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Global Crossing
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www.globalcrossing.com Hamilton, Bermuda 5000+ Employees

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Updated May 15, 2013

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76% Approve of the CEO

Global Crossing CEO and Director John J. Legere

John J. Legere

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73% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Good Company, too bad Level 3 bought it and is killing it

Data Analyst (Former Employee)
Rochester, NY

I worked at Global Crossing full-time for more than 10 years

ProsGood benefits, good management on the GC side of the house

ConsPurchased by Level 3, which is slowly laying off everyone in the Rochester, NY area.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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It was a great place to work

NOC (Current Employee)
Southfield, MI

I have been working at Global Crossing full-time for more than 10 years

ProsCorporate culture was tied to the employees it had minimal extraneous BS. Keep the customers service up and happy was the main priority and everyone worked to that goal.

ConsLimited promotional opportunities because nobody left this company on their own accord. Average seniority in most offices was 12+ years, which indicates that most people like working there.

Advice to Senior ManagementToo late for this...Level 3 has swallowed Global Crossing back in November of 2011.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Enjoyed my time and colleagues

Marketing (Former Employee)
Rochester, NY

I worked at Global Crossing full-time for more than 7 years

ProsFlexibility in time when it comes to getting work done and/or picking up a kid
Open to new ideas in marketing that haven't been done yet
Fun office environment

ConsSmall merit raises
Lack of travel
Some employees seemed to just be collecting pay checks

Advice to Senior ManagementWish prior GC management had stayed - Level 3 execs don't seem to really have a grasp of their large company.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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tight knit group of people who have been through a lot

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at Global Crossing

Prosgreat people, talented bunch of people and hardworkers

Consinequity with regard to executive management rewards and working class rewards, particularly based upon sacrifices of all involved.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Was a great company built on the backs of a global culture and diverse society bridging the first global teleco.

Senior Director of Engineering (Former Employee)
Phoenix, AZ

I worked at Global Crossing full-time for more than 10 years

ProsGreat place to work, learn new and different technologies. Ample opportunities to move up,

ConsUnfortunately, Global Crossing no longer exists and was acquired via stock purchase from Level3, a company that has yet to turn a profit in it's entire existence.

Advice to Senior ManagementListen to the front line and middle management. Give them the opportunity to convey how the direction of the company is affecting their groups and organizations.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Nice people, but

Human Resources (Former Employee)
Florham Park, NJ

I worked at Global Crossing full-time for more than 3 years

ProsPeople are nice, smart, professional, and most are great to work with. Work can be interesting, and there is room to learn and grow.

ConsManagement is crude, self-impressed, and condescending. Real feeling that the company exists for their benefit and employees are just the tools to get the work done.

Advice to Senior ManagementTreat people like the assets that they are. Share profits or when the economy turns around you will be looking for replacements.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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No vision

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)
Southfield, MI

I worked at Global Crossing

ProsGood benefits. 401k match. Bonus, even when targets are not met. Engaged Senior leadership team, accessible and very visible.

ConsVision and company goals do not translate down to departments. No real way to determine how daily work really determines if you are helping the company reach quarterly metrics. Direct report managers and directors have no clue of vision and direction of department work and more engaged in politics.

Advice to Senior ManagementDirect management needs to have more vision.

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overworked

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
Southfield, MI

I have been working at Global Crossing

Prosbenefits, use of new leading technology

Consslow moving, employees do not undergo new technology training

Advice to Senior Managementtoo much rhetoric and more action is needed

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Great place to work - many opportunities

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
Sunnyvale, CA

I have been working at Global Crossing

ProsPeople is friendly and treat you like a global family. Upper management is accessible and listen to employees. Benefits are ok. Work-life balance is doable.

ConsI am concerned with the uncertanties that will come with the merger. But I'm sure it will be for the best.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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It is company with many possibilities to be great, but not yet.

Manager (Current Employee)
Miami, FL

I have been working at Global Crossing

ProsIt have the potential to become something much better and great. Smart pleople.

ConsGetting a promotion could be more than difficult.

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