Why isn't AT&T cutting the pay for all remote workers? Guarantee you 90% would stay even with a 10 to 20% pay cut. Make it happen and stop torturing the rest of us. The expense and inconvenience of commuting 5 days a week is outrageous.
AT&T Guarantee
How do executives think the AT&T guarantee is a good thing? If anything, it’s a complete middle finger to the customer when their internet is out for a day, and they get $2.32 refunded 30 days later. Are they just THIS out of touch with normal... — read more
ACS nightmare
That was one heck of a call today. We are going to lose 50% of IOT customers and new leadership doesn’t care. Who’s ready for this wild ride?
Pro-rated Bonus paid in 2027
If I leave in the 4th qtr, say Nov 1 would I get 100% of the bonus next March? Is it pro-rated quarterly?
Labor(less) Day
First week of Sept - next mass announcement. Strap in.
Seriously, why John Stankey?
What are the benefits of having him represent AT&T?
AT&T Is Being Propped Up by a Bad Job Market
Let’s be honest, most people aren’t staying because they’re happy here. They’re staying because the job market hasn’t given them a good enough reason to jump ship yet and they still need income to survive. But also be honest about what that means... — read more
RTO
Anyone moved to Dallas this summer?
Adios
Just stopped by to thank the current employees for keeping the ship afloat long enough for my pension to clear and hit my IRA. I wish you all the best. Severance is a great thing after hitting the MR75. Good luck to you all!
He-l on Earth
He-l would be better than working for this boomer dinosaur company compromised by contractor corruption and Israel. Come in the office 5 days a week to talk to Indians on teams, so Stankey makes more money when . Soul su-king.
You can tell things are truly broken when people have two competing fears
The first one is getting laid off. The second, and more revealing one, is not getting laid off because that means staying in a place we hate, watching the ship slowly sink while we're still on it. And I know of more and more folks who feel this way... — read more
“I was there.”
Average hours report is broken and they apparently can’t fix it. So enjoy WFH for the rest of August. If anyone asks why you weren’t in the office, just point to the inaccurate report. All you need to say is “I was there.” Can’t argue with the bad... — read more
Recent COBC Finance Layoffs
What’s going on with all the surprising layoffs in Finance that are being attributed to Code of Business Conduct violations? Is there a broader issue or trend that AT&T employees should be aware of?
Layoff notice
Got the layoff notice today which was originally suppose to be 7/1. Got paid for 12 weeks of maternity leave and never been MORE glad to get the Surplus Letter. Another job lined up + a huge severance and PTO payout. Starts have aligned and will... — read more
Virtuals?
Where have they all gone?
Is RTO Finally Starting to Crack?
Rumor around HQ today is that easing the 5x RTO policy is actually being discussed and could be on the horizon. If true, it would be about damn time. The employee feedback has been clear. The commute is draining, morale is in the toilet... — read more
The way we work has changed… J. Legg
After careful consideration, extensive feedback, and realizing that nobody actually wants to commute five days a week, we’re pleased to announce that AT&T has decided to stop pretending 5x RTO makes any sense. Effective immediately: Badge swipes... — read more
Presence Report
Has your presence report been off the last 2 weeks? Last weeks report was atrocious. It’s wayyyyy off
Only at T do you have people with a decade of tenure who still can't perform basic tasks
Name me another company where folks like this could thrive?
Surplus vs FMLA/LoA
Serious responses only please All, my family in a different state (non hub/a 3h flight away from closest hub) needs my help. I’ll need to be there for regular medical appointments and to help them at home. I’m retirement eligible but way too young... — read more
The best thing you can do
It's difficult to tell when the next large surplus event will happen, We've heard rumblings that something will happen around the next 30-60 days. Keep in mind that there seems to be defined strategy as to who is being selected for surplus during the... — read more
AT&T Is Walking Straight Into a Talent Cliff
Most of the people working here today probably won’t be here three years from now. That’s the part “leadership” seems to be completely missing. There are huge numbers of employees already past Rule of 75 who are just waiting for the right severance... — read more
St Louis employees getting notices next month
My SVP confirmed with me that all remaining employees in the McElfresh organization are getting letters to move to Dallas next month. This will practically affect all remaining people under McElfresh in St Louis. The goal is to consolidate all... — read more
Layoffs Preparation
I got my finances in order and ready for layoffs. Anyone know when is the next layoff storms? Or do you know if they are offering volunteer leave with severance?
5x RTO isn’t a senior social program
Some people seem to genuinely need the office for their social life. Fine. Go in five days a week. Nobody is stopping you. But I’m not going to work to make friends. I’m here to do a job. And we’re told loyalty is dead and we’re a market-based... — read more
Make this make sense
Forged Fiber is hiring for remote positions. AT&T’s own careers site currently shows remote and virtual openings. So apparently remote work is good enough for some parts of the company, but the rest of us need to be in the office five days a... — read more
Another week, another completely wrong presence report.
How is this STILL happening? This should be one of the easiest things imaginable to get right... you’ve only had YEARS to figure it out…. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised at the incompetence. We’re being told five-day RTO is important enough to... — read more
What if we just stopped?
At what point do we employees just stop playing along with this ridiculous RTO policy? Seriously, what happens if we collectively decide that enough is enough and stop treating 5x RTO like it’s some sacred commandment? They can’t fire everybody... — read more
Big announcement tomorrow?
Heard some internal chatter. Anyone?
2028 will tell the story
The vast majority of people who remain here are just waiting for MR75 or to see what happens with leadership. There are a lot of employees hoping that when Stankey is gone and a new CEO comes in, one of the first things they do is take a hard look... — read more
The AT&T I remember
I remember when AT&T meant quality, not layoffs and bad news. Miss those days.
Infosys making calls - The layoff plan becoming clear
Well after being laid off for a year, I got a call from an Infosys recruiter asking if I was interest in my old job as a contractor .. I laughed and said, not interested .. I suspect that other groups like the Torretta Org will do the same thing and... — read more
Where is post on virtuals getting notices?
It is mid week now. Where is the post on virtuals getting notices to relocate to Dallas? It seems every week this insider has so much information about virtuals and the schedule for the follow the work letters. Have the notices stopped going out to... — read more
NPC&E Townhall
Surprised nobody has said anything…..
Stank live at EG conference 2026
Just received invite for Thu Aug 27. I can’t listen to this drivel anymore, but for those that do join please insure you are recording. One of these days the narcissistic baldy will say something that will get him canned. God willing.