At least you are not employed by Frontier with a stock price under a buck and a yuge debt payment due the 1st quarter. They have the BK court on speed dial... https://www.thelayoff.com/frontier-communications

Is it a common occurrence?

Odd to see after so much thinning of that position over the years.

https://www.moneytalksnews.com/landline-phone-disappearing-in-these-20-states/?fbclid=IwAR0yxKbsCy01rCccZX0X8Xda8U_6rXNcXHby38G-xOf50_l_MtJ9pdEDA3Q

For weeks, prior to this latest MVO, I’ve seen a flood of cross talk theories leading to what happens in 1Q regarding a follow-up "involuntary MVO" or even a general surplus....and to that I will say, like before, still a rumor! If you’re gambling... — read more 

I wonder what will happen (if anything) to all the people in Birmingham Wholesale, they hired hundreds back in 1996-2000. They are slowly letting them go, guess they dont' need all that now. Most of the people were hired off the street, management... — read more 

Does anyone know if you are out on short term medical leave , whether it affects your years of service or NCS in regard to retirement or health benefits? For example , you are about to retire at 40 years but at some point in your career , you... — read more 

I just proved that our posts are being blocked. I am not talking about posts with identifying materials. Today I posted in response to the MR75. I never got posted. I then used a VPN that block’s my ATT IP address. (As a customer not as an employee)... — read more 

I am looking at the MVO and have 75 points so I thought I get a pension and health. I have 53 with 22.5 yos. I just read this linkedin article on ATT Mod-75 staying I need to be 55. ... — read more 

So obviously this round of MVO will have a few takers, but curious after that what percentage of the workforce do the managers expect to trim to meet their headcount levels. I'm sure someone knows the numbers , I heard somewhere between 5-10% will... — read more 

I am 24 and I was hired by AT&T out of school for ~2 years. I see it as a place to learn (they are paying for my masters) and get experience. I am planning on leaving in a year or two and trying to get to FAANG type company with growth prospects. I... — read more 

Let's take a poll. Who here is tired of watching Randall and his buddies from the C-Suite ruin this company through their bungling, self- serving incompetence? Upvote the first response if you think it's time for Randy to be shown the door, the... — read more 

Off payroll by 1/7/20

Has anyone given thought to what happens or can happen to retiree medical benefits if say T decides to spin off the landline (network) part to some entity with the intent of T trying to unload the cost of retiree medical?

Wow, lots and lots of org changes today in business. Then get all employee meeting with Jeff ...what’s cooking?

Weird, I am 55 and have 25 years with the company (mobility) and received an email from Rosenthal Investment Planning with the title - Downsizing & Retirement Planning for AT&at Managers - Management Voluntary Offers (MVO) discussion. Anyone else... — read more 

A lot of people are saying that the new generation of younger employees are far less committed to the company then we used to be, way back when we started many years ago and that they are just working for a paycheck while waiting for a better... — read more 

I have decided, I am sick of hearing corporate bullc-ap about the greatness that we are only to hear that we are now in a layoff period. The worst of it all is that in a few week we will get email asking to help those less fortunate. People do not... — read more 

Apple, Amazon, Disney warchests are bursting. The lawmaking game doesn't work as well as it use to for the slow and bloated. The new games in town are taking ATTs legs out from it. Game over within 10 years.

Contemplating MVO. I don’t feel the monthly annuity is a safe option . Most people are taking Lump Sum right? Is it because the pension is funded with AT&T stock? Thoughts plus or minus which way to go? Financial advisor said take the annuity... — read more 

To those who opted for an MVO in the past: What were some of the things you looked at or questions you asked (and to whom) when making your decision? Do you have any regrets? What advice would you give now that you have experienced the MVO... — read more 

Today Chris Altomari (FaST: Field and Service Transformation and DOC: Dispatch Optimization Center) conducted his quarterly “open mic” webex conference call and he confirmed that: there will be no limit on mvo volunteers, all will receive... — read more 

Dec 15. what dept are layoff bound? Hope none!

is falling like a rock after being downgraded, over -4% yesterday and already down -2.25% this morning.

My, how things have changed. It’s been 6 long years of making the cut, just to discover there is no end to the layoffs. I’ve been studying and updating my skills, and before the end of next year I will have the certification required to make a... — read more 

Over the past 24 hour, a simple Google search will offer numerous articles discussing the AT&T downgrade and how the stock is dropping quick. Average volume lingers around 30 mil, but yesterday 59 mil jumped into the fray, primarily selling. Many of... — read more 

Layoffs coming: yes or now. Thoughts and opinions thread.

With most L1 and 2 domestic employees outsourced, FBO sent L 3 and 4 employees an MVO letter the same as MVO decision NY December 5 and off payroll before end of December. Good riddance to these worthless, outdated AVPs. The directors are all... — read more 

Wouldn't be surprised if Randy isn't paying them himself! I can't believe that I work with people that think it's great to have their 401k 100% in AT&T stock. I routinely liquidate my company match and invest it elsewhere. Go check out... — read more 

randy's plan is up in smoke, this is just nuts. this guy's journey has been dreadful for all involved, well except himself and the other dweebs

https://www.investors.com/news/technology/att-stock-t-stock-downgraded-after-rally/ So much for rigging the finance news and analysts just to hype up a dud ... it appears that someone is taking advantage of pump and dump ( Elliot??). All its... — read more 

CTIO and TechOps getting some name changes and movement. I'm sure this will fix everything! bravo

AT&T Stock Falls On Downgrade, Entertainment Group Called A Cancer Investor's Business Daily https://www.investors.com/news/technology/att-stock-t-stock-downgraded-after-rally/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo

It took me a few weeks to figure out after working mostly remote for a couple of years. I started to go into the office. Due to the time difference, I tend to arrive to the office early. Couldn't figure out why a lot of co-workers didn't start... — read more 

Those that are left have no information to pass along. There are really 2 groups that are left. Those that want a paycheck and will show up until the MR75 or those that are begging for an offer to leave. In either case, there is no reason to... — read more 

Lists are made and cuts coming Dec 2nd, hearing 15% from entertainment and media

Through layoff, firing, quitting...any way?

If you do have options, be grateful. Some of us have none at all.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/toxic-environments-make-people-sick-projects-fail-oleg-vishnepolsky