DIRECTV Reviews

Pros

Good benefits and free satellite tv,plenty of pto time and flex time.

Cons

Long hours with no 30 ,60 , 90 ,reviews takes act of congress

Pros

New technology and talent employees. Good salary package with annual bonus, pension plan and free DIRECTV. Nice offices, good kitchen with free coffee, tea and hot cocoa mix. Nice gym with shower.

Cons

Work over time, off-hour and week-end on-call support for a long period. DIRECTV is outsourcing its IT development work. The current IT ratio is 40% employee and 60% contractors. More project managers than developers.

Advice to Senior Management

Employees are not happy with outsourcing concept. Morale is low. Wait and see the outcome of IT outsourcing in coming months.

Pros

A good product developed by a very talented group of individuals gives employees a lot of pride. A company that has done very well in a tough economy.

Cons

No work-life balance. It is something that is talked about but isn't realistic while there is so much to do with so little resources to support it.

Pros

Benefits are good. Free cable, Good, Health and Dental. Long an Short insurance. Discounts from other companies. Making customers happy.

Cons

They will fire you. turn over high. They wont you to push product onto people until they get upset. No does not mean no till they said it like three times.

Advice to Senior Management

I've see so many Managers Fired. Once you reach it your gone soon. Two Site managers where gone in three years.

Pros

Ok benefits beyond poor wages

Cons

Incompetent management all the way to the top!

Advice to Senior Management

Stop being so greedy!

Pros

Very well paid, management is very competitive, friendly environment.

Cons

Contractors get really bad cubicles. Plus there is a lot of moving around from building to building due to lack of space. Currently they are expanding.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the great work!

Pros

Good beneifts including free satellite services. Lower level employees are good to work with. Good technology.

Cons

Depending on what department you are in, you can be working long hours, traveling a lot, and spending hours on conference calls.

Advice to Senior Management

Stop getting rid of the experience and expertise of the people who got DIRECTV where it is today.

Pros

Strong culture of nurturing employees in some departments. Good executive communication. Emphasis On getting good results the right way. Thinks further ahead than just the next quarter.

Cons

Regional offices and businesses have a culture of elitist management. Not much room for growth in certain departments/businesses. Not great healthcare benefits for such a large company.

Advice to Senior Management

Treat all employees with the respect they deserve and as you would like to be treated. Increase benefits to be commensurate with the company's standing in the marketplace.

Pros

The benefits the company offers are good.

Cons

They talk the talk about work/life balance, but it is only the talk. Most people that I knew (including myself) were so overworked that we ate lunch at our desks on a daily basis. Needless to say, forget about anything remotely close to an 8 hour work day.

Destructive politics ruled the department were I worked. It is sad to see how people are out there to get each other in order to advance.

Pros

Interesting work and projects at this time.

Cons

Lack of career advancement in general.

Advice to Senior Management

Honor your contracts with your employees so that they feel respected and valuable contribution to the overall wealth and health of the company.