Topics regarding layoffs at Windstream Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Windstream Corp.

Glad I took the buyout

I didn't really want to go but the handwriting was on the wall in my opinion. I seriously doubt that there will ever be a buyout offered by this company again. I wonder what will happen to the union contracts? Does anyone have any insight on this? I... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+XHDCN87

Aurelious Responds to TT and WIN

I can’t believe the CEO of WIN has not been shown the door. We take no pleasure in Windstream's resulting financial predicament. Windstream could easily have averted it – first by not playing fast and loose with its noteholders in 2015, hoping nobody... — read more 

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| 1460 views | | 7 replies (last February 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XHK7avz

0.97 Stock Price...

Onward to being delisted. Excellent work TT. I hope you enjoy your 120% bonus this spring. You truly deserve every penny.

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| 1450 views | | 12 replies (last February 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XHK1wrS

WE Portal and Next Generation Polutions

How will this impacts the WE portal. Also, will this hurt us with our Vendors that support us provinging next generation SD Wan and Ucaas? If we can’t pay licensing will they shut us off?

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| 614 views | | 1 reply (February 21, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XHIg1m4

I 💕 WIN

Calm down folks. Tony is doing all he can. We have to believe in our leadership and stay the course.

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| 1850 views | | 15 replies (last February 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XH7NBG2

Windstream postpones earnings in aftermath of ruling

4q earnings now pushed back to March 18th. Real show of leadership there TT. Run and hide for another month to avoid facing the music. Hopefully by the time the 18th of March gets here the results will be provided by another CEO.

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| 1070 views | | 6 replies (last February 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XHVv4zq

Stream posts

Amazing how many and how quick a-- lickers were online using all the correct buzzwords that the leadership wants to hear. That does not mean your job is safe because you kiss a-- on stream for everyone to see. All they are trying to do is get you to... — read more 

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| 1580 views | | 8 replies (last February 21, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGDvJJ7

So What's Going to Happen? Some Possible Conclusions

Lot's of questions, not a lot of answers. One thing is certain,. Aurelius will want to be paid ASAP. They win in all scenarios regardless, just a matter of timing. Every day that goes by reduces their annualized return on this bet. February 25th is... — read more 

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| 1990 views | | 9 replies (last February 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGmUpaR

Something to consider

Forget management - WIN has such a bad overall reputation, a number of hiring managers I've spoken with recently have indicated they want nothing to do with anyone from WIN... Let that sink in for a minute as you scramble for your LinkedIn profiles.

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| 860 views | | 1 reply (February 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGZGHt4

Not a bad idea to start looking for a job now?

Maybe we should have thought about this earlier, given that the writing was on the wall for quite some, but the fact is that this situation can’t end in a good way and that there will be major cuts. If you ask me, it’s not a bad idea to update our... — read more 

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| 2081 views | | 8 replies (last February 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGW3EPD

Best way to save money?

Cut upper management. Fewer people laid off, best results achieved. Plus, they're the ones who got us into this mess in the first place. There, problem solved.

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| 814 views | | 2 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGsttg0

When will layoffs start?

When can we expect layoffs to start happening? Anybody has any info? I'm assuming it'll take at least a week or two for things to settle down and for the upper management to formulate a plan (which we all know will focus primarily on cutting as many... — read more 

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| 1460 views | | 4 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGUIFvl

Look at Zayo

Better pay, better benefit, better atmosphere. And the stock actually exist. Great people

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| 681 views | | 2 replies (last February 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGn5NXo

What happens in case of a bankruptcy?

I found that liquidation means no severances, but I'm finding conflicting info online on whether severances are paid out in case of a bankruptcy to laid off employees or not. Is this dependent on the company, judge who is handling the bankruptcy... — read more 

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| 1110 views | | 3 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGf1YuL

Best job alternatives?

