Once we enter 2023, all bets are off. There'll be layoffs galore.
MoffettNathanson downgrades AT&T, says telecom stock is overvalued heading into 2023
For all of you that have been whistling zippity doo dah over the big jump to $19 over the last month and a half. This just in...the street still hates our balance sheet and our leadership. Same as it ever was.
Expected to do more with less
I have seen many times that pretenders who don't actually do anything useful climb the corporate ladder with ease. The management "made a big effort" for everyone to notice this, and now they expect us to do our best and do more with less. More is... — read more
No work in Atlanta
My neighbor came by yesterday to exchange Christmas presents. She told her a good friend of hers husband was let go from AT&T last week. He was told by his manager there was no work due to no growth in the area. This is sad as an investor. — read more
Replacing retiring workers
Either this company is not at all prepared for the waves of retiring employees, or in fact they have no intention of replacing the majority of employees who retire. Which one of these is more true?
Term employees layoff in San Diego
Anybody have the titles and how many ?
Severance
Anyone know for sure what the policy is these days. I have heard that you're notified, two weeks later last paycheck and prorated 2023 bonus, no severance.
Marketing folks getting hit?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/at-t-to-cut-marketing-sales-jobs/
Knowledge of rule didn’t stop AT&T execs from breaking law, SEC says
When the Securities and Exchange Commission in early December fined AT&T $6.25 million and separately fined three of its executives for disclosing material, non-public information to analysts, the agency said the executives knew the law but broke it... — read more
Lots of retirement announcements today.
I got a steady stream of emails announcing retirements today. Didn’t know a single one. But good for them and best wishes.
Kansas City call center office surplussed
I'm in the Kansas City office and we just got surplus. No reason given but got offered a pay out obviously or follow the work to another Missouri office. How ridiculous is it that we have good attendance and good numbers but I look at numbers and see... — read more
ACE Mobility Layoffs
It’s known there will be “targeted” layoffs in ACE 1Q. You have to assume some of those supporting sunset products and copper would be affected. What are you hearing on the mobility side?
Stuck in Limbo
So the surplus came and went. Scrapped the Signature team. The manager and some team members were surplussed and off payroll December 1st. As for the remaining people left, half the team was moved into RSM positions. The other half, What I am... — read more
Anxious or praying for layoff?
Some are afraid of losing their jobs and being hit by the economy crisis blues, but still, it seems like there was never more people who wish to be laid off here?
Every time I turn around
They are laying off, enough already.
January 15 Layoff announcement?
Affecting all of Legg org. Any truth to this?
Today is Dec. 15th, the big day
when the union is supposed to know which job titles will be affected by layoffs. I suspect it's going to be nothing but crickets and nobody impacted. If there are union layoffs, it will probably be so minimal that it won't even be worth mentioning... — read more
Work from home
work from home people need to be audited and if they cannot account for their work during 8 hours of work . they need to be fired.
What is taken into consideration
Anyone with insight please enlighten me, when they are deciding who the 10% are that get let go what all is taken into consideration?
Things I do to forget about ATT
Smoke Weed Drink Beer and Bourbon Netflix and other Series Beach Recommend TMobile or Metro PCS Recommend Cricket Long Walks What do other people do?
When are the next layoffs announced? Specifically in Mass Markets.
Last I heard was February. Any additional news?
Thinking about whether I will be surplused is a major demotivator
I love my job and it wouldn't be a problem for me to sometimes invest extra time and extra effort because I think that I am adequately compensated, I have time for my family, hobbies, etc. However, considering that extra efforts does not help... — read more
Leg T Announcements 12/15/22
Life changing announcements happening tomorrow, 12/15/22 for CWA represented Leg T workers, many of whom are looking forward to the two year paid vacation and then retirement.
MDR 75 for COR non management employees ?
does the modified rule of 75 exist for COR employees that are non management ? and if so, are there any benefits you get when you retire ?
Sc--w Texas and SBC…
Fine if you’re a telco monopoly but these ignorant d-mbasses had no business trying to compete in the entertainment industry with NY/Hollywood slicksters. Randy & Eddie are riding around on their golden parachute tractors while thousands of hard... — read more
Reason #1 for Dallas RTTW
This article says it all. It’s not about collaboration or our employee culture. It’s about cash. No thanks, I’ll bring my lunch vs $20 tacos... — read more
Complaining while doing the bare minimum
Honestly, I am tired of hearing complaints from individuals who expect changes for the better, while at the same time they even brag that they are only doing as much as is enough to avoid trouble. => Where is the logic in that?
Improvements
I used to really like working here. These days, however, I can't recall the last time the leadership made some improvement for us here. Can you? The worst thing is that I almost have no hope that anything will change for the better, at least not in... — read more
Legg AMA
Jeremy Legg held a Q&A this morning Takeaways: Anyone aiming for senior position needs to be working in a hub. (Most, because of the 10:1 ratio of boss:underling, will never face that issue). 400-500 headcount reduction Q123 out of 12K... — read more
I'm perfectly happy at AT&T
I like my job, I am well paid, I get regular bonuses and raises, I like the people I work with, and I don't work more than 40 hours per week (sometimes even less). If you're working here and you're unhappy then you're doing something very, very... — read more
Management positions in Chicago Land
Where are most management positions located in Chicago Land today? Randolph, burbs? Where did Hoffman Estates employees go when it was sold?
RTW _ 2023
Leadership directive starting 1/1/2023 will require all flex workers to return to the office 3 days a week. Mandatory with weekly reports being generated.
Strike up the band!!
YEAR MARKET CAP CHANGE 2022 $136.05 B -22.55% 2021 $175.66 B -14.28% 2020 $204.94 B -27.71% 2019 $283.50 B 36.42%
Move on
I was unhappy at T for years. No bonuses, low raises, and shrinking benefits were just some of my problems. It took me a while to gather courage but a year ago I moved on to a better company. I'm now receiving cost of living pay increases and I get... — read more
12/15/22 T announcements
12/15/22 T announcements
Remember when...
Remember when ATT rebadged employees to a Vendor late in the year and made acceptance a requirement to receive their bonus? Vendor then required them to train overseas employees. Management likes to push the line of whats legal to stress and... — read more
ATT is a shining example of how MBA degrees
Are pretty much worthless. Buzz words and phrases accompanied by an aversion to dive into the trenches and go to work.