Everyone is unsettled. No one feels safe. Management tells employees that they shouldn't worry about their jobs that they are safe. Then they get RIF'd. The truly disturbing part is that they continue to preach William Clark's "Do The Right Thing". I guess it only applies to people outside of management. I do believe that there are good managers and not all are bad. However, the bad overshadows any of the good. For those still working for the "New CenturyLink", have a plan-B. It's apparent that you can no longer trust the words from management.
If you were "fortunate" enough to make it through a RIF, that doesn't mean you're safe. It may just mean that you have been given time to activate your plan-B. If you never have to use it God Bless You. BUT, don't take this merger lightly. I've watched over the past few years how CenturyLink has taken steps to become just like the other competitors. To be the same with how they treat their employees. So if you hear others talk about how bad it might be to work with these other telecom providers be aware that you're heading down the same street. Management will try to refocus your thinking and tell you the customer is the most important. Guess what? They're wrong! YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT! If you treat your employees well they will in turn treat you well.
Lastly, remember that they preach their "Unifying Principles". They tell you to commit to these. I won't list all of them here. But, when they intentionally break their own principles how would you even trust working for them? Fairness. Really? Honesty and Integrity. Really? Respect. Really?
My time is up with CenturyLink. My heart and prayers go out to all of those affected by this last series of layoffs. I hope you all find greater happiness and prosperity in your next adventure.