Does anyone have any insight as to how all of the past year's upper exec move:departures are related? Curious as to the implications for what the new org will look? (Upper exec e.g. De La Vega, Ciccione, Kent Mathy, Cathy Martine)

I know its probably kind of early to be posting this but since AT&T has announced the ASM layoffs and offered for people to "opt in" has anyone actually done so yet? If you have share any insight you may have. Pros cons ect.

Being that they just eliminated all ATT RAEs, how long until they do the same on the Cricket side?

STATE of FL recalling unemployment benefits a year after been layoff, their audit reason," I received 3 checks from AT&T, severance, unused vacation, and bonus", they want he benefits to be repaid, can anyone tell me if this is accurate?, never heard... — read more 

Does anyone know what this function is at ATT? I saw this just after the announcements as a job function. Any clarification would be appericiated

Yep, the RAE (especially National Retail) job has officially come to a close. I was on board from 2004 to 2016 and you best believe it was GOLDEN. Working 11 to 4:30 and taking at least an hour for lunch. 25-28 hours per week tops. Wanna sleep late?... — read more 

If merger deal fails, AT&T would pay Big, AT&T would pay Time Warner $500 million for its time and expenses, and $1.73 billion, for aggregate exposure

Let's make sure everyone knows whats going on here instead of the hush hush atmosphere they are choosing to take. Tell your doors what is really happening, tell your local media, submit emails to local news affiliates to get coverage. The company... — read more 

During the announcement call for RAEs yesterday the HR person spoke of "new opportunities " rolling out for RAEs in the near future, but was very cryptic. Now my ARSM is treating us as BAU, and telling us that "how we conduct ourselves and the... — read more 

I'm just wondering how many of you also were expected to do unrealistic amount of daily documentation and had to take it home with you unpaid? If I requested OT then I was coached to not prioritizing my time while on the clock.

I know most RAE really don't like the idea of going back onto a retail sales floor however upward progression is seriously there. With the acquisition of cell world and red Skye there are a ton of DM's and even RD's that are struggling with the scope... — read more 

Ready? Go!

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/817173326342787074

To be HR and policy compliant it will effect everyone retail manager. More then likely the ones closest to retirement will go, then under performing stores, and time at manager. If you under 5 years you might be ok but under 3 years as a manger it's... — read more 

24 days ago Coworkers leaving 120+ and The cuts are happening at an AT&T operations center near 19th Avenue and the Loop 101 in north Phoenix. AT&T started cost saving measurements due to merger with Time Warner in an $85 billion, king of Deception... — read more 

We received our notice today about 50 of us, most will leave the company -AT&T operations center, good luck to all

All Retail Account Executives and National Retail Account Executives cut today. Roughly 600 jobs cut nationwide that only support third party ATT points of distribution . As some disclosed even a year ago, National Retail (aka Walmart and Best Buy)... — read more 

Bottom performing ASM's will be laid off according to the info I got today.

I found out that TX staff were being asked to go to California for 12 weeks and needed answers by 1/3/17. Reason given: extra help needed for allegedly bad weather coming up. Areas specifically identified: LA, San Fran and San Diego. I'm impressed... — read more 

The cwa s---s balls, that is it

Happy New Year from AT&T.

Folks this is a board to discuss layoffs and surpluses, reductions in workforce, restructures, etc. Why all the sudden are we flooding it with DTV now and Internet garbage or general slander involving our CEO? Can we get back to basics so important... — read more 

Dec 28, 2016 8:02 PM Experiencing really bad streaming quality and buffering lately, It's getting to the point where the buffering is so bad that I just turn off what I was watching and watch something on Netflix or Amazon Video (neither of which... — read more 

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATTs-Already-Backing-Off-That-35-DirecTV-Now-Price-Tag-138625 As expected it has just been a smoke and mirrors act to convince regulators that the merger should go through. The car sales man does it again.

Some say we are dropping National Retail, Some say RAEs are being phased out as a whole. What's the plan? Lots of people stand to be affected either way.

Can anyone surplussed last year if they are reading this speak to the fact of receiving your bonus the following March. I was in one of this year's surplus groups and on the call we were told our bonus would be pro-rated. I'm wondering if they just... — read more 

I've heard from a few different people for the past few months that digital life was going to divested or sold off. Just last week I heard this again. Anyone know of any info or heard anything on their end?

So at the last minute with no notice, ATT/DTV has dropped NBC programming. So no access to the Sunday night NFL game. Maybe the NFL should weigh in about all the tv revenue they lost because of ATT corporate greed.

DirecTV Now’s Most Attractive Package Will Be Money-Loser for AT&T, read between the fine print

AT&T is perfect example of mergers and acquisitions, that kill jobs, that grow alongside the increase of corporations taking tax credits whith stealth layoff to avoid taxes, all for shareholders benefits. I have seen so many talented professionals... — read more 

Many were given surplus notices on October 28, 2016 with today being the last day. Did anyone find a job within AT&T?

The weather outside may be frightful, but AT&T news is so delightful. We’re ending the year with a bang – celebrating some accomplishments from our cool employees. Check out what they’ve been up to, plus get some tips to help make your holiday trip a... — read more