Sprint Arena Design is Complete - Page 3

**BigRedChief** · 08-18-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Kings

You make it sound as if Sprint employees will only lose their jobs if the company goes under? Sprint may employee a lot of people in KC, but they also lay-off a lot of people and have horrible business ethics.

No, I wasn't laid-off from Sprint and when I left I got a much better job so I am am not bitter about anything. Working there sucks when you have no job security, and you watch people get laid off by the hundreds only have those same jobs posted for re-hire 2 weeks later.

That being said Sprint overpays most of theirs employees, and I have about 15k in 50% vested Sprint stock in 401k that I haven't rolled over because I am 30, live in KC, work in IT, and know there is a pretty good chance that I will back there some day.

Oh yeah, the new stadium design sucks. I want to watch other games in the glass walls like the original design showed.

As a former Sprint employee that wasn't laid off but found a better job I can echo KC'c comments. They pay abouve market and then treat their employees bad.

But here in KC the I.T. market is based upon Sprint. They lay off as bunch of I.T. people suddenly theres no jobs.

So wishing for their demise is not a good thing for me.

Does any company have great coverage area for cell phones? Depends on where you are in the country.

Logical · 08-18-2005, 07:34 PM

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The drawings of the 18,500-seat arena...

Stupid, stupid stupid, how the hell can they be so stupid. That is a totally inadequate number of seats if they want to hold future major events.

It is beautiful though.

jcroft · 08-18-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgan State 60

I love the design!

I hate the name! Sprint is one of the worst corporations in the world. I can't wait until somebody puts them out of business.

My father is a director there. I'll be sure to tell him how you feel.

Honestly, I don't mind that you have a negative view of Sprint at all (that's your prerogative), but you ought to realize that many, many people here are either employed by them o know someone who is. Calling for their bankruptcy probably isn't the best of ideas.

Plus, with the Nextel merger official now, it seems unlikely "someone will put them out of business" anytime soon. They may never compete for the top spot in the industry, but they should be more than able to survive for a good while now.

jynni · 08-18-2005, 01:57 PM

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I hate the name! Sprint is one of the worst corporations in the world. I can't wait until somebody puts them out of business.

With the Nextel merger, that's probably not going to happen anytime soon.

Mr. Laz · 08-18-2005, 02:02 PM

a big glass donut ... JK

would of like one that was a little bigger

**ptlyon** · 08-18-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

a big glass donut ... JK

More like a space ship. Next thing ya know, KC will be the landing strip for "The War of the Worlds".

**dirk digler** · 08-18-2005, 02:09 PM

It looks like a ring. I like it.

BigChiefFan · 08-18-2005, 02:15 PM

I'm damn glad they stuck with the glass theme with the changing colors. This looks like a nice design. This will become a cool destination. I can't wait.

vckcchiefs04 · 08-18-2005, 02:22 PM

I work downtown in the 1201 Walnut building so I'll get to watch them build the arena from bottom to top, just like I am currently watching the new H&R Block building seem like it gets a new floor on a daily basis. Downtown is growing fast. The entertainment district will be sweet when that is done..... and to be able to get off work, walk home and change, walk to the entertainment district and eat, then walk to the arena to watch a game, then walk back to the entertainment district to party in some of the clubs, then walk back home is something I am looking very forward to!

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-18-2005, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vckcchiefs04

I work downtown in the 1201 Walnut building so I'll get to watch them build the arena from bottom to top, just like I am currently watching the new H&R Block building seem like it gets a new floor on a daily basis. Downtown is growing fast. The entertainment district will be sweet when that is done..... and to be able to get off work, walk home and change, walk to the entertainment district and eat, then walk to the arena to watch a game, then walk back to the entertainment district to party in some of the clubs, then walk back home is something I am looking very forward to!

I want your life. Very cool.

jynni · 08-18-2005, 03:06 PM

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Working there sucks when you have no job security, and you watch people get laid off by the hundreds only have those same jobs posted for re-hire 2 weeks later.

That could be true of working for any company in the telecom industry over the past five years.

And truthfully - I hate saying this - but half of the jobs they got rid off they didn't need.

Halfcan · 08-18-2005, 03:39 PM

One fixture per 46 spectators-that beats the Chiefs One portapotty for every 15,000 people. You would almost feel bad pissing in the sink like some do at Arrowhead.

TEX · 08-18-2005, 03:43 PM

Looks ripe for a tornado strike...

Halfcan · 08-18-2005, 03:49 PM

Umm Sprint sucks-worst customer service, bad management, and horrible cel service-you could be standing on top of one of their towers and still lose your call. I like the building design though.

08-18-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Umm Sprint sucks-worst customer service, bad management, and horrible cel service-you could be standing on top of one of their towers and still lose your call. I like the building design though.

Sprint PCS blows in KC. I can't recommend it.

But it rocks elsewhere. Never had a complaint using them for 5+ years in Houston.

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