Much as possible. What I don't like is my drinking has increased massively and that's my problem. Lunchtime I head out and go to some random parking lot and knock a few back. Have a tumbler roadie for the office to nurse for the afternoon and then... — read more
ATS Non-Hubs in 2026
Around 50% of ATS is still residing in non-hubs in 2025. Are there any relocations coming in 2026 or have to wait till 2027?
Soooo d-mb…go ahead and spin this
So we buy WB, for $80b, sell for $40b, then watch a bidding war for it as it gets resold? Thats what you people call a genius leader. Board won’t do anything cause it’s filled with other flunkies who weren’t popular with the worker bees. If you have... — read more
Is it true T 2025 Severance is changing with a Tiered System (1 Month Lev 1 Mgr ?)
Past Severance Patterns AT&T's severance offerings have varied based on employee classification, years of service, and location. Here's what the data shows: Management Employees (Non-Bargained) Standard Package: Previously capped at six months of... — read more
Wondering if a balanced life is even real anymore
Lately, it feels like my job is taking over everything. I leave the office late, then I'm still checking emails at home (which, I know, my own fault, but some things have to be done if I'm to ever return home). There's just no energy left for my... — read more
T-Mobile and Verizon figured it out, ATT slow in the draw
Fixed Wireless Johnny Stinkey. Not everyone wants or needs Ferrari like Fiber Speeds. 9/10 are content with Fixed Wireless. Running Fiber all over the map is a Stinkey move. Johnny Stinkey is always a day late and a dollar short.
What an id--t
"Famously brutal Fortune 500 CEO reveals the three rules every American must follow to avoid getting laid off as job apocalypse spreads" Internet Archive version - https://archive.ph/DwCYF His 3 points: 1) Go to the office every day - 'One of the... — read more
They shut down the first central office!
Looked more like a maxi hut to me! LOL!
My advice about AT&T
You have to see this job as just a paycheck, nothing more. Your real purpose needs to be completely outside of this place. It's a losing battle to hope the culture here will ever improve, trust me. Don't let their daily nonsense steal your peace.
Teams Calls Between Dallas and the Field
Why is it that every Teams meeting with the mothership has 9 people in Dallas who weren't on the original invite? I mean there are 4 on the invite and 13 show up. They have no idea what's going on, they don't need to be there, and they ki-l the... — read more
FWA product is improving, but AT&T still 'fiber first' – Stankey
https://share.google/LSmQR8g5i7nTjPmMS
Class Action Lawsuit
Former employee seeking info about getting in on the lawsuit.. Obviously had service with EMO discount on both 3/30/24 and 7/12/24. Deadline to file is 12/18, what do I need to know and how do I ensure my settlement is as large as possible and comes... — read more
Salesforce
Get rid of it ! You are wasting everyone's time. Whoever purchased the application is getting kickbacks on or in the back end. Siebel ran better than this. And we all know where that got us. I have never seen a more inept application. Have you ever... — read more
December Surplus
I will hopefully be surplussed on December 15th and thus will be leaving the company with 104 weeks pay. Afterwards I'll collect unemployment for as long as I can. Then I'll start taking my legacy pension, my 401k distributions and my social... — read more
How Many?
We've heard the news we need to shed from 130k employees to 100k. But now we're hearing shedding 50%, by end of 2028. Anyone else hearing something?
Read the Elliott Letter
That is all Stankey is doing
Message from a TDP
I’m a TDP who’s been with AT&T for two years. I’m proud of the work I do, I enjoy my team, and I came into this program excited to grow here. But after two years of watching wave after wave of TDPs walk away, I’m convinced leadership needs to hear... — read more
New Tracking to Terminate Employees
Forget the LAN/VPN tracking, forget the Presence Report, forget the badge swipes...we are now being tracked on how many Teams meetings we have and are also attending. Have a Teams meeting with a large group and you and your boss/team all go into a... — read more
It’s not that he’s d-mb…
because honestly, he wouldn’t have risen to that level if he was. It’s just that he is inept, and is horrible at strategic decision making. Which is probably the most important attribute a CEO needs. You couple that ineptitude with a... — read more
Corey Anthony Town Hall
Surprised nobody has said anything yet
Stankey TW-Netflix
https://www.wsj.com/video/att-ceo-not-surprised-by-netflix-warner-deal/BE9CCAD6-870E-4A25-829C-FE43921B35E0
Retirement Payout Selection Choice
Retired / Surplus AT&T Managers, when did you have to choose Lump vs. annuity at separation? The day of your exit package, or sometime later? My supervisor didn't know and I can't seem to find this info on HR One Stop. Thanks!
Stankey made a mistake?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/att-ceo-john-stankey-says-made-mistake-when-told-employees-to-return-to-office-5-days-a-week-or-leave-but-the-message-was-not-wrong-instead/articleshow/125891727.cms
CO/Office shutdown
Stankey mentioned in his presentation that we had successfully completed our first one. Any news on which one? I would think it was a smaller one but anyone with knowledge of how it went, takeaways, etc?
Goodbye For Now to the 12/10 Alumni Class
Good luck in the future to all new alumni.
Stankey’s First Culture Misstep Was Wearing Jammies
In a world of ‘tough as nails’ innovators, it’s difficult to be inspired by Grampa Stankeylegg to run your organization like you own it when he refuses to own his own mistakes. And who says “air cover” when referring to leadership and culture. Try... — read more
Let's look at Testing teams next!!
AT&T needs to look at the various test teams. They seem to have the testing being done by contractors, but the employees, since RTO, are now located time zones away and unable to manage them. The testing should be collocated with the engineering... — read more
BFS moving to AFO effective 1/1/2026
Announced this afternoon. Let the whipping commence!!
Could the job market be improving?
I send out applications every few months just to keep my options open. For a while it’s been total silence, but this last round actually got replies. I’m not jumping at anything, but it’s still better than what I’ve seen all year, if not longer. If... — read more
100 Billion
How much did AT&T lose on Time Warner and DirecTV? Months before it sold Warner Media to Discovery, it spun off the satellite broadcaster DirecTV, another prong in AT&T's media strategy, with a loss to shareholders of about $49 billion. By The... — read more
Stankey
AT&T (T) chief executive John Stankey will speak at Tuesday’s UBS Global Media & Communications Conference where he will discuss the company’s network and financial outlook. Besides the mid-band spectrum the company agreed to acquire from EchoStar... — read more
Connection Awards avg $ for level 2/3
How much is the average connection award for top 30%?
Holiday layoffs are coming
If previous years are any indication, T will hit us with another round of cuts sometime around holidays. Timing feels cruel, but it is very on brand.
Bidding War for Warner
You gotta hand it to The Stankmeiser. He really knows the landscape and how to be a wheeler dealer.
"If you live in rural America, better have your resume updated" - ACE VP
Said on Walter's town hall today.
Time Warner fiasco.
Stankey unloads Time Warner at a massive loss and passes on this loss to employees. The new owners of Time Warner start a bidding was and make a massive profit. Well done Stankey. Can’t even blame it on Stephenson - divestment if Time Warner is on... — read more
Surplus !!!!
Who is hoping to be laid off ? How much is your severance pay? 💰
SBC Culture still reigns supreme at ATT
SBC Legacy Executives chased off all the talent and threats to upend their massive incompetence.