Shoddy Training/High Pressure & Stress to Sale - E-Care Representative Lumen Employee Review

2.0
May 27, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Off on weekends, benefits, vacation time

Cons

We read monotonous, mind-numbing online courses ourselves and trainers only rushed through highlights afterwards. No real quality, intensive interaction or teaching by trainers. Poor training on systems, and many employees felt uncomfortable knowing how to use them. Trainers were rude and demeaning at times to some employees and as result, others feared asking questions. You will not be released from training holding area and go to floor unless you meet sales goals. Also told if we do not successfully sale, we are not needed at CenturyLink. Felt this was a threat. This is more Sales driven than Customer Service focused. Little is mentioned in training about caring about the customer. Just get that sale, and try again even if they say no the first time or you will be penalized!

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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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)

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Lumen Response
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Thank you for leaving an honest review. Because of feedback like yours, we get better every day. Change can definitely be challenging. We believe in helping everyone to reach their full potential so we can all succeed together. We're glad you value our learning systems, agile working model, and management. Thank you again for your feedback. We're happy to have you on the team!
1.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Medical Benefits are very good. Not a lot of micromanagement unless your leader doesnt understand the resources to pull this info. AI is highly encouraged, not required... which is a nice balance.

Cons

Random layoffs every couple months. Kate Johnson doesn't understand the importance of credibility in this space. Q1 customer meetings are majority introduction meetings due to constant account realignment. Leadership pretends to believe they know these are large enterprise accounts, but their actions reflect a transactional sales approach.

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