Is anyone working using the ATT attendance policy based on the point system? I believe some of mobility and some customer reps are using this policy. Basically you get 8 points a year, if your late or absence you lose a point or 1/2 point. One you... — read more
For Retirees: When does Toxic-T Post the W-2's?
I got out of Toxic-T and I am so happy to be divorced TOTALLY from the Stink! He is such a creep. Well almost. I still need a W2 for the one pay check I seemed to receive in 2023. Generally, when does Toxic-T post the W2 for retirees. I want the... — read more
New Associate Director Titles
Did you receive a new title on January 1st with the same pay and responsibilities? Guess what! It’s to lump titles together was mass layoffs in Q2. This was done to put people in “geographical circles” and then have a greater scale to cut. Enjoy your... — read more
LinkedIn is popping
The amount of people that are leaving AT&T is insane. Looking at my LinkedIn and the amount of new businesses that everyone is moving to is crazy, good for them though.
Dallas N2 ~> N3
If you work in Dallas your GeoZone is already updated. Does this mean if you were not already at the minimum of the new TSR you are bumped now? The geozone is pay affecting so does the company pay starting now or back pay when they decide to make... — read more
Thousands Of People Making Widgets
That's what we do, and because we make good money we lie to ourselves and think it can go on. This ship is sinking so bad, it gonna take more than Flex-Tape to fix it. Only the captain should go down with this ship and he jumped a long time ago. And... — read more
Catherine cancels a customer's line
Stumbled across this gem: https://www.reddit.com/r/ATT/comments/18x0rvx/worst_customer_service_ever/ Takes 1 fu--ing HOUR to cancel a single line because the obvious offshore worker has to regurgitate their script about worthless offers. Now the... — read more
Lump sum & 6 months severance
Does anyone know if you can do both the 6 month severance and the lump sum pension payment at the same time if laid off?
Quit before they fire
This is a sinkhole
replacement training
next week I an to start training a replacement, no word foe sure when I will be sent out the door. it is difficult to care like I used to.
At least it's not just us?
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Accused of Ripping off 5G Technology The three largest wireless telecommunications networks in the US built critical high-speed data transmission capabilities into their cellular towers without properly licensing that... — read more
I feel exactly the same!
I'm out of here in several months with or without a termination package. I've completely lost my passion to perform my job at the high level I used to do it. The culture at T has completely su-ked the life out of me and has depleted me of any... — read more
Are You Hoping to Leave AT&T in 2024
Naw - I love this place Yep - Done with this place Etc…
INFOR(it) needs to be stopped
Class Action lawsuit ? where is the Union?
Submit for layoff
Who has the input in making who gets laid off in an department? Is it only decided by your manager?
Did you receive a request from Workday to update your talent profile? Read this before you do.
One of the reasons AT&T chose Workday was for their ability to leverage AI in decision making. One of those decisions is about your future with AT&T. Using information you and your supervisor provide to build your employee profile, the system will... — read more
How to ensure they don't charge me for COBRA?
Ok, I know how it goes, First, I know some of you guys want to tell me I should read or go to the website, or call or whatever. Yes, I'll get there. Second, of course someone will wonder "can they do that?", so I will go ahead and address it up... — read more
INFOR and Layoff information
Any new layoff announcements or notifications? How is everyone adapting to INFOR? What issues are you encountering and will they be pay impacting? Bi-weekly deposits should go out this week so, it will be interesting to see if they are correct. — read more
New acquisition
What will Stankey acquire this year to try and simulate growth through acquisitions? Which company will be the next unlucky victim to be destroyed by the man who loves to buy companies and then sell them for a fraction of the price? I have no doubts... — read more
Title changes are a good way to signal...
Go check the famous LinkedIn website to find so many att employees saying they been promoted to a new role when it was all just a title change due to company simplicity of the business. Lol I love to see these ASSociates Directors getting promoted... — read more
Can holidays count as in-office days?
As in… Do we have to RTO twice or three times this week?
