Anything about Decatur's wholesale going away?

So the official word on the outage came out yesterday after they finally figured out what to say. BAD NETWORK MANAGEMENT CARD in Denver Colorado Central Office generating frames across the network. Yeah. Surprising, it doesn't sound like they have... — read more 

So how many took the retirement packages?

Well this is the last day to put in for the enhanced package. It’s a big decision, but if you’re ready, it’s not. It’s a pretty good package. They may offer it again, or they may not. It’s either yes or no. It’s a yes for me. Good luck to all.

So does anyone know or heard anything about the next round of layoffs? Where, when or who? With FCC investigating the recent outage and a massive fine no doubt looming just wondering how many will be let go to make up that $$. Just waiting on my pink... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/2429976002 They deserve it! But the customers dont.

There is a link between Century Link and Level 3 (209.181.128.2 -> 4.69.150.202) that is dropping like 90%+ traffic between the West Coast and East Coast. kudos Qanon and Anonymous

Shut down the whole US. I bet the contractors will get that up in a few days.

02/2018 I got 28,000 and change for 3 weeks short of 20 years. It was hard to go but after a few weeks it turned out to be the best decision I had ever made. No stress, No more BS, No more threats of being laid off daily, the list of reasons never... — read more 

https://www.channelpartnersonline.com/2018/12/18/centurylink-unveils-advanced-security-service-with-palo-alto-networks/ we dont need employees , we have this stuff...

I got my company Christmas card today in the mail... it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. 😂 Apparently we can’t afford those either...

So what in general is the typical employee severance package offering for a 20+ year Employee. 6 Months Pay? What happens if you dont go voluntary but get axed later, you get zero?

Do you think they will offer the VSPP package at the end of 2019? They offered it in 2017 and 2018.

What was left of the already downsized DSL group got notice this week. All done, supervisors too.

I want to know when the layoffs are going to start hitting the call centers. We are all holding our breath knowing it is just around the corner. Our work has gotten so slow and our customers are all porting to L. Qwest or other Clec's. We have pretty... — read more 

The package came out yesterday. The rumor is it went out to 3000 employees. My advice. If you can, take the package and enjoy life. If your not ready, stay. There is some debate whether another package will be offered again.

The company has lost most of it's knowledge. No respect for the tribe elders, and a bunch of management from the top down that think they and their little chosen few know better than anybody else. This is not how successful companies operate, those... — read more 

I think we can all agree that working here in any position is stressful. Constantly layoffs and the decision to outright cancel the Christmas bonus doesn’t help morale. When we talk about it being slow right now, the company has artificially slowed... — read more 

so apparently things are so skinny in Ocala that the regional manager refused to allow the package to be offered to the men of this area. apparently we are to ride this thing right into the ground we are severely under staffed here and continual... — read more 

The company is offering buyouts which ultimately eliminates the older workers. We all can honestly see that there is not enough work for the work force we have, but We still have contract labor in the workforce? why? in job functions that don't have... — read more 

CenturyLink to trim workforce by 175 jobs, cuts holiday bonuses CenturyLink is trimming its workforce by approximately 175 jobs in locations across the 16 states that it serves, a spokesman confirmed this morning. The same spokesman said that... — read more 

CenturyLink is trimming its workforce by approximately 175 jobs in locations across the 16 states that it serves, a spokesman confirmed this morning. The same spokesman said that CenturyLink decided to discontinue holiday bonuses for its employees... — read more 

Jeff storey , richard batelaan, fred lawler, bruce carney, wayne miller have a great christmas ! you are the new leaders of the new lean machine , run and micromanage the few national ops techs to the ground. tell them exactly how long it should take... — read more 

They are Killing this company like a rotting disease

Ok so once again we are screwed out of a Christmas bonus not a shocker. But at least last year we got the news from our CEO in an email. This year we get it from some guy that runs the video conferencing stream. And tier 1 tech support gets the news... — read more 

Another VSPP will be announced soon, probably after the first of the year.

Then we can start to worry if need be. Stocks are down everywhere, not just at Centurylink. There may be more packages on the horizon after the 1st of the year. Until then, Everyone have a nice holiday.

Trying to share all factual information on what’s happening in the different states and departments. What packages and or layoffs are happening. This will give everyone a heads up on what to expect. Understand everyone is upset with everything that... — read more 

Trying to share all factual information on what’s happening in the different states and departments. What packages and or layoffs are happening. This will give everyone a heads up on what to expect. Understand everyone is upset with everything that... — read more 

Las Vegas, Nevada warehouse persons and storekeepers offered RIF packages today. anybody else? What other departments or states have been offered packages today?

It is with a heavy heart, but there will be layoffs before Christmas.

A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more 

No....not really... (((LAUGHING))) You’ll be lucky to get the finger or the fist!

Lots of contractor positions opening. January 2019. Was told Colorado is opening 20 to 30 slots. A few other states the same. I hope they enjoy that piece rate. I'll keep milking the clock.

http://www.wsj.com/video/5g-will-be-ultrafast-but-the-roll-out-will-be-anything-but/6AB22AE0-C04F-488C-B898-987FB4D5F3C4.html

https://seekingalpha.com/amp/article/4220548-high-yielding-centurylink-good-income-investment There is even more potential for cost-savings, though, as CenturyLink believes that cost-savings of $975 million are achievable. It is thus expected that... — read more 

What’s happening in other areas? We are hearing that things are stable for rest of year. Have to see how 4 th quarter gets reported. . That may set things moving again.

The earnings call on November 8 contained quite a few nuggets of information. It seems the takeover by Level3 is in full swing. The quote below is from Jeff Storey about focusing the company. "...there are also lower margin products and things that... — read more 

https://www.barrons.com/articles/centurylink-a-wireline-standout-is-under-the-hammer-1541789067 Synergies from the Level 3 merger could fade away before sales stabilize, and CenturyLink may not be able to cut costs enough to keep the dividend safe... — read more