Too smart for climbing the ATT ladder or just didn't fit the mold of those corporate shamux. Did my job in about 15-25 hours per week for years. Had outside work going as well. ATT was steady paycheck and benes for the family. Saved and spent much... — read more
Fiber vs broadband?
Texas is amazing thanks to Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Trump. Republicans are clearly doing a lot for our fiber strategy by giving more money to T's competitors. Municipal broadband networks and fiber networks in general could get less funding... — read more
RTO - Flexibilty w/ Telecommuting
Leaders say there is flexibility in the RTO mandate -but nothing has been defined. What would be considered “flexible” to allow to telecommute for a day? Such as - home repair, small child home because school is closed, doctor appointment and doesn’t... — read more
Warning
Word going around that many offices are going to be closed this year. One office slated for closure in the 2nd quarter is Bloomington Minnesota.
Consolidating Buildings
Say goodbye to Arlington Heights. Letters to come this summer to report to a new location or Adios!
Connection Awards Amounts?
What dollar amount is everyone receiving for connection awards?
PayPal just reduced US severance for most employees—-Who is next?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jk6s48sy
Confessions of an AVP
Being chosen for this role has been a financial bo-m for me. Increased bonuses, a salary I never dreamed of and more stock options than I ever imagined. I used to be an L2 like most of you, so how did I get here? I took advantage of the incompetence... — read more
Tell me one thing….
Our CEO is nothing more than Al “Chainsaw” Dunlap, cutting how way to “success”. Asking CEO defenders tell me one thing he’s done that led the market or was cutting edge?
It's not getting any better
I thought that as time went by, I'd get used to going to the office again. I was wrong. Instead of getting easier as the weeks pass, it's getting worse and worse. I'm growing more and more frustrated and angry, especially knowing there's no good... — read more
What is the best and worst thing about CEO John Stankey?
Name 1 thing you like and 1 thing you don’t like
when did bonuses go out
I still have not received my bonus.
Stankey - 2/3 Gone By 2029
Durin the employee call last week Stankey said that by 2029 2/3 of all employees will be gone. He also said that anything that is not profitable will be shut down and that includes govmt systems. IMHO the company is being set up to e acquired... — read more
Craft comment on RTO.
There is a section of the call center i work in that is reserved for RTO. Every time I pass management is having a great time talking amongst each other. Yeah I can see the argument of how productivity plummeted.
RTO Letter - Anyone know what the terms are?
I have not seen it discussed it discussed but does anyone know what the letter says? What is the time frame if we are unable to comply with 5 days/wk. Is there severance offered?
New floors are open
Floors 34 and 35 are done and completed at 208 S Akard. They are open access but have a few teams moving up there. Plenty of huddle rooms, personal cubes and enclosed cubicles for phone calls.
Studies show that over 70% of US employers STILL operate on a “hybrid” mode
… as most employees prefer a hybrid work arrangement, citing the benefits of flexibility and work-life balance.
Apple iPhone + Starlink
https://www.yahoo.com/news/apple-joins-forces-spacex-ios-225953797.html
Workplace turning into vast wasteland of chaos and confusion
Was it about saving severance or corporate real estate or simply anymore aggressive glidepath to a targeted headcount number? Seems like it would have been far easier to do staggered and targeted severance to get to the numbers in order to have your... — read more
NP&E - Choy letters going out
I’m hearing all of Cheryl Choy’s NP&E teams, outside of Dallas, are getting letters this week mandating their job is in Dallas, and they must move by EOY 2025 to keep their job. Anyone else hearing this?
What if I come back as craft (CWA)? Does that do anything for benefits?
Hi - I left with 25 years of service, and want to hear from our craft friends if CWA's benefits are worth coming back to T for. I could do 3-4 years as craft and call it a career. Curious how badly the Stink is ruining the Union benefits.
For groups still being allowed to 3xRTO . . . the L3 must now report 5x.
I hope they enjoy the couch and floor at work.
Most of the posts on this site are AI or Paid traffic generators
don't be a chump and reply to these intentionally provocative posts that are not from ATT employees and are just trying to create site traffic. This site is mostly a scam. Next time you respond to one of these, keep in mind you are likely arguing... — read more
Dell CEO sends a stern wake-up call to employees
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/dell-ceo-sends-a-stern-wake-up-call-to-employees/ar-AA1yh8da
Expert Ideas for Collaboration HR take note!
Forcing people back to the office does not automatically force employees to collaborate. Enter ‘Collaboration Agitation’ a project Raindrops initiative, where small ideas create slippery surfaces. ‘Collaboration Agitation’ forces RTO employees to... — read more
AT&T Can’t Dictate Hours Myth
I’ve read over and over that “AT&T isn’t legally allowed to dictate your hours or amount of time in office (M-F, 8-5) because you’re salary” - this simply isn’t true! Have you ever worked in a store as a manager? You literally have a schedule that... — read more
Has anyone been or is Overemployed while at AT&T?
is anyone currently or has been overemployed while working at AT&T? Also, how does it work while being in RTO? I’ve seriously considered it helping to get some serious change into the bank and paying down the house and getting completely debt free. I... — read more
Work conferences and then laid off.
What actually happens at work conferences.
atts-recent-sale-leaseback-deal
https://www.costar.com/article/425534867/here-are-the-74-properties-included-in-atts-recent-sale-leaseback-deal
Costco will increase hourly pay to more than $30 for most workers: Report
Not saying you’ll earn the same, but if you’re looking for healthcare benefits and ok with less income until you can retire. 62,500 is not that bad.
Job Market is heating up
Everyone is getting call backs and interviews. Now is the time. Let’s get out of here!
Coffee badged 80% of 2024
No one ever said a peep. Tightened it up for 2025, but testing the system. I can tell just from the amount of people I saw in the office yesterday (Friday) groups are either not RTOing 5 days anymore or people are back to coffee badging. Anyone... — read more
W2
Has anyone received notice of the electronic W2 being ready? I received 1095c notice. T is waiting to the last moment
For over a year my boss continues to tell me
I need to be seen in the office more often. I will keep pressing my luck. They want me to hand over models and data sets to younger staff but I told them not gonna do it. I have the leverage for now as they know they are sc--wed without me. The only... — read more
RTO/8 Hours - Serious replies or GTFO
Alright, how strict are they about the RTO? If I’m in the office every day for 5-6 hours, are they really going to enforce the full 8 hours? And are they really tracking LAN usage or is that just a bluff?
Will I get fired (for disobeying) or just laid off if I don't go in the office at all?
I'm been told I must be in the office 5 days a week. I've been told I can take PTO or days off without pay. The office is full of mold and causin massive sickness including me. My doctor told me to work from home which I did with a Job... — read more
How can I see the geo zone updates
How can I see the geo zone updates