One question when considering the T-Mobile US, Sprint merger is whether it will result in job loss. The answer to that question is both yes and no. There was an event held at Sprint HQ for workers wondering about their job security. I think John Legere the CEO of T-Mobile was straight with the group and the answer is a clear maybe.

Every merger result’s in job loss to one extent or another. Some more so than others. After all there is no need for two people in every position. The savings from this is one of the big benefits to any merger because the cost of workers is one of the highest costs a company has.

How bad will job loss be with Sprint, T-Mobile merger?

I think there are two parts to this answer. One is the new company will not need two workers in every position. So yes, job loss will happen in my opinion. The only question is how much job loss. Two, is the fact that the wireless industry in general and the new T-Mobile in particular will be growing and expanding. That means they will need more workers.

Some workers will be able to move around. Others will be cut. The new T-Mobile will be in a great position. They get to evaluate the performance of every worker, keep the best and say goodbye to the rest.

So, if you are a worker, your best job security will come from your performance.