TMO does not give a sh-t about anyone. The we are a people first company mantra they constantly push is complete BS. TMO is a profit and growth first company, we the people are nothing more than a means to that end.
If you have not been impacted by any of the layoffs, don’t get comfortable and think that you’re safe. It’s only a matter of time before we are all walking out the door.
Update your résumé, and start applying for jobs now. The average job search is 6 to 9 months in this economy. Starting your job search now gets you ahead of that curve and if you get an interview, it helps you shake off the cobwebs and fine tune in your interview skills if it’s been a while. If by chance you get a job offer, you can always say no thanks.
Stop drinking The magenta Kool-Aid, you’re only going to get run over by the magenta bus in the end.
Stop believing all of the BS that Srini, Katz, Frier, King, etc spew they’re telling you what they want to hear to increase their bank accounts.