El Segundo only to be let go 12-24 months later. Tot disasters for their families.
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I still work from home 3x a week like i was told to before and what ive been doing for the last 5 yrs, and if they're gonna let me go because of this then so be it. I'm not going to make myself miserable driving in traffic, driving 65 miles a day. Nope. Im ready if they let me go because of wfh. Their lost, not mine.
Relocating makes you look weak and optionless. You will absolutely be the first let go on the other end. Never do this unless for a significant promotion.
It’s also important to remember... many, many, many jobs can be done remotely via telecommuting/VPN. I did my job for almost 10 years working from home 3 days a week. My last boss didn’t even know I was WFH the year or so I worked under him. My team was spread out all over the country, and we all did just fine being largely outside of the sane office/metro area.
Of course, in its “great and unmatched wisdom”, ATT, a telecom company, has thrown all that away and is now trying to force people to uproot their lives to move to offices to do... the same jobs with the same technology. I’ll admit, for higher level people it makes sense to have everyone in the same room at times. But the majority of lower level folks can work just fine remotely. It has been done and can still be done. But ATT wants to party like its 1990 again.
Glad I’m gone.
Anyone, especially a L1 or L2 non bargained for type that would move their family cross country in the hopes of gaining favor with leadership, or somehow thinking they are safer from surplus as a result should have their head examined. That scenario as laid out by the OP happens ALL THE TIME.
You move your family and you're in your new location for a few months, and then guess what? NO ONE CARES THAT YOU MOVED THERE FROM WHEREVER.
"Did any employees recently move to their current location?" Is not a question that is asked at surplus time.
And further...even worse, if you are the "new guy" on your new team, in your new work location, guess who is statistically most likely to get the axe? Even if you're a good performer, assuming the manager has established relationships with others on their team over a long period of time and you are the "new guy", you're at the top of the list... it's just human nature.
Don't move for this company people, use your head.
This strategy will not help you. Your job could still be outsourced. The executives do not care about the loss of knowledge.
No respect for individuals in AT&T. My advice to younger employees - collect your paycheck, keep ALL knowledge and insight on how to do things to yourself. Do not train or help others do what you do! What is between your ears is what's valuable. The minute you share with others your knowledge and expertise - the LESS valuable you become. Take from a 37 year veteran. Be a team player on the surface, but, guard your knowledge and skills, and most importantly, don't share that info... Keep like I did, separate notes on your own personal notebooks, devices etc... Never document what you know on company systems, else you lose control. Maintain your 'stuff' on personal property, not company property. Share the bare minimum to get by.