Rant

Is anyone actually HAPPY working at Lumen right now?

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·53d ago·2 comments

Seriously, I need to know. I've been in network engineering for 8 years, all at Lumen. I used to love it here. The team was great, the work was challenging in a good way, and I felt like I was actually contributing something. Now? It's just constant stress. Every re-org, every whisper of budget cuts... it's exhausting. My manager is completely checked out, just going through the motions. The projects are half-baked and get cancelled halfway through anyway. Is there ANYONE still enjoying their job? Or are we all just waiting for the axe to fall? I'm starting to think about jumping ship, even though the thought of interviewing again makes me want to puke. Is the grass even greener anywhere else in telecom?

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0x3ef5…7b77

·53d ago

I feel you. I'm in a different department, but the vibe is the same. It's death by a thousand cuts. Remember when we actually innovated? Now it feels like we're just trying to stay afloat. I've started updating my resume, not because I *want* to leave, but because I need to be prepared. It's a tough market, but I can't keep working like this. Maybe exploring other options will give you some leverage, even if you decide to stay.

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·53d ago

Happy? No. Tolerating it? Barely. Honestly, they've been saying the sky is falling for years, and somehow we're still here. My advice? Stop caring so much. Clock in, do the minimum required, and clock out. Save your energy for something that actually matters. They're not going to reward loyalty, so don't kill yourself trying to impress anyone. Find a hobby, spend time with family, and let Lumen be just a paycheck.