If you are a non-bargained(non-union) employee take the package it’s a blessing.

I had the opportunity to work for AT&T for over 10 years in various roles and recently volunteered for the package.

I know on this blog people are scared and pissed at ATT about getting surplused. While I understand, keep in mind AT&T is a publicly traded company that’s primary focus is the share holders. In fact based off an interview with Randal there are more layoffs to come over the next 2 years. However T does a great job of training people and as a result if you do your homework you probably have the opportunity to make 25-30% more outside of T while still getting the surplus package.

If you are afraid of getting surpluses shop around the market, use online tools, your network. It’s worth searching, the grass is greener on the other side.

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I was laid off, not SURPLUSED, meaning there were extra people to do the job. My entire group got the ax and no one was there to take over. ATT dosen't give two craps about it's people. I'm over 60 and was lucky, very lucky to find a new job. DTV bosses is killing off U-verse from California!

the grass is not really greener if you are getting screwed out of your pension and over 50

I agree with them trying not to pay the pension and it s---s.

But the point is instead of b*ching at them, use the training T has given you and get a better paying job.

For people who are 50+ I know it is hard; however there are a few colleagues on mine who have left T and are happy. It’s all about preparation and feeling the job market out to find the right oppurtunity. Once again the grass is greener.

it's all about not paying the pension and hiring younger, something the DOJ really needs to look into

Being at the T for nearly 19 years and gosh, so coincidentally -just four months short of my magic '75' to get full severance. Since coincidences are usually so you know, coincidental I don't think anything of that conversation overheard just two days ago on the other side of the" WP2020 open workspace/call center" set up going on between two other not quite 20 year old timers that were also noticing a similar coincidence in their notice of separation. Weird, right!? I know this is all a just a coincidence so I just buried my head back up my a-- where I wondered why I haven't been looking elsewhere when the writing was so blatantly on the wall:

"We don't care anymore, dumb--s".

love, Randy.

If you have nothing to offer of course there is no job out there , that is the tragedy of working in the T 's bubble

It's not the same situation for everyone. As mentioned previously, if you have been here for 20+ years and say you are 50 something years old...it might not be so easy to walk into that great new job and certainly not at the same salary you currently have with AT&T after a couple decades of steady progression. Not to mention vacation, I can't imagine I'll be in a good position to be asking for 33 days PTO a year because that's what AT&T gives me with 24 years of service (another 5 if I make it to 25). All that said, having been through this several times over the last few years, I am growing weary of it, and if my number comes up, so be it. I will view it as an opportunity. I try to keep my skillset current, along with my Linked In profile and I try to maintain contact with good colleagues and old bosses that have left over the years that might help me to get my foot into the door somewhere else when the time comes. Best of luck to everyone.

“I’m curious. What did you do at AT&T? What are you doing now? How long did it take you to find another job and is it a similar job to what you did at AT&T?”

I was in sales, I already had a job lined up, that’s why I volunteered for the surplus. However I was searching the job market for over a year while I was in AT&T. I would suggest the same for anyone reading this post because either you have been surplused or you assume that department maybe going through a surplus over the next year. It’s not easy to find a job, especially when you have been in one company for so long, but if you start searching now you can better understand the market and jump when you find the right opportunity. Hopefully is coincides with the package you get extra pay.

It wasn’t better when I was laid off thankful to be back.

I have found a new job, and am giving notice soon. The feelings of dread I used to wake with have been replaced with joy.

Being surplused was a "blessing" in one way (no more 12 to 16--hour days), it is much more difficult to find a job as a 60-year old female (check the numbers if you don't believe me). Any words of wisdom from those in my position that have found jobs? (And I'm in Legacy B territory). Thanks and best of luck to everyone.

I’m curious. What did you do at AT&T? What are you doing now? How long did it take you to find another job and is it a similar job to what you did at AT&T?

I completely agree. Leaving was the best thing to ever happen to me. After 15 years I took the package instead of looking internally. I have much less stress, I got a 48% pay increase and a decent severance. Talk about a win. Reach out to people you know and network. Anyone who’s been at AT&T for a long time has learned a lot and has a lot to offer smaller companies.

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