https://writing-boots.com/2025/08/the-stankey-employee-memo-and-my-reply/ Written in response to results and remarks in a recent employee survey, the Stankey screed was a corporate passive-aggressive version of the famous Glengarry Glen Ross... — read more 

Hearing more and more rumors that Stankey and others are discouraged with Downtown Dallas homeless and crime and considering a move of some or all of HQ to one of the northern suburbs. We sold those buildings years ago so does anyone know the... — read more 

Any word on concerns, issues or if there will be a work stoppage? I believe the D3 strike set the negotiating bar and consequences if the company plays around. Just make the best effort up front and offer a fair contract.

John wants to change the culture and here's where he should start. To many people who do whatever it takes to hit the numbers... no matter what, even falsifying records see it all the time in leadership across multiple organizations. Taking a bean... — read more 

Moved from San Diego to Arizona for AT&T. I am an L1 manager. I uprooted my family and sold my home. After a year of moving, we are being told that our title is being phased out and that we have to reapply for a mobility title that does the same... — read more 

Just retired from T after a very lengthy career. I never received a congralatory or best wishes email from my 1st level, 2nd level, 3rd level or 4th! They are a disgrace to their positions and clueless on how to manage people. So happy to be... — read more 

For CO Techs in District 9?

Management keeps rolling out changes that make life harder for both us and our customers. Pricing shifts and new policies just add more confusion and stress. I spend more time dealing with the mess than actually helping people, and it’s exhausting... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-opens-regional-hub-chantilly-170000523.html

https://starkmanapproved.com/atts-john-stankey-enters-ceo-hall-of-shame/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

I retired almost 5 years ago after 25 yrs of service in several IT departments. I retired because of how incredibly toxic the work environment had become. I come here and look at several posts, and yes, it's still a toxic toilet of despair. I bugged... — read more 

So according to our CMO, we don’t need to worry about the presence report any more - she seemed surprised at how much people couldn’t stand it. And market based culture is just about focusing on the customer, not Amazon-style rank and yank sweatshop... — read more 

At least AT&T is scoring 100% on something. This report has been inaccurte 100% of the weeks in a row! Great job Stankey.

https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250814/business/att-ceo-memo Kagan: Thoughts on AT&T CEO memo on loyalty between workers and company Anyone read this B.S. Article from RCR wireless Jeff... He forgot to mention that AT&T pays it's workers peanuts... — read more 

What did they expect, especially since it has been almost a year since the first story about AT&T forcing employees back into the office 5x a week.

Anyone have the inside scoop of what will happen with El Seg now that the DirecTV sale is finalized ?

How do we fight back as Employees? By Exposing AT&T at every opportunity. Document Everything: unattainable Sales goals? A culture of Falsifying metrics to make weekly, monthly, quarterly numbers? Fearmongering? Scare tactics? Threats, Intimidation... — read more 

Just implemented a nationwide price increase. Any opportunity for us to get some of their customers.

... however, the post only regurgitates the "Stanky Ultimatum" and gives zero data/results/etc. Also, no comments allowed!!! This company has zero leadership and is run by a bunch of crybabies who can't take it when criticized, even though they asked... — read more 

Why do they think they can gaslight us and ignore the survey results… again. This is insanity. We’re being treated like prisoners under a dictatorship. For all the hard work we do for these bozos this is how we’re repaid?

I see a couple jobs in Atlanta/Alpharetta I’m interested in, however the rec stipulated 5 days in office. Is that a hard rule, or is that dependent on the organization/leadership? Thanks

This place would rather see you chained to your desk than actually happy. Doesn't matter if you're ki-ling it. If they don't physically see you, it's like the work never happened. Meanwhile, everyone's burning out and management just keeps whistling... — read more 

Notification of the inaccurate presence report to follow when the updated presence report is released.

OK, so I’ve been with AT&T for 14 years. right now, The building that we are in has been completely redone, new floors some new bathroom equipment, etc. we’re all wondering are we going to be a hub or are they going to close us? I’m in Florida. Does... — read more 

Theft of American Jobs By India Is Coming To An End: "Trump Unveils Multiple Policies to Stop India from Taking U.S. Tech Jobs and Suppressing Wages" India has been taking U.S. tech jobs through job relocation, telework, and special visas that... — read more 

Per USA Today:AT&T $177 million settlement: You could receive up to $7,500 from Data Breach

In a few months the collective bargaining will begin for for Leg T/CWA. It will be interesting to see what happens. While it seems best if both sides could logically knock out a win/win deal earlt and get it so everyone can focus on doing great work... — read more 

The way they’ve divided up some of these teams doesn’t seem to make much sense.

As I recall the survey results from two years ago were kept from us. Now they want to discuss why the results are worse than the 2023 results we never got to see?? How do we know they are worse than? We are just supposed to blindly believe a... — read more 

https://www.sdxcentral.com/news/att-cto-touts-millions-of-5g-sa-connections/

AT&T We Can't Sleep An open letter to Mr. John Stankey and the leadership of AT&T Contact: attwecantsleep@gmail.com March, 2021 To Mr. John Stankey, CEO AT&T AT&T Willow Tech Center in Redmond[1], Washington is in violation of the City of Redmond... — read more 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that FTW was completed months ago! I pulled the WebPhone directory, in my off time, for each of the SVP teams and it appears that if you're an AVP or above and you don't currently live in the Dallas or Atlanta... — read more 

Zero creative thought or business acumen. Just Yes men and women and halfsies.

Boss wanted to talk about "workplace issues". Apparently I was in trouble for doing my job( professionally speaking and working with coworkers, techs, managers), although the upper management at the office apparently just can't stand that my job lets... — read more 

I just don't see this ATT ship going anywhere with its total lack of leadership. I also see employee sabotage simply through malaise and not giving a rip about anything. Maybe the plan is to simply sell the entire thing to Private Equity and let them... — read more 

I am interested in ATS only in this strategy. How is market based going to work? Are they going to hire more people in non-hubs? How does it affect current virtuals?

I am having some fun with the very Tool CEO's Rave so much about. I asked AI based on information on the internet how would you rate Stankey's performance from 1-10. Does it sound accurate?... — read more 

Years with AT&T, left in last year for greener pastures. Convos had with ex coworkers, many still in my life and friends. My heart goes out. Brought a couple over. Friends if ya leave ensure you bring some over to new gig if it’s working... — read more 

Don't worry we are right sizing the business..... The company wants to exit the market after struggling to take market share from Carlos Slim's Telcel. AT&T entered the market back in 2014 after acquiring Grupo Iusacell SA for $2.5bn, before... — read more 

Why are we forced to attend mandatory meeting about the survey? Now all of a sudden they are PRETENDING to care? Oh please, I have a bridge to sell you too. Stankey made it very clear in the email what they are all about. Nothing left to say.