There will be a mass exodus due to the benefit changes. Loss of knowledge base and skill sets will cause more rework and re-hire of employees as contractors. Mark my words.

After a mind numbing disappointment, over 17,000 employees cut and Randall gets to not only have a $250,000 a month stipen for the rest of his life he also gets a 1 million dollar consulting fee! This is how performance is rewarded? m-r-j-a-a is not... — read more 

The only thing you're going to get as somebody who stands out among a bunch of employees who revel in mediocrity is more work dropped on your desk. And if you manage to do that as well they'll just keep adding more and more. You'll never get any... — read more 

I just got a new manager this week, that's my third in the last eight months. I don't know if the other two quit or left on their own or were transferred somewhere else (I didn't care enough the first time to ask and this time nobody seems to know or... — read more 

AT&T eats a $15.5 billion impairment charge... https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/01/att-eats-a-15-5-billion-impairment-charge-as-directv-debacle-continues/

DTV and HBO lmao. what a strategy....the whole company is filled with id–ts

We beat earnings, what else do you want? Can we be happy about some good news for five minutes before people start complaining about anything and everything again?

This guy is incapable of admitting when he's wrong. He's incapable of seeing any of his moves as being anything but great. He'll just continue to do what he set out to do in the first place, screw everybody else. And for as long as they let him do... — read more 

Says you are. Bringing back Randall the chief architect of $150- $200B shareholder losses should be good for $25. Chalk it up.

"We took a 15 billion dollar writeoff on DirecTV, but that's what we intended when we bought it." "Warner is doing sh***y, but none of it was our fault." "The only parts of the business that did well are what every one of you told us:... — read more 

Please listen! Cancel all union dues! The union and the company want to give all wire techs up to $6500 cash bonus, only if you are part of the CFO! If you are a wire tech and are Directv you will not get nothing l! Cancel and depart from the union!... — read more 

AT&T posted this video on Linkedin about healthcare prices rising during the holidays. With no mention of the fact that they were planning on cutting retiree healthcare benefits after the holidays!... — read more 

Looking for feedback on online technical training - specifically software development - which site(s) do you think provide the best experience. I have used udemy and linkedin training a few times...any others? TIA

With the changes made to management healthcare effective in 2022 and the always downsizing potential to be downsized, is smarter for a 51 year old manager (who has the rule of 75) to stay with the company or leave in 2021? I can’t afford to retire... — read more 

Can I withdraw my pension even though I am still with the company? Asking bc of the whole Covid thing so seeing if there’s a rule or exception

CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT Commencing on January 22, 2021 and continuing through January 21, 2022 (the “Term”), Randall Stephenson (hereinafter “Mr. Stephenson”) shall provide consulting services to or on behalf of AT&T Management Services, LLC... — read more 

There was talk about layoffs at the end of January a while ago, what happened with that? Any news? Are we safe this week or not?

So, I have been advised that if you are surplussed never to take the buy out offer and make company offer you a job (make them make a play). Is it true that they will keep someone in surplus for that long? It sounds too good to be true.

On the rule of 75 I am at 70 or so. If my Pension is 200K lump right now what are the benefits of getting to that rule of 75? Is there some multiplier in there has my pension jumping from 200K to 300K instead of simply growing to 210-215K? I know... — read more 

AT&T deemed many employees essential during onset of COVID-19, why are we not seeing anything that provides access to a vaccine that would protect those same essential employees? Sounds like a class action case waiting to happen as we are only... — read more 

I remember approx 4yrs Big Corp got a nice tax cut of 7% we all got a $1000 bonus and At&t said they could hire 10,000 more people! Now 4yrs later over 15,000 layed off and this new President wants to from 21% back to the 27% tax! Hold on to your... — read more 

With this leadership, I wouldn't hope for anything good to come out of this year. AT&T Inc. is at the beginning of a pivotal year as it tries to navigate the pandemic and... — read more 

I've been going through posts here and noticed that hate towards Stanky is mighty strong here. Not that he doesn't deserve it, Mr. "Nobody knows more than I," but this is some next level sh–. Even when he does a rare good thing there's no winning... — read more 

Seeking Alpha: AT&T gains on report of talks to sell minority DirecTV stake to TPG. https://seekingalpha.com/news/3653675-att-gains-on-report-of-talks-to-sell-minority-directv-stake-to-tpg?utm_source=news.google.com&utm_medium=referral

Major store closings and layoffs at Verizon, I'm betting you we'll be next.

I just downloaded my final W-2 from access.att.com

Here in the midwest we lost so many installers due to layoffs that when we sell internet to some people, not everyone, we have no install dates available to use. We can only select mailing the self install kits. Which is fine unless your customers... — read more 

Go read some AT&T articles on Light Reading or Fierce Telecom and see how many employees have been involved in layoffs or early buyouts. Over 47k and counting the last few years also changes/reduction in benefits below the C-suite all while they are... — read more 

Hey all, This is Mark Dent, a journalist with Texas Monthly. I'm working on an in-depth story about AT&T as it goes through lots of restructuring and moves to disrupt the entertainment industry. I am trying to get lots of perspectives from... — read more 

In case anybody is wondering if a severance payment would disqualify you from unemployment benefits in the state of Texas, I just received the decision from TWC that Yes, that is the case. e. if you received 6 months salary in severance, you need... — read more 

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/01/20/disney-joins-att-in-the-war-on-theaters/

https://www.lightreading.com/aiautomation/atandt-ratchets-up-pace-of-cuts-as-9k-jobs-vanish/d/d-id/764879?source=news_body_link

https://imgur.com/a/aohAZdL

Frankly, I didn't even know we had Slovakia workforce, but I'd lie if I said I wasn't happy it's them and not us. if that makes me an a–hole, so be... — read more 

With the elimination of the HRA and the discontinued pre Medicare subsidy what will be the benefits of hitting MOD 75?

Does anyone know when we’re getting our 2020 W2? Last year we got it early January. This year it has not come