1 edit | comcast problems The worst part about working for a subcontractor is. The constant yelling to get it done faster as most subcontractor's are piecerate not hourly. So inturn the yelling to get it done faster GET UP THAT POLE HURRY!!! UP. Makes for a pissed of installer's and installer's that don't really give a shit about the install and just run in and out to get the money! |
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 jubangyPremium
join:2005-03-26
Erie, PA
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| Around here we have T.W. and the contract out too CableExpres, and let me tell you 99.9% of the time they do a dam good job. I have had a CableExpress installer at several different residences, and unlike the actual T.W. techs they are concerned both about it working, and how it looks, which is rare.
They actually ran a new drop at my old house not because it wasn't working but because it looked like shit, but that is something the T.W. techs never cared about.
So, if it is peice rate they are on it must work. |
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4 edits | All the same here different companies. everyone cared about the install as we had Q.C guys following everyone checking work. But the techs which there was a lot of them ended up going to comcast at a hourly rate or quiting. Because they were tired of being yelled at about time and money. Specially when your putting your life on the line to climb the poles and people have died. We used all top notch wiring etc. and even put in water drip loops when other contractors wouldn't a very nice install.There was also the minimum wage list a couple of weeks below 10bucks an hour your let go. But when your new, well where I was at they gave us horrible routes. they also don't give the triple play(voip phone) install for quite a while which really drops your rate. Not to mention the cameras in the trucks. To constantly monitor your going into a gas station incorrectly and setting the camera off or over speeding!?????????
The main problem is with the whole system clogging up or not being efficiant enough. Not really with the installs, although I,ve seen some bad stuff. I,ve seen alot of guys just reschedule a appoinment for no reason, Basicly not wanting to climb the pole or hang a drop etc. Also comcast sends out a hell of alot of bad cable boxes!!!!!!!!!!!! which really screws things up when your 2 or 3 spares are no good? cable is really fast when working correctly or when not usually mentioned(OFF PEAK HOURS) something I don't think they tell you about? |
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