For years we’ve been told the next initiative was going to turn this company around. First it was five-day RTO. Then it was AI. Then workforce reductions. Then another reorganization. Then a new headquarters campus. The strategy keeps changing, but... — read more
Nothing about this place is market based at all
Six years is enough time to judge a strategy and its results. Nothing has improved. Leadership shouldn’t be evaluated by speeches, memos, or slogans. It should be evaluated by results. Has the company become a more attractive place to work? Has it... — read more
Another Mid Markets SVP leaving
JVB demoted because she couldn’t meet target in MM sales. Now Shelly Goodman ‘retiring’ because she couldn’t unravel the destruction JVB left behind. For those of you outside of sales that complain about RTO, sales has the most valid reason to... — read more
AI can replace executives
Look around AT&T and you will many executives with a strategy title. Why not leverage AI to define our strategies and reduce executives responsible for this. When u listen to these folks talk they are saying the same thing financial analyst are... — read more
Market Based Reality
I’m younger. I don’t have a pension. I’m here because the job makes financial sense for my role. Call that “market-based” if you want. But if a better opportunity comes along, I’m gone. Most of the employees around me everyday are much closer to... — read more
A culture of losing
Culture always starts at the top. Winning companies build cultures of trust, accountability, and innovation. Losing companies build cultures of fear, bureaucracy, and compliance. When employees spend more time talking about RTO, presence reports... — read more
They Got a Good One!
C Sanbar to T-Mobile https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260707712752/en/T-Mobile-Appoints-Chris-Sambar-Chief-Enterprise-Officer-and-Evolves-Leadership-Team-to-Advance-its-Next-Era-of-Strategic-Growth-and-Innovation
Stock
Stock @$20 but we gonna get a new golden palace in Plano! Will anyone be left to sit at a desk there?
We've hit the peak stagnant dead end.
It's truly never been worse here. There's so much more to life than this place. If the clowns at the top don't change the 'market based culture' (which is just a phrase used to change the subject away from discussing the worst employee culture... — read more
H1Bs needed in AT&T even in these times???
Why are there so many H1Bs still working in the CSO organization? Why can't they be replaced with experiences US Citizens?? This is what this company betrays the great USA on its 250th birthday???
Life after July 1 and what they did to me
After June 17 announcement, i picked the pieces and now realizing what they did to me and im actually in a more better and pleasant position being surplussed. I think you will have an idea who is my AD and the Director. I am located in New England... — read more
T lost that innovator feeling
Remember when T as a company was an innovator of new technologies. What was T's last successful innovation? They lost that culture and were duped into spending 100's of billions in mergers and takeovers only to have to sell them for pennies on the... — read more
Backfilling in D9
They're backfilling communication techs in D9. We are safe.
$19 Stock Price incoming
RTO is working!! Way to go, John. You’re an absolute genius!! TDPs and real talent leaving at the most alarming clip in history, and all that’s left are the soon to be retirees. My, what great policy you have! Who wouldn’t want to work at a... — read more
Overcoming Relocation fears
Any inspiring stories here on how you made the move to the big city leaving comfort zone to save your own job? What sacrifices you had to make and how did you decide to be mentally tough for the family to do so?
Unexpected 1:1
How much trouble am I in? Were there any cuts planned for today?
It's getting ridiculous out there
I recently came across a job posting for a receptionist position that required a bachelor's degree. Why in the world would that ever be a thing?
Current head count
Anyone know a current headcount or how to find this information?
Happy Independence Day My AT&T Family!!
250 Years Old - Wow!! What are you proud of in this fine day?
If not Stankey, then who?
Who'd you have as CEO and expect some improvement?
Mental Health
With constant reorgs, reshuffling of managers every 1-2 years, people moving out of the company, and now asking to RTO 5 days in a different state, my mental health has taken a toll. Unless I was in Dallas this whole time, there was no certainty what... — read more
ATT. No Innovation, No Talent, No Vision
Horrible Workplace. Exec Management Openly Despises it's employee base. Lunatic for CEO who is Hammer/Nail pounder from bygone era. Horrible investment. Missed the boat on so many things and got taken to the cleaners by countless players and then... — read more
PIP first or surplus first?
Anyone else feel like management has been trying to build a case against them after a reorg? My org has gotten really toxic. I’ve been hearing PIP talk, but I honestly don’t think they have enough to put me on one yet. My past mid-year and year-end... — read more
Can you apply to AT&T after being surplussed?
Just curious can you apply to AT&T after being surplussed? Or are the doors likely closed forever from this company. I feel like out off all of the candidates out there you would be best positioned to re-enter AT&T given how much specialized... — read more
Randall’s ear to ear grin
Why is that whenever I search for Randal Stephenson he has an ear to ear grin? He has a very big smile and laugh for someone who cost the company over $100 billion. Maybe he lives a very comfortable life after making nearly millions in executive... — read more
The Secret Reason Bosses Want Everyone Back in the Office, Every Day of the Week
Long story short:... — read more
Praying for a way out
I've been here a few years now and I've lost count of how many times I've been thrown under the bus for stuff I didn't do. My manager just shrugs and tells me that's how it works, which is just infuriating at this point. Can't wait to leave T and... — read more
Knockout Punch
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/oppenheimer-downgrades-t-stock-spacex-221700914.html
I Miss AT&T Already
I can’t believe it’s really over. I would gladly work In the office full time again if it meant I could keep my job. AT&T was such a big part of my life. I feel so lost.
New AVP and Layoffs?
Just found out that a Director who is known for being a bully to her team, not a good leader and hard to work with was just promoted to an AVP. They are promoting the wrong people while laying off the ones who actually care and are servant leaders to... — read more
Lots of chat recently
but what is your guess as to the actual number of management employees gone and what percent L1&2 vs. L3&L4? Real information or solid estimates only please. If an enformed rumor from trusted individual thats OK.
Stock price decline versus layoffs
AT&T's stock price has decreased more than 29% in the past year. Will this force more layoffs? How can investors not know how badly managed AT&T is?
For those who relocated
What was your motivation to do so? I am feeling overwhelmed and under confident and just thinking all is going to he-l with this move as I dread that 2 hour commute
20%
Are you in the top or the bottom 20%?
$19
Matter of time stock will be at $19!!
Next Major Layoff Date - September?
Is the timeline for the September layoff wave known?
The all new Combo Tech in the southeast!
What’s the deal about the new Combination Technician in D3 ??
Exit Interview Experiences
How are exit interviews going today?
Manager vs Union
It is rather interesting, almost funny, that when we're surplussed, union workers actually get more than managers. The termination pay for union workers is more than severance pay for managers and the ongoing medical, dental and vision benefits are... — read more