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People Eating Machine, Low Pay

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Comcast for 1 year
August 1, 2019
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Standing desks, an inclusive environment, the latest technologies, and a fast pace.

Cons

Below-average wages, which is why they're constantly hiring. They treat their workers like they treat their customers: they're interested in getting new, unsuspecting workers instead of trying to keep the ones they have. This is of course from upper management, who are trying to pinch every penny. They've gotten VERY creative with this.

They have 'furlough' days, which are basically 'no pay days'. This way, they can still advertise/tout a seemingly average pay, but then you don't get paid on holidays and/or the day before and after, which is a kick in the face. Thanksgiving and Christmas are even worse. You don't get paid for the entire week plus a few days.

I have to hand it to whoever came up with that. It's a smart business move, but ultimately costs them when everyone wises up and leaves (unless they have H1B1s, then they don't have a choice because of visas).

Advice to Management

I'd say treat your employees better and get rid of furlough days. Actually pretend like you care, but you're Comcast. At least when you quit, they can't send you to customer retention to get you to try and stay.

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