Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

Speaking of spineless, you are an L3 who is anonymously posting, ripping your L4 for a commute that you agreed to when you said yes to the job; not to mention, I too am an L3 driving from Clarksville through Nashville to Alpharetta weekly and because of your post have been asked if this is me who wrote this.

My name is Eric, and for those wondering, this is not my post and for those who know me, they know I wouldn’t use a forum like this to whine about something that I agree to; that’s passive aggressive and honestly, unethical.

There are people in Alpharetta and Dallas commuting 1-2 hours locally daily, how selfish would it be of me to complain while they too have to deal with the consequences of RTO. We all made a decision. SMH.

You need to move. This isn't about you. It's about global warming and the tremendous damage you're doing to the environment. Is RTO part of the Project 2025 plan to make us get vaccinated and live in 15-minutes cities? Yes! They want total control of our lives.

Please! Enjoy your yearly 19% bonus and $50k stock options. Quit whining, no one is forced to stay here

OP, wake up and smell the coffee, time to move on from ATT! This isn’t the only show in town, so quit playing the victim here! Be strong, get your resume in order and find anew employer within a reasonable distance from home! Don’t let this pathetic company own you! You are the boss of you, not ATT! WTFU and get the he-l out of this sh!th0le!

TMI Eric. Be more vague next time.

L3 and L4 are meaningless from a leadership perspective. They have been relegated to enforcement vs. management. It’s truly sad

So surprised at some of the comments rationalizing moving, questioning the validity of temporary living arrangements, the ‘su-k it up’ contingent that clearly can’t see the forest through the trees (or are trying to convince themselves that RTO isn’t the layoff tactic we all know it is). The company you’re so set on defending is clearly doing whatever the F it’s going to do without any concern for the impacts to its employees so leave it to those trying to make a sh— situation work to do whatever it is they need to do. Commuting is a god awful nightmare but moving is stressful and costly and that’s not even considering 8x5 policing, a common hours mandate - the latest FU to all of us trying to make a commute work - and the continual tightening of the sc--ws meant to make our lives miserable.

This is a layoff site so if you’re here to berate other employees or champion the bs policies that being used to force people out, you’re in the wrong site. STFU and go back to drinking your kool-aid.

You should start taking violin lessons while away from home during the week.

who cares

At least you get to stop at Buc-ees during your drive for a brisket sandwich and a little “retail therapy”!

Made me cry 😢

Sorry for your pain. Can’t imagine having to do what you are going through. I hung it up in September and have never been happier. You can’t do this long term so plan an exit strategy even if you have to lower your living standard. Your health is the most important and they don’t give a damn about you. Best wishes.

I’m a family member of an employee currently commuting every week to Atlanta. Sunday afternoons are the best part of the week!

Before or after they leave?

I’m a family member of an employee currently commuting every week to Atlanta. Sunday afternoons are the best part of the week!

“In COR most of us use dr-gs and / or become alcoholics due to the stress on the job, I recommend the latter of the two.”

Are you the Grand Prairie boozehound?

In COR most of us use dr-gs and / or become alcoholics due to the stress on the job, I recommend the latter of the two. I have seen nice kids come into COR and leave - cause no one lasts....and end of becoming a fully functional alcoholic. Good luck. EAP, here we come.

You will need to end your weakness routine when you take that machine operator position.

Just wait until they surplus you AND outsource all your organization's positions. Then you'll really be sad

Over the years you clearly drank too much koolaid and it has clouded realistic expectations of being an employee at T.

Probably shouldn’t be a 3 if you can’t handle this. You can decide to go work somewhere else and all of your problems go away. Looks like the L2s have two weak leaders.

Don’t feel bit bad for you I had second level that made mine and many more people miserable . Management at ATT are some most narcissistic people on earth He literally went after a coworker that spoke up to him and ended up getting him fired . And the tech had a heart attack at 46 and died

I have to know, why is it that some of you apparently seem to think you MUST live in close proximity to your official office location?

What policy is it that you believe outlines this?

If someone is "living their designation" and meeting all of their RTO metrics at their assigned office location, that is the only thing that matters.

