Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Are we safe?

If you have heard nothing by now and don't have a meeting invite (for just yourself), you're probably OK for now. Is this true? I'd love to be able to relax for the rest of the day but something tells me this sounds a bit too good to be true. If... — read more 

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| 1600 views | | 5 replies (last February 17, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1leGX7RY

i call it "survivors call"

the director setup a sudden call for a few mins. he said those who are affected got notified first thing in the morning. what a relief.. and goodluck to all who is still waiting..

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| 1580 views | | 5 replies (last February 17, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1leYKG9c

FirstNet Consultant Impacted

FirstNet Consultant here, just got the call from manager. Not sure if anyone else on my team was impacted.. On payroll til March 3rd. This company has been a bit of a joke since day 1.

Surplus - morning call

Anyone know if morning call was impacted group or the "safe" group? Hearing nothing but crickets here and it's a bit unnerving.

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| 1580 views | | 4 replies (last February 17, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1le7Ynhv

I was told that I'm history.

C&E Engineer, 21 years in, not a ringer. What now? Guess I'll have to pick up the pieces. Already know jobs, good jobs, are few and far between. I think I'll go out and get drunk.

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| 1760 views | | 8 replies (last February 21, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1leBsvLO

Doomsday 2023

Unnecessary layoffs when we boast bonuses? Possibly

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| 2010 views | | 5 replies (last February 17, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1le4Tltk

Hussain Org

Lots of calls going out tomorrow. Are you going to take the package or try to jump on another dead end train?

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| 2010 views | | 3 replies (last February 17, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1lek0d9Z

They are totally disconnected

It's so annoying to hear the higher ups talk about the culture here. I mean, how do they expect to have a great culture if we have to constantly worry about getting cut? Me and my colleagues are extremely anxious about whether we will be left without... — read more 

Musical chairs!

Tomorrow the game of musical chairs starts at at&t. Please insure you keep a hand on a chair at all times, making it easier to occupy a chair when the music stops. I haven't played this game since second grade in elementary school. At&t is a very... — read more 

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| 1860 views | | 7 replies (last February 17, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1ld9q6NB

Cost of a completely disengaged workforce

As I clicked past insider this AM, I noted the "Relive the Rally and be inspired by our Purpose" nonsense posted up there. I did not, and will not watch it. As it would seem most don't. It has 23 "thumbs up" clicks on it. Twenty three. 23 out of... — read more 

What would you do? AM will expect transition

Im talking about this friday. If you got surplused, then your AM will expect for a transition. I guess me, ill take all my vacation until the 3rd. I really don't care about the 6 days payment conversion from March to December.

Friday is doom day

Impacted people will be notified this Friday. The layoff was communicated to employees few months back. This reminds me of the Netflix show squid game. It has been the story of my journey at AT&T. Watching people getting laid off left and right... — read more 

All affected

Prayers and positive thoughts to everyone effected on this forced transition .

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| 1890 views | | 7 replies (last February 17, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1lcXP78i

4 weeks from today

Per our CWA/Leg T contract, the next "announcement date" is March 15th and some of us expect to likely be laid off due to automation and shifting of work to cheaper labor. While it's unfortunate for workers who want/need their job, many of us are... — read more 

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| 2010 views | | 13 replies (last February 17, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1lcsAUGV

Return to Office

Starting in April all WFH is going to be canceled and employees will be forced back into the office 3-4 days per week minimum. Hearing this rule is is coming straight from Stankey and will be communicated in early March.

Supervisor layoff training

Notifications for mandatory supervisor surplus training went out to impacted managers today. Get ready, the time is finally here.

Mid-Market

Has anyone heard anything around JVBs org and layoffs?

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| 1640 views | | 5 replies (last February 20, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1lbuFuo2

Wage Band Changes

Since I am below they current lowest point in the new wage band, will I be brought up to the new minimum or prorated into my percentage increases?

I think I'm about to be laid off

Strange things were happening to me last week, including getting some "help" on the project I'm working on when I didn't ask for it or need it and my boss going out of his way to avoid me, including canceling our weekly meeting. I've been thinking... — read more 

Retirees who were brought back

I understand why this company is trying to return people with expertise, but I don't understand people who decide to return. I wonder how many people total have actually done it. Apart from financial motivation, I can't think of any other reasons... — read more 

SuperBowl Layoffs

If the Chiefs win, there's a good probability of layoffs next month at at&t. If the Eagles win, there will likely be layoffs next month at at&t as well, so sit back, chill out, pour your favorite beverage and enjoy the show.

Town hall meeting time?

Isn’t about time for another tone deaf town hall meeting while the company is having large layoffs this year? Don’t know about you but I’m ready for more kitchen recipe videos or telling us how they are going to spread the peanut butter, give some... — read more 

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| 1480 views | | 9 replies (last February 16, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l9koRiA

It is inevitable in the Wireless Space

That TDS will get bought out well north of $20+ per share by one of the big 3. Cricket, Metro PCS, Voicestream, ATT Wireless....the struggling operators always get bought for a good premium.

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| 900 views | | 6 replies (last February 13, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l9hqupX

Will Stankeye follow Eric Yuan

“Zoom to lay off about 15% of its workforce while CEO takes a big cut to compensation How the times have changed. Zoom, the platform that kept many of us connected throughout the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is, cutting 1,300 jobs in... — read more 

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| 1053 views | | 3 replies (last February 13, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l9JJdfz

8 out of 10 telecommuters are overemployed.

I thought it was just me, now it's confirmed 8 out of 10 telecommuters are overemployed. There is no doubt the money is great, I make $165K at at&t, and make $155K at my other company. What is really strange is that I feel like I could take on... — read more 

Layoff process, could be worse!

Amazon employees at a large support facility recently came to work on Monday and found that their electronic badges weren’t working, so no access to the building or office. No phone, no e-mail, no communication at all, they were blindsided. Going... — read more 

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| 1530 views | | 4 replies (last February 12, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l8sw8cW

Analysis, Fundamentals, Value, Strong Acquisition Target

***02/09/2023: *TDS has a market cap of $1.23B *USM has a market cap of $1.73B *TDS owns 82% of USM. 82% of USM = $1.42B *With TDS you are getting a 13% discount on USM Shares plus the dividend plus the telco and broadband businesses for free versus... — read more 

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| 1010 views | | 7 replies (last February 13, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l8s07Hd

Layoffs

With so many layoffs occurring. Why are so many recent retirees being brought back? We were glad to see most of them leave. Now they are back and the cronyism and nepotism is being rubbed in everyone’s face worse than ever. They retired, locked in... — read more 

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