CenturyTel is a small NE LA telco, that has expanded by acquistion of markedly larger companies - Specialist Lumen Employee Review

2.0
21 Mar 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent Pay, Management and roles in state of flux due to purchase of Embarq (FKA Sprint Local Division - United Telephone systems) and Qwest.

Cons

Lots of layoffs, Lots of flying by seat of the pants. Dealing with details and rules comes off the cuff This company is managed by a good ol boy Louisiana network as if the company is still a little rural telco.

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5.0
2 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- lots of growth opportunities - great management

Cons

- slow paced days but then really busy busy days

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Lumen Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Because of feedback like yours, we get better every day. We recognize that workload balance can be challenging. We're dedicating resources to showing up for each other every day, supporting a no-hero culture, and committing to the team's collective success. We're glad to hear that you value our growth opportunities and management. Thank you for the work you do with us, we're happy to have you on the team!
1.0
18 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work from home is only pro

Cons

So many issues. No raises. Layoffs everywhere. When those happen you have to do extra work (no additional pay) Toxic culture Leaders are DINOSAURS who should be cut. C suite delusional on growth expectations Run away from this place and don’t ruin your career.

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