Level 3 Communications – “Level 3 has great potential.”

Pros

Level 3 has a solid reputation in Colorado. It offers great amenities for employees including fitness facility, onsite cafe, two Starbucks coffee stations, concierge service, massage therapists, hair cutting service just to name a few. They also have a very nice work environment. Most all employees have an office with a door, coffee/tea service is provided for everyone and many departments provide additional refreshment items. I chose to work for Level 3 because the company has huge potential for growth, offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, and provides for a good work/life balance. Most of the senior staff has been in place since the start of the company and that provides for a lot of stability at the helm.

Cons

Level 3 has had to layoff employees after numerous acquiring eight companies over the course of about 24 months. This has taken a toll on employee morale and many employees have had to adjust to significant change in the way they perform their jobs, especially if they came to Level 3 via an acquired company. Level 3 has faced many financial challenges and has had to restructure its debt. This focus on the financial health of the company and on the falling stock price has been a distraction for a lot of employees also causing some morale issues and dissatisfaction with leadership.

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