New CEO and direction will surely put Charter BACK into bankruptcy - Technical Operations Supervisor Spectrum Employee Review

1.0
Apr 3, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Once a great place to work with knowledgable and experianced peers.Benefits are allright,although Expensive. Free cable a nice perk if you live on system,if not your just asa out as they no longer honor recipicle agreements.

Cons

Too many chiefs,....The new direction the company has taken has built walls between departments and dissolved comradery. They have devalued many experianced employees by "restructuring " departments and forcing employees with great work ethics to take a "not my job " mentality. As a technical supervisor once responsible for every aspect of the plant from the head end to the house, we havenow had our hands tied and told to focus on only installed,trouble calls and disconnects,nothing else. So many of us with with 20 + years of experience can no longer dig deeper to gain resolution into system issues,we have to refer on to different departments who put too much faith in their own abilities to ever think they they have a problem,but the whole time we have to rely on others who have no sense of urgency,the metric on which we are scored is negative and the upper management refuses to make adjustments to the metric to account for things that are now out of our control. "Coach up or coach out" is the new Charter philosophy, which does absolutely nothing for moral. Charter is spending "stupid" money on concepts that are not tried and true. Not all locations can be ran from a cookie cutter template, what works in California may not work in Texas and what does not work in North Carolina may work in Nebraska, but to try to run every system identically does Not work.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

I've worked as an RCS in the Daytona Beach market and my experience has been very positive. Like any outside sales position, success comes down to attitude, consistency, and following a proven system. The reps who struggle are often looking for shortcuts, while the reps who put in the time, learn the process, and stay coachable tend to do very well. Pros: Strong earning potential with uncapped commissions Flexible schedule and independence in the field Supportive teammates and leadership Excellent products that solve real customer needs. More than most of the competition. Opportunities to grow and increase income over time The biggest advantage is that you control your own results. If you're willing to work consistently, learn from successful reps, and stick to a proven approach, this can be a very rewarding career. This is not a sit-at-a-desk job. You'll be walking neighborhoods, talking to people, handling objections, and hearing "no" along the way. That's part of sales. If you enjoy meeting people, helping customers, and taking ownership of your success, the role offers significant upside.

Cons

The role requires patience, consistency, and resilience. Many of the customers we speak with are former subscribers who may have left due to a past service issue, billing concern, or negative experience. Reps often have to overcome skepticism and rebuild trust before even discussing current products and promotions. There is definitely a learning curve, and success doesn't happen overnight. It takes time to learn the territory, understand customer concerns, and develop the communication skills needed to turn difficult conversations into opportunities. Reps who remain coachable, follow a proven system, and stay consistent with their activity tend to perform much better over time.

5.0
Sep 17, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation, work life balance hours, benefits, fun environment that offers lots of learning and growth potential

Cons

Strict on dress code and professional appearance

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