#dallas

How sad is it?

Marketing wasteful spending
or
building pipeline and interest.

Meanwhile rest of the engineering is just generating products that are not any different, if not worse, than other vendors.

Rumors about significant AT&T workforce reductions over the next couple of years have circulated online, including claims that the company is aiming to get down near 85,000 employees. The picture from public reporting is more nuanced than a single leaked target, but the direction is clear: continued headcount pressure driven by automation, AI, network modernization, and cost-cutting, with disruption concentrated in major hubs like the Dallas area and Atlanta.

As of June 2026, AT&T reported roughly 130,870–131,000 employees, down about 2,160 from the end of 2025 and following roughly 8,000 net reductions in 2025. The company has been shrinking for years (from peaks well above 250,000 earlier in the decade, including post-Time Warner effects). CTO Jeremy Legg told WIRED in September 2026 that the company will not have the same headcount in five years as it does today, citing efficiency comparisons with peers and the shift toward software, AI, and a modernized network. AT&T is targeting about $4 billion in annual cost savings by the end of 2028, with automation and AI as major levers. It is retiring legacy copper services in a large share of wire centers, moving network functions into software (including a DriveNets cloud rollout starting in 2027 that enables more remote changes), and applying AI to customer service, planning, coding, and operations.

The specific 85,000-by-2030 figure came from a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly and was framed as a possible target or extrapolation of recent pace. AT&T has disputed that exact number and called it inaccurate; it has not publicly confirmed any such goal. What is on the record is the expectation of a meaningfully smaller workforce alongside continued operations at scale.

Dallas-area impact is front and center. AT&T is relocating its global headquarters from downtown Dallas (Whitacre Tower and related buildings) to a new 54-acre campus in Plano, with partial occupancy targeted for the second half of 2028. The move consolidates North Texas administrative space (including major locations in central Dallas, Plano, and Irving). The company has had on the order of 10,000 employees across the broader North Texas area in recent counts. Consolidations and campus transitions create real friction—past similar efforts have led to attrition when people declined to relocate or adapt to new setups. Even with a new campus intended for collaboration and a five-day in-office culture, the broader headcount trajectory means roles are not automatically protected just because the HQ is nearby.

Atlanta faces parallel pressure. It has long been a major AT&T hub and remains one of the designated locations for consolidations (including help-desk and technology services roles). Managers in some groups have been directed to relocate to a short list of hubs that includes Atlanta (along with places like Richardson, Texas, Mesa, Miami, Orlando, and Tulsa) or accept severance. Historical patterns show both concentration into Atlanta hubs and earlier shifts of certain managerial or entertainment-related roles out of the city. Workspace investments have been mentioned alongside other key sites, but that does not insulate against company-wide efficiency drives.

Location in a “hub” city is not a shield. The reductions are structural—tied to AI and automation replacing or reducing certain network, support, planning, and administrative tasks; copper decommissioning lowering related personnel needs; and overall cost targets—rather than purely local site closures. WARN notices and smaller cuts have continued in various states (including New Jersey concentrations in some recent filings), and relocation mandates have already produced exits. Employees in Dallas or Atlanta may see more immediate organizational noise from consolidations and the HQ move, but the same efficiency and technology forces apply elsewhere.
None of this is a guaranteed mass layoff schedule or confirmed 85,000 target—AT&T continues to hire in areas aligned with fiber, wireless, and new capabilities, and exact future headcount remains unstated publicly beyond the direction of a smaller workforce. Still, the combination of the CTO’s five-year outlook, recent net declines, the 2028 savings goal, and active real-estate consolidations in key cities means the next couple of years look like a period of ongoing adjustment and risk for many roles. Being in Dallas or Atlanta puts you closer to some of the visible changes, but it does not put you outside the broader trend.

AT&T CEO John Stink: Starlink Mobile won’t be able to penetrate walls.

Elon Musk & SpaceX: We’ve acquired 800 MHz spectrum, which will allow Starlink Mobile to provide better indoor coverage, including signals that can penetrate walls and other obstacles.

C suite are underestimating Starlink Mobile.

Just keep building the fantasy factory and prison like tracking systems your employees hate you for - instead of fighting this existential threat. Bunch of m0rons in Dallas.

The historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Downtown Dallas has closed its doors after over a century of operation. While the original location is gone, key elements of its legacy will be preserved. These include the Zodiac Room, the Bridal Salon, and historic art, which will be integrated into the NorthPark Center store. The beloved downtown Santa will also return for holiday events at the NorthPark location. This transition signifies a shift in focus for the luxury retailer, honoring its past while looking to the future.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.chron.com/texas/article/neiman-marcus-dallas-flagship-22464505.php

How’s the job market there with tech booming. It is possible there is too much competition too, but just wondering if anyone has landed jobs there after moving away from T

To pucker up and kiss the City of Dallas' butt!! Who thought only offering them an HMO policy was the way to go after they've only had a BVA policy? Oh, someone who has NEVER had to take calls from entitled members who want everything handed to them!

