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 

I don't understand these "get out while you can" comments on many threads. Can someone please explain? Are you being held hostage? Typically if you are surplussed, you get a severance. Why would you leave without that? If you are rebadged, you get... — read more 

I wanted to notify ALL on this site that I got the call today and I am going to retire with ALL benefits. I know some do not have this option however I know there is life after AT&T! With 23 years of service it has been a ride these past 5 years or... — read more 

Contrarian value investor Tocqueville Asset Management in aggregate made some big changes to its overall investments in well-known large-cap stocks. Tocqueville bought substantially more AT&T stock (ticker: T) in the fourth quarter, while slashing... — read more 

Who here actively hopes to see AT&T fail?

Any offers voluntary or forced coming for the Cleveland org?

Is this the future of retail? The AT&T Store at 1004 18th Ave. NW (Austin, MN) closed its doors Tuesday, and according to Retail Sales Consultant Kacie Huggan, there was no warning to employees before hand... — read more 

It appears there is a management forced arbitration agreement, but it can be opted out of somehow. I can not find any details about it on one stop. Does anyone know how I can get the details of it, and how the opt out process works?

For the upcoming layoffs - be sure to record everything. It comes under One Party Consent Laws, and the one-party consent rule means that if one party of the conversation has given permission to be recorded, then it is lawful. In this case, you... — read more 

If enough people sign up - would the layoffs be significantly reduced? Do you think moral would improve? I'm about 5 years from retirement (just over 20 years of service). I doubt I can find a replacement job with similar pay - and certainly... — read more 

if do know, provide details. Consumer, business etc.

Read the whole article. Short version : att is choosing profits over allegiance to USA or simply doing the right thing... — read more 

Best of luck to you all. I don't think I'm going to survive this round after going through what seems like 2 layoff sessions per year this past decade. It's a sad state of affairs, those who get axed, and those that survive to pick up the slack.

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 one... — read more 

Has led to massive inbreeding and boneheaded leadership.

https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/att-tv-now-adds-500-hours-of-dvr-storage-3-streams-to-select-packages/

Being forced to 6 days next week. Not even 3 weeks into the quarter. Guess this is the push before the next round of layoffs.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/01/15/losing-roku-is-just-the-latest-disaster-for-att-tv.aspx

Haven't seen nor heard a peep from him since before the holidays. Stephens is the one out schmoozing investors and trying to keep the cup of koolaid full. My guess, he's laying low this year even though they've publicly said he's be around... — read more 

Curious..... Any COR ATT retail or Cricket Wireless layoffs discussed?

Heard 16 surpluses from Asset Protection. Six took packages (leaving 1/31/20) and the other 12 were just let go.

So when is the future of DTV warehouses Being decided? Are they staying? Are they being outsourced?

You worked for decades stuck in your position. You applied for numerous higher-level spots, that you were qualified for, and a perfect candidate, and yet you were always denied, overlooked, and simply dismissed? And now you cling to the hopes of not... — read more 

We have plenty of money for all sorts of sponsorships. However we are going to slow spending/ almost stop the fiber build... layoffs will continue until our revenues go up... how does this make sense?

"Great Money, but Insane Work" 5 supervisors in the past 12 months Current Employee Neutral Outlook Disapproves of CEO I have been working at AT&T full-time for more than 12 years Pros Great Money Plenty of... — read more 

Why does it feel like people are cheering on HBO Max to fail? What will any of us lose if it becomes a success? And I can tell you what many can lose if it doesn't - their jobs! I really wish people who worked here supported this company more... — read more 

So, we didn't even last full two weeks in the new year without layoffs. Is this a new record?

The Bottom Line It wont, and stock will be in free fall, Should investors buy AT&T for the upcoming dividend? Earnings per share have been shrinking in recent times. What's more, AT&T is paying out a majority of its earnings and over half its free... — read more 

District 6 morphling here. The transportation industry is doing well. Everyone is still working mostly because we have to or die of hunger.

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1216797938862526464

Anyone else find it hard to concentrate on the task at hand when everyone is getting called to an all hands on deck meeting and told they may or may not be laid off? Your career and livelihood hangs in the balance, that is all. We plan to severely &... — read more 

AT&T has publicly announced that AT&T TV and HBO Max are their main focus. AT&T hopes that the launch of AT&T TV will help turn around their recent subscriber losses and help their TV segment become more profitable. Now AT&T has found themselves... — read more 

In the news AT&T Resolve TVS Dispute With $76M Settlement

5% reduction. Just had impacted work group call

AARP Magazine recently shared a large piece about "Ageism in the Workplace" Now it's discrimination to tell someone they're doing something "Old School" The article will help you if you feel you're being pushed out because of your age... — read more 

Just got off a “you may/may not” be surplused call. We won’t know for sure until mid January. Approximately a 3% reduction in our ATO workgroup.

I received the 12CST "Important" meeting. I can't wait to hear her read the script legal approved. Time to fire skilled employees to replace them with cheaper id–ts. But Wall Street will bust a nut when they see the balance sheet!