Too bad its been decades since that's been true. How the mighty have fallen.

I can't wait to go on strike. The time off will be nice.

Most likely T will stop pension benefit for these who still have it. Any other ideas?

https://youtu.be/f3jNB-LmMB0?si=xrnWmYymvQcSaby3 Condolences to his family . Be careful out there.

My favorite part is that we can have coworkers who live in a totally different country but having coworkers who live in a different US state? OH THE HORROR!!

One of Legg's claims from yesterday's presentation on Reclaiming Technical Talent is that the international employees are the same as everyone else. This is a lie. The cost of living in India is cheaper, which makes labor cheaper. That does not make... — read more 

Anyone know why the area manager title was replaced with the title of associate director?

I left a month ago for lower pay but a better culture and work-life balance. I'm loving it.

Feels like I’m being robbed and penny pinched. Gotta constantly di-k around with it. Feels like I’m always at work now. Punch in, pinch out. Fred Flintstone style. Have to approve time. Dig through bad UI to code exceptions. Paying me more to track... — read more 

Recently stumbled upon this site, and wow, the amount of whining is unbelievable. Let's get real—if your career's not where you want it to be, you've got no one to blame but yourself. There are tons of jobs out there, but too many of you are too... — read more 

Is this going to be exclusive with AT&T?

So it was kinda of comical to see that chart of all our new "overseas co-workers",, the fact he had to stress this labor pool is "employees" not outsourced , pretty much confirms what it really is . The other laughable tidbit was defending this... — read more 

Despite AT&T HR calling you "managers," a lot of you are not supervisors per the definition of the NLRA (11) The term "supervisor" means any individual having authority, in the interest of the employer, to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall... — read more 

As a leader, when you're asked to do things that are immoral, illegal, or conflict with your values, it's your duty to do the right thing, put your foot down and say NO. Even if you have to quit your job to prove the point, at least you will walk... — read more 

I haven’t been on this thread in years but with many of my colleagues being surplussed or fired (often for ridiculous reasons, if you are a level 3 or higher they are basically finding ways to terminate you to not pay a surplus package) and reaching... — read more 

https://www.androidheadlines.com/2024/02/googles-ceo-fails-address-company-morale.html Stankey and Pichai must have come up with their “tough decisions” claptrap at a bar in Davos or Sun Valley or whatever. Even FAANGs are no longer the shiny... — read more 

https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/02/04/could-att-stock-finally-surge-past-20-in-2024/?source=eptyholnk0000202&utm_source=yahoo-host-full&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=article

9M Fixed Wireless Customers 15M Cable Wireless Customers ATT missed the boat on both of those but they did buy a Satellite TV business at a large premium in order to gain economies of scale. I forgot at the time in morning in the midst of massive... — read more 

“If you don’t like it, leave” beatings will continue until morale improves. It's very fun to see that guy perspire profusely. Asking workers to quit won't raise morale within the company—in fact, you'll only have three left. He must leave! — read more 

For those surplused last year and deferred payment to this year. As others have said, net payment about half of gross. Need to wait another year to get your tax refund for the remainder of your money

I can't remember a time when there was not a reorg happening, and I've been here a while. Is the leadership truly that incompetent that after any reorg is done we immediately have to start another one to fix what was messed up in the previous one?... — read more 

With World Cup coming in 2026, no corporate sponsorships are allowed so all branding must be removed from event venues. Perfect time to end our sponsorship with the Cowboys.

Should I carry a 216 can wrench in my tool pouch? I want to keep my pouch as light weight as possible. I got two flat sc--wdrivers, one Phillips sc--wdriver, one pair of 6" dikes, one pair of 8" dikes, one pair of high leverage 8" dikes. One 41Y push... — read more 

I’m honestly curious to see what recommendations you guys have for us younger crowd (those who have been with AT&T less than 5 years). Any advice would be great! As well any recommendations to get out of the company too..

Any idea what we’re looking at? 2% or 3% or less?

The joke of a company that is AT&T sc--wed up my severance payout! Laid off on 11/6, deferred severance for tax purposes, all literature said deferred severance, will be paid in March. Payment is pending into my direct deposit since Friday, and will... — read more 

In the span of human history, the last 100+ years of liberty and prosperity for the commoners of the western world is simply... a blip. Stankey and his ilk only want to be part of the club. They do what they are told meeting weak a-s goals based on... — read more 

Disaster, Fiasco, Cancelled, no Final Round Presentation for you a-wipe Stankey.

this is on top of the ATT 2023 W2; what is this Alight W2? why some of surplused 2023 are getting this Alight W2....unfortunately ATT HR/benefit is not sure either, and Alight is not answering

Several weeks ago, my manager informed the whole team that their jobs have been moved to Dallas. We will need to reapply for our jobs, and then move to Dallas. We have to be in the office 5 days a week. We were told any time frames. I haven't... — read more 

https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/googles-ceo-responded-to-intense-criticism-at-companys-all-hands-meeting-it-didnt-go-well.html The mood at Google hasn't been great lately. "There seems to be a growing rift between leadership and employees," Began... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4061216-att-upgraded-overweight-as-wireless-broadband-supply-long-term-growth

Who cares about profits, when all you care is Golf. I will not be accepted there as a member and they will throw me with pebbles. John Stankey was so happy with himself at MSNBC today talking about the tournament. Great 2024 with better pay for the... — read more 

Employees are spending the equivalent of a month’s grocery bill on the return to the office–and growing more resentful than ever, new survey finds. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/employees-spending-equivalent-month-grocery-114844452.html This... — read more 

Has anyone else been invited to a mandatory 15 minute meeting on Monday (2/5) @12pm CST? At least 3 people on my team have been invited. I'm in the Jeremy Legg organization under David Brickhaus. I assume this is a separate surplus call and not... — read more 

Is any manager at top pay for their Geozone? Even with yearly raises I can’t even get to the midpoint

Got the company wide word-salad email touting that my hard work, etc etc .. check out amply to see your Success bonus...and Nothing..who is getting this bonus? Which levels of management receive the bonus, and why send the email to every employee and... — read more 

Job cut announcements in January increased to its highest level in 10 months as employers in the financial and technology sectors launched restructuring efforts, a report released Thursday showed. Announced layoffs reached 82,307 in January, a... — read more 

senior management is really good at one thing, and there's no disputing it - totally destroying morale and creating an atmosphere of just complete dread. They took a once proud company and turned into a place that no one, literally no one, is happy... — read more