There's a lot of confusion and misinformation going around. Stankey rolled out this policy in such a chaotic manner that everything is being passed down in random leadership calls and meetings. This is more than just return to office. This is a... — read more 

I have friends in Sales and nobody k owns what’s going on. I can’t imagine sales would be required to move. I guess it’s good not to be on sales right now.

https://wraltechwire.com/2023/05/17/atts-ceo-workforce-to-keep-shrinking-15000-managers-must-come-back-to-office/

big red flag. if you are not already in a hub location better start looking for employment somewhere else.hub cities are already overtacked with managers. there are not enough places in hub cities for 50k+ managers to relocate.

Let's focus on our jobs. I don't know about you but I'm sick of hearing about it. Let Stankey focus on the RTO policy, let's get back to running this business. Nothing you or I can do to change the trajectory of the company.

Hi, I see thru the ACA online exchange, average rate for a 50 year old for health coverage is $655 month, and 60 year old is $995 a month. Couples are double that rate. Anyone know what the unsubsidized AT&T heathcare rates are for a individual or... — read more 

If it's the last thing we ever do!

Once the company has consolidated, the overhead office space in non hub cities will be sold. As far as Stanley’s vision is concerned he sold that line when he was a proponent of the DTV and TW merger deals. His only option now is streamline the... — read more 

Macy’s has some really good sales on clothing over the Memorial Day weekend and the deals are now available. I wanted to post the links in case this might help others preparing for... — read more 

MWCS (Manager Wild Cat Strike) has been officially called to start at 8:00 AM on 5/22/23. All managers should skip work Monday morning and stay home awaiting further instructions and dues amounts from your President of Manager Union Team.

Heard today that Layoffs are coming to either prem techs msts specials possibly even in home experts. Has anyone else heard anything about this? I tought there was an agreement no layoff until 2024

Limbo for at&t. Limbo for many, many jobs. Ma bell has a bad disease, at the very top of her head.

Thanks to his steady, guiding hand on the tiller, Stankey has already turned around the stock price just since announcing RTO! What a friend have have in Stankey! What a guy!

https://www.wtrf.com/ohio-county/att-call-center-building-closing/

Does anyone receive communication from your direct manager about this change? For example, your location is not on the list so you need to make a decision before July or September.

What are some of the nicer and more affordable suburbs in Atlanta? It’s time to start planning.

Looks like the speculation here was on point. The other hubs will eventually be closed down and the end goal is to essentially have everyone at these two campuses. You will be assigned a location and will have no say in the matter. Mind you, there... — read more 

To preserve cash flow, severance will be paid in monthly installments.

I'm a L2 individual contributor, my team's work is likely to be "centralized". I am waiting to get more detail on the "generous" relocation services that are available to me per John Stankey. Anyone hear anything? Bueller?

https://about.att.com/story/2023/annual-meeting.html Apparently, shareholder love Stankey! Key Takeaways: AT&T held its annual stockholder meeting. Additional information can be found on the AT&T Investor Relations website and on AT&T’s proxy... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-reduce-office-locations-call-160000299.html

The last time our stock price was this low. Doing a bang up job, leadership. And you wonder why you can’t get the employee base to get on board with your decision making. Everything you touch turns to $hit. And you have no evidence or data to... — read more 

That's right, this new RTO policy is nothing more than a means to an end. Wake up at&t employees!

It’s a desperate move to achieve their insane 2023 free cash flow targets. If a corp needs to raise $2B fcf in a very short term, there’s only one way to do it - cut back staff. It’s a corporate restructure couched as RTO and it’s a slimy move to... — read more 

AT&T is no longer a cradle to grave company!

Santosh is in India and is scaling up operations. Hopefully you know what that means to you.

If the ship isn't righted in a certain amount of time, lookout for the reverse stock split. This will equal to decreasing the dividend yet again.

Trying to fight Stankey on this new RTO policy? If we all come together and present a united front, we could possibly win. I would like to see him walk back his RTO policy.

I’m an abfs tech in SE and have noticed a lot of work that falls within our purview is getting assigned to contractors this year. The way it’s supposed to work is a PM should be asking the local FSM if he has techs available as he has FROR. Only if... — read more 

your job can be done from India, Philippines, Mexico, Latvia, International Space Station, or any ISO9000 company that is the least costly to the company. If you must be on location for some or all of your job, then it can be done by... — read more 

So many people will walk away that layoffs will not be necessary for who knows how long. It's all about silver linings, right?

I have an opportunity to go but it’s so hard. I’ve spent many years here and many great relationships. But this place is a dumpster fire and feels like a sinking ship. Time to cut my loses or show mental fortitude and suffer through? What would you... — read more 

FORBES article As evidence that return-to-office mandates are failing, many employers are already backtracking. Look at Elon Musk. He initially insisted on a strict return-to-office approach, then later shut down his Seattle offices in favor of... — read more 

Chill out and smoke a Doobie if needed. Hug someone you care about. Tell those you love that you love them. Do something nice for someone. Read a book. Listen to some calming music. Take a walk in the woods. Nothing about your life is... — read more 

Could be because I am not management, but I have not recieved any email or info regarding a relocation. I am currently working in an office. Can someone spill the beans on exactly what is going on and if more then management is going to need to... — read more 

any rumors at&t will sell of its public sector?

Washington DC is not one of the FIVE hubs. Will Legg get rid of all DC offices? There's a lot of gov't business there, wouldn't that be stupid?

With so many complaining on here about how bad AT&T is these days (and don't get me wrong, I agree with most of it) this is the perfect push you needed to take your fate into your hands and leave on your own terms. I already made my decision. I'm not... — read more