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
Fourth quarter results
Any chance we'll get a positive surprise on January 29? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wireless-warnermedia-traction-aid-t-134901498.html
Always waiting for the other shoe to drop in CDO
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
Wire tech layoffs tomorrow
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?!?!?!?
DirecTV satellite is at risk of explosion due to battery issues
https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-22-directv-satellite-at-risk-of-explosion.html . It's keep piling up on T.
As am or genius move?
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 suffers from a variety of health issues w/ no thanks to T?
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
Hosted Virtual Desktop
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
ATT Downsizing
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
AT&T Hiring in St. Louis
https://www.veteransnewsreport.com/2020/01/21/att-hiring-event-february-19-in-st-louis-mo/
Davos & CEO
It's Davos time again. How many think Randall is there again? Up arrow YES down arrow NO.
Don't expect to retire here
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
AT&T Billions to Spend
Layoffs every quarter but we still got money to waste https://golfweek.com/2020/01/20/att-maria-fassi-att-announces-sponsorship-deal/
Who remembers the Ed Whitacre days?
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
Reilly - Price really does matter in the streaming content market!!!
• 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
Can you spell Exodus?
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
Pain of an ATO Job Loss
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
Is it still possible to build a career at AT&T?
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
Why are there like a million comments that say: Get out while you can?
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 got the call today and I a somewhat relieved.
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
This is certainly an interesting choice... Not a smart one, but still interesting...
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
Show of hands
Who here actively hopes to see AT&T fail?
Cleveland Org
Any offers voluntary or forced coming for the Cleveland org?
‘Like being fired, only politely’ – AT&T Store closes without warning
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
Management arbitration agreement
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?
It is legal to secretly record your boss
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
Hypothetical - whom would accept a 5% pay cut to keep their jobs?
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
any more US call centers being outsourced? anyone know
if do know, provide details. Consumer, business etc.
AP Exclusive: AT&T under pressure to defy Maduro’s censors
Read the whole article. Short version : att is choosing profits over allegiance to USA or simply doing the right thing... — read more
Letters going out to ATO on 1/17/2020
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.
HBO MAX CHIEF DISMISSES HIGH CONTENT FEE VS. OTHERS
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
ATTs High Potential List
Has led to massive inbreeding and boneheaded leadership.
Damage control?
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/att-tv-now-adds-500-hours-of-dvr-storage-3-streams-to-select-packages/
D9 prem techs
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.
Question, What is the frst thing you will do before launching an streaming product?
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/01/15/losing-roku-is-just-the-latest-disaster-for-att-tv.aspx
Where has Randall been, anyway?
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
what channels are being laid off?
Curious..... Any COR ATT retail or Cricket Wireless layoffs discussed?
Asset Protection Layoffs
Heard 16 surpluses from Asset Protection. Six took packages (leaving 1/31/20) and the other 12 were just let go.