Recent content by Retired Finance Guy

  1. Retired Finance Guy

    HR34 problems

    Hate to say it after 17 years with DIRECTV, but I'm not interested in staying. Great technology in the 1990's & 2000's, and the ability to get the NFL ST was state of the art. But times change as well as technology. I understand I'm in a great position with the ability to get Google Fiber - I'm...
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    HR34 problems

    I've had the HR34 for over 2 years, it's worse now than when I got it. What's the old saying for doctors....do no damage? Beyond frustrating! Fortunately I'm lucky enough to have a Google fiber install next month. After 17 years with D*, this is why customers leave, ummm, dummies.
  3. Retired Finance Guy

    Madam Secretary

    David Duchovny has gotta be pulling for this show! $40K per month in alimony, can the men in the room all say ouch.
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    DIRECTV TO LAUNCH 4K

    Wow, such a price already......come on 65" for under $1K.
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    DIRECTV TO LAUNCH 4K

    Are you missing a digit from the price, a time traveler from the future, or just pissing me off at $299!
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    DIRECTV’s Chief Accounting Officer Resigns

    Loved the "dark magic" of finance, but that's just me. Thanks all for the welcome.
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    DIRECTV’s Chief Accounting Officer Resigns

    Having come from a larger company that previously owned DIRECTV, the CFO is usually more strategy focused as opposed to the CAO which is more accounting focused. Strategy vs accounting correctness if that helps. You also have the segregation of duties, which lets the CFO fire the CAO if the...