Not sure if you saw the earnings call today. Stinky loudly announced: "Achieved benefits efficiencies and began workforce reductions in July" - These MOOrons are planning for massive layoffs - EG is in deep trouble: losing huge number of subs and... — read more
August Layoffs
After having a district call about BS and ignoring previous layoffs as well not mentioning second wave of layoffs, wondering if any other district is facing layoffs or if they are even undergoing more layoffs in retail.
New T-Mobile 5G promo - Attacking the bloody T carcass
T-Mobile's new 5G promo. 4 5G lines for $25 each. T's price? $40 per line. VZ? $45 per line. I guess Stankey doesn't care about these customers.
Stankey earnings email
woof! Pretty much to be expected but the numbers are not good. Don't bother watching the video, it's just more song and dance
HBO Max has about 2 million subscribers?
Based on this news piece the numbers suggests HBO Max has about 1.7 million users. Not sure what to think. "As of June 30, 2020, AT&T’s WarnerMedia reported 36.3 million total U.S. subscribers to HBO Max and HBO, up from 34.6 million at Dec. 31... — read more
Fmla covid
Ok dumb question. News is I’m going to be surplus, can I take an fmla due to covid positive test to save me from being laid off.
sipp
How much percentage does the union get from your sipp package?
Hotel California Syndrome...
So many folks are stuck at AT&T based on the fact that after many years on the job they are well paid at the company and lack the necessary skills or knowledge to earn the same income outside the organization. That is an organizational deficiency... — read more
Jeremy Leg Q & A
So he spends one full hour on some high level plan first. Then about 3 minutes on the most important question that is surplus. The rest of 90 minutes to his high level talk. Good news he said some high level targets of 30-40% percent that were... — read more
Email: Retirement Savings Plan Warnimg from Newport Trust
I won't post the whole email but it is warning savings plan holders about the T share fund. Makes me wonder if the know something we don't, like a dividend cut and T share tanking! Dump yout T shares now if you are stupid enough to still have... — read more
L2 manager in EG and I'm just p-ss-d
It's been a long 5 years of budget cuts and holds. Layoffs hanging over our head, and I'm frustrated to the point of not caring anymore. I couldn't imagine this being my career and just so disappointed. As many have pointed out who would have known... — read more
Yet another BBV 'townhall' tomorrow
Gee, I wonder whether layoffs will be discussed. Oh, who am I kidding. A lot of BS pep talk about the journey that lies ahead, how we will win together, requests for being agile, and encouragement to have faith in the lies of our... — read more
More shady customer tactics
Amid an economy-crushing pandemic, AT&T has decided that now is the best time to send a scaremongering email to some customers, telling them that their device "is not compatible with the new network and you need to replace it to continue receiving... — read more
Dividend
Looks like we are not the only ones who believe Stankey should cut the dividend. Hopefully, more will jump on this bandwagon. AT&T's (T) new CEO, John Stankey, should bite the bullet and cut the telecom and media conglomerate's dividend, says one... — read more
IBEW 21 Prem Techs SIPP
I have only heard of one tech in my area that will be taking the Sipp so far. Is it different in other areas? Are other areas going to get enough takers for the 130 they are looking to exit payroll?
Chow August dates
Does anyone know the announcement date in August for the Chow/business organization
sipp
20 sipp offers in Huntsville Collection Center yesterday and one clerk 27 sipp offers in Nashville Collection Center yesterday and one clerk, any thoughts on this. said wont surplus to get the numbers.
Retail directors
Seeing other orgs do away with director level. Any plans to have ARSMs report directly to VP like in other business units?
stank -go ahead and cut the dividend, this place is a JOKE
titanic and watch investors flee.
Targeted ads
Anyone else getting targeted ads specific to the content of this board? I'm getting numerous ones now for "The Retirement Group" about AT&T pensions, for a "How to manage your 14 day window guide", etc. Ads not just on this site, but numerous other... — read more
More "good" publicity
Looks like the only way for customers to solve an AT&T-related issue is to get the press involved. Great publicity for us once... — read more
Comcast
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/07/20/comcast-prepares-sweeping-layoffs-at-nbcuniversal.aspx
AT&T Exit Survey
Manager informed of surplus on 7/10. Tonight I received an “AT&T Exit Survey”. “Thank you for your contributions to AT&T. We are interested in learning more about the reasons why you are leaving. Your feedback is important to us.” You can’t... — read more
WFH with access to SPI
Would like to know if any non-management people are working from home that have access to any kind of SPI. My office is refusing the WFH , stating the Legal department is just flat out saying no due to the type of information we have access to, even... — read more
Let’s get real...Many long term employees hang around doing little and getting compensated above market
Seeing anyone out of a job really stinks. But I need another 20 years of employment so some changes/cuts are necessary. We can all point to colleagues (multiple) that do very little and get paid way too much. Literally pushing paper and not retiring... — read more
NOT APPROVED, Rebadged to IBM and fired 1 year ago.
We had a claim for the the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program ,as amended, established Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) to provide assistance to workers in firms hurt by foreign trade. Program benefits include long-term training while... — read more
AT&T please never reduce the off payroll date from 60 days down to 2 weeks again.
There is simply too much to do. I feel bad for my colleagues because I don’t have enough time to transition all my work and complete all the corporate tutorials/processes need to end a career of 32 years. This is a post for my colleagues who are... — read more
Has anyone received a Long Term Virtual Workplace survey?
Supposedly there’s a random survey for management employees between July 15-21. It is “gathering feedback a random sample of 20,000 employees on their thoughts about working virtually on a long-term basis. And the feedback will be used to help shape... — read more
Very Disappointed To See Mr Stankey Not Wearing His Mask
Everyone else at his meeting had their mask on and was properly socially distanced. But big doofus, sitting in the middle of the room without a mask spreading germs all over the place. Not that anyone cares if Stankey gets himself sick, but... — read more
HBO MAX fail
As a outside customer, if I had to deal with this BS I would be canceling my subscription immediately. No access to streaming via Roku or Amazon. I like to watch movies on my television, not a tiny screen. How could they launch without this... — read more
Stunk Master Plan...on track
HBO Max expect 365,000 cancelled subscriptions as cord cutting accelerated in the 2nd quarter, as consumers cut back on expenses and sports seasons were on hold. 8 B Less Revenue
More of the Same..
https://www.barrons.com/articles/at-ts-second-quarter-revenue-earnings-are-expected-to-slip-51595235600
Way to go South Western Air lines!
Thinking of their employees! Southwest is offering leaves of a minimum of six months with benefits and 50% pay for most employees, excluding pilots, who would receive about 61% pay. The maximum leave period varies, and the airline said it "may... — read more
Report layoffs to press
https://www.cnbc.com/news-tips/ I can't understand why ATT laying off over 15,000 people, some 30% of labs, 100s stores hasn't made it to ANY press.
DirecTV Sinking AT&T - Fire Stinky for ruining AT&T and Prosecute him - JAIL him
Upcoming earnings forecast: DirecTV is likely to remain the weakest part of AT&T’s portfolio in the second quarter. Analysts’ consensus forecast is for an acceleration in subscriber losses, and a decrease in sales and earnings from a year ago... — read more
BBV Org
Anyone heard a confirmed date for BBV surplus notices?
CareerPath Joke
Ridiculous they require posts on the job website when they are obviously for someone already. With the 14 day notice given for managers when surplused , any currently available job posted should literally be available. New one on careepath has an... — read more