I wanted to create a thread so we can help each other with some advice on finding new roles. I’m in tech, and obviously the job market is worst it’s ever been. I stay up on certifications, education, and all that. Doesn’t seem to help a lot. Even did... — read more 

That’s a big number. This is a mix of employeees & contractors. People wonder why they can’t find jobs in the US, this is why.

How do you think we will be impacted by layoffs.

That is all.

Can anyone share when is the next layoff? Is this a monthly activity?

Hearing the new version of hub locations are TNLs, it's acronym but don't remember. Here ACE regional support staff, will have to relocate to TNL location or find another field facing position or leave company. Hear TNL list will be out later this... — read more 

It would seem obvious that the WARN Act will be dismantled shortly since the bill was introduced by a senator who would be shunned today, and passed by a completely different type of congress than we see today. Not surprisingly Reagan did not sign... — read more 

Remember the company views us as nuts, bolts, nails, mulch, annuals to plant once a year. Disposable regardless of your value to the bottom line.

It took getting sick to realize how bad it had gotten. Now all my energy will be focused on finding a way out.

Product not producing anything pu--c safely wants . PDEs failing. Gov oversight not happy. Numbers continue decline. Subs are Verizon and TMO rejects. 15% will get notices week before Thanksgiving. WFH employees are top of cut list. Freloads will get... — read more 

As long as management is quick to take credit for a firm’s successes but equally swift to blame its workers for its failures, no surefire remedy for low productivity can be expected in American manufacturing and service industries.

Are we ready to call RTO a failure and change course? Or do we need to see new lows for the year first? Sell all the real estate and make wall st happy

John and other leaders answer your questions on the state of our company… Have a question for John, Pascal, Jenifer, or Kelly ? Post it in advance on Viva Engage. Then be sure to attend or tune into the “live only event” to confirm that it has... — read more 

Tactics will be used to simply encourage employees to leave the company. No relocation No guarantees No housing assistance You are on your own. Much of the work will be absorbed by Dallas, Contractors, and India.

You want to know why so many working moms are drowning? Because we live in a world that says “take care of your babies first”… but also, “make sure you’re bringing home a paycheck”. So we get up, clock in, and make sure our kids have somewhere safe... — read more 

I keep hearing that terms I reno became permanent. Also heard throughout california. How can I become permanent? How does that work? My local said unlikely but I can confirm Rwno nevada did it a few months ago. What's the workaround? If they allowed... — read more 

Took a new role in CSO based in Charlotte. Anyone here work in CSO? How is that part of the org? Anyone in Charlotte? My understanding is it’s a CSO hub (or rather is becoming one). I understand lots of things are changing, and there’s a lot of... — read more 

Remain off the roads-so does that mean we all WFH on Monday? TRENTON – Acting Governor Tahesha Way today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in preparation for a dangerous nor’easter... — read more 

This is how telecoms and tech companies are punching the older skilled american worker in the gut. More layoffs in November.. 2026 is going to be a bad year for american workers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IZILX9kXWY

I used to think sticking it out would pay off, but after watching the same bad decisions over and over, I’m done hoping. Stankey and the rest of the execs couldn’t lead their way out of a paper bag.

Consolidation and off shoring to India. Do not transfer move to Atlanta. You want to stay in Atlanta start looking. The plan will come and be executed fast and furious. Zero relocation to go from Atlanta to Dallas area.

I heard from an AVP and SVP that T is exiting out of the LA buildings by early next year. It seems with the DirecTV sell off being completed, the company has no need to maintain office space or further operations there. Anyone else located in LA... — read more 

So... imagine a team that's been cut, cut, cut. In half. Down to the bone. There's a hiring freeze. Alas, the manager has an employee who's a poor performer but can't do anything because a) the person can't be replaced (hiring freeze) and b) a... — read more 

So they just closed down our office in Milpitas, some people found a spot at local yards, others are just WFH until Santa Clara office opens in February of next year. Funny how WFH is only used when convenient for the company.

I recently had an epiphany of sorts. Someone on this page shared that many ex ATT employees went to a company called WTT. When I went to their company website I saw a smaller company that thrived by saying it valued its employees. The quote by the... — read more 

So Forbes also has a world’s best employers list too. And AT&T is 875 out of 900. No more commentary needed at this point. https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-employers/

I get that many employees just don't care any more. Fraud at ATT used to be something you would hear about through the grapevine. Now employees put little effort into hiding it. September 13th we went to Crater of Diamonds State Park in... — read more 

It was not completely egregioius. There was only one significant error in one day that shorted me about 2 hours. Why is it that every error is in AT&T's favor. The system never over-estimates our time in the office.

You will be laid off today. If not, there is discussion happening today at some level somewhere regarding your inevitable layoff as you most definitely are considered an expendable cost which needs to be cut.

I received a $25 coupon to AT&T's Brand Store to celebrate "Serve Customers First Week". They have sent me 2 email notifications about it. Initially, I was thinking of getting a T-Shirt or some bottle, but I already have too many AT&T branded items... — read more 

New EEOC priorities Is AT&T running afoul of new EEOC priorities? https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/eeoc-anti-american-discrimination-immigrant-workers Quote from the article linked above: “The EEOC is putting employers and... — read more 

It's coming - PROJECT: FLEET AUTOMATION 2025 Strategic Labor Cost Reduction Through Autonomous Vehicle Implementation DOCUMENT: ATT-FLEET-OPT-2025-CONF SCOPE: 20,000 VEHICLES | 20,000 TECHNICIANS VERSION: 3.0 💰 PROJECTED ANNUAL SAVINGS: $176M -... — read more 

Take a look at this sh-t on the Cricket page. I know some of you a--holes will say "we don't care about Cricket", but some of us do.... https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2mx5x6h Such a sh-t show!!!

Ah, the newest corporate gospel has arrived. Another “inspirational” RTO email reminding us that being in the office builds connection — which is ironic, considering I haven’t connected to anyone except the guy who keeps stealing my... — read more 

50% of his org was impacted by RTO while ATT as a whole was only 30% What’s that tell you?

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/07/on-precipice-of-incredibly-contracting-workforce-says-jobs-expert.html Look around, it’s already happening here. They’re trying to force out the 55+ crowd, but instead the under 30 crowd is leaving in droves for... — read more 

New wave coming and I will have the option to move to atl or dal. It’s going to affect about 200 of my peers.