Windstream Communications Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I don't really know the CEO, only in newsletters."

"Due to several rounds of layoffs over the last 18 months, employee morale is at an all-time low. Additionally, for my job, compensation was well below the area's average pay for my job."

"I worked with windstream since April 2013, great company, great core of products, and good productive office environment."

"I only worked for 5 months and was laid off. I can't really say too much about this company to be fair."

"I worked for CT communications since 2002. We are a small independent telecommunications company that is rapidly moving and changing to the needs of the new millennium, becoming an IT provider and offering phone, TV and internet services."

"I learned a lot about Windstream's network and about the Enterprise side of things."

"Developed and maintained consultative, long-term relationships with corporate C Level executives. Implemented a solution-selling strategy that fully leveraged the companys core business values. Increased monthly revenue of accounts by offering voice, data and cloud services to help streamline customers IT infrastructure.Met with customers onsite to solve network issues and present upgraded solutions to improve network stability and performance."

"Company denied 2012 health benefits, said I could transfer to Colorado Springs then reneged. Laid me off during short term disability."

"Windstream is a company that has positioned itself to be a strong and smart solution for any customer looking for reliability and service."

"I hope you like long hours."

What do you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"Compensation is above the average for the area. The company is growing and there are some advancement opportunities."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Depending on the manager you are interviewing with you might not get the job simply because of a mannerism that you have. There is no consistency at all in the interview process."

What don't you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"I hope you really enjoy working 60-100 hours a week because that is what you will be doing. Also there will be constant pressure from management to 'shape the business through creative accounting.' Management compensation is very outsized compared to staff level compensation."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My first suggestion would be for them to realize that if you work to make the job better you will retain more quality employees. In the past year my team has had 100% turnover as a result of the long hours and pressure from management. My second suggestion would be for management to be more willing to give teams the tools they need to succeed."

"Appreciative of the relationships built with new/ existing customers & employees"

What do you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"Ability to work changing environment that fit my skill set"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Work closely with all departments to learn the needed knowledge to succeed"

What don't you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"Little information was given to employees on new services and services"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improve cooperation and communication between departments to minimize service issues"

What do you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"It is very interesting working on the ISP side of things. YOu get a very different viiew of the world. Routing tables can get so large they actually fill up the Routers memory."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know your networking basics and have at least a CCNA. After that be prepared to see many different vender's equipment and get ready to view networking from a whole different angle."

What don't you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"Honestly, my only complaint is that it is a 1099 contract position with no benefits. The work itself is a great experience."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Bring on good contractors faster than 6 months. Many of these contractors are 1099 positions with no benefits at all and make keeping these positions difficult."

What do you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"Not a whole lot. It pays the bills for now."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't do it unless you are on the verge of being homeless or are interviewing for a back office position. The customer facing jobs are dead ends with too many Chiefs. AVOID."

What don't you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"Management is too concerned with their own jobs, not mine. I mean nothing to the company. Their loyalty to me despite the fact that I am one of the top performers on the team and have not gotten a raise in 2 years has dropped to zero."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make more of an effort to make the employees feel like they matter to the company."

"over sold opportunity and income potential"

What do you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"The people, the customers and sold product in the field."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are looking for an entry level position to gain some experience then consider."

What don't you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"Lack of vision, lack of marketing support, lack of upward mobility and income."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to the field organization and not think in a silo approach."

What do you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"I enjoy the ability to work at a cutting edge telecom company for decent money."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Polish up your presentation skills regarding the telecom industry and personal acchievments."

What don't you like about working at Windstream Communications?

"The commute is a little too far, and the money could be a little better also."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"We should incorporate a 4-8 hour volunteer program quarterly as a group."