Any account starting with "City of" has been coddled to the point of idiocracy. They have no qualms about yelling at CA's on chats or phones, and are rude more times than not.

Anybody experienced this? Were you able to find something immediately?

Morgan Stanley, Samsung are the new entrants. Aren’t other states going to go broke?

I’m excited about AT&T’s market based culture because the direction is clear. Dallas and RTO come first. This is where the company is building its future and employees need to decide whether they are coming with it or not.

If you are not willing to be in Dallas you should not expect to have the same seat at the table as the people who are. You cannot reject one of the company’s biggest priorities and still expect the organization to operate around you.

The same goes for performance. Tenure does not guarantee relevance. Resistance to change is not a strategy. Show up in Dallas and adopt the market based culture.

AT&T should build around the people willing to be where the company needs them. If Dallas is not for you there may simply not be a seat for you in the AT&T that is being built.

No details.

Dallas County is laying off 31 IT employees as part of a departmental reorganization. The move aims to modernize the department and create 52 new positions with different skill sets. This overhaul follows a period of leadership changes and cybersecurity issues. The restructuring is expected to save the county money through adjusted salary ranges for the new roles. Affected employees have been encouraged to apply for the newly created positions.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-local-government/article/dallas-it-layoffs-22436699.php

Dallas City Council has approved a $5.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget includes significant cuts to various city services and facilities. Nearly 300 positions will be eliminated, resulting in 108 employee layoffs. Public safety departments, however, will see continued funding and staffing growth. The budget also features a slight reduction in property tax rates for homeowners.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-leaders-vote-5-7b-budget-includes-layoffs-cuts

14 MRs and 1 sales manager between STL and DAL impacted this morning. Mortgage getting more impacts today.

Conifer Health Solutions is laying off 1,037 employees. This action is due to a company restructuring. The layoffs are also related to ending services for CommonSpirit Health. Affected employees will be permanently separated on November 2. Most of these workers are remote but report to a Dallas office.

Dallas, Texas

https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/more-1-000-workers-face-163814134.html

Hi all! For those who moved to Dallas for T, did you move with family straight off the bat or without family? How many months did it take for you to move?

I have a 2 hour round trip to Dallas HQ that I do everyday. I am looking forward to my commute on Monday morning. In the morning it gives me a chance to plan my day. And in the evening I get the opportunity to reflect on my day while driving home. I am too tired to do anything once I am home so I have no trouble falling asleep on time. I love working here. Thank you JS and RTO.

Tenet Healthcare's revenue cycle subsidiary, Conifer Health Solutions, is eliminating 1,037 positions. This action stems from the termination of a contract with CommonSpirit Health. The layoffs are scheduled to commence in early November. Conifer is undergoing restructuring and technology upgrades. These changes are part of a pivot to new business opportunities.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/tenet-laying-1000-conifer-employees-amid-commonspirit-contract-breakup

Almost every jtech ob is going to either an offshore person or an immigrant here. Especially in Charlotte and Dallas area. Shame of the hiring managers and the bank HR.

Anyone moved their family to Dallas this year or last to save their job? How are you adjusting to new life?

Employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have reported fewer mass layoffs this year. This trend suggests a stable regional labor market despite economic uncertainties. Transportation and logistics sectors are contributing the most to these announcements. The overall number of layoffs is expected to continue easing through mid-2026. This indicates a positive sign for the local economy.

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.costar.com/article/1241368499/dallas-fort-worth-layoffs-ease-through-mid-2026

I know some people whose husbands and wives have to quit their existing jobs and follow the other to Dallas to rebuild their dreams, only to know the other person has lost their job in 1 year of move. I understand families have emergency fund for this situation, but what else did you do to rebuild, because if getting another job was so easy, they could have landed one in their hometown.

Fill me in!! Thanks.

St. Louis employees are expected to start getting relocation notices next month. At this point, the direction is obvious. AT&T keeps pulling more jobs into the Dallas area, shrinking its footprint elsewhere, and building toward Plano in 2028.

This is not just another office consolidation. Dallas is clearly winning the location battle inside AT&T, and Plano looks like the final destination. Every round of relocations makes that more obvious. Other offices lose people, lose influence, and lose relevance while North Texas keeps gaining all three.

If you are in St. Louis and still hoping your office will somehow avoid this, that is becoming harder to justify. The company is steadily narrowing the map. More roles go to Dallas, more decisions get centered there, and more employees are being pushed toward the same choice: relocate to Texas or move on.

