Haven't seen any town halls scheduled up my management chain this year short of the Stinky stick it to the older worker one. I know people will say they are a total waste of time, and I do get that. But I do enjoy seeing them squirm around the... — read more
Is Randall Stephenson working on closing the Directv/TPG transaction?
Mr. Stephenson was hired back as a consultant. Is it possible he is working with Bill Morrow (Video CEO) to close the 30% sale of Directv to TPG (Texas Pacific Group)? At the close of this deal many (thousands) employees will be rebadged to the new... — read more
Do we have any news on MVO?
I regret not taking the last MVO. Does anyone know if there are any mvos coming up soon?
Legacy T technicians, why are they perhaps safer?
There are people who think that legacy T technicians are safer because they are too necessary to achieve the goals of this company and its growth. I agree that they are very necessary, but I do not agree that they are any safer than others. Why would... — read more
https://www.lightreading.com/5g/some-analysts-sour-on-atandts-5g-prospects/d/d-id/768209?
https://www.lightreading.com/5g/some-analysts-sour-on-atandts-5g-prospects/d/d-id/768209?
There has to be an accounting’: Former AT&T lawyer says company systemically overcharged neediest schools
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/03/18/att-school-internet-pricing/%3foutputType=amp
COBRA extended coverage per American Rescue Plan Act Bill for laid off employees
FYI: If anyone has recently been laid off and have passed the six months company subsidies for insurance coverage and did not elect COBRA per the American Rescue Plan Act bill they must reinstate regardless if you terminated it. As long as your... — read more
Employee discounts
Question for Any short term ( 5-6 years ) employees who were let go or quit . what happens to your wireless/internet discounts ? do you get any ? or you need to be a long term ( 20-30 years ) employee for that ?
Some comments regarding employee separations at AT&T
In the recently released 2020 annual report, total employment declined by 17,040 compared to 2019. Employee separation charges totaled $1,177 million which resulted in a charge of ~ $69,000 per separated employee. In contrast, employee count... — read more
IHX people
Why the hell arent you guys calling ethics or Asset Protection? Wtf is wrong with you chickens! Im so sick of all the fraud, im sick of feeling so uncomfortable too. How can you people deal with working from 8 am to midnight!? Without getting paid... — read more
Core vs Attsco Employee Layoff Status
Which one is less likely to get laid off?
New T Mobility Scam!
My wife and son got new 5G phones a couple months ago. Up until recently, the icon either showed 4G-LTE or the prior scam, 5G-e. They both got a software update a couple days ago. Now their phones show 5G. Sometimes the still show 4G-lte. Only... — read more
Why all the hate on T?
It seems that employees and customers alike are quick to hate on AT&T. I'm just curious as to the underlying reasons. Many companies layoff employees in addition to sometimes providing an inferior level of service, yet they don't experience the same... — read more
They’ll learn a rather harsh lesson
We probably have a few that will go, but none will confirm it nor talk about it openly. The problem this presents for the company is those who are seriously considering it are critical to the success of many projects the company wants done under an... — read more
Why aren't AT&T shareholders doing this?
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/18/business/starbucks-executive-pay/index.html "Starbucks shareholders reject CEO pay proposal in rare move." Can we hold Stankey accountable please?
Direct TV Gut Shot
No more Sunday NFL Ticket. Stankey signals industry that he won't play ball and is wiling to walk away.
Amazon carrying NFL Games
Should have stuck to wireless and fiber pipes. Only have to worry about Verizon and TMobile. Now you early Daniel Larusso against Cobra Kai but Mr. Miyagi work for Apple.
Where is the real fat?
AT&T does have too many employees right now, that's a fact. However, instead of cutting those who contribute little to nothing the company keeps laying off people who are actually making it money. Honestly, how many managers do you know with just a... — read more
HBO Max stock announcement. What your opinion?
https://youtu.be/crr_f-AIik4
Sanders, Warren legislation would hike taxes to curb 'absurd' CEO pay
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/sanders-warren-legislation-would-hike-taxes-to-curb-absurd-ceo-pay-175519022.html Oh, how many jobs are going to be on the line to pay this "tax". You know no one is going to take a pay cut.
