I know at least one L3 who was impacted. I wonder which L4s got the ax. And why the he!! do they call layoffs “surplus” here? George Carlin would have a field day with that sh!t.

Noticed the estimated Lump Sum payout is LOWER for 2026 vs. 2025, which is both alarming and surprising - especially since interest rates declined in 2025 ….. so, I was expecting to see an increase in the Lump Sum amount. Anyone else experience... — read more 

They exceeded the 50 employee layoff in NJ and failed to file the appropriate paperwork with the state. As a result, they’ve advised employees who were scheduled to be laid off in 2 weeks, that they will be on payroll for another 3 months. The... — read more 

I was notified that my position was being eliminated around 6am, before I even took a sip of coffee. SMH.

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Corporate real estate is under pressure nationwide. Companies are downsizing footprints, unloading space, writing down office valuations. The market is screaming that centralized office demand has structurally changed. And we’re committing billions... — read more 

Big John, it is time. Please resign/retire and RTF (Return to Family). You deserve to play golf and spend time with family. Thanks for your service destroying shareholder value and sending AT&T from gold medal carrier to bronze medal carrier.

Teams that have not begun deploying practical AI solutions for workflow automation, decision support, or cost optimization should expect increasing pressure to do so. Enterprise trends show AI initiatives are quickly shifting from optional innovation... — read more 

You can’t “create culture” in a building no one wants to be in. You can’t force innovation with badge scans. You can’t build the future of work by dragging people backward into an office they explicitly said they don’t want. The survey feedback was... — read more 

https://www.aol.com/articles/cubicles-dead-says-kevin-oleary-171606254.html The workforce is changing and companies ignoring it are setting themselves up to fail. Kevin O’Leary recently said, “Cubicles are dead,” and warned that forcing people back... — read more 

John is the ultimate salesman. Let's wait to see how many promises he made in today's video about HQ actually sound true. They make it sound like a Mecca for those in Dallas. I've heard this story before.

We had to literally buy the second car to our family just because I have to commute 5 days a week different way than my partner. We couldn't share the car anymore. Now imagine how much it costs our family month and all of the emissions.. this is... — read more 

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https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boomer-gen-x-bosses-retire-133952598.html Skip to main content Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance Sign in Search query Search for news or tickers Fortune As boomer and Gen X bosses retire, working from home will make a... — read more 

Anyone notice how they never showed the places where you’ll actually work? Probably because it will be the same old open plan warehousing with no assigned seats where you’ll have to battle background noise while you try to do focused work. And... — read more 

What is it?

Pickleball. Kayaking. Kick a soccer ball around. We are truly blessed.

Don’t think if you don’t hear today that you’re in the clear. I’m told all 2/17 announcements were pushed to 2/18 because leadership didn't want John to have to field questions at his Open Mic today. So, announcements go out tomorrow, 2/18. Last day... — read more 

I see many saying they quit for a better paying remote job, and I have to ask, where? Trust me, I've been looking and coming up with nothing. Both seem pretty unbelievable with the current job market.

Did anyone relocate with only T’s salary sacrificing your spouse’s job? How are your families dealing with this huge change, knowing T’s job is still vulnerable?

All rural fiber needs to stop being placed . Satellite is the most cost effective and starlink is about to take on a lot of new country fans after seeing starlink advertisements during the NASCAR race ! I need my T stock to go up and I just don’t... — read more 

Given an option, where would you rather go for T? Cu----g, GA or Plano, TX for future greener pastures too

I still remember when getting hired at T meant you were set for life. You'd retire from here. Now look at us. Those were the days, huh?

I’m so glad T has an extra $25M to sponsor the Pebble Beach golf tournament. After all, the majority of the people watching golf have NO idea who AT&T is, or what the company sells!! I’m sure people are flooding to the stores for millions of new net... — read more 

Trying to concentrate in that environment is impossible. People talking, interrupting, moving things around... I got more done in a quiet hour at home than I do in a full day at the office. To say my productivity has plummeted would be an... — read more 

Relocation to a new place will cost spouse’s job. I am unable to land a new job despite having interviews. So RTO seems evident to save my job. Did anyone had to deal with this issue? How did you manage?

This writing has been on the wall for longer than a minute. Relocate if required and RTO or risk losing your employment if you choose to gamble. It is a personal choice. It isn't as if you first heard about it only yesterday. You will find no... — read more 

Contract expired today 02/13 with no tentative project close call to be surplus and paid out or renewed we will see what do you think.

So what is going on in Texas district 6, heard several rumors of layoffs but no confirmation!

How are you all so mentally strong to take the continuous layoffs, relocate states for RTO and adapt to so many life changes? It totally amazes me what T employees go through every day and still try to put everything aside and focus on work. I lost... — read more 

"Some leaders and pioneers in AI say that artificial intelligence will advance far enough to replace entire workforces." https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-ai-ceo-mustafa-suleyman-white-collar-tasks-automation-prediction-2026-2

“We base pay on labor market trends—not cost of living—so your compensation reflects your role’s true market value.” Ok fine, but does anyone else see the idiocy of paying Stankey 26 million then? Based on what he’s done to once-proud AT&T he... — read more 

Talk going around today between Dallas and Atlanta is that it's cheaper to pay off Leg T union employees to get rid of them rather than keep them on the payroll considering high costs, high absenteeism, low productivity and trainability as well as... — read more 

Happy Friday, enjoy your long lunches!! As voted on by corporate america: #1 2025 revenue inducing change = RTO Comply or Fly, corps always win!

Friday tomorrow, you know what that means. I show up at 5AM with my YETI Cup filled up 3/4 Jack Daniels, 1/4 coffee. Get me my hidden back corner desk and throw on Netflix to catch up on my shows. Around 7 I’ll head over to the bathroom to take a... — read more 

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Things I learned today. We have 3 employees with a FTO designation. Never once been to the office in the 19 months since it was mandated for us. They say the RTO mandate was never intended for them. Their lives have been more difficult and they've... — read more 

Layoff, RTO, relocations, and rumors are what bring us here. I have a few minutes to share some of my insight moving from individual contributor to tech director and lastly AD. I hear chatter about who gets laid off and who doesn't. A lot of you... — read more 

They have changed the presence report again starting February. Any insights into what they are tracking and reporting that is new. I reached out to my supervisor, but he did not have details on the changes.