Thread regarding Comcast layoffs

@fs You need a social security number to pay taxes. H1Bs have that. In fact they will pay medicare taxes but not receive the benefits if they're not here when they're old, so they are effectively taxed higher than US citizens.

Agree with the rest of what you said

You're a contractor who is not a citizen of the US. How do you expect to become an FTE while not having citizenship? To become an employee, you must have a green card or citizenship. Ya know, to pay taxes since you'd be a permanent citizen.

In case you didn't know what an H1b is... It's a temporary work visa. Meaning you have 3 years to work and get another 3 years via an extension. The only way you can stay here after that is if you have an application sponsored by Comcast and filed with the US government. If not, you're getting deported. And thats even if your contract company will even entertain the possibility of letting Comcast sponsor you. Chances are, you're probably married to another H1b. So you know how this works.

So if I were you, I'd be thankful that you have a job in this country while others who were born here are unable to get a job because you are consuming one that could be for them. You were picked over them.

If you think Comcast is at fault for not sponsoring you, have you read the news on H1s? It's a great read if you're in the bathroom at work.

In no way does this grant you the right to be pi---d at the company or the teams/leaders for not being able to sponsor you. Fact is, your sponsorship is not worth the tariff tax and soon enough you'll be getting a nice "thank you for your services".

You are a contractor , Comcast doesn’t owe you anything other than a paycheck for services rendered. Why would you want to join this Company when there are rumors of a major layoff. There is a good chance contractors will not be affected.

@ak I think you are that bully E4 .

You think ,By changing the name from TPX to T&P Comcast made a bigger and brighter progress .

It’s because of people like you only Comcast went to sh-t .

@ak

Because OP is a troll, and their post was "written" via AI.

@ak don’t be pedantic. teams go through so many unnecessary branding internally that we all get in a habit of one and then have to adjust to another d-mb acronym. calm yourself

If you are a contractor on H1B you are part of the problem and need to go home.

@ak you came to correct the spelling or concern about the issue?

You called TPX, engineering and innovation and TPX is Technology and Product nowadays; T&P.
Just being honest but it is off putting that you did not correctly state the name of the organization you work in.

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Good luck, they got rid of the full times to hire you. they arent going to covert them back to FTE

contractors are thought of as “temps” especially in TPX. don’t hold your breath

Contractors are supposed to be expendable. Full time conversion is a privilege not a right. You are not owed anything. There are full time employees working here for 10+ years who haven't received a promo or even a meaningful raise in the last few years, and some might have even seen their total comp shrink with the stock underperforming. Why do you think you should be rewarded?

FTE conversion will not help with "work culture, leadership, and lack of accountability within the organization."

My only guidance is start looking for full time jobs outside of Comcast if your goal is securing full time employment. This is a sinking ship. Most of us are only here waiting to be laid off and receive a severance check.

You are also not owed "collaboration". The FTEs you're working with also don't have job security and are protecting their turf. If lack of collaboration is crossing a line and turning into disrespect/unprofessionalism then you should fight back and own the consequences. Maybe it will improve working conditions, maybe it will get you sent back to India. How much self-respect do you have? Choice is yours.

I have a team composed of full-time employees and contractors, and I've always strived to treat everyone with respect; after all, we're all human beings. However, I began as a contractor years ago, and I observed the same behavior. It's very hit and miss with how leaders treat contractors, and sadly I don't see it ever improving. With regards to becoming a full-time employee, I don't see too many (probably none) conversions happening in the future because of the potential for high added cost should Trump's H1B tariff take effect. It's not worth it for many companies to take a chance on hiring H1Bs knowing it could come back to haunt them later.