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Old 04-02-2015, 11:34 PM
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In 2 or 3 years I may want to take on a new challenge and wanted to know your opinions on how stable do you think a job is at the listed organizations below. My plan is to leave one stable position and transition to another.



Septa

Peco

PGW

University of Pennsylvania

Comcast

PCA



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Old 04-03-2015, 05:48 AM
 
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In 2 or 3 years I may want to take on a new challenge and wanted to know your opinions on how stable do you think a job is at the listed organizations below. My plan is to leave one stable position and transition to another.



Septa

Peco

PGW

University of Pennsylvania

Comcast

PCA



Thanks
Penn. Layoffs happen at Penn but it's rare. The benefits package is pretty outstanding. Plus you get tuition benefits.
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Old 04-03-2015, 06:18 AM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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UPenn all the way-my friend raved about his job there when he had it. And yes, you get tuition/other great benefits, competitive pay as well!
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Old 04-03-2015, 06:37 AM
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Every place I listed is very hard to get into which explains why they are stable organizations.
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Old 04-03-2015, 08:42 AM
 
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Every place I listed is very hard to get into which explains why they are stable organizations.
Of course Penn is hard to get a job at now because it's such a good deal. Don't give up though.
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Old 04-03-2015, 09:43 AM
 
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Not Comcast.
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Old 04-03-2015, 02:21 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Not Comcast.
why? This irrational hate for a cable company that delivers better internet speeds than most of its competitors is sickening.
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Old 04-03-2015, 02:34 PM
 
Location: On the Chesapeake
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why? This irrational hate for a cable company that delivers better internet speeds than most of its competitors is sickening.

Has nothing to do with their product, in fact that's the company I'm connected to right now.

FBJ didn't ask about that but job security. Comcast has a lot of turnover. I know several local managers who have been "let go" over the last few years. One of whom was one of the original company managers when it expanded here.
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Old 04-03-2015, 02:40 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Has nothing to do with their product, in fact that's the company I'm connected to right now.

FBJ didn't ask about that but job security. Comcast has a lot of turnover. I know several local managers who have been "let go" over the last few years. One of whom was one of the original company managers when it expanded here.
fair enough. Good Point. I work in IT, and the future of their technology divisions fascinate me personally.
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Old 04-03-2015, 05:29 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Has nothing to do with their product, in fact that's the company I'm connected to right now.

FBJ didn't ask about that but job security. Comcast has a lot of turnover. I know several local managers who have been "let go" over the last few years. One of whom was one of the original company managers when it expanded here.
If you are hired full time there it'll be hard to get fired. Otherwise if you are a contractor you'll definitely want to make sure you aren't half assing it.
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