For all of you who cry that the media is hiding CenturyLink layoffs, and it's a big conspiracy check this out (link below). I am sure there is nothing 'hidden' when it comes to recent layoffs of 150+ folks.
"As a result of our acquisition of Level 3, our customers, from individual consumers to global enterprises, benefit from our expanded, innovative network solutions and our complementary managed services," CenturyLink spokesman Annmarie Sartor said in a statement to USA Today Network.
"The combination of the two companies also has meant that we must eliminate redundant positions," she continued. "As a result, we are eliminating IT positions in Product Development and Technology."
Source:
http://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/centurylink-laying-off-35-employees-in-monroe/858756378