Just a quick note to the surplussed floks with a pension with Fidility. I was told that in the case of death there is no guarantee at&t will do the pay out so it is best to move it to you bank in a Roth IRA - no penalty. Your 401 is safe.

Please wake up, it's time to do something

Will CWA southeast will strike? any comments? I think what has changed over the past 15 years is that Verizon now only gets 29 percent of its revenue from its wireline division, compared to 67 percent in 2000, according to Bloomberg. And AT&T... — read more 

I was an OSP engineer for 16 years and I believe AT&T will have a fiber and cell network but will do their best to get rid of the copper. There just isn't money in POTS/T-1 lines and they are dying out anyway. A person I work with has a son that... — read more 

The company is moving to a wireless system including video. As with any big change the need to do it in steps is better. Moving to an IP phone is only the first step. Once the service is IP all that's needed is to change the router to a wireless type... — read more 

From the FCC docket info. "The first phase of the plan would start by asking residents to voluntarily disconnect existing landline service in favor of either U-verse VoIP service or a wireless landline replacement that works with AT&T’s cellular... — read more 

The company does not care if your work is not picked up. ATT is moving to an all wireless company and will drop all wireline and U-verse service moving to cell phones and direct tv service. quietly they are also moving a lot of office and center... — read more 

I'm getting close to 20yrs at AT&T. In all that time I have less that 4 sick day. I've been a high performer and worked OT when it was needed. I'm few years from the rule of 75. I'm seeing all my friends from work getting the boot. Every surplus... — read more 

I know many depts were cut on 7/31. Me being one of them, I'm so angry right now. I was a high FAR EXCEEDS performer and I was given my notice. Does anyone know if accepting your severance (in Texas) affect unemployment benefits? I'm a single mother... — read more 

After 10 years with AT&T and being a top performer, I have been tossed in the trash like a dirty diaper. No one is safe here. AT&T's employee motto of "You Matter", should be changed to "You Don't Matter - HA HA!" People are in tears that they are... — read more 

People are being notified that they have to be off payroll by August 21st. Hits range from 14% to 39% depending on department and amount of people in it. More to come 4th qtr or before. Why? the need to recover Direct TV and Mexico Cell purchases... — read more 

I'm angry. They hit our department by more than 30%, we lost a lot of good people who work hard and are great 2nd level managers. Lots of 1Bs who are non productive bumps on logs who add no value to the company or department were safe. It hurts to... — read more 

I'm in the ATO org too. And get this. My group was left Friday with a lot of ambiguity. We were told that the official announcement had to be made on Monday for the cuts. Its just so inconsistent across the board. Why send people into the weekend NOT... — read more 

I know of several extremely intelligent, hardworking management folks in Mobility that were handed their papers on Friday. Really just ask yourself if what you are doing right now is vital to the business (work related to technology optimization... — read more 

Per the management compensation plan, your severance will be 4% of your salary per year of employment up to 50% of your current salary.

Each Tuesday 2:00 Central (12:00 Pacific; 1:00 Mountain; 3:00 Eastern) Duration: 2 hours ATTConnect − Click here: https://connect2.uc.att.com/attinc/meet/?ExEventID=84419177 TO CONNECT WITH YOUR TELEPHONE ONLY (no computer):... — read more 

Landlines are looking good for 5 to 10 years. However, with T-Mobile's new offer - "NOW CALL AND TEXT IN MEXICO & CANADA JUST LIKE YOU DO IN THE U.S. Unlimited calling to Mexico and Canada from the U.S. for FREE. Plus, get 4G LTE data and unlimited... — read more 

AT&T—Telecommunications giant AT&T announced it will take a $1 billion loss in the first quarter of 2010 because of healthcare changes from the Obama administration. This charge is the biggest announced to date, and it comes from a company that began... — read more 

I know yesterday was a day of shock, anger, and fear for many of us who were laid off. How are you doing this morning? Any better? Worse? I'm still angry, even though I knew it was coming. I'm looking forward to the Tuesday Q 1:00 Mountain; 3:00... — read more 

I am hearing that Tier 2 support are going to be laid off. The funny thing is that even TechM is being laid off as well. The new vendor that is coming in strong is Accenture. AT&T brought in TechM to save money and get rid of AT&T employees. Looks... — read more 

We heard in a group meeting once that the 3rd level said it was more like 40% should still be here in management. But who knows what big corporations are thinking but I am planning on being gone by 2020. I do feel they want to make most of us... — read more 

They're not actually training people in anything...where is the JavaScript training? Agile development training? All they do is make everyone take those generic technology pivot classes that are just a survey of stuff that could happen. Meanwhile... — read more 

I got laid off today. Prayers for everyone else in the same boat

I have a buddy who was affected by today's surplus decision. He had traveled to Texas with his own money to be in what he thought was a better and more secure place. at&t can claim they are looking out for their employees, willing to do all this... — read more 

Do we know any details of this plan - I heard that it'll be 'non-customer facing' positions, whatever that means. What else do we know.

My director just sent out a mass email stating that the process of notifying folks has been completed. I verified that I was safe by talking to my manager. I'm happy that I can go on vacation next week in peace. I'm in TP&E which is a pretty big... — read more 

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If you are not in a group that is considered money generating, your group is definitely at a higher risk of layoffs. For example, all Contract Specialist positions were eliminated in March 2015 (only a handful of contractors were kept). AT&T... — read more 

http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/06/internet-nightmare-att-sells-broadband-to-your-neighbors-but-not-to-you/

Many have reason to be concerned but the "AT&T is getting rid of wireline" crowd has been saying the same junk for many years. At some point it just gets old. Especially when our leadership has laid out their plans for upgrading the wireline network... — read more 

Here is a brief missing AT&T layoff survival guide - this is to be used by IT workers, other professions may benefit as well (e.g., Finance, HR, etc.) : Learn from us experts that have already gone through what AT&T putting you guys through as it... — read more 

There will be some layoffs as a result of this merger. But the majority will stay. One only has to do some research to know the answers to some of the questions posted here.

ATPct. ratings “poor”: 18.8% (mobile) 17.1% (U-verse) Making the list for the third consecutive year, ATPct. ratings “poor”: 21.3% Since 2010, Dish Network only missed making the Hall of Shame once, in 2011. The company fared particularly poorly this... — read more 

Do any of you feel that there will be layoffs for bargained for employees working within uverse?

Don't be so sure California is secure from Frontier. Verizon a few months ago sold Florida, Texas, Nevada and California to Frontier. No state opposed. They sold all but cell service. Att will do the same very soon. Layoff have been announced for all... — read more