Anyone moved to Dallas this summer?

Just stopped by to thank the current employees for keeping the ship afloat long enough for my pension to clear and hit my IRA. I wish you all the best. Severance is a great thing after hitting the MR75. Good luck to you all!

He-l would be better than working for this boomer dinosaur company compromised by contractor corruption and Israel. Come in the office 5 days a week to talk to Indians on teams, so Stankey makes more money when . Soul su-king.

The first one is getting laid off. The second, and more revealing one, is not getting laid off because that means staying in a place we hate, watching the ship slowly sink while we're still on it. And I know of more and more folks who feel this way... — read more 

Average hours report is broken and they apparently can’t fix it. So enjoy WFH for the rest of August. If anyone asks why you weren’t in the office, just point to the inaccurate report. All you need to say is “I was there.” Can’t argue with the bad... — read more 

What’s going on with all the surprising layoffs in Finance that are being attributed to Code of Business Conduct violations? Is there a broader issue or trend that AT&T employees should be aware of?

Got the layoff notice today which was originally suppose to be 7/1. Got paid for 12 weeks of maternity leave and never been MORE glad to get the Surplus Letter. Another job lined up + a huge severance and PTO payout. Starts have aligned and will... — read more 

Where have they all gone?

Rumor around HQ today is that easing the 5x RTO policy is actually being discussed and could be on the horizon. If true, it would be about damn time. The employee feedback has been clear. The commute is draining, morale is in the toilet... — read more 

After careful consideration, extensive feedback, and realizing that nobody actually wants to commute five days a week, we’re pleased to announce that AT&T has decided to stop pretending 5x RTO makes any sense. Effective immediately: Badge swipes... — read more 

Has your presence report been off the last 2 weeks? Last weeks report was atrocious. It’s wayyyyy off

Name me another company where folks like this could thrive?

Go!

Serious responses only please All, my family in a different state (non hub/a 3h flight away from closest hub) needs my help. I’ll need to be there for regular medical appointments and to help them at home. I’m retirement eligible but way too young... — read more 

It's difficult to tell when the next large surplus event will happen, We've heard rumblings that something will happen around the next 30-60 days. Keep in mind that there seems to be defined strategy as to who is being selected for surplus during the... — read more 

Most of the people working here today probably won’t be here three years from now. That’s the part “leadership” seems to be completely missing. There are huge numbers of employees already past Rule of 75 who are just waiting for the right severance... — read more 

My SVP confirmed with me that all remaining employees in the McElfresh organization are getting letters to move to Dallas next month. This will practically affect all remaining people under McElfresh in St Louis. The goal is to consolidate all... — read more 

I got my finances in order and ready for layoffs. Anyone know when is the next layoff storms? Or do you know if they are offering volunteer leave with severance?

Some people seem to genuinely need the office for their social life. Fine. Go in five days a week. Nobody is stopping you. But I’m not going to work to make friends. I’m here to do a job. And we’re told loyalty is dead and we’re a market-based... — read more 

Forged Fiber is hiring for remote positions. AT&T’s own careers site currently shows remote and virtual openings. So apparently remote work is good enough for some parts of the company, but the rest of us need to be in the office five days a... — read more 

How is this STILL happening? This should be one of the easiest things imaginable to get right... you’ve only had YEARS to figure it out…. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised at the incompetence. We’re being told five-day RTO is important enough to... — read more 

At what point do we employees just stop playing along with this ridiculous RTO policy? Seriously, what happens if we collectively decide that enough is enough and stop treating 5x RTO like it’s some sacred commandment? They can’t fire everybody... — read more 

Heard some internal chatter. Anyone?

The vast majority of people who remain here are just waiting for MR75 or to see what happens with leadership. There are a lot of employees hoping that when Stankey is gone and a new CEO comes in, one of the first things they do is take a hard look... — read more 

I remember when AT&T meant quality, not layoffs and bad news. Miss those days.

Well after being laid off for a year, I got a call from an Infosys recruiter asking if I was interest in my old job as a contractor .. I laughed and said, not interested .. I suspect that other groups like the Torretta Org will do the same thing and... — read more 

It is mid week now. Where is the post on virtuals getting notices to relocate to Dallas? It seems every week this insider has so much information about virtuals and the schedule for the follow the work letters. Have the notices stopped going out to... — read more 

Surprised nobody has said anything…..

Just received invite for Thu Aug 27. I can’t listen to this drivel anymore, but for those that do join please insure you are recording. One of these days the narcissistic baldy will say something that will get him canned. God willing.

Whom do I have to email to get an RTO extension for another 6 months? My manager and AVP said it’s not possible. Did anyone have any luck getting it extended? I really need it due to personal issues and other things that I can’t put a name to.

I know this subject isn't necessarily about layoffs, but it definitely affects morale. Here are my thoughts... I came up through CellularOne, then AT&T Wireless, then Cingular, then AT&T again. When SBC came along in 2006, they brought along this... — read more 

With all the news coming out about Covid and the vaccines, any thoughts on a class action lawsuit against AT&T for mandating shots in order to return to work?

When researchers examined return-to-office mandates across S&P 500 companies, they found no significant improvement in financial performance or firm value, but a clear fall in employee satisfaction — making the policy’s measurable human cost easier... — read more 

Yes—AI can reduce some forms of outsourcing by U.S. companies, but it is unlikely to eliminate offshore outsourcing altogether. The biggest impact will be in knowledge-work outsourcing: customer support, software development, accounting, data... — read more 

Management employee. I declined the move to Charlotte. Found a new job but need the ATT severance. The original letter states my end date is up to the discretion of my leadership. My boss is new and his boss as well. Been waiting on answers... — read more 

I’m forced to relocate to Dallas this year. I have kids in elementary school. What is your routine like if you live in Frisco? I am sole earner and can’t lose this job.