I don't know if anyone else can relate but I'm suffering hair loss, weight loss and inability to function day to day. The severance is a joke and will only cover 3 months rent and they tax the living daylgihts out of it from what iv heard . I know they never tell us the truth which is slowly driving me into insanity. They're already laying off. I feel like I'm sharpening the axe that's going to behead me in the end. My espp has accumulated $15 dollars in gross in 8 months. I cannot think
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They let me go today guys. It happened. It happened everyone.
@OP Man, I’m telling you this from my own experience. After I got laid off last year because of internal politics within the team, I went through one of the toughest phases of my life. I was in a really difficult place, both mentally and emotionally.
But one thing I’ve learned is that time never stays the same. The best thing about time is that it keeps changing, every single moment. No matter how difficult things seem today, they won’t remain this way forever.
So, focus on your happiness, your health, and your peace of mind. Don’t let temporary situations take away your inner peace. Trust me, things will get better, maybe even better than they were before.
And one day, when you look back at this phase of your life, you’ll realize that what once felt like the end of everything was actually the beginning of something better.
@OP I hear you my friend. I was laid off in 2023 for retaliation and was unemployed for a year. I applied to hundreds of jobs and all I got was a couple of interviews. My unemployment affected my family and my mortgage too. At some point I was afraid of losing my home. I was finally able to return to Comcast after one year.
Every 6 months there is a new round of layoff and every round does the exact same to me. Im losing all my hair, cant sleep, cant eat, weight loss, stomach issues, anxiety, medication, counseling, etc. Not to mention the discomfort with all the infighting - everyone is scared, defensive and fighting for their survival. Teams are competing for scope, leaders are desperate, nothing is getting done. There is no more trust, accomplishments or happiness at Comcast. Only misery and lies.
If only the company was making progress, fixing its issues, evolving and competing, that would at least justify all the trouble we have to go through. But the truth is that every round of re-structuring and lay offs only makes things worse.
Leadership is failing the company, the products, and unnecessarily hurting employees lives, families and health. I wonder how many people suffer health problems as a result of leadership neglect and incompetence.
start applying to other roles. get ahead of the layoffs.
and maybe smoke a joint and have a drink.
we’re on a spinning rock in an infinite space selling cable and internet.
you’ll be ok. he-l you’ll even look back at this and be grateful you were given the opportunity to find something more fulfilling and better for you. trust in yourself.
same here! My forehead has been getting bigger and bigger every year!!!
You should take medical leave and it is job protected leave
@ae you just might be the one getting the pink slip, then you will blame it on someone else, of course.
@ae ick bro - seriously. This is a fellow coworker and colleague who is having very real and valid feelings about the current situation. Maybe they are trying to find another role and not having any luck (yet). This economy is trash and the job market is quite frozen in case you weren’t aware
Go find another job then. Honestly. Nobody is forcing you to work for Comcast. If it’s causing you health problems, go work somewhere else.
It will be a blessing in disguise. You wont think it at the time but eventually you will see it.
So sorry to hear all of this. I know this is easier said than done - but please do not let some soulless corporation (Comcast or elsewhere) damage your wellbeing. It’s selling internet, in the grand scheme of life it means nothing. What matters are your family and friends who know and care about you and appreciate what you bring to the world
I’m sorry you’re going through this, it sounds really heavy. I’ve felt some of this too. Your job isn’t who you are, and it helps to have things outside of work that are just yours. Even small stuff. This will pass, even though it doesn’t feel like it right now. And with the hair and weight loss, please look after yourself and see a doctor if you can. You matter more than any of this.
@OP so sorry you are dealing with this. When I was laid off last year as part of the division consolidation and was waiting to hear about next steps (30 days ish between September and October), I experienced insomnia, anxiety levels that were unreal, and a real feeling of dread.
I got through it. And so will you. It’s not easy and I have no idea what your life outside work is like but trust me when I say: brighter days are ahead. Lean into your loved ones, embrace them, and take this opportunity to find something else that makes you happy.
Also - lean into spring health and the 10 free sessions afforded to you as an employee. It’s a benefit that could be extremely beneficial during this time.