Managers and Sr managers in Marketing from all sectors (dtv, wireless, etc) have been getting the ax today

First media coverage today... https://www.businessinsider.com/att-started-laying-off-employees-in-legacy-parts-of-the-business-2019-1

How many collaboration zones are there and what are the locations?

Do not believe AT&T saying that only weaker business units are being hit. We got the hit today in CA. It is horrible!!

First, my apologies to all those surplused today, I know it’s horrivle feeling like a punch in the gut. For us still hanging on, what’s next? Is it confirmed ATO specifically will have another round of this next quarter? That already planned? Will... — read more 

The shiny new buzz term in TechDev stemming from the recent push to use Agile is “fail fast.” They are certainly doing that. The stock is failing, morale is at an all-time low, good people are losing their jobs... In over 2 decades this is the... — read more 

I'm a prem tech in Monterey county CA. So far only managers got hit here in California and it seems like most of them are from the Direct TV side. April sounds like it will be a mix of managers and techs.

If you have been employed by AT&T over the last 10 years, the surplus/voluntary has become a yearly event. After re-living surplus after surplus after, voluntary offer after voluntary offer,"I" started planning for my future. I did not want to be in... — read more 

I believe this is the combination of “good” timing and the fact that the company has influence on the mainstream media. This just shows that this was systematically planned, as was the masking of the whole thing was carefully planned.I believe that... — read more 

I'm a reporter with Atlanta Inno and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Does anyone have information regarding the number of layoffs happening in Atlanta? Email mhogan@americaninno.com

First of all let me say that i feel for the people that were let go. Hope that you all bounce back and I certainly hope that you are aware of the fact that this had nothing to do with you. The truth is that people that were let go today are going to... — read more 

Can someone reassures those who were impacted today that there is life after AT&T. Where your skills transferable? did you stay in the industry? Are you happier? How long did it take to find another job and any advice?? Thanks!!

I think they purposely made this round $uck SO bad because they’re going to turn around and send out another MVO (mgmt voluntary offer) prior to the next round in April. A lot of people will probably take it this time, unless it’s a complete joke... — read more 

... they aren't getting anymore of my money.

lets see the damage. i'm sure i could still be impacted, haven't heard anything though

Managers have been feeling the pain since 2014, so stop with the craft vs management BS. There are tons of managers that do not have craft reporting to them, and they are responsible for many parts of the business. It s---s for everyone, and... — read more 

From what I’ve seen so far on this board and from what I hear it looks like ATO has been hit the hardest so far. Will that be the case after the layoffs are finished or have they just started out with ATO and will finish in other parts of the... — read more 

I started at the company years ago going into a different area of work. I liked the idea of getting out of tech spt and the money was good. The people I worked with were great and I've made lots of life long friends. Over the past 10yrs I've had to... — read more 

A journalist here - no coverage of the resource action yet - would someone be able to summarize what's going on. Thanks.

I wish things will be over today. But, the agony will be prolonged – pain, anxiety and anger will linger across AT&T. I am part of a ~40 people team and people are exhausted and they want to be and feel safe and have some sense of order in their... — read more 

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1089980386007044104

--An Example Posting-- Surplus # Street Address City State Division Pres. / AVP Job Title 5 123 At&t Way San Francisco CA ATO McElfresh Netwk Planner

Will there be more layoffs tomorrow or will everybody be notified today? I'd like to avoid a sleepless night of worrying after spending a whole weekend like that if at all possible.

Anyone under the JVB .org get cut?

AT&T got rid of all dead wood about 10 years ago. Since then, nothing but good people let go, because the business is in a decidedly decline accelerated by huge strategic errors (T-Mobile purchase failure costing $4B, DirecTV paid way too much for... — read more 

Just getting out of 4 heart bypass 2 days ago,i woke up and smelled the coffee at 63, and... There is no reason to work yourself to death over 401s and big pensions, money and wealth... My problem was hereditary. But now I realize life is not about... — read more 

https://www.facebook.com/TheLayoff/posts/2035258419903937

For new folks here, there is a large "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Good luck all...

Has anyone heard about and legacy DTV managers being laid off

Ignore anyone that boils it down to claim one specific reason. There are many factors at play. Location. Are you within 50 miles of a Collaboration Zone? If not, are you located in an area with a significant number of employees within your... — read more 

Let’s update in 30 and 60 days..

My husband had 29 years with the company. Has been a fiber and copper splicer, engineer, ran a construction crew, and has been an instructor as the subject matter expert in over 50 courses for the last 18 years. After his boss called him this morning... — read more 

Anyone hearing anything regarding impacts to Finance?

I received a call this morning. I am affected. Out by Feb 18 or I can take 60 days to find another job. Called Fidelity and they will NOT have the lower rates until mid February. They told my co-woker the same thing. Called my advisor to calculate... — read more 

What titles in birimingham?

13 years as an operations manager (central office), the last 4 without any direct reports (evenings) but with responsibility for 200+ offices. Never have I had a bad evaluation, at least 50% of them have been "exceeds" or the equivalent. 23 years... — read more 

I see that people are posting to this board that some managers were cut. What managerial levels have affected? If somebody knows what exact job titles did the laid-off managers have? Any info is valuable to me at this point.

Is anyone from flexforce impacted? Or even heard anything?

Not that I ever liked the AT&T leadership, but the manner in which these layoffs are being done is a new level of sneakiness even from them. No heads up ( other than the circulating rumors that turned out to be true) targeting the weakest in the... — read more