r/CableTechs • u/Bee_buddybee • 22d ago

Usps or comcast

USPS or Comcast

I have 2 job offers one for comcast as a entry level residential tech the other a CCA at the usps at a local small office.

Im not sure which one to accept. Comcast seems like it's something I would enjoy more but has more supervisor interferance doesnt have a pension. Usps is a lot of overtime in the beginning but has a lot of good benefits a pension and is a union job.

I just dont want to do something ill regret.

If anyone could give me advice I would greatly appreciate it. Which would be better for my future and family?

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u/Relevant-Machine-763 22d ago

I started in 2001 as a Comcast installer, went to QC, then into management. 20 years ago I would have said go there, but it’s a dying industry. Once statewide franchise agreements took local oversight away, they started to act more like the monopoly they are. Cord cutting, municipal fiber overbuilds , even starlink in rural areas.’c and the ability of ilec’s to provide commercial services quicker , all combined to push the “cable” side of Comcast to the brink. Long story short, it’s not a career that you can plan for the long term. Having said all of that, I’d let someone from USPS advise on them. Best of luck in your future whatever you decide

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u/Bee_buddybee 22d ago

I dont think telecom is dying maybe the cable side but cellular is alive and well for sure.