Where are people applying for jobs these days that actually gives a chance to an employee who is close to his fifties? And that offers a pay at least close to matching what he is bringing to the table? It's obvious that Windstream is done, so I don't... — read more 

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| 950 views | | 3 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGmwBIP

Vacation

One has stated that this time if a layoff happens no severance will be given. What will happen with vacation time? Will we get it, or will Tony try to take that away too? I thought that our vacation would be promised to us, but I know bankruptcy may... — read more 

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| 1150 views | | 8 replies (last February 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGXSnH3

The Stream cleaners are scrubbing the posts HARD today

I posted a calmly-worded post in response to TT's Stream post with questions about how we got here, and what is management going to do about it going forward, and who is going to take responsibility for this... and it got deleted VERY quickly... — read more 

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| 1340 views | | 7 replies (last February 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGCt22A

RIP WINDSTREAM

I glad I got out before the death of a company. The mo--ns killed windsteam. Wear Black if you still work there Orange for TT

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| 1230 views | | 6 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XG058HM

Death for Windstream

Death going Forward Windstream And Pain For Uniti Feb. 17, 2019 8:45 PM•UNIT Summary Shareholders in Windstream and Uniti Group were in for a nasty shock when, on February 15, courts ruled in favor of Aurelius. This move results in serious... — read more 

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| 1360 views | | 3 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGyQAeg

Get ready sales team

They’re going to skinny it down to 1 or 2 per region. Sales management, goodbye.

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| 1024 views | | 2 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XG5sCsf

Bankruptcy is a sure thing...

After the manager call today, there is very little doubt that the way of dealing with this situation will absolutely be bankruptcy. Reorganization of the company's finances via bankruptcy is the quickest way out. The execs don't really care if that... — read more 

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| 2160 views | | 8 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGumgW0

Tomorrow’s Speech

What to expect tomorrow. They will tell all customers this was an unprecedented ruling and play the victim, and they intend to appeal the ruling. Next- people are going get let go within 30 days. Tony has one problem. He promised everyone they were... — read more 

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| 1550 views | | 5 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XGqhUTR

Fire Sale 2019!

You heard it here first. What will end up happening is large portions of the business will be sold at enough of a discount to attract buyers that can absorb the risk/leverage (debt), with the hope of squeezing out enough margin through synergies to... — read more 

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| 1210 views | | 4 replies (last February 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XFmiBMI

Sharks Going to Smell Blood in thew Water for WIN Stock

WIN is already heavily shorted. With this latest debacle, the stock is going to be relentlessly attacked by short sellers and there's virtually nothing the company can do at this point to fend it off. Immediate consequence will be additional losses... — read more 

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| 910 views | | 2 replies (last February 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XF64EVr

American Greed - Windstream in Peril

Please send the investigators your insight. CNBC - American Greed is reviewing all notifications to email below. CNBC Investigations If you have a tip for our investigative unit to pursue, please send an email to: Email: investigations@cnbc.com

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| 1180 views | | 6 replies (last February 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XFw1xBh

Tactical Advice for Everyone on this thread

The doors won’t be closed but large layoffs are coming. You’ll have a job next week but not for long. Tony is going to tell you about the appeal and try to comfort our pain to keep everyone working. Don’t listen. Immidieatly start looking. You have... — read more 

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| 1400 views | | 8 replies (last February 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XFtxNmS

Employees have the right to be angry and amused

No raises Horrible benefits 401k gone The employees didn't do this TT did All the ones who want to defend a criminal, go ahead. Justice shall be served. KARMA TT you cant scrum and Sprint this away. The federal courts took you down, not the employees — read more 

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| 1062 views | | 4 replies (last February 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XFPwCvu

Shut up

All you people talk a good game on here, but nobody has the balls to voice these opinions during colleague meetings. Start speaking up or shut up.

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| 1610 views | | 19 replies (last February 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XFHM2At

Windstream = destruction

Glad I jumped ship when I did...remember greed + personal gain = destruction! This is what our upper management have been practicing for the past several years! They forgot about our customers, they forgot about there employees...which resulted in... — read more 

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| 850 views | | 3 replies (last February 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XFWttnh

Employees Posting and not

I can see thousands of views. Are you sheep still to scared to speak up or were some of the guys that believed everything was ok. Pivot Pivot Pivot Dragonfly your butt to the house. Project burn takes a new meaning

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| 830 views | | 4 replies (last February 17, 2019)
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