To the poster who said not many network layoffs you must not of paid much attention. That layoff in August decimated the network tech and business tech groups. Anyone who put in for that buyout got it. There are areas that had 6 or 7 down to 1 or 2 and others believe it or not that have none. They have the cst group doing network work there as well as in some areas that were knocked down to 1 or 2. I don't think upper management realizes just all what network techs work is.
I can confirm this, @PysDmf0-ldtz. Our group went from six to three people who are now expected to do double the work for the same pay. But at least we still have a job, right? Windstream for the lose.