Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

I was leaving next week

I was offered VSIPP today. Not retiring I was leaving. My manager completed my paperwork yesterday with off schedule on the 15th. Nothing other than stating I had to accept the offer by the 7th. I assume all else remmauns the same. Would... — read more 

IHX

I know this is a lay-off forum but I don’t know where else to turn. How do I report that my manager in IHX is asking me to do fraud and lie ? HR is no help. People have called and they get fired.

Why do we encourage mediocrity?

Lately, it feels as if AT&T has become synonymous with mediocrity. Why are people encouraged to not give their all by being commended for doing their bare minimum? It's hurting the company and it's hurting all of us who are actually trying to do... — read more 

FBO MVO

Any idea how many L 1-2 are taking the MVO? Is anything going on with L3+?

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| 1590 views | | 4 replies (last February 6, 2020)
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Next Round for ATO is.....?

Anyone know when we see the next offer ? I have heard they have the numbers and there will not be another offer in MW ATO this year. I know a few people already saying they take the next offer and that hopefully opens spots for people that want to... — read more 

Electing to Pay Union Dues SE Mobility Florida

Been with the company 5+ years never was asked to pay, I'd like to but have no idea how. Living in Florida, the Union is pretty weak for Retail COR. I see multiple stores force people oit and they have no clue what their rights are nor that we have a... — read more 

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| 750 views | | 7 replies (last February 6, 2020)
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Live like there is no tomorrow

Travel the world across many continents, buy ultimate pad in new construction master planned development and pay it down, only buy new cars. And when it all comes crashing down, at least you can say that you have lived it up! Danger is real, fear... — read more 

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| 1120 views | | 5 replies (last February 5, 2020)
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How long can you wait to take lump sum pension?

I've heard people say that they somehow draw all of their severance when they are laid off and then they take the lump sum pension so they can maximize their pension payout. Does a Legacy T employee severance payout happen in one lump amount or 6... — read more 

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| 1320 views | | 3 replies (last February 3, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13kuTg5i

Question about Severance Pay -

Please note - this is a question about SEVERANCE pay - (Not pension benefits). Can anyone from previous layoffs tell me about your severance pay that comes to you AFTER you are off payroll. If you were contributing to your 401K and ATT was... — read more 

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| 1320 views | | 7 replies (last February 7, 2020)
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Sixty Years Ago AT&T Employed One Million Workers!

In the 1950's and 60's the mighty AT&T provided good, stable middle class jobs to one million American workers. Now Randall's AT&T has barely a quarter of that working in high stress conditions dreading to find out if they get axed the next... — read more 

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| 1560 views | | 9 replies (last February 3, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13jwNPC5

UAT FAILED BEGORE RELEASE.

any sign of life exists at AT&T ?(This is an unmanageable conglomerate is that the complete new streaming service won't start until April 2021?, now that the internal report UAT/QA is failing miserably? and the light version is the only dish in the... — read more 

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| 1730 views | | 8 replies (last February 5, 2020)
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It’s the Final Countdown !

We're leaving together, But still it's farewell And maybe we'll come back To earth, who can tell? I guess there is no one to blame We're leaving ground (leaving ground) Will things ever be the same again? It's the final countdown The final... — read more 

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| 1470 views | | 8 replies (last February 3, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+13iDxX6d

Save money like there’s no tomorrow

It’s always a feeling of relief to “survive” a round of layoffs. But don’t let that get you complacent. For years, it’s been crystal clear that they fully intend to replace us with cheap foreign labor one way or another. Rebadging, offshoring, firing... — read more 

What is the final goal?

Any ideas on what is the final number of employees our leadership is aiming to get to through layoffs? Is there an optimal number they think the company will be able to function on or do they just plan to continue with layoffs indefinitely (or at... — read more 

Mobility

Please look at area managers and support staff many of them work from home take days to respond to VM and email. We are the only carrier that has AM's......... They only care if they have a green check to report up the chain. They do not care... — read more 

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| 1600 views | | 5 replies (last February 8, 2020)
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IHX

Anyone hear about this department and the future?

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| 1380 views | | 6 replies (last February 5, 2020)
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When considering the annuity option ..........

The annuity has some advantages such as guaranteed monthly income for life but before you go that route please remember the payout is totally fixed (not like SS which is indexed for inflation so it preserves purchasing power) and inflation will... — read more 

John Stankey and the next 90 days

Any insight or rumors regarding John Stankey's comment in the final paragraph from the earnings call? Included is commentary previous to that for context. What's next? More MVO, more layoffs? Specifically, any rumors regarding corporate downsizing... — read more 

it's not me it's $T

AT&T will likely be broken up and will move on from WarnerMedia, analyst Craig Moffett predicts - https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/30/att-will-likely-be-broken-up-and-will-move-on-from-warnermedia-analyst-craig-moffett-predicts.html

AT&T Lied About Everything It Promised to Do...

AT&T Lied About Everything It Promised to Do If It Got a Tax Cut "AT&T said a net neutrality repeal and tax cut would result in new jobs and more broadband investment. It's cut tens of thousands of jobs and is spending less than... — read more 

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| 1330 views | | 7 replies (last February 2, 2020)
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One wonders

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3536412-t-headed-for-breakup-in-time-moffett

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| 900 views | | 3 replies (last January 30, 2020)
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IoT

Does anyone on here know what’s going on with the IoT team? Layoffs? Relocations? Thanks!

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| 1220 views | | 6 replies (last February 1, 2020)
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Pension lump sum

We are hearing that the pension lump sum is going to be discontinued Jan 1 2021. Anyone else hearing this?

Management Job Titles

Has anyone heard rumblings of HR working on a “job title naming” project to be announced soon?

4Q Report = More Layoffs in 2020

See page 14 of the Earnings Slides. Continue 6-8% cost improvements, 4% cost reductions, $1.5 Billion in labor costs, and 50% to go. Expect much more in 2020.

Negative nellies

For all you haters and negative nellies look at Ts earnings released today. Not sterling like apple Or tech companies but not as bad as you haters want. Sure it’s horrible to loose ones job and upper management needs to do a better job at that and... — read more 

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| 2260 views | | 27 replies (last February 1, 2020)
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$120 hold for AT&T TV orders

$20 install with a temp hold for $120 for 3/7 days. If they change the card set for autopay, another $120 hold. Watch employees fail to tell a customer haha

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| 1391 views | | 2 replies (last January 29, 2020)
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