Initially enjoyable then incredibly stressful - Customer Service and Sales Lumen Employee Review

3.0
Nov 1, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Money was okay at around 11-12 per hour, commissions averaged 400-1,000 a month if you did well, otherwise good luck. Union environment was the worst, everything was based on seniority and not performance. Promotions were to people who "lasted" not the ones deserving or qualified. Benefits were good if you have family, and no weekends.

Cons

Scheduling changed every 3 months usually, 40-42 hours a week. 10-11 hour Mondays with 30 min lunch sucked. Management does not do much to encourage or assist but they demand results. Tons of turnover, so culture was rocky and people were always nervous. Merger with Qwest killed the Qwest centers as Centurylink took over. Sales expectations were hard especially given the type of phone caller you would typically get.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Easy to learn, manageable schedule, supportive management

Cons

Changes in systems with many malfunctions, confusing workflows, policies set with little guidance (like figure it out yourself)

4.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, great benefits, great people to work with, boss is great, etc.

Cons

Company is undergoing transformation, so it's a bit chaotic. Have to work with old stuff and new stuff at the same time. Hopefully that will change as we transform further.

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