Talked to a chief steward last nite! They still don’t have the 176 bodies they need...but know some still haven’t filed. Anticipate they will reach there number. I heard slightly more then 200 and also the 500...he shot down both rumors and gave me... — read more
Sellers
My thought is next Tuesday we will know. Why would they drag it out until middle of July when a seller probably won't get paid for their efforts. How does everyone else feel?
One reason for delay in layoffs..
VP slots have been recently filled and ranking completed. T knows that they are going to get sued for discrimination when layoffs happen. They are going through review based on race/s-x/age (in that order) in an attempt to mitigate their liability... — read more
What happened this week?
We know there were some layoffs this week, but not too many if I'm not mistaken? So is this the warm-up stage? Prepping the field before the main event? Just upping the anxiety and anticipation factors in hopes some of us break and decide to quit?... — read more
Top Gun Plain and Simple
"Your ego is writing checks your body can't cash". That is what the marketplace is saying to AT&T (Stevenson, Stankey, and Board)
‘It Was Sell At All Costs’: How AT&T’s Sales Staff Created Fake Accounts For DirecTV Now
MUST READ: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/06/25/it-was-sell-at-all-costs-how-atts-sales-staff-created-fake-accounts-for-directtv-now/#34554093771a
I guess I'm different
I don't know, but I like working at AT&T. I guess I'm technically working at DTV, but I enjoy the work. Software engineer working with microservices. Team is great, scrum master is great.
On more Email about next two weeks and I will puke!
If I seen one more email about another two week extension about information pertaining to management’s incompetence and bad decisions I will stop doing anything. 20 years and putting my entire heart and passion into this company to be treated this... — read more
The Verizon board isn't much better lol
Seriously go check it out , same Doom and gloom by digital soothsayers
Maybe this reorg is what's really needed
First, I truly feel bad for anyone whose job is eliminated. My own brother was let go in January, 2019 after 20 years with the company. I've worked with a lot of great folks in my long career, and it's sad to see some go that weren't prepared. .. — read more
Why did ~400 mobile retail job positions open up recently?
Isn't AT&T talking about layoffs? What's with all the job openings?
Ann Chow CEO of Business
Just sent out an email stating “by Mid July you can expect further communications regarding each organization across the entirety of our business unit”
What is severance?
Hey guys. I‘M pretty confident that I’m getting axed next week. What is severance look like? Isn’t it 2 weeks for each year served? I’ve looked through elink and onestop and cannot find. Thanks
IBEW rumor letting more than the 176 go if wanted ... any info?
Rumor has it that the company may approve as many enhanced SIPPs as possible, up until it hurts ... anyone have any real info?
Is this what the layoffs are paying for?
AT&T has issued notices for the redemption in full of all the outstanding principal amount of six series of bonds totaling approximately $4.3 billion and prepayment of term loans totaling $1.0 billion. The total principal of these prepayments is... — read more
If Anyone Has Any Legit Info About When Announcements Will Come for Chow Org Please Tell
I am in the process of purchasing a new home and now panicking if we should pull out or not. Would appreciate any information in this regard. Bad timing for me.
Next Week
Tuesday is Thomas Harvey townhall. Sounds like next week will be very bad.
Directv fleet Modernization program
So now since Directv is in its own org, T is doing a fleet Modernization program, buying new vehicles for techs and it’s not one or two it’s a lot! Just don’t understand why if they are going to get rid of Directv and surplus all DTV techs why invest... — read more
Severance for Managers
What exactly will be the severance for Managers. I’ve read where it said “up to” 6 months of pay, and it sounded more like 6 months of benefits. What does it really look like?
Heard IHX shutting down
My store manager told me IHX is going away soon and is trying to get my friend to move from IHX to retail. He does really good in IHX though. Is it true about IHX?
If you survive layoffs, then what?
Will you be able to transfer? Get a promotion? Will T open new jobs?? Or maybe beware of “another round” like Chris Brown?? These are questions one must ponder if they choose to remain on the payroll. Individuals must carefully look at their... — read more
Cwa
https://cwalocal1033.com/2020/06/24/cwa-covid-2020-emergency-agreement/Can anyone explain this in English?
Manager Lay-off
calls will start 1st full week of July, sounds like minimum impact will be 10% for some VP groups while others will see a 15-30% reduction in headcount. AVP and down have already submitted group rankings to HR even though Amplify and mid-year haven’t... — read more
Tuition Reimbursement no longer offered
AT&T no longer offers tuition reimbursement. They say they do however; this is not the case. I have sent in my bill which showed that I paid for the class and my grades as directed. It was denied because I did not send In some form that they do... — read more
Starting July 1st
They're going to start coaching to numbers instead of behaviors. Confirm with your union
Arroyo "Town Hall" tomorrow ...
I wonder if there will be any actual, meaningful information or if it will be just another jagoff session filled with corporate jargon soup and more cult of ATT indoctrination. Oh, who am I kidding. This will again be a complete waste of time. ... — read more
All Quiet on the Western Front
crickets Has everything gone quiet in your org? Seems like the flurry of emails have become a trickle, and the majority of emails are spam messages from INNOVATION PIPELINE, OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE, and BRAND SHOP. There is no innovation in... — read more
AT&T Consulting
Does anyone know if AT&T Consulting is affected. I have personal not heard anything and that is worrisome.
4Q19 Sales Milestones?
If you are in business services sales, did you receive your payout for 4q2019 milestones?
Timing is everhything - True or False?
I have been reading every post for weeks and have seen a lot of dates for projected layoffs - many of those dates have come and gone without coming to fruition. The one date I have not seen referenced is July 1, 2020. The date that our Dear... — read more
Reddit?
Hey guys, appreciate having this site but I'd love to see something like the old Reddit r/attemployees for us to have a good place to post and organize. I'd be willing to make a new Reddit if there's enough interest.
Easy job = layoff
Do you have a job with dual commission? Guess what; one of the "dual" is going to go. I am apart of the compensation team for under Chow, we are looking for every role that is using a dual comp team. Service Providers, inside sales, Retail will see... — read more
Store Managers are next
Store managers will be laid off next
Covid
2 cases of covid in a call center Texas.
3400 layoffs is nothing out of ordinary at AT&T
They have CONSISTENTLY laid off 4,000 to 5,000 people per quarter in 2018 and 2019. Seems like they can easily process 10 to 15 people in the department of Inhuman Resources.
Has all tech titles been relocated to customer
What all tech titles have been relocated to Customer Service & Operations’s under Sorabh Saxen? Anyone know how this change will affect our work? I’m a SSIM DT
Closed store manager for IHX?
Are managers from permanently closed stores being offered IHX positions?
AT&T to Release Second-Quarter 2020 Earnings on July 23, 2020
AT&T Inc. announced today that the company’s second-quarter 2020 results will be released before 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 23, 2020. At 8:30 a.m. ET the same day, AT&T will host a conference call to discuss the results. The company’s earnings... — read more
What stores are closing in the northeast?
Let's start listing COR stores that are closing in the northeast.