Something disturbing is happening at AT&T, and it affects all Americans who rely on having access to reliable telecommunications services. Under pressure from vulture hedge fund manager Paul Singer, the company recently committed to spending 70... — read more 

For those who have worked in several companies over the years, not just AT&T: do you know of a place with a worse and more toxic work environment and leadership that simply couldn't care less about its employees than at AT&T? I'm really curious about... — read more 

Explain to me why these people still have jobs. A typical day at this center is managers come dressed in jeans. stretch pants, pajama bottoms anything but office attire. The male overweight managers are in t-shirts and jogging pants, so discussing. ... — read more 

From a recent a Analyst meeting: Stankey said AT&T’s labor costs have declined by about 6% each year. “We are going to step that up a bit,” he said. One area where AT&T can save is employee benefits, he said. “It’s not about reducing... — read more 

I just realized I wasn't even able to properly relax for Christmas. I was surrounded by family and I kept thinking about work, stressing over things that might and might not happen come next year. I think this was the push I needed. After 15... — read more 

Question for anyone who took a lump sum payout for their pension; how long did it take you to receive the payout after your last day of work?

Are B-Forms requesting a signature required for every step of discipline (Counselling, Warning, Suspension, and Termination)?

I'm surprised we're not doing even worse considering who's holding the reins. Just imagine where we could be with competent managers at the helm...

I’m not naive to think that the layoffs are going to stop or even slow down, or that we’re going to have less outsourcing just because we reach 2020. My question goers towards finding out if there are any rumors regarding any big shifts tat are going... — read more 

So a few I know last quarter went over to one of the those companies as part AT&T "partnership" agreement, what's the likely outcome, will they continue as employees working their or are they living on borrowed time?

The list of companies that could afford to buy At&t are short , I’m sure, but a better question may be why would any company buy At&t even if they could afford it. Would amazon , google or Apple consider buying At&t ? Why ? This is just meant as an... — read more 

Our products, customer service, prices, anything?

https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/three-french-executives-convicted-in-the-s–c-des-of-35-of-their-workers-20191222-p53m94.html att must be taking lessons from this company.

The full two weeks we can relax and not worry about layoffs. Two weeks out of 52. Unless they decide to take this away from us as well, which wouldn't surprise me at all.

My wife getting laid off. We are in Texas. Her severance package we are mostly gonna use to pay off bills. She is 55 now so can retire with benefits, whatever that means. Also can cash out her 401 k which isn’t much we can live off that for a... — read more 

https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/three-french-executives-convicted-in-the-s–c-des-of-35-of-their-workers-20191222-p53m94.html

I have give zero to minimal effort since the midwest contract was agreed on. I dont feel bad. The last 6 months was planning my exit and only 8 working days left.

So I know the wireless discount goes from 50% to 30%. Do you still get the multi phone discount? Currently looking at my bill (active Management employee), I see the 50% discount AND a 20% discount for having more than 4 phones. Considering... — read more 

I would like to know the process. Leaving voluntary in march, vacationing out. F this place and F the Union. I feel bad for anyone that has to stay, it is a horrible life sentence. The union sold you out.

Just heard that Labor and Material costs are sinking the Midwest. They sent random auditors to Several areas including Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Chicago. They are estimating waste in the 10’s of millions. They Found whole roles of copper and... — read more 

Good luck to all. I was voted off the AT&T island this year and will miss all the fun. Just checking in to see what creative excuse they are now using to get rid of people. Maybe the Time Warner folks can turn this onto a game show and monetize... — read more 

Our 2nd Line (L2) delighted us with Christmas Wishes today. His wish is that we spend the new year looking though AUTS for any available jobs we could possibly bid for. Our crews are a mix of IP Techs and Legacy DTV and he point blank... — read more 

I am not surprised by the company sending an email to AT&T Managers (with little actual details) informing us that if we don't retire before 1/1/2021 we will only be entitled to government provided taxpayer funded Medicare and no longer have any... — read more 

To: Select AT&T bargained employees Planning for retirement requires careful consideration, and we want to point out an important update to the retirement benefits currently enjoyed by retired AT&T bargained employees. Once eligible for... — read more 

Hey all - here it goes - 28 employee reviews listed below. All created during last 30 days. Source below. Please upvote my post if you want me to post this summary every month. Client Solutions Executive II in Columbia... — read more 

I'm 57.5-years-old, and 21.5 years’ service, met Rule 75 1.5 years ago, and am a Manager. I feel darn lucky to have made it R75 without getting shot, though attended many all hands-on deck calls, and couldn't take advantage of MVO's when offered... — read more 

Still SBC, just using AT&T name to gain credibility.

The telecommunications giant said on Friday that its board of directors approved a 2% increase in its quarterly cash payout, to $0.52 per share. The new, higher dividend will first be paid on Feb. 3 to shareholders of record on Jan... — read more 

If it isn't a management job within ATO, it doesn't matter.

Authorized retail is now selling more than the retail stores. My store manager is forced to go train the AR stores that aren’t already better than us. My old Area Manager is being forced to support them Full time . He said the reps there... — read more 

So I hear our glorious leader, Eagle Scout Randall himself, just received an award from Yale University for being a "leadership legend". And yes, they really are talking about the same Randall Stephenson who has basically destroyed the once great... — read more 

Any word on when us wiretechs could see a lay-off in the southeast? We’re hearing it could be a lot this time:/

Just received email on the latest benefit loss. This is the first of the 4% reduction in labor cost, as announced recently by the Stank. Employees retiring after January 01, 2021 will no the longer receive the medical subsidy (currently... — read more 

When landline was losing 15% of customer every year, they broke everything into silos and managed every penny just to stay afloat. That meant you couldn't spend a nickel without ten financial "analysts" rejecting it first and then reviewing it... — read more 

https://som.yale.edu/news/2019/12/chief-executive-leadership-institute-honors-randall-l-stephenson-of-att-with-legend-in-leadership-award

A number of analysts are predicting that AT&T is headed for a downfall in 2020, especially with the combination of customer loss and (with exception of Joker), Warner's recent box office bombs. From the inside, many employees feel the same. What do... — read more 

Anyone else feel like they are actually in the show but it is at work? The power struggle and The Who gets what. Add in let’s create mobility teams in business from employees that don’t know wireless very well, have maybe one team of support that... — read more 

Got email notice of an AVP and Director in SER retiring. Any other groups getting retirement notices?

I think we can all agree 2019 was a complete disaster. Is there even a slight chance that 2020 will be somewhat better or will it just be more of the same?