Was hired as teleworker (says so on my offer letter) but all of a sudden I’m an office worker now? Didn’t receive any letter about the change, what can be done?
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Bottom line, it’s for HC reduction and to support business and govt. interest.
It's all a ploy to make it undesirable to work there, and hopefully quit so the company doesn't have to pay severance. It's been that way since 2019 when at first they said "Anyone that isn't near (within 50 miles) a 'collaboration zone' site will likely be targeted for surplus." That was me. I had been an authorized TW for years with no issues. There were still offices I could go to but they weren't "collaboration zones." I feel for ya, but the company doesn't care. They want less headcount, by any means possible.
"Good advice, but I'll bet most employers will not hire you under those conditions unless you have some sort of super rare skill."
Absolutely. I'm the most important employee working for this company.
"Moral of the story: if you take a job over work from home, make sure you have it written into a contract with damages specified if your employer breaks it. That’s about all you can do. This applies to any perk that makes you take a job "
Good advice, but I'll bet most employers will not hire you under those conditions unless you have some sort of super rare skill.
You need to embrace your true designation and also start adopting your new name of “Karen”.
Most Fortune 500 companies are moving away from telework even Apple and google etc.
And it feels totally organic, right? Not coordinated in any way. They all just decided they need more collaboration. At the same time.
Why do feel like I'm having a déjà vu? Is it a second wave or something?
Your employment conditions can change at any time. It’s up to you to decide if you will continue to work under the new requirements.
JEREMY, DID YOU WRITE THAT RESPONSE?
They only let him have crayons. Until he starts eating them...
Well, let’s see here…
Your employer, AT&T, who like any employer in the world, can determine where it needs its workforce to be. In your case, they’ve decided that they want you in an office, because, you know, they pay your fcking salary and all that. As it turns out, what you were hired to do originally x years ago means fck all unless you are a contracted employee.
You, the employee, who like any employee in the world, are free to determine if you want to continue your employment under their new terms.
So you see, it’s all pretty simple. If you are highly skilled employee with large amounts of upside then you’ll have no problem finding new employment where the conditions meet the terms you’re looking for.
Good luck!
JEREMY, DID YOU WRITE THAT RESPONSE? I think that is exactly what you said during your last town hall.
Isn't it funny how the executives keep saying how valued we are as employees of the company and then treat us like garbage? I'm am laughing so hard right now.
To state the obvious:
- Start going into office
2 Don’t go into office and wait to be fired for not adhering to policy.
- Quit and start looking for a new job.
- Request a medical or personal exception.
Congratulation on your promotion!
They can fire you whenever as well
Moral of the story: if you take a job over work from home, make sure you have it written into a contract with damages specified if your employer breaks it. That’s about all you can do. This applies to any perk that makes you take a job
Most Fortune 500 companies are moving away from telework even Apple and google etc.
live your destination
The Moral of the this story is they have no Morals.
Absolutely nothing... your offer letter means nothing. The company can change how and where you work whenever they please.
They want me to move across the country on my own dime, ain't happening.. Pay me my 50% severance, and I'll find a new job before uprooting my whole life for this company.
Welcome to AT&T. Looks like they just took away one of the thousands of promises, er mean benefits. Congrats, you are now a company employee!
*Speak to your Doctor about getting a medical waiver and submit that to AT&T. *
He said absolutely nothing about medical need. To ask for one if not needed is dishonest, fraud, and makes you a piece of sh-t. That's why people who actually DO need medical waivers and accommodations are getting turned down 'cause pi-s heads who don't need them are wasting time and resources requesting them.
Where the heck have you been for 9 months? Hired when? You just happened to notice this change in designation? Nobody in your group has said anything about any of this? Or do you just really not speak to ...anyone...with whom you work? I suggest you set up a meeting with your supervisor/manager to ask all of your questions.
I guess you can fu-k around with them and find out.
Well, let’s see here…
Your employer, AT&T, who like any employer in the world, can determine where it needs its workforce to be. In your case, they’ve decided that they want you in an office, because, you know, they pay your fcking salary and all that. As it turns out, what you were hired to do originally x years ago means fck all unless you are a contracted employee.
You, the employee, who like any employee in the world, are free to determine if you want to continue your employment under their new terms.
So you see, it’s all pretty simple. If you are highly skilled employee with large amounts of upside then you’ll have no problem finding new employment where the conditions meet the terms you’re looking for.
Good luck!
This is what a severance payout if for. AT&T is trying to sl--e its way out of paying a very large amount of severance for many thousands of employees. Should they just rollover and say fck all AT&T you got me?
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Was hired as teleworker (says so on my offer letter) but all of a sudden I’m an office worker now? Didn’t receive any letter about the change, what can be done?
Speak to your Doctor about getting a medical waiver and submit that to AT&T. I cannot advise you on what to ask your Doctor for on this forum.
We are in a similar situation and the waiver allows the company to leave us alone for 6 months, at which time your Doctor can renew the recommendation.
Shortly will arrive the sycophants. They might say "COBC" violation! This is unethical.
I will ask them, "Have you seen the AT&T LOGO on your access badge"?? Do you know who you work for?? Tell me some more about "ethics".
Well, let’s see here…
Your employer, AT&T, who like any employer in the world, can determine where it needs its workforce to be. In your case, they’ve decided that they want you in an office, because, you know, they pay your fcking salary and all that. As it turns out, what you were hired to do originally x years ago means fck all unless you are a contracted employee.
You, the employee, who like any employee in the world, are free to determine if you want to continue your employment under their new terms.
So you see, it’s all pretty simple. If you are highly skilled employee with large amounts of upside then you’ll have no problem finding new employment where the conditions meet the terms you’re looking for.
Good luck!
Job Descriptions are fluid, any company always reserves the right to modify or eliminate. Same goes for where you job is located. AT&T = At This Time
Quit or wait to be fired.
You must be new here.
Welcome to AT&T. Where integrity, honesty, and it’s employees mean nothing. Get out now!
Quit. There are many skilled jobs available. Millennials limited experience and odd behavior is a factor. Maybe too much fentanyl laced opiates. Not sure.
I would go in to the office unless it was too far to commute.