Never ceases to amaze me how many trolls patrol this site, desperately trying to prop up the "Everything is AWESOME!" narrative. The latest are people saying how great life is at Comcast, tons of hiring, etc, etc.
A quick google search and reading this site's Comcast board is all that's needed to dispel these lies.
Comcast layoffs
http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/comcast-plans-layoffs-of-chicago-area-sales-reps-includes-hobart/article_1cb8f988-1d13-54e8-aa76-1c34fb1c207f.html
http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2017/01/88_comcast_employees_losing_job_at_nj_warehouse.html
Comcast board-Does this sound like things are wonderful over there?
https://www.thelayoff.com/comcast
Bottom line. Some telcos are doing better than others, but the industry as a whole is not moving in the right direction. Understand this and the fog clears.