And if you work for AT&T and say it is not true, then you are involved. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/att-says-leaked-data-of-70-million-people-is-not-from-its-systems/
Is the high blood pressure real?
I am new working only a few months since graduating. Many of these posts talk about high blood pressure from stress. Is this an exaggeration or are people really getting physically sick from their work? As a youngster, this is making me terrified of... — read more
VTP June 14th
If offered, would you take it? Up for yes, down for no. If no, how many more years would you stay if it's totally your choice?
How's living in Dallas, from: Happy and Retired
How's the transition to Dallas? I told T to go F themselves and for some reason was surplussed, now happy in retirement.
AT&T and Boeing
Based on what has been made public about these companies, the internal working cultures appear eerily similar.
Alliance Channel/Solution Providers
These Solution Providers only now how to sell into Green Space accounts. They are terrible at bringing in new logo accounts. Most of their numbers come from upgrades. If they receive good accounts to manage, they will not grow them. Once the... — read more
BAT/Fiber Progressions 2024
Am I losing my mind? They really hosted a call today to inform people it was impossible to step progress in Mobility last year according to the data. And more Fiber people than they would have liked retired their numbers and were progressed and given... — read more
Is HR a safe place to be?
If so, which positions would you recommend? I want to leave retail and need a change. Honest opinions only, please.
Direct TV
When are they gonna learn Direct tv and Direct tv stream is a looser!? No ONE that walks into those store”s are coming in for that rip off service! Numbers prove so! Lack of sales and lack of income!
D9 Bargaining - Strike Relief, Assistance and Work Stoppage
April 6, 2024 is the D9 wireline, contact expiration. Union members: The striker’s certification for relief funds and application for assistance forms are available to download from your local or another local’s website. Fill them out and give them... — read more
Future of BAT?
Come someone in the company give me some hard facts on the future of BAT? Not looking for opinions, just the direction of BAT.
Pension lawsuit
https://www.pionline.com/courts/att-ssga-sued-over-pension-buyout
No 2nd qtr surplus for D3 craft
Im frankly shocked.
Fiber and Bat teams combining
When is the Universal seller coming for small business sales? It is not hard to sell fiber and mobility. This would be a great way to get rid of some VP's.
Starting career here
Hi y’all I am a recent “B2B” grad and just got a position in fiber sales. I’m looking for wisdom and advice on how to succeed and make a long career in fiber. It seems that everyone has secrets on their success and the quota is very difficult to hit... — read more
Hello everyone just need some help.
I am in BAT and have been suspended. I wasn’t told why and haven’t had a meeting with AP yet. It’s been 2 weeks so far and I’m a bit lost. I had to turn in my laptop and COU. I don’t cram or have zero usage, I barely hit my numbers the right way so... — read more
Artificial intelligence
What type of A.I software does AT&T use to monitor its employees?
AVKnight Investments
AVKnight Investments Does domebody know about this company? It has been registered in January '24 across many countries - its connection to T is very suspicious.
Layoffs next week 3/18
So I've been told that every 3rd full week of the month, there are going to be layoffs - that's next week. Anyone know that they're to be out? My management tells us nothing.
Found Humor in this Google Search.
Google John Stankey. John Stankey John Stankey is an influencer. AT&T University of California, Los Angeles. Dallas, Texas, United States. He is nothing but an influencer. AKA Messenger
What is next for midmarket?
All kidding aside though, direct alliance is taking stuff from plat, plat individuals are upset and want to be able to get new businesses, but that takes BAT sellers jobs. What exactly will even come to this? I know convergence is literally what... — read more
What’s the point of so much micromanagement?
Mgmt can pretend they are super-important? Control and power issues? I sure as he-l do not see better productivity, improved morale, and a generally positive work environment. It’s distracting, involves constant interruptions, creates tension and an... — read more
Why is everyone being investigated?
Current BAT seller here. Why does it seem like everyone is being suspended, fired, investigated, or have resigned? People are being investigated for the smallest things? Almost afraid to even sell. Heck I feel like I need to have weekly calls with my... — read more
Hey CWA D9 Workers!
Management worker here, trying to plan my vacation. Are you guys going to strike or what? Don't get me wrong, I hope you get what you're asking for, I just need to get an idea if I am going to have to live in a hotel for who knows how long.
Sweet freedom
To all my AT&T friends https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLLjGCvt/
VTP
VTP on Friday March 15th.
T FMPs & NJ WARN Act
Can anyone in New Jersey who got FMP'd by AT&T recently comment on whether the NJ WARN Act was in play? Specifically, were you given 90 days notice, and 1 week Severance Pay per year of employment? (or were you capped at 6 months, per the standard... — read more
Don't make long-term plans at T
The main goal here is cost cutting. It's not growth, it's not innovation, and it's not good service anymore. It's all about cost cutting. In an environment like that, nobody is safe. Relocating to a company that's in cost-cutting mode is pure lunacy... — read more
D9 CWA PremTech
PremTechs will no longer be the Core's cannon-fodder. The locals have used us in past bargaining actions to lead the work actions. While Core technicians stay out working and CO technicians act like no one told them. Empty bargaining promises... — read more
Why is cybersecurity being sold off?
It’s a field of growth and needed revenue. Mature insights preferred. Thanks
“Blue Chip to a Cow Chip”
Need I say more? Pretty much sums up what has been going on over the last 15 years. I just coined the title for a book on the downfall of a 140 year old plus industry. “Blue Chip to a Cow Chip” The story of AT&T/SBC
The worst kind of hypocrisy
I love how the leadership expects employees to be loyal to AT&T, but have no problems with not reciprocating that loyalty. I'm so tired of the whole "be a good team player, it's good for the company" attitude when something needs to be done which... — read more
Break the shackles
Free yourself folks. It’s really freeing not to have to worry about being silenced, afraid to speak to superiors, afraid of retaliation, the collusion, and every crime each & everyone is committing to just keep their job. The mental abuse from the... — read more
I take full responsibility for these layoffs!!! - CEOs
*nothing ever happens to them *gets millions in bonuses for "improving profits" ¯_(ツ)_/¯
D9 Core - California and Nevada contract negotiations and layoffs
My opinion, here is a breakdown of what the final TA will look like which is similar to other recent signed contracts across the company. If the company deviates and wants to drag negotiations out past expiration then, expect a strike to happen... — read more
US salaries are falling. Employers say compensation is just 'resetting'
The mass US layoffs of the past few years are continuing. In 2024 alone, thousands of workers across many sectors, including media and technology, have lost their jobs and are on the hunt for new ones. But some are finding an unwelcome surprise as... — read more
VPGM changes
What happens now that they moved from 17 to 12 VPGM markets?
Report from Dallas - RTW
I had to move from Minnesota to Dallas for six months to get my pension. Here's a report from the front line. I go in pretty early, like 7am. It is clear the floors are not cleaned overnight. There are crumbs and filth everywhere. I sat at a... — read more
AT&T benefits - If you need help with your grievance, please call 210-351-3333
I called the number and the response is "Sorry the mail box is full ..."
Leadership Training Requires Participants To Confess Privilege, Make Allyship Pledges
Sadly, not unlike ATT. But nobody at T has had the stonz to push back against it. The training, titled “Creating a DEI Action Plan,” was given last month to employees in the General Management Development Program, an accelerator program that... — read more