Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Issues that competitors do not have

Overall, AT&T has been a terrible experience for me and I can't wait to leave. This place is falling apart fast. However, let's be realistic, I would probably encounter similar issues and have similar complaints with most competitors, wouldn't I?

Mass Markets Letter - It's Official

Got my letter today. Job moving to Dallas and must report by 12/31/2023. No relocation. Have to accept or decline by August 4th. If you decline, on a surplus list with the letter coming late September. Off payroll early October.

Which company is worse run: T or Twitter?

T has Stink and Twitter has Elon. Both companies are considered Tech, and both are currently in some pretty bad situations. Both are also now considered among the most toxic work environments, but I wonder which is worse? Stink was deeply involved... — read more 

RTO Extension

Under Rafferty West Coast Work Force Management We were originally told to report to office July 1. Now it's a one year extension plus 90 days to relocate once the year passes. Any one else get extension. Beginning to think they decided to lay... — read more 

Alecia Deitsch Org surplus tomorrow

I am told surplus notices given tomorrow. My manager will be calling each if us and letting us know if we are affected. After that expect major reorg announcement the end of the first week of August, just a couple days after people will be off... — read more 

JKertz townhall

She is soooo disconnected, talks to us like kindergartners. She needs to go!!!

RTO is a Hit

Glad to see so many of my teammates back in the office.

Hi, this is AskAT&T! What would you like to know?

Q: Hi AskAT&T! Long time listener, first time caller. Listen, I keep hearing that AT&T is about to default on debt, having stock downgraded, having massive layoffs, but what can be done to fix all of these problems. A: [Beep, Boop, Bee-Bee, Boop... — read more 

Can some one please explain how layoffs...

Ok so I wanted to ask from people who have gone through it and survived or not survived.. what are the typical events that happen? Does it start with a team call and announce layoffs in that org/team? And if so, is HR on that call or not? And do they... — read more 

Have to love offices full of poeple...

...all wearing headsets and on conference calls. Yay, collaboration! Also, stop moving people's stuff during lunchtime! About to bring a Kingston cable lock and lock my sh-t down!

wave 1 severance (Legg)

wave 1 letters going out in Legg org and the wording is that if you turn down relocation, you will be declared surplus and then are eligible for the rules of severance as currently documented on the AT&T website. You will then get another letter as... — read more 

Can We Talk About…..

….. the ‘ no overtime’ rule for non-exempt managers who changed to having to clock in and out ….and under no circumstances exceed 40 hours ….but are still expected to get same , or more, amount of work done? Also, required to take a meal break... — read more 

John Stankey IS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

https://investors.att.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors everybody complains about why BOD won't get rid of him. nobody bothers to look up that he is PART of the BOD. Hate to say it but maybe that's part of the fat he wants to cut.

One easy fix to start uphill - new CEO

Not sure why the major stockholders aren’t pressuring the BOD to oust Stankey (maybe they are privately?) After the nonsense with R.Stephenson buying up everything like a kid in a candy store and J.Stankey storming into HBO like a bully and driving... — read more 

He is the Man

Since Stinki does not want to pay for the agreement T already had in 2021, with California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, an environmental group when sued to remove two lead-clad cables in Lake Tahoe. In a 2021 settlement, in which AT&T didn't... — read more 

Adapt, overcome and prevail.

Quit belly aching and do something about your situation. This is another reason our whole country is in decline. And the autocratic countries are watching us closely. We have all been spoiled for too long. Prove me wrong.

The Current RTO Process is Unsustainable

Although I don't agree with "RTO" on general principles, I do understand why some companies are asking employees to return to the office. However, the way AT&T is going about it is ridiculous. Employees who are expected to work in the office full... — read more 

Stock Price Today

T is up almost 8% as of 10:45 am ET. FYBR and VZ up also. T is at 14.54.

New ACE titles

What are opinions on the new “TCP” ACE job titles? Is there an underlying motive?

Recent Employee Survey Questions

Be honest, would you change any answers? Agree / Disagree I intend to stay at AT&T for at least the next 12 months I recommend AT&T as a good place to work I understand AT&T's current focus and direction I believe strongly in the goals and... — read more 

Surprise AVP visit

Wondering if any offices have experienced surprise AVP visits. Brookfield, WI, currently has a complete surprise visit from Exa Whiteman underway. Have other offices experienced similar visits?

Someone here called it ....

Sure enough. Today we hear from Stank after a long silence, and I am sure much legal review, on the lead clad cable issue...as predicted, he is using this issue (solely, apparently) to explain the poor stock performance. "...has created uncertainty... — read more 

RTO Moves

If your told that your job has moved to ATL or DAL you will have to re apply for the job within those locations. This how its going to force people to leave. Apply for the job you have been doing in a new city or leave. That's the new way to push you... — read more 

OSHA and Fire Code Violations

I keep hearing posts where people are saying no reservations exist, people are working in hallways, and offices are overcrowded. If this is the case, it is up to you to do something about it: If the office is over capacity, contact the fire... — read more 

T’s BOD being played

by this millions of dollars making id--t ceo making one bad decision after another sinking this once great company, sad.

How about a federal investigation

of all the US only work T has being worked still and accessed overseas for years - talk about a national security breach! Violations everywhere! Let’s hear about those!

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