People can hate the strategy, defend it, or complain about how it is being handled. It does not change the result. St. Louis is losing. Dallas is winning. Plano is winning even more. The center of gravity keeps moving south, and by 2028 there may not be much left to debate about where AT&T wants its future to be.

All roads lead to Plano. The important decisions are made here.

How much time is given to relocate to Dallas?
Do you get a choice of Dallas or Atlanta?

Anyone moved to Dallas this summer?

Over 300 employees at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will lose their jobs. This layoff is due to a contract change. SP Plus lost its airport contract to LAZ Parking Texas LLC. The affected workers are from rental car services, parking, and shuttle operations. These job losses will occur at the end of September.

Grapevine, Texas

https://communityimpact.com/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/transportation/more-than-300-sp-plus-workers-to-be-laid-off-from-the-airport-in-late-september/

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 virtuals? Or are all virtuals gone? Or has the guy perpetuating this claim left the business?

The city of Dallas is eliminating 72 positions within its public library system as part of upcoming budget adjustments. This decision is a result of a thorough operational review and a move towards a modernized staffing model. Some of the affected roles are currently vacant, though the exact number has not been specified. The city aims to maintain all library branches open by shifting adult learning services to a partnership model. These changes are occurring amidst a significant budget deficit for the city.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/city-dallas-laying-off-some-public-library-employees-upcoming-budget/287-e1755fb0-74af-4905-a6b7-a5cbbacc95f6

Over 300 employees at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will lose their jobs. This layoff is due to a contract change for parking management services. SP Plus, the current provider, will see its contract end. LAZ Parking Texas LLC will take over the airport's parking operations. The affected workers will be laid off on September 30th.

https://communityimpact.com/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/transportation/more-than-300-sp-plus-workers-to-be-laid-off-from-the-airport-in-late-september/

The City of Dallas has unveiled a proposed $5.66 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This plan includes the elimination of 296 jobs to achieve $17.3 million in savings. City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert cited rising costs, evolving resident expectations, and rapid technological advancements as drivers for this reorganization. Despite these cuts, funding for the Dallas Police Department is slated for an increase, with plans to hire hundreds of new officers. The budget also details reductions in library services, parks and recreation, and transportation and public works departments.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-budget-shortfall-layoffs-kimberly-tolbert-ai-july-2026/

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has indicated that upcoming budget decisions may lead to layoffs for city employees. The city is facing a changing financial environment and cannot rely on predictable revenue growth. Tolbert stated that no programs or practices are exempt from review if they do not serve residents effectively. While the exact number of affected employees is not yet known, over 250 positions are being considered for elimination. The city plans to hold town hall meetings to discuss the budget and its impact on the workforce.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-city-manager-signals-possible-layoffs-for-city-employees-ahead-of-next-months-budget-vote/4059817/

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.

New to Frisco and moving for the job. Give it to me folks! What will I like? What will I hate? What can I adapt to love?

Rising fuel costs and global instability are impacting major airlines. Southwest Airlines is considering further job cuts as a potential measure. Meanwhile, American Airlines reported a significant 88% decrease in its quarterly profit. This decline occurred even as American achieved record revenue figures. Both companies are navigating a challenging economic environment.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2026/07/23/american-southwest-airlines-fuel-cost-earnings.html

Temco Logistics is ceasing its flatbed delivery services nationwide. This strategic shift will result in the closure of its Dallas facility. Consequently, 71 employees at this location will be laid off. The company aims to focus on its core box truck delivery operations. This decision impacts six distribution centers across the country.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/discontinuing-flatbed-delivery-temco-logistics-ending-operations-at-dallas-center/287-1d438ad6-1dc5-430c-844b-83a98667e26c

Southwest Airlines reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations. However, the company is experiencing significant pressure from increased fuel costs. This financial strain is leading to discussions about potential workforce reductions. An announcement regarding layoffs is anticipated soon. The airline is navigating a challenging economic environment.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/southwest-may-announce-layoffs-thursday-after-earnings-report-spike-in-fuel-cost/

Southwest Airlines is reportedly considering layoffs despite achieving record revenue and earnings growth. The airline cited rising fuel costs and a need for organizational efficiencies as reasons for potential cost-cutting measures. This follows a previous layoff of 75 employees in May due to restructuring. The company is refining its organizational structure to simplify processes and streamline decision-making. Despite significant fuel expense increases, Southwest experienced strong customer engagement and record memberships.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/record-setting-memberships-possible-layoffs-reported-for-southwest-airlines-amid-rising-fuel-costs/287-787b4e4d-e838-4d13-9f6d-f9bb18913a70