AT&T Fresno Layoffs: 6 DTV Tecs from the Fresno office , have been surplussed yesterday, Tuesday September 19th. I was also told that 20 prem tecs were surplussed in the Fresno area today. I am one of 143 now 137 Fresno DTV tecs left. I fear for my job and my future.
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@2bwc: are you posting that on your COU? There’s a specific reason I know you’d be typing in all caps and why you’d only be doing it on a work device.
"If you see positions that you are interested in, make sure you are test qualified and register for a test if needed."
This is sound advice. If there is a test required then prepare for it and then take it and pass it so you will have it in your file. Also, if a physical exam is required then make sure you will be able to pass it as well.
The physical exam for some jobs (i.e. Communication Technician) require you to be able to lift 60 pounds and I have been told that many people cannot do this and thus they do not get the job. IMO this is pathetic. Keep in mind that working at such jobs rarely require you to lift anything close to 60 pounds, only the physical exam requires you to do this.
FWIW.
THERE IS SUPPOSE TO BE 2 MANAGERS I BELIEVE ITS THE FRESNO YARD THAT WILL BE LET GO HEDGES YARD THEN THEY ARE GONNA SHUFFLE MORE MANAGERS AROUND AND ALSO AT&T IS GETTING RID OF ATO DEVELOPMENT COACHES I AM IN THE UPPER MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY AND MY JOB IS NOT SAFE.
direct tv techs in the fresno area thought by voting yes on the contract that they would be fine fresno clovis and other areas thought the same thing AT&T DONT CARE ABOUT YOU! rather you have bills and a family your just a number to them and the MANAGERS YOUR NEXT so go to work kissing a-- like you have been and being buddy buddy to the managers they will be gone very soon I heard a few managers got word this is going to go down and they got out and got different jobs a few weeks ago hopefully this wont happen here soon in so cal but its gonna happen.
I would get familiar with the company transfer system and review any openings in your locality, or other localities convenient to you. If you become surplus, likely you are eligible for priority placement.
If you see positions that you are interested in, make sure you are test qualified and register for a test if needed.
If people just got laid off and they're not gone yet, ask them if you can review their separation package to see what the deal is. There may be subsidized continuation health care for example or paid training.
The key is to be ready to go on day one of a surplus. If you're frequently idle due to lack of work, expect more layoffs.
I've seen it more than once, a layoff facilitates a transfer to a higher paying job. Good luck.
Hope those new boots were worth it lmao
But make sure you provide excellent customer service knowing you too will be fired soon.
Buckle up Prem techs, time to get screwed again