay or Nah
Any news on District 7 contract. Should be hearing something soon.
Organizational Change NE
Email as of Friday to NE techs as follows; To All, Now that I have all of the distribution lists as stated below the organization will change effective today (as noted below HR systematically will take a week or so). NJ/NYC/LI/NJ Local will come... — read more
UC Teachers
Teachers got 30 percent or so over 5 years. Last time I checked the UC system in CA is not making Billions of dollars a year. More evidence we got screwed.
Payroll being let go and outsourced!
Word is that the payroll department was let go. Some now and rest will be in January. Supposed to be outsourcing. Good luck getting your paycheck ;). Really? What is happening to this company? It is such a shame to see a great company wasted away by... — read more