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Underrated Incompetence of Execs
Now we all know our executives are extremely incompetent, everyone knows that. An underrated part of how incompetent they are, is the “modernization” effort to transition from on prem to being Microsoft’s bi--h on Azure’s pricing leash. Now you see... — read more
Working at AT&T is like watching a dog chase its tail
We start one project, abandon it halfway, and jump into the next shiny thing. Management can’t commit to a direction for more than a week. It’s a miracle anything gets done.
Get Your Butts in Dallas
I know our leadership has made poor decisions in the past such as the failed acquisitions and debt accumulation. But, we have now sold our stake in anything we don’t have business being in. We have doubled down on the path forward towards convergency... — read more
LinkedIn Names Have been Named
Several C-levels called out by name on LinkedIN for bad customer service. Not the first time. WE know that they never cared about employees, even less than customers. Difference is, you can't fire customers. But THEY can fire YOU and claim... — read more
HR does not exist
All our HR data is handle by AWS ....really? Try to contact a human that works in AT&T HR you will never find ....anyone. They subcontract all to apps or other companies. We own nothing. Not even a server with our own data. Good Idea, good... — read more
AT&T Benefit
Just received a benefits update letter informing me that I can buy Internet Air for $30 - my retiree "benefit". The competition Mint Mobile who uses the T Mobile network offers same for $25. Verizon has the same low price deal. So what gives? What's... — read more
AT&T stock drop prior to earnings announcement
Since September 15 there have been 15 down days with the earnings announcement on October 22 coming up = bad news that has been leaked to select individuals. Where is the SEC????? $29.62 to $25.91
AT&T is turning into a joke
Everybody is laughing at us and at this leadership team that clearly has no idea what it’s doing. I can’t wait to leave so I can laugh too, because right now all I can do is cry at what this place has become.
This Beat Goes On / Switching to Glide
I am in Lenox. I have reserved a different conference room for the entire day every day this week. I will be selling co-ktails out of that conference room to supplement my income. Depending how week one goes I will continue. Bourbon, Vodka, Gin... — read more
"Allen & Two Temps" used to be the joke...
...when AT&T was cutting cutting cutting and people said "That's what "AT&T" now stands for." We've come a long way, huh?
Interesting speakers at this week’s leadership powwow
So all the Big Swinging D!cks got together this past week to figure out how to get rid of more people or whatever and they had a bunch of guest speakers talk leadership to them. Interesting list: Andy Jassy - who runs a company notorious for... — read more
Stankey furious over leaks on Atlanta migration
Lenox and Northpoint massive layoffs and transition to Dallas and India contractors. Stankey should be more furious over data leaks of consumer information. Georgia migration set to be complete by Q2 2028 with more aggressive timetable in the works... — read more
A decade of disappointment
I have been here for more than ten years and it feels like nothing has changed. No appreciation, no respect, and the same toxic setup year after year. People who care end up burned out, while bad behavior gets ignored. If anyone is thinking of... — read more
MST home dispatch tech use and abuse company assets
MST home dispatch tech use and abuse company assets MST home dispatch tech use and abuse company assets. They drive 100K-200K bucket trucks to their home and back to their home garage everyday. Big V8 6.3 L engines use a lot of gas and insurance on... — read more
John Stanley’s Teams Status
Have you ever checked our hard-working leader’s Teams status. Check it right now. It’s 2:30 PM CT in Dallas yet it shows he has been away for 3 hours. He is the CEO of a Fortune 50 company. I understand he may have business travel, but you can... — read more
Do Not Fill Out any Surveys
I don’t want your Loyalty. They don’t do anything with the results anyway.
Layoff NA Bevs
I like to drink beer while working.
Level 7 Here
Are you ready for the bloodbath on 10/23 and 11/28?
Level 7 Here
Are you ready for the bloodbath on 10/23 and 11/28?
The Hidden Cost of 'Positive Vibes Only' at Work
I noticed recently a lot of messaging lately about how great it is to work at T, how everyone loves it and the benefit are fantastic (hooray for Lyra). Even our screensaver now tells how great it is to work here. Then I read this article and thought... — read more
Employee Survey results by level
I would love to see Employees results by line item starting with Director up, AD’s we already know kiss the ring. Folks should propose that since it is (ha ha) Anonymous. Then I bet 100% not one has the kahuna’s to say the truth and be all butter... — read more
AI at ATT
what are your thoughts on the push to use AI in our daily work? Too much? Too little? Should make our jobs easier and more efficient?
STFU
To the dude constantly on your phone with no control over the volume of your voice: STFU or take it to a focus room. You know who you are.
The coffee in the office su-ks
My most minor gripe that would make me 0.5% happier about being in the office 5x days a week is better coffee. Also, why are we nickel and diming employees for drip coffee from the cafe..
Forbes 875 out of 900 - It’s laughable.
https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-employers/ The bottom 5% out of 900 companies. How is that possible. The company is widely hated by the public due to their bad cell service & customer care.
Where are actual HUBs
They say Hubs are three locations, but what are the other sites and who decides go to a HUB or not? I think California has one not sure name, Virginia, Tampa, etc. I’m worried to move and sell and move my family only to get let go. Seems if you are a... — read more
Virtuals are next. Move to a HUB’a
You folks need to go like Stankey said, plenty of hybrid and virtual. They say a hub but San Ramon is what, what about Missouri, etc and why are AVPs not all in Dallas that was the big press that went under the carpet to which they are not even in... — read more
Layoffs on 12/10 & 1/26
Get ready to take it hard without lube. 10% at a minimum are going to get it. Some areas a lot more
Things have gone from bad to worse
After half our team got cut, things have been brutal. We’re all doing twice the work for the same pay and pretending it’s normal. No new hires, no plan, just endless burnout and silence from management. I'm not sure anymore who got lucky, us or those... — read more
Finding a new role
I wanted to create a thread so we can help each other with some advice on finding new roles. I’m in tech, and obviously the job market is worst it’s ever been. I stay up on certifications, education, and all that. Doesn’t seem to help a lot. Even did... — read more
30000 AT&T Jobs In India
That’s a big number. This is a mix of employeees & contractors. People wonder why they can’t find jobs in the US, this is why.
ATT prepaid/cricket wireless org
How do you think we will be impacted by layoffs.
I don’t want your Loyalty
That is all.
Next layoff. Please share info.
Can anyone share when is the next layoff? Is this a monthly activity?
TNL locations list
Hearing the new version of hub locations are TNLs, it's acronym but don't remember. Here ACE regional support staff, will have to relocate to TNL location or find another field facing position or leave company. Hear TNL list will be out later this... — read more
WARN Act 1988
It would seem obvious that the WARN Act will be dismantled shortly since the bill was introduced by a senator who would be shunned today, and passed by a completely different type of congress than we see today. Not surprisingly Reagan did not sign... — read more
All roads and layoffs, terminations point to Dallas and India
Remember the company views us as nuts, bolts, nails, mulch, annuals to plant once a year. Disposable regardless of your value to the bottom line.