My life improved so much since I realized I don't give a damn anymore.

https://stocks.apple.com/AqxBj_ekAQ96sxvf19XOToA

How long before we do the same in our market's

They have been doing smaller layoffs in 2024. Between demotions, talent quitting and layoffs in every department ... I wonder how many people we've lost total. They are doing bite-sized layoffs so they don't have to announce it on the news. So... — read more 

the word on the street in denver is at least a couple of VPs were let go, any details? seems kid of hush hush trust and transparency, right??

I know this post will not last long. I hope that any company or person see’s this before signing on the dotted line. Lumen, century link, quantum does not care about you. All they want is your money which will never be used to maintain the plant. It... — read more 

https://www.wowt.com/2025/01/14/nebraska-public-service-commission-releases-scathing-report-states-911-provider/# Q: If Management doesn’t know its network how could it possibly make good decisions about running it?? A: it can’t, G.T.F.O. Before... — read more 

A few individuals received the call on Friday that their position was impacted by the RIFs. Does anyone know how long they will be calling employees to notify them?

It's disturbing to hear leaders talk about how amazing 2025 will be while ignoring how they just destroyed careers and condemned client relationships in the process. F*ck your kickoff

so, do we hear soon from Kate and the other C level executives regarding the rationale for the RIFs, or will we just see more post about road shows to games at Lumen Field, community involvement at food pantrys, and the other "feel good" stuff to... — read more 

Once this round is over, those of us who are still here will have to pick up the pieces. Crippled teams, more work, more people who actually knew what they were doing - gone. It’s becoming too much. But the C-suite obviously doesn’t give a sh-t about... — read more 

Anyone visited the new swanky office? (at least looks like it from the pics) What was the purpose of inviting people there? Are we moving to a hybrid model

Lumen, today 1/7/25, RIF'd approximately 20% of its Customer Success Organization, as well as made cuts in almost every group. This includes Sales and engineering. This after a stock by back program. I think they are trying to clean up the balance... — read more 

Where's Kate&Lumen? The CFO ducked the BofA analyst question a few weeks ago regarding how their WOKE philosophies will fare with the NEW ADMIN especially as respects "Public" Enterprise opportunities? Is it finally time for Kate to go, and for... — read more 

Has anyone heard of any layoffs happening today and in what roles? I know of a few that happened today on the business side, curious how widespread.

so in 2025, can we expect more non essential directives like DEI, VOMF, and Brene Brown trainings, or will the leadership actually care about turning a profit? my guess is more of the former and seeing what other assets can be sold off..

Cwa contract will expire and not renewed. Everyone will be locked out. Contractors brought in. Outsourced. Techs wanna work here’s 30/hr. Company is not gonna pay you 40.00/hr to work on sh-t copper plant.

Senator Ted Cruz wants more government funding to go to Starlink and Elon Musk. Senator Ted Cruz does not believe fiber optics is the way to... — read more 

8 billion in debt after selling half of the company, sounds like the management should be investigated for criminal activity.

Is it any surprise given the company does not care about consumer products any longer? https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/centurylink-fined-for-leaving-wa-customers-on-hold-too-long/

Just for the Starlink pumper that has infected this forum. Overpriced, slow speed and only of any use in areas that have septic and wells.

Oh, and there it is All of a sudden and completely out of the Blue.. Troy Goldie has left the company “effective immediately”, he was either the source of the leak or he was opposed to selling off Quantum, either way the story in the news has now... — read more 

If we had fewer but more competent managers and someone on the top existing in this century, I’m sure we would do better. This way the only thing we are good at is shedding talent. Skilled people do not stick around for a reason.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lumen-technologies-launches-sale-consumer-202800911.html

Now that the hooplah is calming down and market is seeing through the BS by the cheerleading rah rah CEO. Stock is in $5 range and falling, potential layoffs upcoming ?

This is a bit sillyness. The company name used to be Wyoming. Guessing all the buzz words on the very bare PH site will get people to buy LUMN... — read more 

Is Lumen involved? Would be sad to not see Lumen promote/support this. https://www.entergynewsroom.com/news/meta-selects-northeast-louisiana-as-site-10-billion-data-center/

I see Maxine is officially leaving very soon, what does that mean for Mass Markets? Any one have any insights?

I have been a customer since 1979, but sadly no longer. I called in a repair and after several calls telling me we would not make it today. I got a hold of a supervisor and they told me Denver no longer supports dial tone. How ever there boss would... — read more 

More ESG garbage , this is the focus from senior mgmt it seems. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-ceo-letter-2023-esg-report-kate-johnson-q2byc/

Just as we all suspected, that survey was yet another dog and pony show. Every time they act like they're going to do something and shocker nothing happens. The classic response "your manager will get with you" is getting old. All those ridiculous... — read more 

Any good emails lately?

How will this work out Lumen and google are now strategically partnering, but we’re also competing in the residential fiber market? Are both going to over lap each other, or is one going to absorb the other??

which legacy products will Lumen start to dump, and how many souls will be kicked to the curb before the holidays?

https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/lumens-ceo-delivers-bad-news-first-then-good-news “Lumen’s President and CEO Kate Johnson was surprisingly candid about the company’s legacy telecom business during its third quarter 2024 earnings call this... — read more 

Have you heard anything about potential CenturyLink layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

When will we be sold to Microsoft or Google?

It's no wonder Lumen pushed out the Meta, AWS, MSFT news craap deals ahead of Meta and MSFT dismal news forecast. The deals must be so small that these "Lumen" deals are not even mentioned by Meta, AWS, or MSFT. Oct 31 (Reuters) - Wall Street was... — read more 

"Chris Capossela is joining our board of directors starting today. Chris spent his 32-year technology career at Microsoft, serving the past ten years as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer." A 32 year Microsoft guy... — read more 

I have no insider knowledge, however, my guess is that since the last 2 "big deals" involved AI, they will look for another opportunity to talk about AI. Possibilities include (this is my opinion): Google AI tie-in (however Google has their own... — read more