Topics regarding layoffs at DIRECTV

Topics regarding layoffs at DIRECTV

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.

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 

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

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| 760 views | | 5 replies (last February 20, 2024)
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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.

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| 570 views | | 2 replies (last February 16, 2024)
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DIRECTV Layoffs 2024

If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be DIRECTV layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

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| 2180 views | | 8 replies (last February 4, 2024)
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Layoffs Planned January 2025

Prepare yourself by updating resumes as DTV is going down the tubes faster than thought. Good luck.

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| 1570 views | | 7 replies (last December 27, 2023)
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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.

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| 1080 views | | 5 replies (last November 11, 2023)
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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 

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.

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 

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.

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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 

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| 2610 views | | 5 replies (last January 13, 2023)
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