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 

I remember when AT&T meant quality, not layoffs and bad news. Miss those days.

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 

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 

Surprised nobody has said anything…..

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.

Whom do I have to email to get an RTO extension for another 6 months? My manager and AVP said it’s not possible. Did anyone have any luck getting it extended? I really need it due to personal issues and other things that I can’t put a name to.

I know this subject isn't necessarily about layoffs, but it definitely affects morale. Here are my thoughts... I came up through CellularOne, then AT&T Wireless, then Cingular, then AT&T again. When SBC came along in 2006, they brought along this... — read more 

With all the news coming out about Covid and the vaccines, any thoughts on a class action lawsuit against AT&T for mandating shots in order to return to work?

When researchers examined return-to-office mandates across S&P 500 companies, they found no significant improvement in financial performance or firm value, but a clear fall in employee satisfaction — making the policy’s measurable human cost easier... — read more 

Yes—AI can reduce some forms of outsourcing by U.S. companies, but it is unlikely to eliminate offshore outsourcing altogether. The biggest impact will be in knowledge-work outsourcing: customer support, software development, accounting, data... — read more 

Management employee. I declined the move to Charlotte. Found a new job but need the ATT severance. The original letter states my end date is up to the discretion of my leadership. My boss is new and his boss as well. Been waiting on answers... — read more 

I’m forced to relocate to Dallas this year. I have kids in elementary school. What is your routine like if you live in Frisco? I am sole earner and can’t lose this job.

ALL US Tecos and US MVNOs should aggressively adopt Artificial Intelligence to lower operating cost to lessen/eliminate outsourcing dependence - NOT ROCKET SCIENCE.

Its official!! Infosys is coming to take over the projects in CSO org. God only knows how secure ATT data will be after that. So, employees are supposed to train them only to be told bye bye in 4-6 months!! These id--ts at the top never learn from... — read more 

Use AI and manage AI from inside the US. Outsourcing to 3rd world countries poses security risks.

Thoughts on why the employee survey is going to be near end of year. Is it because we’ll be significantly smaller than the last one? Thoughts from those that will or will not complete the survey and why. I believe the results should be available to... — read more 

So they are actively surplusing the folks who handle all of the customer care and customer support, then wonder why the Voice of the Customer surveys are so trash as of late. You call in and get transferred around because no one knows WTF is... — read more 

I asked my leadership why are we letting go the employees that do the job we need more of and hiring new no nothing overseas pests instead ? The response was “we are going to surplus another 25000.of them” My thoughts to this won’t pass the... — read more 

I’m a former TDP. I’m exactly the kind of employee this company should be doing everything it can to keep. I like the work. I like my team. I like my role. If it weren’t for RTO, I’d probably be here for a long time. Instead, everyday I spend more... — read more 

I’m not burned out from the work. I’m burned out from the commute, the wasted time, and the feeling that none of this has a purpose other than making our lives miserable. The irony is that I actually work fewer hours now than I did before from home... — read more 

We keep having surplus actions yet, ATS/Legg keep hiring Rodgers+Canadians leadership.. Help me make sense of this.. Atlanta is turning I to Toronto

https://actn.et/f5OWpmi0 Combo tech “bargaining “ complete. Bargaining ? More like grab your socks and brace for …

when you or someone you knew, earned the att life insurance benefit and someone claims it when you are finally laid off (dead) there is a posting in the obituaries that used to occur every month. either they have exhausted the life insurance fund or... — read more 

Show up at the office at 8am 8 hours of Teams calls with people in a different state/office or working from home 30 minute lunch break Leave at 4PM and drive two hours home Question the point of it all It doesn’t get better than this!

Dear John. We would like some market based accountability on your dismal performance as Chief Ego Officer. All your inflated projections that don’t make a dent in your very poor performance. If we are treating talent based on performance you should... — read more 

Does diversity mean just not white? 57 visible in the photo about 7% white.. Remind me again of the demographics of this country??

Once again, left 1/2 day, might even telecommute tomorrow, didn't update MOOSE, but my boss won't know, because they aren't here. I won't get in trouble but still getting paid. People get mad, but it's just because they are jealous that I am one of... — read more 

Virtuals run this company and create the rules. All others get yourself to Dallas HQ.

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4627865-att-taps-ericsson-to-deploy-newly-acquired-600-mhz-spectrum?share_source=shared_news

They just backfilled more comm techs in D9. We are safe and have a long career ahead of us.

I can smell it in the air…. What are you hearing? Something big? What does ATT look like in 12 months?

The biggest thing leadership still doesn’t understand is that “the office” never created any value. The employees did. Remote work existed long before Covid and for good reason. No wasted commute time and cost. More time with family. More... — read more 

Why are directors getting axed? I thought hubs were safe. Why are they surprising folks? Did T target all pensioners or did they surplus non-pensioners too?

John Stinks famous phrase is { If you think about ……. } and it’s blah blah blah tacked on to that phrase. All the C Suite execs say the same phrase. News flash. Stop thinking John. It’s not going well for you. The company would be far better off if... — read more 

This issue needs to be addressed before the new AT&T headquarters in Plano opens. The Plano campus will have pickleball courts, which means employees may soon be competing against one another on a regular basis. However, virtual employees already... — read more 

If h1bs are mentioned at all, is this not violating free speech rights

Currently CWA is in active negotiations with AT&T about the new combination technician title being created. The union can’t stop this , the title is coming. What’s being negotiated is the pay and shocker , the company wants to pay the title the same... — read more 

In a recent skip level meeting, someone from the group asked a question regarding job titles and responsibilities. The reply was that every employee is being audited to verify that they meet the necessary requirements. So, what does that mean? ... — read more