AT&T can't mandate residency requirements. They also can't force you to buy a house (which some other dim bulb below seems to think-- stating that renting or having roommates is a COBC violation, LOL).

“ Hearing and seeing that a large number of employees were commuting like this is what led leadership to implement a 5x8 rather than just 3 days in the office. Thanks for nothing!”

Yes, just to make people life harder and play a power game, and let people resign without severance

“And this choice is not cheap”

It’s shocking to see how older employees are paying out of pocket to commute during the week. Have some self respect and learn the value of your worth. You’ve become the abused ex refusing to see the obvious warning signs the relationship is over.

Several years ago a co worker lived in PA but his address in webphone was NJ. He was laid off. Was it due to tax implications, probably.

How I do my taxes is also none of the company's business. They withhold taxes based on the city/state in which the employee is assigned. How and even if I report that to the IRS and state departments of revenue is on me. (Since I know several people who are years behind on their taxes.)

I’m not sure if we actually have this many dim people still working here or what is going on….

Why do some of you actually believe that there is policy that states you have to reside in the immediate area where you work? Heck one dunce below is stating you can get fired for renting an apartment or having roommates…

If you’re complying with the RTO policy, you can live on Mars. There is no policy that states you have to reside in the same state as your Webphone address. There is no policy that states you must be a homeowner.

Several years ago a co worker lived in PA but his address in webphone was NJ. He was laid off. Was it due to tax implications, probably.

“This sounds like a set-up post.”

Just a troll.

Hearing and seeing that a large number of employees were commuting like this is what led leadership to implement a 5x8 rather than just 3 days in the office. Thanks for nothing!

“ This sounds like a set-up post. How many L3s from Nashville recently started reporting to Alpharetta?”

I think the goal is to out him/herself without specifically mentioning name. At least this might start a conversation between the L3s and how powerless are they .

People are foolish for commuting to work only for the work week. Your entire life is a house of cards waiting to collapse. How long do you think this can continue? Obviously you aren't thinking and you'll be crying Woe is Me when it does collapse. Be smarter.

I worked for this company for 25 years. It started losing the human connection about seven years ago, and totally threw it out the window three years ago. Reality is under John Stanky employees are not human ejbgs; instead inventory no different than the computers in the office.

“ and just rent an apartment (or share an apartment) where they are required to work.”
This is a COBC violation“

WTAF are you taking about?

Renting and / or having roommates is a COBC violation?

A. No it absolutely is not.
B. Who gives a flying flip if it was?

100. GFY, you humorless and sad tool bag.

“and just rent an apartment (or share an apartment) where they are required to work.”
This is a COBC violation.

Please cite your written source. As long as I show up 5 days a week, and perform my job at the prescribed rate of acceptability, it's none of the company's damn business where I spend my weekends. I'm not getting relocation money/reimbursement, so I don't have to prove a bona fide move.

Also, ask to work a four day week so that you can spend more time with the family and take an extra day off every three week to make it a four day weekend.

They have already made it clear that this is not an option, and that end-goal is 5-days a week, even if you are in Atlanta and have a small reprieve of doing 3-days a little longer.

Commuting long distance between cities was never the intention of RTO.

None of this sh-t was ever my intention either. And this choice is not cheap, but I will not destroy my life with a house that costs double my current for comparable with a god-awful interest rate, lose my kids' in-state tuition status in college, and leave my elderly parents and in-laws with no in-town relatives. Of all of the sh---y options, I will take a small financial hit for Atlanta housing during the week.

Meantime, C-Suite's parallel has been making appearances at one sponsorship opportunity after another. Football, basketball, golf, baseball...

“and just rent an apartment (or share an apartment) where they are required to work.”
This is a COBC violation.

Commuting long distance between cities was never the intention of RTO. You should be feeling pain with the choice you have made to not move. Move or get off the pot!

I read “spineless” boss and felt that covered every manager above first levels.

Hit nail on the head perfectly!

This sounds like a set-up post. How many L3s from Nashville recently started reporting to Alpharetta? Can't be that many. L2 would be harder to figure out, but an L3? Suuuure; he'd basically out himself....