Have any of you been notified they are eliminating your position due to lack of work, only to never say another word for weeks, and then come back to tell you they changed their minds??? How was it handled? Anything in writing or all verbally? What... — read more 

Some may be planning to earn packet switched technology certifications or an online degree as a strategy to move into a more secure position at CenturyLink. It's a given that those who are planning to do this are the higher motivated top performers... — read more 

I’ve worked at CTL for approximately 5 years and have seen so many alarming things mainly the declining mental health of the employees. Hearing employees in the break room compare the anxiety and anti depressant meds that they are on from working... — read more 

Here is another link that has some info about Telecom and IT industry certifications. https://www.channelpartnersonline.com/article/29-hot-certifications-to-spice-up-your-business-in-2018/ You will probably have to cut it and paste it into... — read more 

Does anyone believe or had any success with reporting someone to the integrity line ? I know a tech that was reported 8 times for legitimate issues and nothing happened. Now this tech has made several unethical comments about a female employee. What... — read more 

yesterday wrote a fairly long detailed post it contained many situations that do not adhere to the company culture or any of the lies....it called out management for REAL items and whoos its gone like that !!! no cursing no calling anyone names non... — read more 

Coworkers used to be friends/friendly. Now everyone hates each other. Work place is demoralizing. Everything worked better and we were more productive before the management made work life miserable and punitive. Customers hate us, co workers hate... — read more 

Any new spin off info. Which areas.

The company just announced they are not renewing the building lease.... affected workers will have 3 options based on their particular work responsibilities and job titles. 1)Work from home if approved. 2) Relocation to another core CenturyLink site... — read more 

It's relatively simple you all. If you aren't happy here and don't like all these policies and rules... Resign and find work elsewhere. Why gripe? Just go find another job that isn't making these kind of #gold rules. Stop the crying... — read more 

I’m a national tech, former L3. Centurylink has taken away standby pay for all field techs. I have spoken to 3 labor attorneys. All 3 said without hesitation that a class action lawsuit should filed looking at the requirements for being on call. I... — read more 

It's time for everyone with over 30 years to think about securing what's theirs and leave the company. I know I'm leaving soon package or not.

I heard from a former accociate that got laid off, took a severance and now got rehired in the same position all within a year? Does this sound right?

I posted the thread below titled "If You Plan To Work In Telecom" that provides links to data networking certification resources. Once you understand how data networking is layered by the OSI model, you need to understand how CenturyLink services use... — read more 

all listing have been changed to NEW JOB TITLE FIELD TECHNICIANS.......

The real question is who cares about any of this anymore. Management has won the game that only they are playing and got rid of our customers. THE END

I'm in the Seattle/Tacoma area and have been doing this for a very long time. I have to say I have never seen it this slow for this long a period of time. Just curious if it's an isolated thing or if it's company wide. Any input and please, include... — read more 

I heard CenturyLink is having another force reduction September 2019. Has anyone else heard this. Any truth to this?

It’s been a while since someone posted even a well based rumor on when and where layoffs could occur within the company. So is there any info on potential layoffs outside personal opinions of people that post here?

anyone?

Since call out pay got cancelled, I get a call every night. Not sure who is actually taking the callout.

Jeff’s favorite quote according to him is “Simplicity is genius”. He won’t be content until he has eliminated practically every employee. Our sales force will be a web site that asks one question, “What speed would you like.” Equipment will be... — read more 

How has Centurylink become a better company with the purchase of Level3 ? There has been plenty of time to see improvement but I'm not seeing it. All I see is so far is THOUSANDS of legacy Qwest/Centurylink employees losing their jobs. Not many... — read more 

While the customers sued CenturyLink itself, the company says the customers weren't actually customers of CenturyLink. Instead, CenturyLink says they were customers of 10 subsidiaries spread through the country. We work for these Snakes this is... — read more 

Does anyone know how many network Tech's got the VTO at the end of April in south Florida?

Source below... This company pays its CEO $212.49 for every dollar it pays its median employee. CEO COMPENSATION $14,715,560 MEDIAN EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION $69,252 DODD FRANK RATIO 212.5 to 1 https://www.doddfrankratio.com/company/CTL

Oh sure we read all the tough guy posts. the Guys who have been here so long they believe their untouchable. But its many of you who have health related issues. you'll never admit them, far too proud for that. But your wives and your doctors know ... — read more 

Anybody?

With Level 3 management running the show it can't be good. All they know is get rid of good people and keep taking what little is left from the technicians. Someone please step in and turn this company around. Obviously what they are doing is not... — read more 

Who is CenturyLink going to Sell to ? Who would buy ?

liar

I know Arizona wide there is a delay in ordering our uniforms for 2020. Has this happened in other areas? Is this because they don’t want to spend the money on uniforms because they are selling us and maybe have found a buyer?

You first need to get a grip on the fact that wireline distribution systems are breathing their last gasp. Fiber to the premise and 5G are replacing copper distribution systems. Packet switched networks are replacing circuit switched networks. If you... — read more 

We are down to less than 1/3rd the amount of techs we had five years ago. We're a skeleton crew. A tech was told by mgmt that we either keep up or they'll bring contractors in. We probably can't keep up too long. No OT no on call pay. I guess it's... — read more 

Any thoughts?

So yesterday CO, BMO and National Field Ops joined the others who already lost standby pay. There are different versions of how it's supposed to work depending on which SRO you talk to. CST/CO SRO told his guys no more callout schedule, he would go... — read more 

Well AT&T guy , OUCH ….OUCH OUCH even more surplussed laid off whatever you want to call it. The mad scramble is on !! as y'all are out there bumping everyone, and anyone you can IF IF your allowed So the pissing contest has concluded we have yet to... — read more