Where are we on the total number they want to cut? When can we expect more?

As former DTV, we in IEFS are now forced to abandon our rock solid field activation software known as FSTP - Rio/Seibel for some in-house POS called WFE. Under the DTV system, Customer ordered an Upgrade to a Genie system - we did what's called a... — read more 

I’m not liking my odds of survival here in the ATL. Major workplace consolidations and lots of jobs going to Dallas and El Segundo. There are about 15k AT&T workers in this city, and many of us here feel that we’ll be the hardest hit this year and... — read more 

One of AT&T's many problems is that it has a very large number of completely superfluous executives. There are organizations with 3 CEOs VERTICALLY! And of course Stephenson has 4 CEO direct reports. That's a lot of egos to stroke and a lot of mega... — read more 

There are a thousand examples in the corporate world that throwing money and buying something is n’t enough to ensure a bright future. The company that innovated are and produces something that is good or in-demand, got to that point by being... — read more 

Wonder how many of the 200,000 plus employees still maintain a home phone line even though quite a few jobs are tied to that part of the business? The only time I see phones these days is when I report in to the office or go to a business.

If anyone has been listening to the big boy briefings it has been stated that as some projects get completed the plans are to use that budget money to pay down debt. Who in their right mind believes that if they meet the 2nd quarter target on the... — read more 

I have been offered to move Chicago to Dallas under the same position and band, but they will have to adjust the total compensation due to the cost of living differences. I make around $100k in Chicago. How much pay cut to expect if I said yes? Any... — read more 

the less severance they have to play the better for this titanic. sorry for those still here...this place blows but i'm not leaving without a big fat check randy

Was wondering, in relations to the latest AT&T layoffs, is there a possibility that we will be seeing something similar in Warner Media? Hope I’wrong but it feels logical that a detailed restructure could hit everything related to the media business? — read more 

The WFH’s are seen, by and large (by those I will call the short sighteds) as lazy, sit at homes who are enjoying the good life then whine because the ‘gravy train is coming to an end....no sympathy for you guys, get your butts back in here like me... — read more 

I’m positive that another wave of layoffs is gonna hit soon, and that’s the main reason why they haven’t announced what purpose did the layoffs have and that’s why no official plans of restructuring have been announced on the company level. When... — read more 

It should be so obvious to everybody (and their mother) that there is no future at AT&T. Layoffs seem to be the only way for management to try and solve the mounting issues - which shows just how inept and desperate they are. I hope people realize... — read more 

Don't forget that the golden age of the traditional Telephone company was in the 1940s when it first became a critical domestic part of the "War Effort". For the next 30 years, the style of management and organization was based on military principles... — read more 

Looking for advice. I’m in a roll where the area that I report to is being dissolved. There was mention that I might be able to continue my current job and report to another market/city but as of yesterday that sound in doubt. The info I have is very... — read more 

Let me try to be as objective and as fair as possible with my evaluation of Randy and John's performance. The most important decisions that a CEO and his/her senior managers make involves capital allocation. Simply put, I believe AT&T’s recent... — read more 

place is a c-aphole

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/live-feed/veteran-hbo-employees-offered-early-retirement-1184598

I’m hoping to see a voluntary mass exodus after bonus day! Take it and run since it will probably be your last from t.

Bedminster lease is up sometime in 2022 or 2023. So will Middletown be the new collaboration zone for NJ???

We all know that there are more layoffs coming that we can not prevent. Why stress about it. Eventually, it will impact everyone even the ones that believe they're safe. There's nothing that you can do. Life is so much more than stressing about ”what... — read more 

Article is as comprehensive as I've seen saying "...consolidate some aspects of AT&T operations in 10 major operational hubs in New York, California, Texas, New Jersey, Washington State, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, and Washington, DC."... — read more 

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Of course it’s horrible to lose your job and my heart goes to the affected colleagues and I’m not trying to minimise what they went through, but the one that are left are also impacted heavily. They are now a demoralised bunch of people who saw what... — read more 

I see a lot of people waiting to be ‘ordered’ back to the office. We are all considered professionals - if your VP, AVP, Director, or Supervisor ‘strongly suggests’ or ‘advises’ you to be in the office several days a week, then expect they will use... — read more 

The mass exodus of DTV subscribers in the 4Q should be an indication of where this dinosaur technology is headed. But where are all these subscribers headed? Definitely not DTV Now either as that service lost a significant amount of subscribers as... — read more 

Are there any reasons to be optimistic about the layoffs? I honestly feel like reading this forum will just make people more anxious/stressed than the situation requires. 1) It's crazy that some people think ATT will lay off a third of their... — read more 

When confronted with accusations and lawsuits about misleading advertising related to 5G wireless networks, rather than rightfully acknowledge the confusion, both Randall Stephenson and John Donovan have doubled down on the lies by doing the... — read more 

Most companies with longevity like AT&T traditionaly need to hire new employees , a new generation every 10 or 20 years. 10 years ago they negotiated a new lower wage scale to install internet and tv , These outside employees (prem techs) are younger... — read more 

Here is the truth. And I think we can all agree. DTV was a very profitable business when ATT bought them out. And they have and always have had very good customer service. Then ATT bought them and all we heard was how it was such a bad buy, DTV... — read more 

A few months ago you couldn’t get the Xnadr officials out of the media, bragging about how they were going to reinvent advertising, and now it’s all quiet. What’s the deal here, quiet before the storm or did that ambitious plan go down the drain too?

If they had the need to perform layoffs while the company is doing relatively good ( relatively good numbers, good cash flow) just imagine what we could be facing if things get tough. Chances are they will, company debt is maturing, I canćt see the... — read more 

This was written 22 years ago by Marleen A. O'Connor and not much has changed: We often evaluate companies as if human capital doesn't matter. And so a company like AT&T can lay off 40,000 knowledge workers, and the market will respond positively... — read more 

It’s bad enough that people were forced to these collaborations zones, but also, as it was proven that that move was an introduction to layoffs it also closed a lot of doors for the company in the future. Remote workers are usually hired because of... — read more 

https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/08/att-5g-sprint-lawsuit/?yptr=yahoo

At&t is for the first time ever forcing customers to move off of grandfathered unlimited choice and unlimited plus plans. I have never seen them force someone off of a grandfathered plan. I have seen them raise the price a couple of times from the... — read more 

Does anyone know if the different types of badge readers count differently? The entrance I’ve been using 4 days a week has the kind where you physically swipe your access card like a credit card, but the entrance by the guard has the kind where you... — read more 

Any idea how to interpret this thing? I assume the "selected" are those who are surplussed. In which case, my org got chopped by 23%.

I’m definitely curious how are they going to shape the teams after the layoffs. Obviously it can’t stay the way it is, given that some teams were left with less than half the manpower. What will be the main criteria for the new shape of the teams?