I heard 800 people from a union source but I'm not sure if that is across the country or just in Michigan (where I am). I am trying to get more information as to locations and those affected. The term "bloodbath" was used; which is weird because... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/05/att-promised-7000-new-jobs-to-get-tax-break-it-cut-23000-jobs-instead/%3famp=1 AT&T promised 7,000 new jobs to get tax break—it cut 23,000 jobs instead So much for good ole Randy!

Level and above is shining bright. You need people from outside of your Leadership And Talent Development Programs as that is where the cancer is developed and spread. Where are we importing talent from newer and faster companies? In fact we are... — read more 

Has anyone here transferred between districts through the NTP process? How did it affect your pension or possible service bridging issues. Fidelity seems to have no clue about anything to do with pension questions.

decision making https://seekingalpha.com/article/4269727-t-another-merger-disaster-making summary.. HBO is under pressure due to a premium price point in a suddenly competitive market. AT&T is unable to charge a higher price point to include upcoming... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4269727-t-another-merger-disaster-making

This is from 2018... They're liquidating us': AT&T continues layoffs and outsourcing despite profits https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/28/att-earns-record-profits-layoffs-outsourcing-continue

The biggest threat to AT&T will be the inability to jettison landline telephone, as in jettison old technologies. The debt is slowly coming down, and now with the Federal Reserve reversal, interest rates aren't going up, good for companies with large... — read more 

Or are they just dangling us over the boiling pot?

the budgets to perform work are almost nil. where to charge time. this place is a mess. going on like year 5

Buy for $80B and a few years later discount it to $40B. Cable King Michael Armstrong did the same thing out of desperation.

In about 3 months. It's one thing to have layoffs which most reasonable people understand. It's another thing to do psychopathic corporate moves to make your employees detest their employer in a strategy that 20-30% will resign. But then again... — read more 

But, like a spoiled child, a tantrum was thrown and eventually the kid got the toy, even though daddy suspected it would be broken just like that other expensive toy. Of course, the brat will then come crying to daddy to fix it, but if daddy is wise... — read more 

The older generation still holds the mindset that the company has never changed, is still the AT&T of old. Sure the dividend is currently good and most are under the impression that it will always be. They have no idea the tightrope the company is... — read more 

True? What all groups?

We have heard rumors about this happening ever since word came out that we would be voting to join the CWA. Does anyone know if this is true? We do have a call Tuesday with our DOS and than right after we have a call with the vp.

Space-X just recently launched its first batch of internet satellites. These satellites are not like anything before. They are low orbit and will deliver 1gbps internet speed per user at a very competitive price. And here’s the best part : LOW... — read more 

Midwest needs to cut about 115 more prem techs in 4th quarter to meet budgetary expectations. Next year we will see prem techs merged with INR followed shortly by a wave of cuts to the newly merged inr techs as well as a garage rebalance preference... — read more 

I ran into a former coworker the other day and as we chatted he mentioned his pink slip came a few months after he got a raise. Can this be true? Is it usual at AT&T for people to be shown the door just after they've received a raise? If it's true... — read more 

Forgive the repetition, but I lost the other post. AT&T got a 20 billion dollar tax cut from the government and promised to invest in employees. Instead they have been replacing thousands of employees with prisoners who are paid less than $2 a day... — read more 

Hearing that it will be mostly inspectors district wide and small amount of construction in central Wisconsin. Anyone else?

Such a long leash with all the icebergs they hit?

I once noticed that an AT&T social media VP looked at my LinkedIn profile are commenting on a post that tried to put a positive spin on T as an investment. In essence I wrote that the article was all fine and dandy if you were looking for an income... — read more 

can't wait to be free of att and their billing practices after this month. their billing practices should seriously be investigated by the attorney general.

Is this possible. Can an ISM fire you for like an instagram account? We can’t get any answers from HR on this one.

2 more steps and AT&T enters junk bond arena. With way too much debt and customers leaving in droves, countering with layoffs are only the beginning. The CEO, a glorified bookkeeper, is slowly burying the company, yet the board doesn't seem to... — read more 

piece of junk -only over paid by 50-75%. dish services are obsolete. direct now is BS and has basically zero subs. DTV is a joke.

Collab Office. Only VPs and above where there. I bet they were dumbfounded. They were charging for bottled water and had a food truck deal where they got half the sales. No alcohol and $15 sandwiches while the 80s Lounge Band played in the courtyard.

Ive seen more than half the people ive worked with quite in prem tech world over 9 years time, the ones that took manager jobs were fired. No one makes it to retirement. Company doesnt care about employees or a positive work environment. Any contact... — read more 

I will find something else. Didn't want to but it is a relief getting this past me. I just didn't want to retire. 29 years of experience and a 60 day cram course for 27 year old assuming my role. Good luck sparky! He is good at messaging and qchat... — read more 

What is it like there? Seems very much in disarray.

This is hypocrisy at it's finest...company has never spent a cent of their money for "collaboration" as in travel to even meet the folks that work for you (I've had employees for 10 years I've never even met) but want us to get into the offices they... — read more 

Heard they are having ARPU issues

When will we learn? Oh wait, we know better, we read and sign off on the annual COBC certification. Leadership is too busy tilting windmills to read the fine print. Two years ago, the well defined structure of the Authorized Retail sales channel had... — read more 

I was let go this time last year. Why would a year later would you send me a job offer if I can’t be rehired? Would this be a change in my file that prompted the job offer of IHX? Kinda intrigued what your responses are. Great company.

Seems as if they have all gone into hiding lately. They don't understand the marketplace, are too slow, overpay for assets, and can't even take the temperature of the room they are in. They have further isolated themselves from the employee base and... — read more