.. the Telekom/TMobile is 11th and Verizon is 16th... How come TMobile is better than ATT at the US soil? Well for example they still offer hybrid working policy.
Ice Storm
Just heard my local weather report here in Oklahoma (Noon Thursday) Best wishes to everyone in the Dallas Metropolitan area and Central Texas for the upcoming winter ice storm Friday and this week end. As reorganization and relocation has many of... — read more
Massive Layoff Coming
You heard it here first. The next layoff for Management and Bargained employees is going to cut deep. Organizations and groups typically not impacted are going to see a significant (30%) reduction in force. This year will also be significant focus on... — read more
Success Bonus
I know everyone is asking, Workday has an announcement that says 2025 successful bonus results will be available at the end of January.
Another week, another missing presence report
This is actually becoming pathetic. You can’t get the data on time, never mind right. People’s employment is tied to this stupid report, Jay. Get it right.
RTO policy for non exempt
What is RTO policy for non exempt employees? We don’t have access to the average hours dashboard, do we still have to RTO 5 days?
what is wrong with AT&T
I was reading this post on X and it seemed rather relevant to the corporate culture of AT&T. https://x.com/Simon_Ingari/status/2013983800103973160?s=20
Parking at 3400 and 2900 Plano offices
Parking at the Plano offices has become increasingly difficult. A new group appears to have moved into the buildings, resulting in a shortage of available parking spaces for everyone. Many employees are now parking improperly, taking up spots outside... — read more
PNC Mandating 50Day RTO Starting in May
Another major corporation is bringing back 5x8.
AT&T expands in Charlotte, hiring 200 people for cybersecurity jobs in new office
Employees in Charlotte will focus on emerging cyber threats, designing defenses using AI and serving as part of AT&T Dynamic Defense, a network-based security service designed to detect and stop threats before they impact a business. New office to be... — read more
Work hard
Work hard and all things you pray for will come to you.
Isn’t it funny how quiet it is about bonuses?
By this point we’re usually given at least a target or some directional guidance. Instead, nothing. Total silence. That’s not an accident, it’s deliberate. When leadership stops communicating, it’s usually because the message would land badly... — read more
Dallas forecast and RTO compliance
I assume Dallas will shut down this week when the snow hits. Some forecasts predict twelve inches. Is everyone planning to work from home? Or since we can’t get to the office, and that’s the only place we can work, do we get a snow day off? My... — read more
Market Downturn = End of RTO
When revenue tightens and the stock slides, forcing five days in-office is pure waste. Higher real estate costs, higher attrition, lower productivity. If leadership is serious about discipline, RTO should be the first thing cut. However, it will just... — read more
Severance 2026
Severance for 2026 has anyone heard any changes to the current plan?
I am not moving to Plano and being in
My early 50s don't have much of a chance to start up again somewhere else. Time to stock market casino time and roll the dice with what I have built up. Do or die time.
Marketing Waste
We’re spending tens of millions of dollars sponsoring and advertising around the College Football National Championship while the company is under pressure, the stock is lagging, and leadership keeps talking about “discipline” and “focus.” A single... — read more
Age discrimination comments said by Stankey
When did Stanley say “we don’t need employees who know how to use an abacus?”
Who Are The Top H-1B Employers In North Texas?
https://dallasexpress.com/business-markets/dallas-express-analysis-who-are-the-top-h-1b-employers-in-north-texas/ Well how about that...? From global consultancies to public universities, federal visa records show how H-1B hiring has quietly... — read more
Moving to Plano
What is the procedure to move out of state voluntarily (before getting a letter)? Can I buy a home staying out of state?
Feb 12th Layoff
Anyone know which departments? Is this all locations?
DEG moving to AFO soon???
Is the DEG group (In CNIO/Network Operations under SVP-Corey Anthony) moving to AFO (Under SVP-Chris Altomari) soon??? Overheard some chatter about that being a reality come 2/1/2026.
Guidance for quiet quitting
Seeking guidance from folks who quit and moved on to other opportunities. I assume you must have done some financial due diligence on your monthly expenses, found something that meets or tops it. However what other housekeeping activities did you do... — read more
Don’t make fun of Plano
For years all I heard was people complaining about the Downtown Dallas HQ office. You guys literally tore it to shreds. And now that we are exiting the Discovery District yall found something new to pick on - Plano. Please leave Plano alone. We... — read more
What’s happening with El Segundo office?
Plano announcement did not include Los Angeles in list of hubs. Lease is coming up with DTV. There was mention of a new office, is that still in the works?
Just waiting for layoff
Many of us are just hanging out at work doing the very minimum work that we can get away with without getting fired all awhile laughing about getting paid well for doing almost nothing. Also laughing about how we all know we're being replaced by... — read more
New Plano campus ain’t gonna happen, folks!
Do y’all realize how many announcements Apple, Google, and gang have made about new campuses then the start date for construction gets pushed for this or that reason? Do you know how many permits it takes to knock down huge existing office buildings... — read more
SE AD Axe
It’s been quiet today. The the axe fall on the Southeast ADs? And before somebody says it, my stupidvisor doesn’t know!
Plano or Quit
The direction couldn’t be clearer anymore: the company is consolidating aggressively into Plano. Everything outside of Plano is being phased out unless you’re considered “critical” and already local. Even employees currently assigned to the Dallas HQ... — read more
Warner Should've Swiped Left
Poor Warner Media. I was just reading about how messed up WBD is following the AT&T debacle and I was wondering to myself, 'what went so wrong'. So, like a true att employee, I asked Google. Funny thing is that the problems that ki-led what should... — read more
From T-mobile site..10,000 cut???
10,000 getting cut Was just told at 3pm today 1/15 access is getting cut off for 10,000 people at T-Mobile who are all part of a mass layoff. Not sure how accurate 10,000 is but I know for a fact my ex-wife is part of this.
12/10/25 Severance Payouts
Has anyone in the 12/10/25 class received their severance payment? I did a quick search and didn’t find any posts.
Earn your keep with the company!
You guys got it all wrong. It’s all about saving the youth from isolation. Fighting traffic, fighting for office space and waiting for the next round of layoffs is needed to save humanity! See and hear for yourselves... — read more
A telecom company that refuses to let its employees use communication technologies
AT&T literally: sells connectivity sells remote access sells cloud voice sells VPNs sells mobile data sells collaboration tools …while forcing its own people to drive 2 hours a day to sit on Teams calls in an open space with no assigned seating... — read more
Got the letter to move or be added to the surplus list...thoughts?
I got the letter to move or be added to the surplus list, and I have to reply in the next 2 weeks by a certain date. My manager noted that I could let them know before the date and get more information sooner. Any thoughts on if this puts me into the... — read more
Short Guide to Help You Decide If Relo Is Right For You
Here's one guy's take on this move vs. don't move. ACCEPT: If you are a L2 or L3 with little or no experience outside of AT&T. As in, you joined out of high school, military service, incomplete college, or an online degree If you are in a role/job... — read more
JAX, ORL,TPA, MIA Whats the future
What’s happening in Florida—are cities like Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami now on the block to move to Texas? Does anyone know?
When is the next layoff?
I want to stay one more year but I don’t think I can do it. I can’t stand this place anymore where it’s ki-ling my soul slowly.