Know once VZ or TMUS make a move it will be a death blow to ATT. Don't count out Private Equity player Macquaire or The Tower Companies either.

If they are serious about transformative cost reductions then the four levels of VP command & control structure needs collapsed too. Actual reductions not just shuffling chairs and titles around. This is exactly what needs to happen. This would... — read more 

I’m being told that I’ll have to pay the premium for the AT&T UHC Social Security Plan if I retire this year. That the “subsidy” was stopped on 1/1/2021. It’s only $88 a month but that’s pretty cr-ppy for someone with over 40 years! Anyone else... — read more 

It is difficult to explain what is wrong with the current time reporting system, so it is necessary to spend money on ORCA. For people who work hard, it can only be a frustration, but for those who do almost nothing, it is ideal because it will... — read more 

Looks like managment will be taking another haircut. Still too many positions deemed ineffective. Not as many in craft, but will be happening at some point.

So my manager, an L3, said last week that L3s and L4s are having to a complete self assessments. She's concerned and rightly so that this is in preparation for layoffs and increase in L3/L4 spans. We went through this same exercise a few years ago... — read more 

Which will come out first, action plans or layoff notices? Be purposefully in you survey replies.

If I hadn't already convinced myself many times that it's not worth it, I might still be trying to give my best to this company. However, nowadays my conscience doesn't bother me at all that I only give 50%. How about you?

Verizon, TMobile, and US Cellular are out in front on Fixed Wireless while ATT says it's no big deal and is not pursuing it. Phase 2 of the accumulation stage for TDS and US Cellular is well underway. Turbo Charge your 401K with a large purchase... — read more 

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AT&T has so many managers, most of who could be laid off without anybody ever noticing. But where are all the leaders? Especially among the C-suite? Is there one person that is in some way in charge that you would refer to as a leader? Not a single... — read more 

about its woke organization contributions and quarterly dividend cut along with Boeing and other companies. It was not a warm and fuzzy feeling seeing how ATT has contributed over $21.5 million to racial justice organizations while laying off... — read more 

Get ready C&E, MSOC (numbers game) at a granular level is about to happen to you like what happened to I&M. They will track categories you never thought or cared about till now and they will apply a lot of constant pressure to your management team... — read more 

last day will be Friday, 4/21. Cuts will be company-wide, 20-25%, totally confirmed. 100% true. Dividend cut to follow layoffs, cash-flow emergency.

I’m sure it’s probably true but can’t find the source of truth for it.

Rumors of earnings being missed by a big margin and layoffs incoming to several areas of the business post the earnings call next week. Let's continue to feed the executives' pockets and beat our goals every quarter. Even 1 quarter down, and they'll... — read more 

Weren't there rumors about major layoffs before the end of the month? Has there been more news on that or is that not happening? And yes, I know there are always layoffs at AT&T, but I'm asking specifically about a major round, not the usual... — read more 

What's with all the fancy titles in this company?? We got a new "associate director" that has the management skills of a high schooler. We have a "principal" who can barely operate MS teams. It seems like there are so many directors that they are... — read more 

Director and above calls have taken place this past week. Capital cuts taking place across multiple organizations with personnel reductions asked by Finance. Revenue shortfall. Those in management may be thinking but they didnt ask me to rank my... — read more 

I know HE was a sell & lease back. Does anybody know if any ATT employees are still in the building? When does the lease expire? What the the new owner plans?

Is everyone back to the office five days a week? If not, more layoffs are needed.

Layoff logistic question. If someone says the “biz case” for the next round of layoffs is due on a certain date, how long after that date do the layoffs occur?

We just received this. What now.. i don’t know where is this company going. You go woke go broke!

Anybody in c&e started using the new orca time reporting (replacing ospcm) yet. It looks like it’s gonna be a nightmare to use and figure out

This company does everything in its power to sc--w their employees. Even after layoffs. My 6-month severance medical plan is ending at the end of April. Had my myself, my wife, and my 25-year old daughter covered. I wanted to cut costs because... — read more 

We want to prepare for the next group to be laid off to help the execs fund all their expenses like renting a whole neighborhood for the week at the Master’s and flying in corporate jets. Sorry Uverse TRC that you were the sacrificial group this... — read more 

While this video was made to capture a crime in downtown Austin, the poster lets everyone know the 'greatness' of At&t 5G for live streaming. https://youtu.be/23G3tlitOBQ

It sure seems like we've sold off just about everything owned by at&t. Two things that comes to mind that can and should be sold are all Central Office buildings and the fleet. Of course both would need to be leased back, but this would give the... — read more 

Always get me down. That and working for a company with record setting debt. How long will it take to retire $135B of debt? 20 years?

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Do directors give performance reviews to associate directors? If so, what happens when they get a bad review? Would they become a candidate for layoffs?

For those that keep saying wireline is dead and wireless will be the only jobs, how do you think the wireless network works? The entire backbone from the switch to the cell tower works through the wireline network. Without legacy wireline, there is... — read more 

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/10/business/commercial-real-estate-banks-offices/index.html

More about golf than anyone else?

Hope all enjoy their day off and remember what matters. He lives!

Hello Jeff.....Are you out there?

The only thing I remember about the Masters is many years ago when a bunch of Illinois managers got fired for attending the exclusive event on a vendor’s dime. It wasn’t a problem until the vendor didn’t get the big contract. Vendor dropped a dime... — read more 

I try to remain marketable, but I get the feeling that my skills are atrophying in this company. Honestly, is it difficult for you to keep all technical skills up to date here?

Yardwork, Masters, Grocery Shopping, a little laundry. Gotta claw back from Santone and Stankey. WFH for Life People!

On page 64 of the 2022 AT&T annual report: During the third quarter of 2022, we committed to, and reflected in our results, plan changes impacting postretirement health and welfare benefits. This plan change aligns our benefit plans to market... — read more