Sound of Silence
Get that d-mb, pandering commericial off my TV screen. Don't tell us how much you care while sending people to the unemployment line. Fraudulent.
Perhaps some clarification on who is getting fired-WHAT SAY YOU?
A recent post indicated employment declined from 203,000 in 2021 to 160,700 in 2022, a decline of 20.8%. That is quite extraordinary for a large mature company, and something not mentioned very often in the press - even in the WSJ. But who is... — read more
Micromanagement
AT&T lost focus when it started to micromanage everything. Every piece of a process is broken down to such small steps that no one has a clue how to complete anything. But gove me a dashboard so I can report how well my group is performing
Stankey stunk in 2023. S&P 500 up 24%, NASDAQ up 43%, AT&T down 10.5%
Stankey stunk in 2023. S&P 500 up 24%, NASDAQ up 43%, AT&T down 10.5%, Stankey needs to go....by any objective measure he has failed his customers, his shareholders and certainly his employees. Yet he gets paid $30 Million for this train wreck... — read more
Spectrum position due to DTV and Warner Follies becoming apparent
TMobile and Verizon are way out in front with their road map in providing incremental value to the wireless customers versus ATT. Enhanced 5G Ultra and Mid Band Spectrum usage and window for upside for TMobile and Verizon is dwarfing that of ATT... — read more
Toni Sergi Billing Team being offshored to India Accenture
Not sure why they lasted so long on an island out there. Q1 is the timeline.
AT&T Layoffs 2024
Thoughts? Any AT&T layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
WTG AT&T Workday pre launch
And yet another system launched early and locked people out!!!! Not only that, most of the non exempt employees didn’t get paid on payday and have to now wait 5-7 days after a holiday weekend to get their $$$. Just another system that follows... — read more
My overall observation is that 75-90% of the people I have worked with that
have not gotten laid off or quit have become totally apathetic towards work and the company. Unfortunately I have as well and I don't like the feeling but do have to continue to cash the paycheck and collect the benefits. What I don't understand is... — read more
There are many better companies out there
Folks here are so used to being used and stepped all over that they forget there are places that treat their employees with respect and like the assets they are. What some of us have to go through here every day is not normal and we shouldn't accept... — read more
Lease renewal
Anyone have any experience with what to expect when ATT hasn't renewed the lease at the building you work in? Lease expires in 4 weeks.
We still have too many employees
A 100k should be enough. As long as the right people are removed.
AT&T Annual Headcount and Reductions
Chart from Macrotrends.net AT&T Annual Number of Employees 2022 160,700 2021 203,000 2020 230,000 2019 246,000 2018 268,000 2017 252,000 2016 268,000 2015 281,000 2014 253,000 2013 243,000 2012 242,000 2011 256,000 2010 265,410 2009 ... — read more
INFOR
Rolled out in San Diego last week - training gets an “F”. We have a 2 - 3 hour meeting ever shift to try and figure out our time…still don’t know what we are doing… end up spending 4-5 hours just getting 8 hours on the time sheet and everything else... — read more
Workday chaos in 1Q2024
Workday is launching next Tuesday and with it new chaos. It won't be immediate, but overtime it'll become apparent how the ball was dropped. Good luck, all.
Industry wide fiber workforce shortage for future growth and maintenance
https://www.fiercetelecom.com/broadband/fbas-grassroots-approach-fixing-fiber-workforce-shortage?itm_source=parsely-api The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated - Mark Twain (paraphrasing) AT&T needs to get the upcoming core contracts... — read more
2024 job outlook
In 2024 in some way or another you will be downgraded, surplussed, laid off or somehow required to do more work for less money while The Stench and his minions get more money for doing even less work. So ultimately you might as well simply do the... — read more
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All!
Favorite Holiday - it’s time to relax and reflect. 1st is the traditional reading of the Christmas story, then the joy of watching the kids tearing open their presents! Praying for a successful new year for my family, friends, co-workers and the... — read more