It may sound harsh, but I really think anyone can run this company the way it's being run now. I do not want to discuss their competence as it is certain that incompetent people cannot come to the leading positions, but their real leadership skills... — read more
Stupid company
U can keep shoving health certificates down our throat as much as u want. Until u fix the plant there gonna be sh-t and not done.
Goodby Mineral
They announced they are selling the Mineral Colorado building today.
It’s a perpetual magic show and they have run out of tricks
The CEO and it’s incompetent leadership team is what’s dragging this company down. Changing strategy like it’s underwear, keeping poor sales leaders around because they were Level 3 employees. It’s a perpetual magic show and they have run out of... — read more
What about next week?
Will there be more RIFs?
How to survive the last days here?
I finally gave notice. After so many years of being dedicated to this company, I didn’t want them to show me the door. I realized from everything that had happened in recent months that they wanted to get rid of me at the first opportunity, so I... — read more
I got RIF'd
Friday jan 21, after 38 years, I was let go. I was the last man standing out of a team that once had 22 people. I don't know what the he-l this company is doing. The shove customer service down our throats, but then they get rid of the people... — read more
More RIF's This Friday!!!
If last Friday wasn't enough.... This Friday, Jan 21st, ANOTHER round of RIFs are planned... this time in the Sales Org.
Utah RIF?
Any word on Utah having additional layoffs?
RIF's Have Started!!!!
I just got RIF'd this morning. My boss, in tears (genuinely), told me 20 minutes ago. Oh well, guess all that hard work & loyalty means f#u-k all.... me for being the fool!
CTL Market Cap
Let’s all congratulate the CEO of CenturyLink for losing over 50% of the company’s market cap in the last three years. Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) shares fell 6.0% to $12.5 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at... — read more
Management counseling you for idling your veihicle?
Peers from an unnamed source have recommended buying several devices (that plug into cigarette lighter ports) such as heaters, window defoggers and the like to drain batteries in trucks. Call fleet and have them send someone out. Call your... — read more
When will next layoffs start in 2022?
What are your thoughts?
Covid pay for 2022?
Anyone know if they have approved or extended any time off for covid pay for 2022? They are always giving constant updates and info for forced vaccines but nothing on covid pay now that the 40 hours of 2021 EPTO expired.
Get ready for the layoffs!
Strong message coming from well connected colleagues... Watch for the layoffs in January; evidently there will be a HUGE amount RIF'd etc. No word on any VSPP package. I have not heard this rumor this strong before, either!
When you leave your job 3 things will happen
You're going to be the scapegoat for everyone's mistakes for the next 3 months. No matter who you are or how important you think you are, they're going to replace you as soon as it's convenient for them In a year no one who still works... — read more
FYI
get out people, get out. I left in September 17, best decision I made, (22 + years), no stress my health is back and am so happy. Got a job that pays more and appreciates people and acknowledge you. FYI, when updating your resume, make sure you put... — read more
COLA
It's time this company starts adjusting their pay scales by a COLA. With the great resignation going on, the employees need their pay adjusted. When ypu look at job postings,they list minimum and maximum, but employees are only paid barely above... — read more
Cell Phone
My id--t boss says i cannot take my number when I retire. I know plenty of others who have taken there number with them when they left. Is there a form to fill out to get approval for the number, or is my boss correct?
Criticisms of new hires
I have colleagues who do everything they can to make it harder for new, young employees to get started here and make fun of them for not knowing how to do work, not having any experience, etc. C'mon, people quickly forget what they were like at... — read more
PTO Use It Or Lose It
I wonder if management knows that some states consider accrued time as unpaid wages? Or that some non-represented employees can't take PTO because they might get fired for taking time off? A good company would just pay out unused PTO, not this... — read more
What was the CEO thinking?
Just got out CenturyLink bill in the mail. The envelope design has changed. The logo is now on the back of the envelope. It looked like junk mail and we almost threw it out. Clearly the CEO (or whoever made that decision) hasn't sorted their own... — read more
Federal Court in Georgia Stays Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Nation Wide
This is really good news. https://www.sc-g.gov/media/1pfaybfp/federal-contractor-order.pdf
Religious exemption
I got my religious exemption approved today. Just need to take test once a week.The testing is free at my local shopping mall. God is great.
Will the attrition slow down?
Most of the colleagues I started working with here have now been in other companies for a long time. There is a mass exodus going on. I keep wondering if the attrition will slow down but every week someone leaves. I guess there will be even more... — read more
Vspp in January?
Anyone get any word of a possible vspp offered in January 2022?
Leave CWA membership
Quit as a member. Even in non right to work states you can get a percentage of your dues back every year CWA Lost the enhanced prem tech arbitration. Same job lower wages. Lost the vaccine mandates. Get it or you lose your job. — read more
Haven’t had to do a resume in 5 years
That's right. I never particularly believed that grass was much greener in other companies, it wasn't ideal for me here, but it wasn't bad for me either... and then a new manager came along. Absolutely - people don’t leave bad companies but bad... — read more
Will they finally make one good move?
I have been waiting for a long time for our leadership to make at least one move that will benefit the valuable employees, those who are still there. Problems just pile up, and nothing is getting solved. I would be happy if at least I didn’t have... — read more
Two Jobs
How many of you working from home are working two jobs. I know a some in MN who work two jobs and Lumen has no clue. I guess that’s one way of getting Lumen back for their terrible leadership. In most cases, the second job pays better, while they... — read more
Lumen Technologies named a World’s Best Employer on its one-year anniversary
https://news.lumen.com/lumen-technologies-named-a-worlds-best-employer-on-its-one-year-anniversary
Encouraging people to quit
It's been happening for a long time, they seem to be encouraging us to quit. I don't think I'm imagining it? Are there others who are experiencing horrible situations through which it is clearly noticeable that they are trying to get rid of you... — read more
Managers take a 15% pay cut
Several have put in their notices in msp. 4 engineers walked out last friday
antiwork
Time to consider r/antiwork. This is a subreddit group for like minded people who are fed up with their employer and the way they are treated. Many are leaving jobs for places where they are respected. There are so many places offering great... — read more
Enhanced Prem Tech Ruling
The arbitrator ruled against CWA. Looks like net tech position will be a goner in the upcoming months and next year. I don’t think network technician will even be in the next contract for 2023. Enhanced Prem Tech tips out at $30
The 5th Circuit Stays the OSHA Vaccine Mandate
https://cdn.locals.com/documents/47656/47656_5qxwlur28cwxy2s.pdf I'm not a lawyer but this ruling is an absolute beat down of the Brandon Administration's OSHA vaccine mandate. Reading between the lines the judge says only congress could require a... — read more
CenturyLink Layoffs 2022
Do you predict that there will be CenturyLink layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Appeals Court Halts Roll-Out of Biden’s Vax Mandate fr Businesses
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