we've got randy, john, and john driving the ship. what a joke
WSJ: AT&T launches buyouts to Turner, HBO
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3446222 2 Years pay. Must be nice.
The possibility of a buyout?
It looks like the leadership imagined that the headcount should be much lower that the current reduction , achieved by the last wave of layoffs. In that light I ask the question what is the possibility of AT&T offering a buyout to workers that it... — read more
To be Surplused isn’t necessarily a bad thing
Along with points already made... ... what upper management says and what upper management does could be two different things... ... regarding the 2020 coverages... ... 35 plus short courses to prepare the employee for the upcoming changes to start... — read more
Do Yourself A Favor
Stay off this site on April 1st. Can you imagine the trolls that will turn out on this date? It’s already bad enough!
What contracting agencies does ATT work with?
I've been working with someone for a very long time, and recently right clicked her Q and saw that she is now a contractor working for Pinnacle. I worked with a Network PM for a long time and lost touch with him (different accounts, different... — read more
When will the latest restructuring be over officially?
Do we know? Or will it hang over our heads with promise of more layoffs for years to come?
If you are worried about layoffs Take Advanage
If you are worried about ATT layoffs, then take advantage of the system. I would make sure to finish your ungrad/grad if you haven’t complete it yet. For non-bargained employees, if you leave on your own you have to pay off the last two years of what... — read more
Verizon lay-off
Went to that site and the discussion basically mimics a lot of what is being said here. Executives s---, worrying about the future, etc. Makes me wonder how much greener the grass is on that side of the fence.
Did you know it was going to happen?
This is a delicate question - but I am being serious. In hindsight, did you know you were going to be surplussed? Were there signs you saw (or missed)? Could you see it coming by the fact that your work had reduced or you were in a very remote... — read more
April 1st big changes
Get ready prem techs and mst's.... some jobs are being moved and with no warning it starts next month. Lets keep it going and refer what needs to be sent to inr... its our only hope...
I wouldn't quit just yet
I know job market seems good now but we are headed for another recession. And when that hits, whoever is new at any company will not be safe. If the companies are safe themselves. One thing - sadly - we can bet on: AT&T will keep changing... — read more
Any actual layoffs this week?
Has there been any? I don’t see any people reporting them on this board after the weekend, so does that mean that we’re safe for the time being? Any new ruor on the date for potential layoffs? Is there any indication who could be impacted next?
Straight talk with Shelly
You know you want to... go ahead and post your snarky observations from the townhall...
There is no funding available for new work/projects
There is no funding available for new work/projects....minimal for the rest of year and all are wondering what to charge to when projects end and there is no new work....a very dismal situation...not all employees are pulling their weight, leaving a... — read more
Success is the best revenge
There is life after AT&T. The biggest mistake is to make AT&T your identity. AT&T paid you for to work for them, and maybe helped gain new skills or credentials to do your job, but that was all in the company's interests, not yours. AT&T will not... — read more
Directv has ruined COR
Randal knew traditional satellite subscribers would decline by the 100’s of thousands quarterly when it was purchased, yet management drones still demand that it be crammed down the throats of every customer every time. This is nothing more than a... — read more
Not able to move on
I've been trying to find a job for the past several months - and I'll be honest, what I'm seeing out there is not good. There are available jobs, I was able to get offers, but the pay is nowhere near what I'm making here. Even with benefits as... — read more
Any chance we find out what will be the shape of AT&T?
Layoffs on a daily basis, restructuring, outsourcing…. All of these are signs that the company is changing. So, when will we hear from the leadership what the future AT&T is going to look like, I mean aside from the regular general and formal... — read more
Air fiber
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/22/18277484/att-fake-5g-e-network-lte-study
Retail Sales - The most stress I’ve ever experienced
I’ve been with T for 20yrs. I have never experienced such stress to hit TV goals. My boss is a freak and bi-polar! Anyone else feel like we are being asked to do more with less?
DTV Now
DTV NOW’s new packages drop channels including A&E, AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery, HGTV, History, MTV, Nickelodeon, TLC, VH1. Adds hbo/cinemax New customer prices raised to $50-70 per month—$70 if you want espn... — read more
Life at the Big T
A fellow technician once said this to me... "Management will not be happy until we spend 100% of our time accounting for our time". This top down control freak management style is the biggest impediment for conscientious technicians to do quality... — read more
No wonder people are dropping DTV like flies
There are at least two or three dozen channels for infomercials that are titled as if they are actual TV shows. On Nickelodeon right now a flashing box keeps popping up saying that AT&T will be dropping 22 Viacom channels by midnight. I guess we can... — read more
Upper deckers
I assume everyone leaves these behind when they leave. If not start.
To those who were laid off
There’s a lot of negativity on here. Those that were laid off keep your head up. I resigned right before the layoffs and it was the best thing I ever did. The money was decent, but if you are miserable what’s the point? If your happy working for T... — read more
LOL, AT&T's 5G-E is slower than T-Mobile and Verizon 4G
AT&T's 5G-E is slower than T-Mobile and Verizon 4G. This company is such a farce. https://venturebeat.com/2019/03/22/opensignal-atts-5g-e-falls-short-of-t-mobile-and-verizon-4g-speeds/
Voluntarily left, didnt get my bonus(what a c-appy management)
As one of the "younger"folks I am not eligible for it due leaving the sinking ship as soon as I can. Soon as my offer came in, I ran home to mail every thing in :). I am mad because I did the job of two only to get the finger. Jokes on them new... — read more
Any rumor on what happens at Warner Media?
Anybody have any idea? Layoffs, outsourcing, reorganization, some departments eliminated, new department, merging with some parts of AT&T??? With so many possibilities and so little happening it’s hard not to be nervous. When can we have a more clear... — read more
Layoffs Today
Please post any layoffs if they happen today.
Help! I want to get surplussed
What can one do to get surplussed? Things have been going downstream and depressing in our team ever since the mvo was offered. The only folks on the team who want to stick aroind are the old ladies who want to come to office everyday to chat with... — read more
Any layoffs in the last couple of days?
Don’t see anything on this board about actual layoffs taking place in the last day or two and at my organisation nothing is happening for some time now. Is it possible that we missed the layoffs or are we just waiting in line until our turn comes?
5G and air gig
What is the point of fiber/wire? Job killers
Good bye more management
Feels good that some that make the decisions for us techs, will get the call tomorrow! FYFO!
Any chance that some parts of Warner Media will be outsourced?
This thought worries me on a daily basis. Now that WM iz under the T umbrella they will want their acquisition to operate as cheaply as possible. Given that T is not a company that is shy to outsource, I think that there is a strong possibility that... — read more
How do you stop paying union dues?
How do you stop paying union dues? That's all I want to know. No BS or Complaints please. Thanks.
Here we go again
Global Operations lay44off final list to be announced tomorrow. Been waiting for 2 weeks to hear if I am saved or cut loose. Not much getting done while this looms over our head yet again. Not sure which group is next but I assume this will be a... — read more
This is how you lose millions
We used to sell lines to any new business being built in our turf while working. We’d stop at the new job site, get a contact, follow up, make the sale, do the install. Now you have to account for why you tied down a jumper in 4 minutes vs. 2... — read more
Stephenson interrupted by a Robo Caller
Stephenson interrupted by a Robo Caller during live presentation with Economic Club https://techstaffer.blogspot.com/2019/03/at-ceo-ceremoniously-interrupted-by.html