Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Walk by Faith not my Sight

I know everybody is worried about layoffs but there is life after T. Maybe this is a calling for you to do something better .. open up your own business , go to a higher paying job, enjoy life. Life is not all about being in a cubical or a job that... — read more 

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| 1800 views | | 5 replies (last November 19, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QhUq8Sf

I just submitted my app

I work for VZ right now. I just submitted my app for T. I’m excited because T is doing some cool things unlike VZ who is buying old internet companies. Any advice on a sales rep coming in? Also it shows $10-$21 starting pay. I’m over $17 now. How do... — read more 

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| 2190 views | | 13 replies (last December 4, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qg50N0H

STEM Jobs are being sent to India

What’s the point with all the 2020 training for software development jobs when T is actively sending the work to India or contractors . T made an illusion that if you complete your 2020 training you will be on the path to job security but it’s a... — read more 

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| 1390 views | | 2 replies (last November 16, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qflh2ln

Memphis Mobility Layoff Management

Memphis mobility warehouse lease is up next year. They will close and reopen in new space. Reportedly management headcount reduction but no non management réduction. All managers were told to find new opportunities.

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| 940 views | | 1 reply (November 17, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QeGs4pp

Does Merger block mean more or less layoffs?

There is ongoing debate/ discussion among employees: some believe that if the merger is in fact blocked, it would mean less layoffs, others believe there would be more (to pay for the break up cost). What are your thoughts?

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| 2270 views | | 10 replies (last November 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QeIEKgu

First rule about MSOC, Don't talk about MSOC.

Don't talk about it. AT&T has given you the rules, now play the game. MSOC is the best thing for someone who is smart and no longer gives a damn. It isn't like they are going to waste more money in moving weak minded 1st lines into MSOC coach... — read more 

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| 3280 views | | 7 replies (last November 14, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QeEmQes

AT&T-Time Warner Merger

Michael B. McCallister and Beth E. Mooney are expressing their interest to other AT&T board members to hold a vote to remove Randall as Chairman and CEO of AT&T if the Time Warner deal doesn’t close. The board has become increasingly frustrated with... — read more 

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| 4150 views | | 14 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qdqk0Yq

where is the Disruptor

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson is apparently still having trouble sleeping over the failed AT&T, T-Mobile deal, and now the Time Warner Inc, he is in Denial, attacked competition in general and pretty much guaranteed he would raise prices as a result... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+Qc9BDjh

RANDALL please Shut Up!

Stephenson has apparently thought it would be a good idea to start giving lectures to companies that actually give a sh-- about his merger synergies, . According to Stephenson, companies like Apple and Google shouldn't be embracing new cloud... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+QcdPmwm

Hey big blue here’s a question from big red...

Hey I’m a rep at Verizon. We’re broke and laying off everyone and raising quotas through the roof. So let me ask. How are things over there? How does your pay and commissions work? What is the base commission? Thanks for any info. Any info you’d like... — read more 

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| 2230 views | | 8 replies (last November 19, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QclPbqJ

AT&T Retail Management

Have any current or previous Retail Management employees seen opportunities at other companies? What jobs did you transition or are planning to go to?

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| 1125 views | | 1 reply (November 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QbG3msH

2018 Cuts

Someone told me that they had a call with their area manager yesterday and that person reported more cuts in 2018 on the network side of the house. The group is located in Georgia. This applies to management only employees

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| 4740 views | | 10 replies (last November 10, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Qb0APic

dying division

If you are in a dying division- think copper - then you will continue to see downsizing as well as tv services. There a two real Departments that make money for the company - Mobility and Business Services. Mobility is flat at ARPU is struggling due... — read more 

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| 1960 views | | 7 replies (last November 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QbPH6vR

Retail is dead let us get a contract CWA is a joke

CWA continues to try and save retail jobs. The damage is done. Call centers are being ignored by CWA leadership. Before a strike is called why cant we call on a mediator and get this done....

