On layoffs, very bad attendance, and Iger's legacy being one of disgrace

[JoeCamel]

This is just another "Insider" doom and gloom thread that turned out to be obvious conclusions, wild guesses, uninformed speculation, and "Influencer" spin.

But wait there's more........

 

[MisterPenguin]

The vultures are circling.

Activist Investor Dan Loeb Calls on Disney to Halt Dividend and “Double” Streaming Budget

The Third Point founder sent a letter to Disney's board Wednesday arguing that the move would help Disney capture a "transformational opportunity."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Vulture?

He's recommending Disney double down on it's current strategy. No recommendation to sell off assets or merge.

Iger and the Board are probably doing head stands and spitting nickels over this endorsement of their strategy.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I'm not sure how this thread went from the original topic to whether the food is better in Belgium versus Amsterdam, but please try to stay on topic. Thank you.

I thought all threads ventured into the culinary delights of Belgium, then circled back to the topic.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Vulture?

He's recommending Disney double down on it's current strategy. No recommendation to sell off assets or merge.

Iger and the Board are probably doing head stands and spitting nickels over this endorsement of their strategy.

Wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Yes, what he’s proposing is a great idea, but his firm taking a fairly large, now possibly larger, stake in the company suggests he and others see weaknesses and are on the prowl.

 

[Lilofan]

I thought all threads ventured into the culinary delights of Belgium, then circled back to the topic.

Nothing much to talk about Belgium cuisine so good back on topic.

 

[networkpro]

I thought all threads ventured into the culinary delights of Belgium, then circled back to the topic.

I disagree, mayonnaise slapped on random items is epicurean terrorism.

 

[larryz]

I disagree, mayonnaise slapped on random items is epicurean terrorism.

You can get mayo on your fries at WDW, you just have to ask for it. I'm sure neither the layoffs, bad attendance nor Iger's legacy will affect that.*

*of course, following the European Model, you might have to cough up a Euro or two to get it...

 

[pocketlint]

I disagree, mayonnaise slapped on random items is epicurean terrorism.

but delicious epicurean terrorism

 

[Piebald]

Any word on layoffs at Universal announced today? Saw a cryptic post from a friend who works at the corporate level about being heartbroken for parks employees.

 

[brb1006]

Any word on layoffs at Universal announced today? Saw a cryptic post from a friend who works at the corporate level about being heartbroken for parks employees.

Not sure yet.

 

[TheMagus]

(it was commentary that many got the fiscal year date wrong and thought the full force of the layoffs were all going to happen on one day so that Disney's new fiscal year would be 'clean' of those employees As it is, a lot of the layoffs don't take place until one-third to two-thirds of the way through the new first quarter.)

That is because of the WARN Act.

Salaried and O&T people were notified by Oct 4th, but told to stay home and are being paid (or at least kept on the books with health benefits paid if furloughed) through December 4th to satisfy the 60 day notification required by the WARN Act, after which they will receive a severance package.

As for Union Cast, conversations and negotiations took place to figure out how it would be applied, implemented, and communicated, and a process had to be put in place to re-allocate existing Cast to fill whatever holes were left, based on seniority.

That took a little time, but it is about to happen.

 

[Ldno]

So what happens when you are on unemployment’s benefits, and the extended PEUC benefits run out, what other options are there For Laid off CM?

 

[drizgirl]

So what happens when you are on unemployment’s benefits, and the extended PEUC benefits run out, what other options are there For Laid off CM?

First off, you don't wait until the benefits run out. You start scrambling on day one, taking anything available. Of course that's very difficult in a state like CA where so many things have been kept closed. But grocery stores, Wal-mart, Target and the like have continued to hire. You start driving for Uber. You become a personal shopper, that sort of thing. The good news is that it doesn't take that much to replace what Disney paid.

 

[Lilofan]

First off, you don't wait until the benefits run out. You start scrambling on day one, taking anything available. Of course that's very difficult in a state like CA where so many things have been kept closed. But grocery stores, Wal-mart, Target and the like have continued to hire. You start driving for Uber. You become a personal shopper, that sort of thing. The good news is that it doesn't take that much to replace what Disney paid.

Or what CA residents are doing what TX residents are hating, moving to TX in droves.

 

[Goofyernmost]

So what happens when you are on unemployment’s benefits, and the extended PEUC benefits run out, what other options are there For Laid off CM?

See Below...

First off, you don't wait until the benefits run out. You start scrambling on day one, taking anything available. Of course that's very difficult in a state like CA where so many things have been kept closed. But grocery stores, Wal-mart, Target and the like have continued to hire. You start driving for Uber. You become a personal shopper, that sort of thing. The good news is that it doesn't take that much to replace what Disney paid.

They do what everyone else in the country has to do if they get laid of because of downsizing, business losses or Pandamic business closures. You do whatever you can to find another job with a company that is still able to have a sufficient income to pay your wages. If necessary flipping burgers at McDonalds probably pays more then Disney was paying anyway.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

If necessary flipping burgers at McDonalds probably pays more then Disney was paying anyway.

For Disneyland employees, in-n-out is an amazing company to work for. They only promote from within and store managers make 6 figures.

 

[HongKongFooy]

For Disneyland employees, in-n-out is an amazing company to work for. They only promote from within and store managers make 6 figures.

And to the consumer/customer their burger and fries game is iron solid, too!!
As for "fast food" considerations In and Out puts out very high quality product. They impress with customer service and efficiency with its limited menu.


What's with these 3 'word' hyphenated conservative owned fast food setups that run super tight games like Chick- FIL-A and In-N-Out Burger.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

What's with these 3 'word' hyphenated conservative owned fast food setups that run super tight games like Chick- FIL-A and In-N-Out Burger.

They make good food, have consistently good service and clean stores, and they have record setting per-store profits.

It’s so simple that you’d think other companies would figure out what works.

Outside of the fast food industry, you can add Hobby Lobby and Herschend Entertainment to the list of conservative owned, private companies that seem to get it.

 

[JoeCamel]

And to the consumer/customer their burger and fries game is iron solid, too!!
As for "fast food" considerations In and Out puts out very high quality product. They impress with customer service and efficiency with its limited menu.


What's with these 3 'word' hyphenated conservative owned fast food setups that run super tight games like Chick- FIL-A and In-N-Out Burger.

Russian plot

 

[Lilofan]

And to the consumer/customer their burger and fries game is iron solid, too!!
As for "fast food" considerations In and Out puts out very high quality product. They impress with customer service and efficiency with its limited menu.


What's with these 3 'word' hyphenated conservative owned fast food setups that run super tight games like Chick- FIL-A and In-N-Out Burger.

Disney Legend and actor Robert Downey Jr go to meal right after he gets released from prison every time is In-N-Out Burger.