CC is literally melting away. And it is a terrible workplace.
Chairman Update
Can the guy give a straight answer about the layoff question? Every single time it's "we have to be fiscally laser focused and continue to do what's best for the future of our company". Every. single. time. Just say "yes! there will be layoffs. I... — read more
Effectv, Good company, Bad Management
For anyone looking into open roles on Effectv Product Management. Be aware that the company is good, lots of places to bring value because of their inability to deliver. However the management is really bad. They will micromanage you even at Sr... — read more
As a company, Comcast must do right by it’s shareholders and use India.
It’s only business and we need to keep businesses healthy by reducing any unnecessary costs. Outsourcing to qualified and properly educated resources, outside the United States, is the only option they have. Please be kind to your colleagues... — read more
Comcast jobs moving to India (CIEC)
Comcast has been significantly cutting down workforce in the US and is on a hiring spree in India. Started office in Chennai couple of years back and are now opening more offices in other cities like Bangalore and Pune.
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NBCUniversal Media LLC and NBC Sports Chicago LLC will lay off 130 employees in Chicago, Illinois, on September 30, 2024 as indicated in a WARN.
7 PM Show Canceled and Here Are Your Layoffs
I guess someone higher up got bad news from an accountant today because it's a bloodbath. It seems widespread. 5 people in my department alone. Time to panic
Come on Comcast
CMCSA down almost 6% in 5 years. COME ON COMCAST !!!!!
Got nailed by Comcast.
Well. Got the ax last week. Amazing how they lay off folks that do the actual work, yet those 400 HR directors and VPs and such tend to keep their jobs.
Layoffs Impacting the Peacock
Tech Ops got hit. 4 people in my department alone, out by beginning of April. Doesn't seem like there's an end in sight.
Layoffs in dispatch
Happening now multiple layoffs announced yesterday in the ComOps dept
Comcast Director here
Sorry to hear all the sad stories. If you are wondering if you are next. The answer is yes if any of the following apply. All frontline positions. Contractor's cost 1/4 of your total comp package. If your position here at Comcast. Falls in... — read more
Bu-Bye Former AOL-ers
That is all.
Layoffs in Longform
Heard it was announced this week. Out by end of February. Anyone else hear anything?
NBC News Undergoes Layoffs Impacting “Double Digit” Number Of Employees
https://deadline.com/2024/01/nbc-news-layoffs-1235716799/ What divisions were affected? Am I safe if I haven't heard anything?
I loved them but they didn’t love me back
I worked for Comcast over 13 years, did absolutely everything they asked of me. They were good to me. Things were great even after the onset of the pandemic, working from home. Then things changed…the company put all their eggs in one fu---d up... — read more
Comcast December Layoffs 2023
Comcast has laid off their elite senior customer service reps and replaced them with inept cheap labor. And right before Christmas. What a horrible thing to do to their employees. Customer service at Comcast is very poor. They have gone to overseas... — read more
How is Verizon able to pay their techs and customer service $50-$60 an hour and we can’t barely make $25?
It’s no wonder these people feel sorry for us.
Comcast Business Restructuring
Looks like some of the previous comments were correct. Restructuring started today for CB with Dec. 1 termination date. Impacting approximately 325-350 management roles only.
Disney To Buy Out Comcast’s Hulu Stake For At Least $8.6 Billion
https://deadline.com/2023/11/disney-buys-hulu-1235589983/
Finally some good news
Comcast sees investment in live sports paying off as Peacock revenue and subscribers spike Comcast Corp. saw Peacock subscribers jump nearly 80% year over year in the third quarter with revenue from the platform growing 64% as the media giant... — read more
December 2023 Layoffs
Managers, directors, sr. directors, vpxxx pushing "Justify your existence" accomplishments.
Layoffs in NJ / Philly today ?
Specifically in NetEng. Any truth to that ?
DreamWorks Animation Hit With Layoffs, Cuts 4% Of Its Staff
DreamWorks Animation is making cuts and slashing 4% of its staff. We understand that the cuts are due to the downward cyclical turn in the business, rising production costs and the... — read more
Employee Survey Results Seminar
Well that was sure uncomfortable. I get it; management is freaking out that company morale is at a low but do you really need to bandy about the graphs and raw numbers to drive us to even further despair? It's nothing they can flip a switch and... — read more
Another offer of early retirement coming ?
What did they entice employees with last time? 2 weeks per year of service?
Hulu Sale
What will Hulu sell for and what are the plans for TV market growth? Because it really doesn’t look like it’s going to be either linear or peacock. Telecom, movies, and parks all look like they’re in halfway decent shape but it’s TV I’m concerned... — read more
Peacock layoffs
It has started. We all knew it was coming after the latest earnings report. There is only so much a certain segment can lose before those at the top decide it's time to make significant cuts. I just hope this will not be as bad as some of us think... — read more
It’s really quite comical….and hypocritical.
Managing directors never in the office, and when they do they never speak to anyone unless on zoom. Not even a fake hello in the hallway….and the money the spend for hotels, high end dinners, etc. to do nothing worthwhile is amazing with”their... — read more
Four days in office
Are any of you planning to go to the office four days a week? I have zero desire to do it and I will act accordingly. I'm sick and tired of them talking about collaboration when I know nothing will change in the way we have meetings (all on Microsoft... — read more
Will NBCU stick with Peacock?
A friend is asking…
Jeff Shell Fired
https://deadline.com/2023/04/jeff-shell-leaving-comcast-corp-1235334442/ Welp, I guess it's a matter of time before we are sold for parts
Chicago South layoffs.
Over 20 years at Comcast-Chicago region- and dismissed with many others. Worked in Supply Management dept. and new direction of sending CPE and supplies directly to technicians homes removed many positions .Guess I'm glad I'm gone but the few... — read more
Jeff Shell Hints at an RTO ramp up beginning in April
Just finished watching the industry update and he snuck it in at the end: "We will be going back to normal in April, but a new normal." "You will hear from your direct managers in the next few weeks on how this impacts you." The party's over. Get... — read more
$50K Annually in a Combination of RSUs and Options
I work for a competitor and heard this from a comcast engineer. If true, I'm curious what the breakdown is, 50/50? My company's stock package definitely isn't that good, although the vesting is faster.
NBC, MSNBC employees plan walkout in protest of layoffs
https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2023/02/08/nbc-news-protest-walkout-union/
NBCUniversal Shuts Off Peacock Free Tier for New Users
https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/peacock-ends-free-tier-nbcuniversal-1235508588/ Congratulations, Jeff.