This is a genuine request, and I'd appreciate honest (not snarky) feedback. What would you do if your boss revealed that layoffs were imminent and your team might be affected? It might not be everyone, but it could be. Which is surprising, as we've already had several team members leave. But apparently, that doesn't 'count'. Alas, the 'powers that be' don't view our reporting work as 'valuable' - more like 'oh, that can be done with AI' or some other assumption that diminishes the complexity of what's required. I've been down this path before... and somehow survived by various means. Should I apply for other opportunities at AT&T? Please note that I enjoy my current role. I like my boss. But those above him aren't cool. Am I jumping from the frying pan into the fire? Please note: I'm nearing retirement age and want to make the most of my time.
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I would probably have an anxiety attack and also get an upset stomach!
I will comment on my initial post. Plenty in the tech or data analytics space have NOT found suitable job opportunities. Upon reaching the age of 50-plus, opportunities in the job market are limited. The irony is Stankey is 63. Yet he values 'young folks' based on comments from a town hall meeting.
I would continue to apply for jobs more earnestly. Start networking more to find something else. Maybe re-evaluate my career path. In this job market I’d be panicking a bit, I know plenty in tech space that haven’t found jobs after more than a year. It’s really scary out there.
I would let all of the air out of his tires.
I would do nothing different at all. Odds are I would get picked up by another group but, if not, no biggie. My skills are always in high demand and I have plenty of F-U money put aside. Because of this I'm not likely to go anywhere unless I either royally sc--w something up or just decide I'm done with what I want to do here.
Finally committed to really relocating and start living your true designation.
- Work on my resume
- Work on interview skills
- For me I’m not at a core site so I don’t believe an internal job transfer is possible
- Keep doing my job. Cause most people who are hard workers can’t just turn it off.
- Check with a financial advisor to see how close you are to retirement really. Lots of people get out years sooner with proper planning
Until the paychecks stop all you’ve got it is the usual att fear uncertainty and doubt
Volunteer to give up my spot so that others that need to remain employeed can.
If you want to stay with the company you need to start applying internally to every opening you can find. The unethical company has shifted to a TWO WEEK notice and unless you have positions "under consideration" you will lose access to internal jobs. The chance that you will get something "under consideration" within two weeks is almost ZERO. I got the notice while using my vacation and had LESS than two weeks to counter act my manager upending my lively hood. I later found out there was several other organizations taking for internal workers with my skillset.
You've been warned ...
With the holidays approaching, get a temporary retail or fast food job position part time to start exploring future career options. Many companies hire extra personnel for the 2-3 month holiday period.
Be quiet. Continue to do nothing while your foolish cohorts do all the work and worry.
Don't bother applying for anything internal unless you know the hiring manager. Even then, prepare for the hiring manager to completely ignore you.
Prepare to leave the company.
Start fixing your resume ready to collect and start looking as soon as you get your fat check.
I would get all your medical, dental, and vision appointments set up while you have health insurance. And reach out to your Linked in connections and see how they are doing. Just in case you need to ask them for a job at a later date.
Sign on the dotted line, ya, you betcha.
Our team would literally be fighting over who gets to volunteer.
Few things, your in retirement window… get the he-l out. You can NOT trust your managers as the “systems” designed to get rid of you , bring in mold younger generations and if your still there,, will be a slow abusive time in the best years of your life. Get the resume clean, get out on YOUR decision.. and see a new life. The company senior - Stinky, Jeff, Jason and others do NOT value you or care about you. It’s all about shareholders and customer’s.. the worker is disposable
I’d gladly volunteer!
It’s ALWAYS a good idea working for T to have your resume updated for either internal or external job opportunities.
Always keep looking ahead.
Just work as normally you would. Nothing you say or do will change anything. If you do a good job you have a limited time before AI takes over anyway
It all depends on your job and skill set. If it is something you can do outside of AT&T then start probing, putting out feelers and laying the ground work for a new job. That way if the time comes you're in much better position to just roll right over, bank your severance and come out ahead. Trust me when I say life outside of the he-l AT&T has become is a good thing.
@a3 Thank you for the honest feedback.
If you have a good relationship with your boss, then you might want to approach them quietly and ask if they think it would be a good idea for you to see if there are other job opportunities within the company given what he shared with you about layoffs.
His response may be quite informative regardless if they are direct or not.