The 90s have been a mean time to make a living at telecommunications carriers. Competition and mergers have combined to shred the genteel security of yesteryear. But the same turbulence, employees say, is making work at new-wave carrier Qwest an exhilarating if exhausting ride. It s an insane notion that extends to all levels of the organization not just honchos like Wilks. Getting there is no stroll in the park.
Nobody walks. . . .
We all work nights and weekends. . . . We all thrive on it because it s so challenging. Newton, for instance, pitched in to help with recruiting for the perennially hiring information technology department. The work force has exploded to 2,000 employees quadruple the level last May creating enormous advancement opportunities. The honchos are role models.