I see many people are hitting the job market these days. A few people that I know already left at the beginning of the year. I know all of us will find that there is a lot wrong with this company, but I ask the people that are actively looking for... — read more
SD meeting
Anyone know about 5 o'clock tonight meeting
What I was told
So, my husband and I are thinking about buying a house. I thought it a good idea to have a 'heart to heart' with my manager about my job security before making such a move. Here is what I was told, " Our days are numbered, but we need to "watch... — read more
Gladsdoor begging again
HR begging for positive reviews on Gladsdoor again. Lemme see.... 2% raise with 9+% inflation. You sure you want these reviews? You sure you want everyone to know that you must participate in a blood draw for insurance, or it's $500 in surcharges?... — read more
Stagflation - Windstream has perfected the pain
When inflation rises and wages are flat its called stagflation. Windstream has been perfecting this for years. NEVER go to work at this company unless you are truly into Masochism. Who knows - Masochists of Windstream may be the next Employee... — read more
Summer Vacation Challenge!
For the month of June, I want to challenge you to post a picture of your summer vacation destination whether it be in another town, state, country, or even a staycation! At the end of the month, we will pick two lucky winners to each win a $50 credit... — read more
Don't be lazy
Too many people are lazy when it comes to looking for a new job and have missed a great opportunity to leave Windstream while the job market was scorching hot. We are probably a few months away from recession, so I'd advise you to start looking right... — read more
Todays Lesson - Pronouns
Really MM - I have not had a raise in years but you have articles about pronoun usage - REALLY!!! GDAMIT - I need to support my family with a paycheck that keeps up with inflation. I don't need any F-KKING lessons about treating people. In fact... — read more
Merit increases came out
Time for more RIFs. Can't pay anyone more, gotta cut, not at the top, of course.
Townhall May 19, 2022.
EMPLOYEE: What’s up with inflation vs. compensation? TT: Yeah, Boy, Ge-z, gas is expensive. EMPLOYEE: TT: Mary? MARY: Any ERG you want! EMPLOYEE:
Wow.. Google 'Better Business Bureau Windstream Communications'
173 reviews and a one star rating.. looks just like Glass Door only without the 'promoted reviews' to hide the dirt. From Joey T Was sold 100mbs internet. Techs showed up to my home and installed it. After the installation was over they informed me... — read more
Where do you stand
Based on inflation and Windstream 'merit' pay policies i am down 15% in the value of my pay check. Where do you stand?
May 9
Perk up everybody - today is Victory Day.
Families struggle with Windstream internet service
By Marlee Pinchok Published: May. 3, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT GREENUP COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Phone and internet service are two things many of us depend on every day. However, neighbors who live along Lost Lick Road in Greenup County say their phone and... — read more
The "U" word
Maybe its time to start thinking about what collective action can do for us. People repeat "If you don't like it just leave" and they say it over and over again like it will save them from their misery. But instead I think its time to band... — read more
Time To Leave
Windstream needs to outsource their entire Service Delivery and Account Management to India and the Philippines at this point. There is no point of keeping anything here if the Veterans are leaving in droves. It'll be a win for Uncle Tony's vision... — read more
No pay raise no Collaboration
I am willing to share technical knowledge for a price. Share why some leap ahead whiles others do not. Also, why are those special ones that got promotions needing help from others to train their underlings? Hint, we all know it is rigged so take a... — read more
"Forgot" to payout severance?? Wtf?!
Laid off April 1st and supposed to get my severance check tomorrow. No pending direct deposit hmmm. Inquired and told there was a group of us forgotten or lost on the severance payout for tomorrow and now we have to wait 2 more weeks!! Wth is going... — read more
Windstream won't support your great ideas
It seems that my manager is most preoccupied with how to effectively disregard employee concerns, and how to belittle those who try to be maximally engaged in every way. I have been working here for years and I know of many people who in some way... — read more
CLEC tech exodus
Moses is parting the universal tech sea!! Many 10-20 year techs, with bu-t loads of experience, have put in their 2 weeks! Many more are in the process of looking. From constant needling from mgmt, to horrible systems, to an unfair pay gap, to... — read more
I would leave if only it was so easy to find a better job
Of course I am not and cannot be satisfied here. Everyone keeps repeating that we should get out of here. OK, we need to leave and go somewhere else, but where? Where are those jobs where everything is much better than here? It's not so easy to... — read more
GET OUT
Get out while you can. If you have other employment options, TAKE IT. This company doesn't care about its employees. You can bust your a-s for them and they will not think twice about letting you go. I am a former employee worked for a company they... — read more
Windstream pays $1.2 million fine
FierceTelecom: Windstream pays $1.2M fine to FCC for RHC rule violations. https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/windstream-will-pay-12m-fine-fcc Is this why LL is leaving?
2022 2Q WiNNOVATION Challenge - Improving Collaboration
2022 2Q WiNNOVATION Challenge - Improving Collaboration How can we respond to this without recourse? This is precisely what management's job is: work on the machine that is their organization. Instead all they do is build empires/silos and push back... — read more
3-year raise?
TT used to mention that salaried employees would earn a 3% raise once every 3 years, but I haven’t heard that in a long time from him. Has this actually happened to anyone? When would it appear in my paycheck if it does happen?
No idea why we're still having layoffs
There's no need. There's literally no need. All that needs to be done is not backfill the positions that have been left open through attrition. And there's certainly more than enough of those. More people are leaving than ever before! So why are we... — read more
I used to work for Windstream
While I am still employed, with Windstream I gave up! Come on Elliot Management. Are you out there??
SD-WAN rankings
https://www.lightreading.com/sd-wan/atandt-takes-top-spot-and-comcast-bumps-verizon-on-sd-wan-leaderboard/d/d-id/776311? "AT&T takes top spot and Comcast bumps Verizon on SD-WAN Leaderboard" Windstream is ranked #7
Horrible work culture and work environment
This is by far the most disrespectful, political, and dishonest company I have ever worked for. It doesn't get any worse than this.
Everyone has a plan
The boxer Mike Tyson once said "everyone has a plan until they get hit". You're crazy to believe that you are protected because you are trying to be being objective. The reality is that many highly skilled (and highly committed) workers have been... — read more
How is it possible that we're still having layoffs?
Who is left to lay off? My team has halved in the last few years, but our work volume has remained the same. So, please, explain to me how is it possible that layoffs are still taking place? Is it the goal to lay off everybody and then just have the... — read more
Layoffs today
Heard there were some in support services but do not know anyone directly that works there. Anyone have any real info to share?
It's hard to find a single positive thing
The worst management of all the companies I have worked in so far. Leadership without vision. Low pay. I don’t mean to exaggerate when I say it’s hard to find a single positive thing about this company. If someone asked me if there was anything... — read more
The Uniti - Windstream Dispute: We Think Both Parties Are Wrong
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4494854-uniti-windstream-dispute-both-parties-are-wrong
Management has no idea...
Windstream, a company where your local ops manager has no idea what goes on in the field, and is at best delusional, where the directors above him are equally delusional..a company where they think someone can be trained completely in 2-6 weeks to... — read more
I can't wait for something like this to happen
https://www.boredpanda.com/underpaid-employee-quits-company-loses-40-million/ It seems like we are one employee away