Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Confessions of an L2

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!

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 

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?

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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.

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?

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 

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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?

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