It seems like Stankey has chosen the next district which will be seeing layoffs...

I heard rumors that layoffs were coming in April but nothing concrete. Can anyone provide insight?

Just had a meeting that slowdown news is coming down in District 6. Anyone heard anything?

This company has been sinking for a long time. I'm getting out before the collapse comes.

Has anyone attended the presentation by AYCO for "Understanding the AT&T Benefits Changes". It's invitation only for those affected by the upcoming benefits changes. Was the session helpful/informative?

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the telecoms giant AT&T has announced permanent closures of hundreds of retail stores around the US and laid off thousands of... — read more 

People who have been here for 4 decades or more, why are you still here? This is not one of those "make room for the young 'uns" posts, I'm genuinely curious why you'd still be here if you don't have to. I would understand if it was for financial... — read more 

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/03/att-lobbies-against-nationwide-fiber-says-10mbps-uploads-are-good-enough/

Hmmm , how many salaries could have been paid with 7 million. How’s that make those of you laid off feel ? https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/2021/film/news/att-warnermedia-stop-asian-hate-lisa-ling-jon-m-chu-1234938547/amp/

I am no expert but it seems to be that Anne Chow is a massive show off. She is more concerned about her achievement having become the 1st asian woman CEO than actually serving in that role. Even in the StopAsianHate townhall on Friday , her... — read more 

My advice would be when it gets competent management but this guy has different ideas. "While recent results have been lackluster, there is the potential to enjoy a small capital gain with a high yield over the next 3-5 years, or... — read more 

What's with hiring people with plenty of experience but none for the roles they're brought in to do? I know there are plenty of people within the company who are much better suited for certain jobs and yet people are brought in from the outside with... — read more 

Has anyone had experience with the Fidelity Benefits center when retiring or considering retiring? If so, what areas do they give you assistance and advice on? Do they assist with Medicare options?

I appreciate all the talk about AT&T and its good-for-nothing leadership, but can we also get some info on layoffs? From what I can see there's been no mention for a while now. Does that mean there's nothing planned (at least that we know of) for any... — read more 

I was leaving a review on Glassdoor yesterday and I wanted to be as fair as possible but for the life of me I couldn't figure out any pros to put in about working here. Pay used to be competitive, but with the lack of proper raises for a long while... — read more 

Probably leave at the end of the year. For the first time hoping I get surplussed due to the benefit cuts, mostly pension even if I take lump Doewould still get hit by losing about $150k if I stay due to interest hikes I guess (according to the... — read more 

I got a new manager about four months ago who thinks micromanagement equals good management and it's driving me insane. I've been doing my job for fifteen years and I never had any complaints. I always did things on time. Now suddenly I apparently... — read more 

Quantum has got to be the dumbest performance management system I've ever seen. It's obviously built for those who do everything "for the 'Gram", posting pics of breakfast and are disappointed if they don't get enough likes. What a waste of... — read more 

If you worked at AT&T for more than a decade or two and left recently, broadly speaking, where are you working now? (assuming you didn't retire and found a new job...) Do you still work in telecom, or did you switch industries? Do you work for... — read more 

https://www.tnonline.com/20210326/att-to-cease-local-telephone-service-in-pennsylvania/

Mo is EVP at AT&T Business, he runs this shop and was thought of as being next in line to Anne Chow to be CEO. An hour ago it was announced that he will leave AT&T Business and be a "SVP" reporting to Chris Sambar (who reports to Scott Mair) . He... — read more 

Did the wireless division eliminate the sales directors where Area Mgrs now report to an rvp?

The thought crosses my mind several times each day. Before, I didn't let things get to me as much but now I'm at an age where it's really hard to keep taking c-ap without reacting. I think I'm getting closer to the point where I'm actually going to... — read more 

Is there a plan to eliminate the $158 billion debt in a reasonable time? I just don’t see it with the dividend, Cap Ex spending and continued multi billion dollar bond issues!

Are you proud to say you work or worked for AT&T or are you ashamed to admit you were or are employed by AT&T?

"Communications segment generates the most revenue and profits." But sure, let's keep investing the money from the business segment that actually makes money on various acquisitions that have very little to do with our core business and are... — read more 

Serious question. I don't think att is headed for bankruptcy but clearly the company is in trouble and flat lining. It's market capitalization is already so very cheap that google , Apple , Amazon , and others can buy it wholly with cash. Not that... — read more 

Columbus OH is a boom town, home values in recent decade have sky rocketed since the 2007 great recession, as a prem tech i made almost $100k, they are always bringing in loaners from other areas. Work and footprint is growing. Bring work ethic. You... — read more 

gee whiz, what a shock https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1374388377533906946?s=20

They say the best time to look for a job is while you still have a job. But let’s be honest with each other for a second. How many of us, who are unsatisfied working at AT&T, actually updated our CV and checked out what jobs are available at the... — read more 

Haven't seen any town halls scheduled up my management chain this year short of the Stinky stick it to the older worker one. I know people will say they are a total waste of time, and I do get that. But I do enjoy seeing them squirm around the... — read more 

Mr. Stephenson was hired back as a consultant. Is it possible he is working with Bill Morrow (Video CEO) to close the 30% sale of Directv to TPG (Texas Pacific Group)? At the close of this deal many (thousands) employees will be rebadged to the new... — read more 

I regret not taking the last MVO. Does anyone know if there are any mvos coming up soon?

There are people who think that legacy T technicians are safer because they are too necessary to achieve the goals of this company and its growth. I agree that they are very necessary, but I do not agree that they are any safer than others. Why would... — read more 

https://www.lightreading.com/5g/some-analysts-sour-on-atandts-5g-prospects/d/d-id/768209?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/03/18/att-school-internet-pricing/%3foutputType=amp

FYI: If anyone has recently been laid off and have passed the six months company subsidies for insurance coverage and did not elect COBRA per the American Rescue Plan Act bill they must reinstate regardless if you terminated it. As long as your... — read more 

Question for Any short term ( 5-6 years ) employees who were let go or quit . what happens to your wireless/internet discounts ? do you get any ? or you need to be a long term ( 20-30 years ) employee for that ?

In the recently released 2020 annual report, total employment declined by 17,040 compared to 2019. Employee separation charges totaled $1,177 million which resulted in a charge of ~ $69,000 per separated employee. In contrast, employee count... — read more