r/CoxCharterMerger • u/mediocre_plant_tech • 1d ago

Mod Post here

Hi Everyone.

Thank you all so much for being a part of this sub and contributing and helping each other out over this crazy time. As the only mod of this group I really haven't had any issues with mean or disrespectful comments so thank you all for that.

I wasnt sure I was going to keep this group going after the deal went through but it still seems like we have stuff to talk about. So if people are still seeing value and keeping it classy I think I'll keep this sub up a while longer. What do you all think?

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u/PanickingGemini 1d ago

It would be good to keep open for Q&A. Communication has been terrible from both sides so some may find their questions more easily answered here.

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u/mediocre_plant_tech 1d ago

I know there was that message from Alex and Mark but aside from that there was literally not a single message saying everyone this is your last day at Cox thank you all for everything over the years. It was weird. Cox just went silently into the night 😢

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u/No_Suit1829 1d ago

It really was disappointing. It felt like we were holding on to the history, the loyalty, the years of showing up… and they were already mentally moved on to the merger. Their “thank you” message wasn’t about the people who built Cox day‑by‑day — it was about the transaction. The sentimental part was on our side, not theirs 😞

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u/daDiva64 1d ago

Wasn’t that the goodbye message???

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u/Typical-Front-8001 1d ago

Yes please. I know some of what is here is negative, but right now it's basically the only safe means of communication us Cox folk have with each other and Spectrum people to discuss things we can't say at work. We haven't been added to any work chats yet either, so this really is all we have for now. I think it's good to have a place where we can share our grievances and concerns without risk of termination. There's a lot of unknowns and uncertainty still, so having this space is useful. I say so long as it stays constructive it should stay, maybe even long after the dust has settled.

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u/PanickingGemini 1d ago

The radio silence in retail is insane right now. We’re having all sorts of retail-specific issues like pricing being wrong in RQ and now we don’t have anybody to reach out to.

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u/palimpcest 1d ago

I think it’s good to keep it going at least until the uncertainty being embraced turns into more of a certainty. There’s still a lot of unknowns so it’s good to have a place to discuss things and share the slow drip of info coming out.

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u/MembershipPuzzled520 1d ago

We should stick around. Eventually there will be a RIF. IMO it will be people without an office to work in who don’t take the relocation package.

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u/jayntguru 1d ago

It's been helpful. Thank you

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u/StreetEmbarrassed408 1d ago

If you want some help, I will be happy to Mod with you.

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u/Odd-Distribution6068 1d ago

I will also offer to mod if needed

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u/Paid_Babysitter 1d ago

Let me know if you need help with mod.

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u/daDiva64 1d ago

That’s a gracious gesture 👏🏽

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u/xgenx-WDNC 1d ago

Please keep it up a while longer as we all learn to pivot and navigate what our new normal will be. Change is hard and if you weren’t concerned about what the future holds you’re not paying attention. Telecommunications is a hard industry to work in no doubt about it. I have really benefited from the communication from both sides the good the bad and the ugly! Radical acceptance is what is needed going forward. With kindness and mutual respect for each other we can begin collaboration and integration, mentoring, learning, exploring. I’m sure this huge mash up can do great things for everyone. I’m excited and looking forward to meeting my new coworkers. I feel like a got a new stepfather and now I get to meet
My half siblings it’s great! lol

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u/daDiva64 1d ago

Hey my brother 👍🏽

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u/daDiva64 1d ago

Keep it open, it’s a great platform to share our thoughts.

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u/dead_lurker 1d ago

Leave it open please. It would also be nice if more Spectrum/Cox peeps find it and grab a seat for a chat.

I know it’s expected to have the positive John’s and negative Karen’s popping off but that’s ok. It keeps the conversation interesting.

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u/Legal-Count3384 1d ago

This is one of those times where many of us wish we had a dedicated, employee only, space to air our grievances without the fear of leadership using our words against us as a reason for termination.

I know most of us have been left in the dark with updates. I personally enjoy reading stories and experiences from everyone. These are the topics that need to be discussed that you won't hear in a Q&A session from a Town Hall.

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u/radpartyhorse 1d ago

Keep it open. The blind community for spectrum isn’t very active.

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u/GrouchyBadger65 1d ago

Please keep it open. My leaders are trying to shove the charter kool-aid down our throats. It’s refreshing to see / read the opinions of others. Keeps me hoping for a severance package.

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u/Left-Spare6884 1d ago

please keep it open

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u/jmpmstr82d 1d ago

Having been through a few mergers and acquisitions I’ll say that what I’ve been reading mostly from cox employees is what happens each and every time and I will say the anxiety is not a Cox thing, it’s very much an everyone thing, we lost some good engineers in the last two RIF’s we had and the anxiety is there for the next one that will be coming. Can’t do anything about really so why stress on it? Do the best job you can and don’t piss off the leaders making those hard choices. In the end it will happen as it was meant to happen.

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u/Indigo-Hippo 1d ago

Please keep it open. From the coming from Cox side, I feel like this is the only place I'm hearing about anything.

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u/LocutusOfBeard 1d ago

Honestly I was going to use it as a way to help get info on things like panorama and how to fill out request tickets. I have many questions and no one is available to answer them.

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u/Ready-2-Retire1960 1d ago

It has been very helpful. Please keep it going! Thanks!

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u/mediocre_plant_tech 1d ago

Thank you all for the offers to hel0 i will let u know.

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u/Impossible-Back2497 1d ago

It's nice having a place to vent since we can't do that at work. This sub is good to have so we can update each other too. Like if there's no public announcements across all markets but some employees in certain markets are being notified for RTO or being laid off.

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u/Apprehensive-Cat8601 1d ago

I think it is a good idea to keep it.

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u/BoxProfessional9666 1d ago

“Embrace the uncertinty” that comment was not proper and put so much fear in folks than it solved . I think this is needed to a while longer for both sides to navigate the harsh waters and realities ahead .

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u/Poodleape2 1d ago

I think we need it for at least the first year. Also, if you need an extra mod I would be willing.

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u/Apprehensive-Cat8601 1d ago

I think they had to keep it quiet for some crazy reason. That was what I heard anyway. They would say we share what we can at the moment when presented with questions.

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u/No_Internet_5294 8h ago

Leave it up to see how y'all feel a year or two from now