These Execs are only concerned with lining their pockets as this company is clearly in its death spiral. Every month feels like an episode of Directv's "Squid Game"!! Who stays and who's thrown off the cliff? I had to surplus 50 of my subordinates in... — read more
DTV marketing
Really not understanding the strategy. Called in to get an advertised lower priced package which was comparable to Utube in most regards. Basically told that price was for new customers only. I switched. Guess there are some factors I don’t see but... — read more
When is the next round of layoffs?
So tired of working with lame management. This is the zombie that keeps on kicking. Hoping to get a package. Any idea when the next round of layoffs are? The slow suffocation of a dying company is slowly ki-ling me.
More layoffs and being replaced with cheap international vendors
Just got word that Directv is going to layoff more people in the USA. How can Americians compete with cheap labor outside the USA? So sad that Directv isn't going to pull off a turn around and keeps gaslight employees that a turnaround is comming... — read more
TPG expires soon so what next?
I recall that when TPG bought their 30 percent that the contract was only for three years. That contract expires before August. So what happens next? Does TPG renew or take their cash and go? With our free cash flow dropping an average of 800... — read more
Directv Layoffs 2024
May 3rd, 2024, DIRECTV has now completed a long planned layoff of about 400 workers company wide. More layoffs planned in the fall. Only about 7500 employees left. Cord cutting and extremely poor management are driving this company into the ground... — read more
And let the re-hiring begins before another round of layoffs
Just saw the department I was laid off on a year later is rehiring. Guess the incompetent ones left behind are making a big fuss about the additional work. Su-k it up.
“Some DIRECTV via Satellite customers are experiencing error code 771 on multiple local and national channels. We’re aware and working to resolv
Cut too deep? Leave the people that speak well but have nothing to back it up with. Finally! Let the incompetencies be exposed...Oh that's what Ralph did.
Layoff today
This company is dooming, no people does any work in the company, all about mouth smart and as .....s kissing, time to prepare all your resumes
Superbowl fail?
I've been hearing DTV pooed the bed on their 4K superbowl stream that they've been pumping for months. It'll be interesting to see how many cancel.
DIRECTV Once Again Drops Local TV Stations
DIRECTV refuses CMG’s offer to extend talks and instead blocks its own customers from access to the most vital source of local news, emergency information, sports, and... — read more
What was the 2023 company bonus?
Was it 7%
What's churn looking like?
Curious as to how many customers we're losing each quarter now?
DIRECTV Layoffs 2024
If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be DIRECTV layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Layoffs Planned January 2025
Prepare yourself by updating resumes as DTV is going down the tubes faster than thought. Good luck.
Layoffs!!!!!
Kern county just announced they are laying off 2 techs. In our shop we are going to only have 12 techs left and we still only average 4 to 7 jobs a day and mostly service calls.
AT&T Exploring Options for DirecTV as Pay-TV Subscriptions Continue Decline
(Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc. has begun to explore options for its 70% stake in DirecTV as it approaches the end of an agreement under which it can legally sell its interest in America’s third-largest pay-TV provider. Among AT&T’s options are: a dividend... — read more
Executives burning down the house
Why do they continue to promote/move management that have no proven record of growing the top line? Anybody can cut heads to keep margin flat/growing. How many people are left at DirecTV that know how to grow a business. Management left at the... — read more
The future does not look bright
Company is losing subs every day so will need to cut headcount to keep margin looking good. Rather than cut executive bonuses, they'd rather get rid of the worker bees which is fine if they start rolling up their sleeves, but alas they... — read more
How many jobs could be saved...
…. if only they were to cut executive bonuses a little? It's sad to watch greed destroy a company.
Just end this company and get it over with.
Every couple of months we lose more subscribers and consumer appeal so the question stands. How far does DTV have to sink in order to all it a day?
More layoffs
When can we expect layoffs to continue?
Tech Ops layoff incoming today
This company doesn't know how to do this right. The best thing would have been to cut very deep in January and avoid layoffs for the year. But no, they are doing death by 1000 cuts.
Hilarious: DirecTV unsolicited calls $16.85M class action settlement
Hilarious since I get 30 telemarketers/SPAM/Scams/Robocalls on my AT&T service each day... DirecTV unsolicited calls $16.85M class action settlement
June 16th
Rumors floating around about a June 16th layoff. Anyone else hearing this rumor?
Going extinct
It has long been clear that this company is going the way of the dinosaurs. Everyone who has other options leaves. I wonder if it could have been different? It may be too late now, but could the leadership realistically have stopped the... — read more
DISH chop up this company already
Morale is low. Everybody is awaiting DISH acquisition and chopping up before figuring out their next move. This company is doomed. It is overpriced for what it offers and people are realizing they can get the content at a reduced... — read more
Leave DirecTV
DirecTV does NOT care about their employees. Don't buy into the propaganda of the all hands meetings. They will surplus you after more than decades of loyalty. I've known people that have been laid off after 20 years or even on maternity leave!!! ... — read more
How is this sustainable?
The 2023 Q1 MoffetNathanson report estimates DTV subscriber base still contracting at a recurring average per quarter of 16.8%. This is in line the previous quarterly estimates and within the range of declared losses by both Dish and the CATVs -... — read more
Were you laid off? WARN Act
The WARN Act requires an employer to notify employees, in writing, 60 days before a layoff, and pay the employee for those 60 days, in addition to any severance the employee may be entitled to. Unfortunately, some employers attempt to circumvent the... — read more
More Layoffs happened today (1/27), focused mostly on the streaming/operations side
I wish they would just cut deeper to begin with. The uncertainty increases the difficulty in coping and focusing on the job. Thankfully, I got my resume updated by a professional recently, and will keep my options open.
Employee Discounts- Changes
Any changes to employee packages now that NFL ST is gone?
To all Managers layed off , u r extreamly missed !!
Since the lay offs I have not had my applications work properly and the applications for scheduling are not working so yes my pay is affected. I am extreamlly disappointed in directv's direction. I really wished we could have been somthing
401k Rule of 55
For individuals leaving January 20th. If you are 55 years old or turning 55 this year you can withdraw from your 401k and not be subject to the 10% early withdraw tax penalty.
When are they doing it again
old and scared of a layoff from Directv but getting no information from the company
Tremendous talent was lost today
It’s so sad that about 10% of the management team has been laid off. There is a lot of good talent that has been lost today. For those impacted, keep your chin up. The market isn’t as bad as it might seem for all of your wonderful skill sets-... — read more
Directv layoffs 10% workforce
Today word is a 10% reduction in employees by Jan 20 2023.
Who is affected?
Looks like it's not just the Management.