One of the funniest things I’ve ever witnessed in corporate America happened last week. Our tone deaf executives stood in front of a room and shared a half a**ed set of things we should care about. Then instead of making their “I will” statements... — read more
MM leaving Is this real… or are we being pranked again?
Serious question: is this an actual leadership change… or just another episode of “nothing to see here, carry on”? Because if you’ve been here longer than five minutes, you’ve seen this headline before. Big announcement. Big promises. Same results. ... — read more
Drowning PC’s
Are they really expecting each PC to handle ALL the financials for every customer going forward starting next month? I’m drowning with one as it is. A job isn’t worth this much stress.
Experience doesn't matter anymore
The culture has shifted dramatically in the last two years. Managers with zero experience are making decisions that make no sense. You're not allowed to question anything or suggest better ways. The culture has turned from bad to worse. Every day I'm... — read more
Wednesday Mandatory Attendance Call
Could someone share what’s on the agenda or what main topics we’ll be covered during Wednesday’s mandatory all‑hands call? I’d like to know what to expect so I can be prepared ahead of time.
So we have had two tentative close dates yet no confirmed compensation packages
No LTI replacement yet? Really? Employee first? Employee focus? When was the last update? So are they laying off at close with these delayed announcements? Fun morale booster.
Post Sale
May 1st will be a new beginning and fresh start for fiber. Arium & Zayos paths are uncertain but they have a future good or bad. Crown however, is damaged and the trust has been broken every Crown employee will be looking over his or her shoulders... — read more
Polishing the Crown
Crown Castle was something once beautiful and admired, now placed on a shelf with a price tag that no one bothers to read. The brightest jewels that once gave it life and purpose have long since been taken away and discarded, leaving only a dull... — read more
New reorg/layoffs
Any active rumors of a reorg or layoffs? I know they said no more layoffs but I don’t trust them? Only people with real knowledge please reply
The hiring wait
Can someone please explain why it takes half a year to fill a job here? I don't understand the delay.
Yes Men Continue To Survive
Directors that say yes to every request from VPs no matter how ridiculous or last minute the ask continue to survive. They have their head so far up the VPs a$$ hoping to advance their own career with no regard to their team. Truly a good ole boys... — read more
Faith in EQT
Does anyone actually have good feeling about this takeover this whole operational readiness is turning out to be a operational disaster month
AI Governance? We Can’t Even Govern a Meeting Agenda.
So apparently, throwing darts are the new operating model. Town hall highlight of the year: Head of IT + CFO confidently announce that “No other companies have figured out AI governance… but we will.” The silence afterward? You could hear a budget... — read more
Horrible place to work
We have to deal with extremely poor management, and you have to belong to their circle, or they turn your life into a living he-l! Don't get me started on so many gossips going on behind the close door. You're expected to know everything and do... — read more
Purple Stock Award????
When will we find out if the Board approved the Purple Stock award for 2025?!?
Ba--s To The Wall
We need some help in the field we have been cut down to a skeleton crew and my manager is non-existent.
Return to office
Us together is better. We must return to the office to increase collaboration. Whoever created the new seating assignments didn't make any effort to keep teams together. Collaboration with anyone BUT your own team. What a joke and an embarrassment... — read more
Missing final paycheck
According to the severance agreement I was supposed to get my final paycheck today but it has yet to hit my bank. Is anyone else missing their final paycheck to?
The Role of Elliott
I wonder how it may have turned out for Crown if Mr Paul Elliott Singer had not reared his head.
Caring for Each Other in These Extremely Challenging Times
As I read these posts, I feel deep concern for both current and former teammates. I want to gently remind everyone that if you’re facing something difficult or need support, you can reach out to the Ethics Alert Line. It’s managed by an independent... — read more
DD Townhall and emotions
It's so lame both leaders are not even making eye contact. RA doesn't want to talk about his demotion. Hopefully, they are finding a replacement to consolidate all compliance departments.
Severance, retirement and Medicare
Just had a talk with my adviser about this whole voluntary layoff thing….With me I am so close to 65, I plan to get out of telecomm and pick up a mediocre part time job to cushion the loss of CC funds. Come to find out the upcoming deposit of my... — read more
Towers quarter zip leadership
Just trust what this leadership team tells you. Look past the quarter-zip smiles and forced enthusiasm and you will see a mountain of corporate spin. CP called out “incredible collaboration” this week...People at desks were not collaborating they... — read more
Cobra coverage
What happened to Crown continuing coverage throughout the severance period? I just filled out the continuation form and Crown is paying $38 and I am paying $2000 per month. This is my 3rd lay off in 25 years in the industry, its never been done with... — read more
CEO
Does anyone think this new CEO is a clown?
Silent RIFs
It seems that people are disappearing from teams without any company wide communication. Look on social media and you'll find evidence. This is worse than major rounds, in my opinion. At least with a major round, you know when it's done. This can go... — read more
Unused PTO
I am really surprised no one is talking about loosing their unused PTO. I cant believe CC get away with this. PTO is something that is accrued (earned). How can they get away with not paying that out at the time of termination? Unless of course the... — read more
WARN Act Violation
Since they announced the layoff at 3pm on Weds, and laid everyone off by 2pm Thursday, wouldn’t that violate the WARN Act? Don’t they have to give a 60 day notice?
New Crown Castle 2.0
Like the saying goes it is better to be optimistic and wrong than pessimistic and right. This is my hope. After the storm passes and we sell Fiber and Small Cell we have the money to hire many of these talented, loyal, and hard workers back. It... — read more
I survived this round, and I feel numb
It doesn't feel like a win at all.
Wanting to leave
Anybody know how to get offered the severance package if you were moved to another team? I got moved to a new department without any say in it, and I'd rather have the severance instead.
Layoffs
I was layed off AFTER thw all clear email went out. Way to break my heart..
Corruption in the Castle
How could the 20 year plus employees survive this round of layoffs…Director and Manager? Good old boy network is still alive and thriving. Hardworking, educated, younger employees did not get a fair shake, 20 plus years of corruption…shame on you... — read more
Guess ‘Efficiency’ Means Keeping the Yes-Men and Cutting the Doers
It finally happened. Tons of solid, hard-working people gone. Some cuts probably made sense. But let’s be honest — a lot of what’s left looks like the professional “yes” crowd whose core skill is ego management, not actual delivery. Feels like the... — read more
Any idea if they’ll wrap up the layoffs this week?
The thought of this spilling into next week makes me feel sick.
My heart goes out to everyone impacted
Maybe we think we're mentally prepared, and maybe many of us don't even like our jobs, but losing one still weighs heavy. And we all still need the paycheck. I hope everyone affected either has other options ready or gets lucky and finds a good job... — read more
Dish Fall Out
Is this really only impacting DISH teams since they are claiming it is from DISH defaulting
The Castle is Crumbling
Why it's the leadership at the top not held accountable. They created this disastrous outcome, and we the working employees are paying the ultimate price by losing our jobs and dignity. It's a very sad and heartbreaking day for a lot of good... — read more