1.13.20 Employers paying you to relocate; Former Boeing CEO's insane payday; Verizon ditches TV contracts

Published: Jan. 13, 2020, 10 p.m.

b"A\\xa0large percent of publicly traded companies are losing money right now, even in a decade-long strong economy. But we\\u2019re moving into a feast / famine cycle of employment and what you know can help you. The general trend now is that big companies are reducing headcount by attrition. They\\u2019re not filling open positions. Meanwhile the smaller local and regional companies not involved in international trading \\u2013 are generally doing well and bidding for workers. Topeka Kansas is offering incentives of up to $15 to get people to move there for work. The WSJ reports companies are offering relocation bonuses to attract new workers \\u2013 a perk common 15 years ago now returning. Focus on opportunity to find real advantage in the marketplace. We creatures of habit need to look out the window. Because of rotation in the corporate environment, this is a time of big wage disparity. Your skills may be worth more to another company than you\\u2019re getting now. Take advantage of education and training, so important to finding the best opportunities. If you feel dead ended, explore further training.\\n\\nBoeing's CEO was fired for undermining a culture of safety that ultimately caused two crashes and cost hundreds of lives. He\\u2019s getting severance between $62M and $82M for failing. Newly released memos further expose a chaotic culture of eroding safety standards. Internally, many knew the plane was unsafe and some laughed at being able to con the FAA in approving the Max. Failure is rewarded handsomely in the executive suites of big publicly traded corporate America. Hundreds died due to gross negligence by Boeing and the CEO is scoring millions. Why is no one being charged criminally \\u2013 with manslaughter at least \\u2013 in this circumstance?\\n\\nDisputes between local network affiliates and operators about carry provisions and payment are ongoing. It\\u2019s a great idea to have an antenna for local channels. If you get a good signal, it may be all you need for NO monthly fee. If you stream content, having an antenna\\xa0is great as well. AntennaWeb - Antenna Signal Prediction \\u2013 Antenna Web has updated their site and revised their search tool for local channels and antenna recommendations based on address including topography.\\xa0If you live in a high-rise facing broadcast towers, any antenna may due. Other residents may need heftier attic antennas, or easy TV boxes. Locast is a non-profit for streaming local channels. Verizon and the cable monsters have all pushed packages. Now, Verizon is dropping contracts. Great news for consumers!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"