I am planning to retire by EOY to retain my retirement benefits and take lump Doewould like to wait for the MPV segment rates to come out in the Nov/Dec timeframe to decide whether to take the lump sum using the current rates or the new rates... — read more
no worries...tom and jerry is coming to the big screen, huge $$ coming AT&T's way finally
the creativity here is amazing. blows one's mind
MGMT MVO Anytime soon?
Any rumors about leaving with severance any time soon?
How has the company rewarded your loyalty?
My current boss didn’t realize that the fact that I worked all year late weekdays plus weekends and taking care of many issues with no system support and supporting many organizations, didn’t seem to be enough to get monetarily recognized (not even... — read more
New employee question
I know the old-timers are getting screwed by T, and I know us young new hires will have little job security, and greatly reduced benefits, but will T still be a decent place to work, especially when compared to other options out there?
Att retail closing
Csp * 811616 Looks like att is targeting the cwa orange and black retail markets over the next 3 months Jan-April Hope that gives some of you some insight
Question I posed to Fidelity regarding the Pension Annuity
We were considering taking the lumpsum verses the Annuity. Lots of people here and on FB recommend taking the lumpsum. I was concerned that the Stinky would stop paying the Annuity because he is a megalomaniac POS. Fidelity told me that the... — read more
Who was here for the 1996 culling?
Is there anybody here who was with the company 25 years ago, when the 40k culling took place? I'm curious if layoffs then were done the same way as today or was the company at least a bit more considerate and transparent with its employees? Also... — read more
Telco services not available.
2-26-2021, Manager sent out email that Telco services are being restricted and will not be available for customers to order. Also, if customer has it and moves, they can't take Telco services with them. I understand technology is advancing, but... — read more
Retiree Life Insurance Benefit
I received a letter in the mail saying that retiree life insurance benefit will be capped at $15,000. Does this apply to current and future retirees or just those retiring after a certain date, such as (2022)?
Bonus Payment
Question(s) for other 2020 or even 2019 surplussed folks. 1) did the company contact you to let you know the prorated bonus amount prior to payout (3/6)? 2) did they direct deposit it or mail. you a check
Wake-up call
We should get somebody to do an anonymous survey off all AT&T employees with just one question: did you consider leaving AT&T in the past year and why? And then send the results to the ELT. I think more than 90 percent would answer in the affirmative... — read more
I definately deserve a raise for this one! IN-Directv
Since it is being run by a vulture fund now ... can we call it in-directv since we are indirectly in charge and bill customers twice as much since it's "new" ... ? I am going places ... I tell you ... my shrink tells me so.
Any truth to the rumors that several SVP/VPs resigned/surpluses from network?
If so, what were their names? Is the reason known _ surplus, re signed, reorganization?
Att COR stores turning to AR
Anyone knows what areas are next?
Win As One!
Stankey is the One
Remember when
When AT&T spins off all of their assets and goes bankrupt - what happens to & who owns those life insurance policies that SBC twisted my G0-d D@m.n arm to sign so that SBC could collect hundreds of thousands of dollars on my death? Did they sell... — read more
What happens to employees with sale to DirecTV
I bet some call centers agents and premise techs are transitioned to Directv. May be some support personnel from HR and finance and IT and Security will also be transitioned to new entity. We just heard from Jeremy Legg that Jennifer Tillson... — read more
FBO Management Employees
Does anyone know what percent of FBO management employees are being let go and what percent are being rebadged?
New TSR ranges
Has anyone got info on new TSR ranges?
El Segundo
Bet all the mobility people that uprooted their lives to move to El Segundo are thrilled. Another great Stinkey decision. Seriously, is there ANY part of the biz that is better off due to his “leadership”
IPI range for top 10-30%
Will like to know how much IPI is given to top performing in from top 1% to top 10% in group. Will appreciate how this $ dough is divided? Any insights from managers here
Focusing on the wireless business?????!!
"I think that they're trying now to dramatically retrench and focus around their wireless business, HBO Max, and their wired broadband business," Moffett noted. "Unfortunately, you can't pretend that you didn't buy those assets because the debt... — read more
Anyone ever put pen to paper...
Anyone ever calculated how many billions the stank and cowboy Randall lost for att?
What will happen to us?
I'm an engineer at Directv, been here since 2016. So sad
What is life like working at Xandr?
Does anyone have any input on working at Xandr? I see a lot of jobs on Career Path and the salaries are sooooo much higher than AT&T for Lev 1 and Lev 2 Mgmt & Tech positions. What gives?
IHX sold along with Direct TV!
Bye bye IHX!
AT&T Dumps DTV at a fraction of the original purchase price
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/25/att-to-spin-off-directv-att-tv-now-and-u-verse-into-new-company.html The question is: what will happen to the employees and their benefits, pension, etc.... more layoffs I assume. Stankey: how can you sleep at... — read more
AT&T spinning off DirecTV in multibillion-dollar deal with TPG
Feb. 25, 2021 4:24 PM ETAT&T Inc. (T)By: Jason Aycock, SA News Editor15 Comments AT&T (NYSE:T) is spinning off DirecTV as part of a deal with private-equity firm TPG Capital. AT&T and TPG will establish a company named DirecTV to own and operate... — read more
Given all of Stinky's claw backs, would you stay if offered $
Manager asked if I would be interested in any of these POTENTIAL indictments in lue of retiring: part time contractor full time contractor retention cash not to retire restricted stock not to retire None of these are approved. He was... — read more
Nothing has changed since 1970...
but everything is much worse... When I was a new hire I was told that the raises went to the more senior experienced managers and that I would appreciate the treatment when I arrived decades later. I got the big “$ 800 team” award. When I... — read more
Culture Surveys
Has been a long time since we have seen any type of Cultural Surveys (they were all the craze a few years ago). I suspect upper Management knows the responses will show a significantly decline.
Was Scott speaking of AT&T?
https://dilbert.com/strip/2021-02-25
Do not try to change anything
AT&T only wants yes-men and yes-women working here. Disagreeing with anybody in the management on any level can easily get your name on the list for the next round of layoffs. New ideas or proposals to change something are met with open hostility... — read more
AT&T accused of lobbying against sanctions on Chinese state-owned telecom company
AT&T has a joint venture through Warner Media with Chinese telecom that uses it's technology against minority groups in China. AT&T lobbied against sanctions to punish them. T is all for discrimination and racism when it benefits them
Stankey/Santone replace available: here is the takeaway
From the video. Part 1: a) We need to do things like everyone else in order to stand out from everyone else b) Somehow we don't have enough cash to do things like telecommunications 🤔 Part 2: a) "Touchpoints" is an easier way to... — read more
How is exit interview handled ?
If you are a manager leaving ATT then how is the exit interview handled? By your supervisor or by HR or ?