FBO (Finance Billing Ops) got an MVO this month, even though almost all 1st and 2nd lines are scheduled for surpluses in quarters 1through 3. My gut feeling says more surpluses are coming and that Jones, Fete's replacement, does not care about the... — read more 

I'm getting surplused. I'm curious how long it took AT&T to remove the employee concession promos. I'm lucky enough to retire with MR75 and subsidised healthcare, which includes concessions. The retiree docs say your promo will be changed within... — read more 

Upvote is yes, downvote if now... Anyhow... I am a developer, I was laid off by AT&T last year. I can build a site like this one but geared only towards AT&T? Would you guys be interested in having something like this or do you want to stick with... — read more 

What are your thoughts?

Has anyone seen or heard any rumors regarding the guy Elliot had ATT hire to promote the cost-cutting initiative? I can't remember his name - just wondering if any rumors regarding what he is up to.

Getting close to reeling in a new job offer. If I take it and put in my two weeks my last day @ AT&T would likely be mid-Feb, prior to annual bonus payout. Will AT&T honor the bonus or do I need to try to massage the start date at my new job to... — read more 

Way too many ads! I feel like I’m shopping ... not reading up on layoffs!

Any suggestions to avoid the tax hit on a surplus lump sum payment?

AT&T purchased Time Warner in the hopes that phone service and content would yield a peanut butter and chocolate combination. Instead, AT&T is junking up Time Warner’s luxury product, HBO, and turning it into HBO Max. This is the equivalent of... — read more 

Heard some rumors and now I can't sleep once again. Any chance they are false?

Frankly, I think this is overdoing. AT&T spent $85 million in the past year to boost its network coverage and capacity at the Miami stadium where tens of thousands of fans will watch the Super Bowl next... — read more 

Post any information you have about the total headcount (I know it changes all the time). How about the main office at Dallas?

https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200125/analysis-comcasts-bad-omen-for-atampt

https://styleutah.com/at-sundance-att-elevates-story/

All.. trying to weigh the options here. Our work group (legacy DirecTV techs) has been offered to completely switch to the IP side (not a training and loan, a training and be permanently moved). The downside is, home disbatch is taken away until... — read more 

Anyone know what day the company bonus numbers will be released

"AT&T& COMCAST: the two most hated Telecommunication providers in USA have indicated it is interested in pursuing an MVNO deal, AT&T and cable operators which could provide more favorable economics," Bank of America said in a recent note to clients... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/amp/article/4318640-t-outflanked-peacock

I think so ... cell service has gone downhill in my market. How about yours

The announcement went out today. Voluntary Offer for Corporate Finance Managers, level 1 and 2. Off payroll by March 11. Up to 6 months of pay, depending on years of service.

are the minimum value segment rates posted for 11/19 the locked in values for all of 2020 or is it subject to change month by month as the rates for 12/19 went down again. If you were to retire by the end of Jan. Would the December rates be... — read more 

Any chance we'll get a positive surprise on January 29? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wireless-warnermedia-traction-aid-t-134901498.html

Remember how this company used to be? Remember Christmas parties, picnics, employee appreciation days, and spot bonuses? Remember when there was diversity at work? Not the current definition of “diversity”, but real diversity. Remember when work... — read more 

Word on the street is that layoffs are happening tomorrow out west? Also direct sat(retailer) has a all hands on deck call tomorrow. Anything going on in the se?!?!?!?

https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-22-directv-satellite-at-risk-of-explosion.html . It's keep piling up on T.

I wonder how creditors would look at us if we do this. Seems like a “scam” to me. But I am not an accounting expert. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-finds-way-help-grind-123000567.html

Who else now suffers from a variety of health issues after working for AT&T for 20 or more years? Back/Neck problems doctors must address? Weight, blood pressure and cholesterol all too high? High stress, migraines and depression, well, from working... — read more 

Not sure how many know what it is- but the company has been pushing it for years- today the decision was made that effective immediately no new HVD access will be granted. Apparently company is goi g back to regular desktops. HVD involves a lot of... — read more 

Any idea how many positions in total were eliminated due to recent MVO and then the involuntary reductions that followed across the various orgs? I haven't heard anything recently as far as the total impact and have not heard any rumors regarding the... — read more 

https://www.veteransnewsreport.com/2020/01/21/att-hiring-event-february-19-in-st-louis-mo/

It's Davos time again. How many think Randall is there again? Up arrow YES down arrow NO.

Don't expect to retire here unless you are one of the fast track TDP's. I've seen too many head count reductions during my time here to know this is not a place to retire. Maybe back in the Pac Bell days, but not anymore. I hate to say it, but... — read more 

Layoffs every quarter but we still got money to waste https://golfweek.com/2020/01/20/att-maria-fassi-att-announces-sponsorship-deal/

I remember feeling that I was a very special part of a very special company. A company that actually cared as much about its employees as it did its customers. A company that put customer service ahead of sales and knew that happy employees made... — read more 

• People do not shop for their entertainment experiences with price being the primary motivation, AT&T HBO MAX Chief Reilly told a TV critics meeting Wednesday. "People don’t say, ‘I'd love to go to this concert, I don't really want to go to this... — read more 

So with Plepler at the helm, Apple TV will now become the source for cutting edge adult drama and professional story telling as was HBO in its heyday. I can picture his appointment attracting other creative talent to his side - possibly his former... — read more 

I just got the ATO letter. My AT&T placement company just sent me an article that IMO is timely given that this letter was unexpected for me. It discusses the emotions of losing a job no matter how much you wanted out... — read more 

I'm a younger employee that’s been with the company for a couple of years. While I was in college, working at AT&T seemed like a dream job for me, but now this same question keeps popping up in my head. When I see the disgusting way they dispose of... — read more