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| 2380 views | | 6 replies (last November 10, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q9nVLZY

Heard rumors of SSR surplus in Jan

Anyone else hear these rumblings? Position is definitely going away. Originally heard it was gonna just not be back filled, but now swirling around about a surplus in Jan.

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| 3280 views | | 10 replies (last November 8, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q8EJBjD

Retail Level 2s and 3s

How is the organization going to look after the next round of cuts? How are they making the decisions on who stays and goes?

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| 1663 views | | 1 reply (November 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q7rVcgM

Deception is best served COLD

There’s every reason to believe that rate hikes would follow AT it bills customers. In other words, to pay down its interest, AT&T will have to hike prices. It’s likely those cost increases would occur in its consumer-product markets, including... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+Q51tM8T

AT&T is on track and constantly evolving...ARE YOU?

AT&T has been awarded the J.D. Power Award for Highest Satisfaction with the Purchase Experience among Full Service Wireless Providers, Five Times in a Row. AT&T served the customers to the highest level of satisfaction... is our real reward. Most... — read more 

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| 2920 views | | 16 replies (last November 8, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q5Cubuw

Severance Pay - Management

i remember the severance pay was half of someone’s salary. Is that still the case? I’m trying to mentally prepare myself if this massive layoff goes down this year

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| 3460 views | | 8 replies (last November 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q5oubwS

Is no merger good or bad for us?

Now that the DOJ is threatening the merger we thought was a done deal, I can't decide if it's a good or bad thing. On one hand, I keep thinking that if the merger with Time Warner goes true, we'll have have huge layoffs under the guise of... — read more 

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| 3210 views | | 12 replies (last November 10, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q4ibupF

Bye Bye Synergies

T merger to me appears to be about empire sustenance rather than economic efficiency, T Did nothing with DTV, after 5 years- quite the opposite, destroyed a relatively successful company, AT&T faces the twin pressures of a huge debt load and huge... — read more 

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| 2040 views | | 8 replies (last November 8, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q4GPn7j

AT&T LAYOFFS NOV '17

UPDATE .....NUMBER AT&T IS FOCUSING ON IS 33% OF ENTIRE WORKFORCE.

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| 8630 views | | 24 replies (last December 8, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q3sy8Gp

AI

Heads up! AT&T Summit Wednesday morning for a conversation that veered from digital transformation to artificial intelligence at AT&T and to advice for business and professionals facing imminent change due to layoffs in the near future , for me the... — read more 

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| 2564 views | | 2 replies (last November 4, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q2Ukdef

Find your value or they will show you the door

If you don't offer anything of value to AT&T and you produce low social capital-type work, don’t expect the company it’s going to make a big investment in you, If they decide to keep you

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| 1730 views | | 7 replies (last November 9, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q2jjlog

Offshore

Every March And September just like clock work they kick the employees that know what they are doing out and give it to the offshore.

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| 1130 views | | 4 replies (last November 4, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q2aRhR5

Retirement Insurance

The latest waive of surplus notification there was talk about retirement insurance and whether it would be available? Any word? Is it worth it to stay for the reduced premiums? No one can release or has access to this info - Benefits state that you... — read more 

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| 1253 views | | 3 replies (last November 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q237ufi

AT&T Training Help Needed From Former Employee!

I was surplused in one of the many waves last year. I did not take note of all the training certifications and I should have as they play a huge role in applying for new jobs. Can someone please provide the training certifications provided in the... — read more 

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| 1480 views | | 2 replies (last November 1, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q2tJDoY

Absenteeism

When you have an office full of attendance issues, you can’t complain when it gets shuts down. Like it or not, it’s the people that you work with fault that don’t show up to work. Blame leadership, the union, whoever but it’s your peers that you... — read more 

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| 2070 views | | 15 replies (last November 4, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q2a6DQL

Toxic office environment

I have never worked in as toxic environment as it is at AT&T. From coworkers to management. Coworkers will use any opportunity they can to throw you under the buss or to take credit for something you did. Management thinks it's okay to scream at... — read more 

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| 2310 views | | 12 replies (last November 16, 2017)
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