This will certainly not help HBO Max numbers
AT&T will no longer exempt viewing of its HBO Max streaming service from data caps after a federal court upheld California’s net neutrality law, the company said in a statement... — read more
experiences with financial advisors
I am getting emails from third party financial advisors on retirement planning, as I am of a certain age and tenure at AT&T. Please respond with any experiences good or bad regarding financial advisors, both offered by the company and third-party... — read more
https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/17/t-mobile-spectrum-advantage-over-verizon-att/
https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/17/t-mobile-spectrum-advantage-over-verizon-att/
How many employees in your work group will be leaving this year?
The older/experienced folks are being coerced into leaving the company via the changing of retirement benefits. With that change, many of our SME's will be leaving with all their knowledge. How will that affect your workgroup? My group alone will be... — read more
COVID vaccinated? Official response.
Taking the COVID vaccine is not mandated by law. It's optional. It is private. You have the right to remain neutral on the topic if asked. Unless you seek to get a few hours off from work for vaccine recovery time (remember, the work does not go... — read more
My .02
I hate AT&T. Simple. When someone asks me, I badmouth, send all to competitors. Got to go on my hour break now and drink a little everclear.
Tired of being customer support off the clock
Do you have those friends and family who keep coming to you with their phone or account issues just because you work at AT&T? It has absolutely nothing to do with my job but somehow I'm expected to know what's wrong, why it's wrong, and how to fix it... — read more
Good article captures AT&T re:retirees
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ctpost.com/opinion/amp/Opinion-AT-T-turning-its-back-on-retirees-16030069.php
More Centers gone overseas?!
Found out today that India is handling Ethernet tickets? TDM switching (5ess and DMS) has been gone to India. Today was the first call I received from techs in the center at India now handling Ethernet trouble?
Just checking in
I got my 20 years in, and voluntarily retired last year. I still check this site occasionally for the heck of it. Looks like things are going downhill fast. I am not ashamed to say that I am glad to be finished with that place.
What id--t in att decided...
Whatever id–ts at att decided to waste company money and time trying to write up and fire employees that break/broke the covid 6ft policy working retail your one of the reason this company is failing , this company will remain $150 billion in debt... — read more
Ruined career?
I feel pretty devastated when I look back and think about it. I have been here for more than 15 years and now nothing can be fixed. It is my fault that I allowed this company to ruin my career. I’m sure I could have made a much better career at... — read more
Quantum - Social Media for Performance?
Can anyone explain why our personal performance needs to be tracked and maintained by a social media application?
Shareholder Proxy
It’s your chance as a stockholder via your 401k to make your voice heard. You can vote for the ATT board, including Stanky. You approve or not on executive compensation. Please vote.
Lack of competencies
I’m just an ordinary worker who doesn’t understand much about business processes, but it’s still very clear that competence is no longer very important in ATT. Competence used to be the most important thing, and the situation in the company as it... — read more
Why is bullying tolerated at AT&T?
Why are those of us who are getting bullied expected to develop a thicker skin instead of bullies being expected to adjust their behavior? This should be a no-brainer and yet this is what we have. I know it's not just my team, I've heard from several... — read more
This is a new level of delusional
When AT&T (NYSE:T) introduced HBO Max in October of 2019, it estimated it would have 50 million domestic subscribers and another 25 million to 40 million international subscribers by 2025. It now sees an opportunity for as many as 150 million... — read more
Yo. Where's my Vaccine Bro?
14 months ago the T Suits convinced my State that I was an "Essential Worker" and had each day enter into 4 or 5 strangers houses potentially full of sick people to make sure they could still watch Fox News and Dancing with the Stars. I exposed... — read more
1st Qtr Layoff?
Has anyone heard from the wigs at the quarterly meeting regarding any possible layoffs? Union head told us last year this time that the business rep is always at these meetings for proposals. Please don’t bash the question, just wondering if there’s... — read more