Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Question

My exemption was approved 10 days ago but my boss has not approved. How long did your boss take to approve after HR deemed your exemption eligible? Thanks

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| 2621 views | | 15 replies (last September 20, 2021)
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Retail

So so so sad! We cant get equipment to sell nor accessories! Basically ordering all phones and no veh chargers etc! Customers ask me, is AT&T going out of business??'

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| 2120 views | | 13 replies (last September 17, 2021)
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T to kick 2B over to DTV

Stankey agreed to kick 2B over to DTV to offset losses related to NFL Sunday Ticket. Oh well, what's another couple billion at this point.

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| 1740 views | | 8 replies (last September 14, 2021)
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T selling Digital Life?

got a replace battery warning for my DL controller on 8/4, called CS in Jamaica for a replacement on 8/5, received an email confirmation of the order. waited for two weeks, still no battery, then called again, was told it is on back order to 9/4. ... — read more 

30 year training plan?

baffles me how some people got hired in the first place being on a 30 year training plan. not knowing how to do their job duties.

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| 1530 views | | 8 replies (last September 13, 2021)
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Through end of year

I don’t know how much longer I can mentally take it. Trying to make through end December because I need bonus but it is increasingly difficult. Any suggestions on how/should I try to take unpaid leave or medical absence for few weeks and then come... — read more 

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| 2320 views | | 19 replies (last September 15, 2021)
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Question for AT&T Medicare eligible retirees

I just received the initial notification regarding 2022 medical options in the mail. There are two options - the AT&T PPO offered through United Healthcare, and a individual medical plan purchased through the Aon Retiree Health Exchange which I... — read more 

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| 2000 views | | 5 replies (last September 10, 2021)
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T joint Ventures with a looser?

I guess the Stink could not buy another company to ruin, so does the next worse thing, teams up with a freshly bankrupt company instead of teaming with a winner -... — read more 

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| 2180 views | | 16 replies (last September 12, 2021)
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CWA wins lawsuit to protect 29000 jobs

Just curious what the actual lawsuit was for. MLK day now becoming a holiday for all union members. https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/att-union-agreement-29000-technician-jobs

Can you Retire if you get Fired?

Hypothetical scenario: I qualify for retirement under modified rule 75 but refuse to get vaccinated. If the company wants to terminate me, can I just Retire instead? Is there any difference in benefits, such as, a fired employee is not eligible to... — read more 

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| 2920 views | | 24 replies (last September 11, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cJXGvQO

In response to a thread about "working hard"

Here it is, a great explanation of why some people think they work so much harder than others at ATT: https://www.fastcompany.com/3064879/why-you-secretly-think-you-work-harder-than-all-your-colleagues Should I feel bad if I can finish the... — read more 

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| 1520 views | | 6 replies (last September 14, 2021)
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AT&T missed opportunity

Cincinnati Bell was acquired today by a foreign private equity partnership for only $2.9B. This would have been a good acquisition by T if they were not so heavily leveraged. You can bet all T employees located in the greater Cincinnati area had hope... — read more 

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| 1820 views | | 15 replies (last September 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cI1tnBB

Cashing in Pension after Termination

Bargained employee rebadged to DIRECTV. Rolled over 401(k) and waiting to cashing out pension. Anyone that has terminated employment and cashed out pension know how long that takes?

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| 1640 views | | 8 replies (last September 9, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cIhhWA3

religious vax accommodation APPROVED

not gonna post exact text of email but the group has reviewed my request. They decided I'm eligible and sent it up to my boss to approve within 10 days. Still, why does it feel more like a stay of execution instead of a full pardon?

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| 4060 views | | 47 replies (last September 20, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cIatCA9

My Philisophy

No matter how hard and efficient I or 100,000 plus other employees work it simply will never overcome the self inflicted gashes to the hull and the overall company culture. So I kick back do the bare minimum and check those ATT boxes and collect a... — read more 

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| 1530 views | | 11 replies (last September 12, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cIerPeH

I’m done working hard

Here’s the thing, I used to give it my all and work 60-70 hour weeks because I never wanted to leave too much work for my teammates knowing they were struggling just as much as I did. Then I realized it’s not on me to make up for the bad decisions by... — read more 

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| 2050 views | | 15 replies (last September 15, 2021)
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Labor Day Reflection

On this Labor Day I reflect on what type of company would offshore a large percent of jobs when 98 percent of its customers are in the US. Some trolls may say this is a way of life accept it bell head. I say this is a d-mb move. It weakens the... — read more 

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| 1800 views | | 9 replies (last September 12, 2021)
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National Business

How long do you have to stay in a position before you can apply to another position? 12 or 18 months?

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| 1920 views | | 9 replies (last September 17, 2021)
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How far is ATT from your ideal workplace?

Here on this forum I have seen many stories of those who have left and whose lives have reportedly flourished since they moved out of here. However, I notice that people tend to either idealize or absolutely devalue things. Let's get real - there is... — read more 

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| 2220 views | | 16 replies (last September 12, 2021)
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mottley fool says att is a buy

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/09/03/is-att-stock-a-buy/?source=eptyholnk0000202&utm_source=yahoo-host&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=article

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| 1730 views | | 9 replies (last September 9, 2021)
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This company is a joke

So att gives employees a deadline and if it’s not met they fire you. But att gives us a deadline of 14 days for our request to be processed and they miss the deadline without any explanation or updates. This company is a joke. This is AT&T in a... — read more 

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| 2770 views | | 15 replies (last September 12, 2021)
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How does it feel to leave AT&T?

I want to live vicariously through other, braver people who dared to quit for greener pastures. Tell me, how does it feel to be on the other side?

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| 2330 views | | 25 replies (last September 15, 2021)
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olle

What does George Cleveland's organization do. says customer advocacy...Collections moving here.

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| 1270 views | | 1 reply (September 4, 2021)
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RTO is mostly advocated by lower and middle managers.

Let's be realistic. What interest does the company leadership and the higher management tiers have in returning employees to the offices? I believe none. The expenses are much smaller, the work still gets done and the employees are generally much... — read more 

Satellite, satellite

Looks like with the entry of major players such as Tesla and Apple to satellite phone and internet service, Directv is primed to be a takeover target. What do you guys hear? Buy T stock?

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| 1610 views | | 9 replies (last September 3, 2021)
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Tv Concession question

Now that the sale has been complete for a few weeks , has anyone heard if we will be keeping our tv discounts ?

Vax exemption

Anyone apply for vax exemption and hear anything back yet? Approval or denial?

Mid-50’s: Tough Decision.....Stay or Retire?

I would like to work 3 more years, but hate to see lump-sum drop over next 3 years (due to increase in segment rates) and also lose my retiree medical (if not off payroll 12/31/21). Those in their mid-50’s : What are you basing your stay/leave... — read more 

Bye, bye stock price next iphone will be satellite

The future is not with T, wasted opportunities, debt anchor, worthless leadership, no vision or plan for the future. The next iPhone is rumored to use satellite communications and therefore bypass fake 5G towers from T. Remember the saying “necessity... — read more 

ATT leadership

ATT Execs are like the gang who can’t shoot straight. They’ve spent too much time at the saloon drinking (their own koolaid) and playing poker (with shareholder’s money).

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| 1230 views | | 7 replies (last September 2, 2021)
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