BT shedding 10,000 jobs

Lance · Nov 13, 2008, 08:41:49

As reported by the BBC here. I wonder how many of these will be in its broadband support or Openreach...

Inactive · Nov 13, 2008, 09:09:34

So, they rob their existing staff by cutting pensions, sack 10.000 more.

Well we all know what will happen to BT service levels then.

Rik · Nov 13, 2008, 09:45:40

That new pension deal was an appalling move on an already closed scheme.

Noreen · Nov 13, 2008, 17:22:50

Quite worrying for my family as my nephew works for Openreach.

Rik · Nov 13, 2008, 17:25:58

I can imagine, Noreen. At one time, you'd have thought BT was secure again after the closing of the pension scheme and all the earlier job cuts.

Colin Burns · Nov 16, 2008, 01:16:03

na they will just bring in apprentises and get shot of them when the time comes to pay them propper rates.

Noreen · Nov 16, 2008, 10:56:31

Quote from: Noreen on Nov 13, 2008, 17:22:50
Quite worrying for my family as my nephew works for Openreach.

So far he hasn't heard any bad news but we're all keeping our fingers crossed.

Rik · Nov 16, 2008, 11:02:59

I'll join you, Noreen.

Sebby · Nov 16, 2008, 18:17:15

I'm waiting for the headline "BT to shed 10,000 exchanges".

Rik · Nov 16, 2008, 18:20:16

It will probably happen one day, Seb. If there is a move to fibre, the function of a local exchange is, to a great extent, negated.

Sebby · Nov 16, 2008, 18:20:41

Indeed.

Rik · Nov 16, 2008, 18:21:36

We can dream, can't we.

Sebby · Nov 16, 2008, 18:23:11

I don't doubt it'll happen one day, but I just think it's a long way away, even in my lifetime!

Lance · Nov 16, 2008, 22:36:56

Quote from: Rik on Nov 16, 2008, 18:20:16
It will probably happen one day, Seb. If there is a move to fibre, the function of a local exchange is, to a great extent, negated.

But is it though? They will still need somewhere for all the bits of fibre from the cabinets to come together, and then go into one big bit of fibre!

Although the use of the exchange may change, I think there will still be a need for them.

Inactive · Nov 17, 2008, 00:19:05

Well if they do ever get rid of them, there will be a nice bungalow shell of a building for sale just down the road from me.

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 09:37:55

Quote from: Lance on Nov 16, 2008, 22:36:56
Although the use of the exchange may change, I think there will still be a need for them.

I suspect that the size of the 'building' will be much smaller though, Lance, and may come down to being a 'super cabinet'.

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 09:38:16

Quote from: Inactive on Nov 17, 2008, 00:19:05
Well if they do ever get rid of them, there will be a nice bungalow shell of a building for sale just down the road from me.

Is that a bid I hear?

Inactive · Nov 17, 2008, 09:40:36

Could be Rik, as long as they leave one nice fast connection for me..

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 09:43:27

They could leave the backhaul in situ and make it really good value.

Sebby · Nov 17, 2008, 12:57:21

Inactive · Nov 17, 2008, 13:05:07

I may develop the idea.

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 13:06:07

Been in a dark room then, In?

Sebby · Nov 17, 2008, 13:07:37

Quote from: Rik on Nov 17, 2008, 13:06:07
Been in a dark room then, In?

Must have been the telephone exchange!

Inactive · Nov 17, 2008, 13:09:58

Quote from: Rik on Nov 17, 2008, 13:06:07
Been in a dark room then, In?

Some have told me that it may help me.

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 13:11:39

Not me, I think you need a broad canvas and bright lights.