(*From TheFutureParty Newsletter) The Future. WarnerMedia is facing blowback for its decision to send all Warner Bros’ 2021 features to HBO Max on the same day that they premiere in theaters. This sudden arrival of same-day streaming is convenient... — read more 

I haven't heard from HR about this yet (go figure). But I had two team members that had a great year. In a typical year, I'd have at least 2 slots to grant a "high IPI" award. But with IPI going away, are they SOL for 2020? Or does the loss of IPI... — read more 

For those looking to model lump sum pensions, the Nov 2020 minimum present value interest rates have been released. You can find them online at https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/minimum-present-value-segment-rates and listed below segment 1:... — read more 

And give you 2 weeks notice to get you off payroll before 2021 starts. Happy holidays from Ma Bell.

Managers are micromanaging interactions harder than before. “Covid shouldn’t shorten interactions” as long as you stay 6 ft away from the customer you are to demo at&t tv now & ask 20 questions to everyone walking in. Otherwise it’s a Miss! — read more 

John Stankey realized the market favors recurring revenues and narrative over transactional revenues and EBITDA. Last week, the narrative was AT&T had been on the wrong side of a trade with the smartest man in media (Jeff Bewkes) and overpaid for... — read more 

?? the one you should not remove...you did... and it goes against your very own rules... what a joke!

https://amgreatness.com/2020/12/04/john-stankey-atts-unwitting-seditionist/ propaganda, disinformation, layoffs, incompetence

So if my current base salary is less than 80% of the mid point does that mean I will automatically be bumped up this year?

COVID-19 in 2020 AT&T Management Flu in 2021 I’ll be calling out with just a sniffle! I’ve had perfect attendance for 30 years! That is all gone now! No need to k–l my self for a company that does not value experience. — read more 

We all know what happens next. Where is the id–t gloating over the small 10% bump in stock price this week? As I stated before shorting this pos has been paying me.

Disney shares have doubled since March as it’s effectively gained a trading multiple similar to Netflix’s, where is AT&T?

So what? It's christmas and everybody happy? When is the next wave of layoffs for Stankey to save money? "New" culture is so passive-agressive, trying to make employees to forget about layoffs and the incompetence of management.

Stankey, please come to mexico city and see for yourself : the amount of idling investment, your mexican CTO is not able to respond to business needs, dodging any kind of responsibility, using fear and lies as a tool to get things done. Of... — read more 

So the young people get extra PTO and extra holidays. Those of us with tenure lose a week and get three bank holidays to replace them. I used to use PTO for some medical issues but no more. Time to start dipping into that sick time bucket.

Make no mistake while we lost 2 PTO days overall, compensation losses can be bigger if you are experienced. The bigger loss may be the fact that TSR is now a much narrower band 80-120%. Suppose middle of a salary band is 100,000. 80% is 80,000... — read more 

All this talk about culture is really just about how you as an employee need to respond to the business. It’s not about treating employees with respect!

Y’all were right the PTO days got changed as of today for 2021

Company = Ha Union = Please ??????

From Seeking Alpha... *The management team at AT&T decided, after months of negotiations, to sell anime streaming service Crunchyroll to Sony. *This move will help the firm pay down debt, but it's a massive mistake for the firm... — read more 

The HR email came out and the comment boards are lighting up with "praise" for the "bold" "leadership". Make sure to make your voice heard!

If AT&T tries to make it mandatory, will you take it?

https://247wallst.com/business/2020/12/08/americas-5-worst-run-companies-of-2020/

INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST FILMMAKERS AND MOST IMPORTANT MOVIE STARS WENT TO BED THE NIGHT BEFORE THINKING THEY WERE WORKING FOR THE GREATEST MOVIE STUDIO AND WOKE UP TO FIND OUT THEY WERE WORKING FOR AT&T THE WORST WANNABE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, THEIR ... — read more 

So where is the CWA at in all this in the year of the Pandemic?There are so many questions about the sale of Directv! We as employees are people too and there are no reps around to give Directv employees advice or a step in the right direction about... — read more 

So . In middle of surplus and being told can’t bump because of job offer outside of FAA?! Anyone know if this is right?? Was lateral but not in forced adjustment area

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/techland/att%E2%80%99s-sale-directv-said-be-close-dish-network-isnt-buying-174150

IPTV started with SBC almost in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Since then it was architected with teething troubles and when finally the bugs were ironed out, streamlined and by distributing the fixed costs of SHO VHO by increasing density of VRADs... — read more 

I have been in retail for almost 7 years. Not as long as some, but long enough to know the business. This really is the worst I’ve ever seen it. I understand our end of the business ebbs and flows. It’s high pressure sales. But it seems as though... — read more 

Or at least survive it? Then why are we selling something that could be a moneymaker if ran properly? Sony will be buying anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T for $1.175 billion, Sony and AT&T announced Wednesday... — read more 

What the hell are they ramping up to do in the new year? Anyone know?

Here is what I currently pay monthly: $31.35 landline $121.37 Uverse & Internet $167.21 Wireless - 2 lines unlimited + 2 new phones With AT&T discounts does this seem correct or am I paying too much? Also, have other retirees kept their at&t... — read more 

It ended day at 31.50, up 3 dollars since being around 28. Great job Stankey. Get out of DSL. Sell wireline. Focus on fiber and wireless and HBO Max. You will bring us higher and higher stock prices. and dividends. And rationalize... — read more 

https://www.cnet.com/news/att-hbo-max-is-the-worst-streaming-service-tenet-director-christopher-nolan-says/

I know it’s difficult for caring and motivated professionals to think like this, but the sad fact is, full time, American workers are strongly disliked by the “leadership” team. May I suggest we all just try to emotionally detach from this place, do... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-enters-late-stage-of-directv-auction-fielding-offers-above-15-billion-11607526184?mod=hp_lead_pos7 Churchill Capital Corp. IV buying DTV?

Hollywood is reacting angrily. Christopher Nolan, who has a long history with Warner Bros., ripped the company: "Some of our industry's biggest filmmakers and most important movie stars went to bed the night before thinking they were working for the... — read more 

AT&T Inc. T debriefed investors about its progress on various operational metrics. John Stankey to increasingly focusing on its customer-centric busines, Moving forward, AT&T is poised to benefit from the impending 5G boom, . AT&T remains focused on... — read more 

At my location everyone comes in as if they are facing a death sentence. It would be funny if it weren’t so sad to see. The only thing that perks them up is when there is a box of sweets someone occasionally brings in and everyone is on a sugar high... — read more