We all who have tried to work for Windstream, are the turkeys :(

word in twinsburg that they are done, at least for now.

It was mentioned in a couple recent previous threads that the Greenville location is being closed down. Anyone have any information or sources for this rumor?

11 laid off by Windstream! http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/windstream-cuts-11-hiawatha-jobs-20171110

Y’all remember that time Tony Thomas answered an employee concern posted on Stream by replying “This is not a prison. You can leave anytime.”? Folks seem to be taking that to heart. Employees are leaving voluntarily in droves. I don’t see much excess... — read more 

http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/windstream-cuts-11-hiawatha-jobs-20171110 STAY WOKE FOLKS!! Matthew Patane More stories from Matthew Nov 10, 2017 at 3:03 pm | Print View Windstream Holdings has cut 11 jobs from its Hiawatha office as... — read more 

Slide 25 on all hands call, target date Nov 18 says "Launch renewal program to remaining care agents" "Define offer reporting, positioning adherence (QA), incentive design, performance metrics and inspection points." So layoffs maybe on Nov 16 or 17?... — read more 

Is that what they do now to let people go?

https://www.google.com/amp/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSASB0BQRR

Last 4-5 years they have offered voluntary separation package and I doubt this year will be any different. Whether or not there will be involuntary layoff is likely but not a foregone conclusion. I was wondering if anybody heard anything about these... — read more 

Think windstreams hurting now wait til these guys release the broadband service they are starting now it will be a huge decrease in sales after windstreams poor service, so guys start updating your resumes and get out while the getting is good

http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/filingFrameset.asp?FilingID=12264918&RcvdDate=9/1/2017&CoName=WINDSTREAM%20HOLDINGS%2C%20INC.&FormType=8-K&View=html

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... — read more 

What do we know so far - please share if you have any info?

Here’s to the ones that’s doubting windstream is over the default stage, this should show you that windstream is not financially stable, there tring everyday to survive and stay a float right now, I’m surprised they have not started with voluntary... — read more 

Sorry if this was posted already, I tried the search option but something seems to be out of whack with it. Can anybody please tell me what is the severance package at Windstream? I am trying to be prepared in case I am a part of the next layoffs... — read more 

Bottom line is don't depend on Windstream to be a career oriented company anymore. Nothing wrong with working hard while you're taking a paycheck from them. But don't fool yourself into thinking that they need any one person. There has been a lot of... — read more 

Windstream can last for a couple more years, when some debt comes due, unless Aurelius forces them into Chapter 11 bankruptcy sooner. The FCC and various state public service commissions will weigh in during bankruptcy since they need to maintain... — read more 

My husband is working for the company and he's very concerned that job cuts might be coming and that he may lose his job. He works in Little Rock.

Just curious how much longer windstream gonna last since they have had declining revenue now for 3yrs and by looking at this board ive been here a short time thinking I had a pertty secure job as a cst but I’m not too sure bout any of it no more... — read more 

Paetec Upper Management in SD are running things, it is a big buddy systems across the company. All jobs are being transitioned to the Paetec side of the house. They are getting well trained and maneuvering management to assist reps in remote... — read more 

Has anyone impacted in Sept layoffs received the release agreement ?

An all hands on deck email just went out scheduled for Thursday Oct 12. I dont want to fear monger but it seems these layoff events are always scheduled near these conference calls. Also this day happens to be a Thursday which all these layoffs have... — read more 

With a complete re-inventory of all company assets going on into a new, completely nonfunctional system...sounds like they are building up their spreadsheet for a sale...

Keep hearing there may be more layoffs or even more buy outs coming first of October, just reaching out too see if anyone else has heard anything else, find this site quite useful since windstream has left us all in the dark and I see a downward... — read more 

Because most of WS people are just bad. Script kiddies with no technical knowledge or ability to think for themselves. Lazy internal logistics taking months to get new employees access, but if someone stands over their shoulder can happen in 5... — read more 

... except with a lottery ticket you have a chance at winning something.

As always, our local WXXI is on top of things (with a bit of a delay)... This is about 3% of the total headcont for Rocherster... http://wxxinews.org/post/two-dozen-layoffs-windstream-rochester

Windstream Holdings Inc. WIN: US NASDAQ GS $1.75USD -0.21 -10.71% As of 8:10 PM EDT 9/26/2017 President, CEO & Director, Windstream Holdings, Inc. Age 45 Total Calculated Compensation $4,410,699 As of Fiscal Year 2016 50% Recommend to a friend 60%... — read more 

In this situation, the only way to stick it to the man is for the good talent at windstream to polish up their resumes and leave. Go someplace where you will be treated with respect and can be proud of the company you work for. Windstream struggled... — read more 

I hate the way they let some people go, escort them out the door and don't let them even get their belongings from the desk. One guy had worked there 28 years told him they would box up his belongings for him. That seems so humiliating on top of... — read more 

3 groups are responsible for the shape of this company: ERC Data, Sales, and Management. Data - get your team together. Get rid of the dead weight that contributes to customer Dissatisfaction. You know exactly who these people are Sales - how about... — read more 

Have you guys heard anything else on VSP coming? We are in Charlotte and they let go of like 5 of us, and one of the managers in Richmond.

Not sure where all this post about layoffs are coming from cause in the Kentucky market seems we are all still running strong and no one has been laid off, the Lexington market has numerous techs and at one time they said we had to many but opened... — read more 

We do not market our products. We spend so much money putting infrastructure in the ground, and then get a 30% taje rate, if we are lucky. Some potential customers do not even know who Windstream is, and here we are the ILEC. That is sad. Sales... — read more 

I heard there are other layoffs scheduled for October and November. Does anyone know if these will be voluntary?