Just received semi-informal email stating I will receive a move letter on 10/18 since I am outside of a 'KNL'. Being asked if I would consider relo (on my dime) and to which location. They are requesting to provide an answer by Friday. Timeline: Oct... — read more
RTO-COVID
how long until RTO locations are swept with new COVID cases? I've heard of two locations on the East coast where numerous employees have been told to stay home after testing positive.
Promotions??
How are some people getting promotions/changes on their titles considering what’s going on around the company?
Morale at all time low because Stankey and Board have not been
Walked up the steps to The Gallows Pole. Remember all of Stankeys Failures aren't listening to experts, buying at peaks, catastrophic breakup fees, massively overpaying for mothballed assets. It is you the employee base for not getting on board the... — read more
I am doing exactly what our Leadership is doing but not what they want
Collecting and scraping together all the gold in my pockets and getting my life preserver before the ship goes down. Milking this stuck sow for all that it is worth before the Tiger Sharks come along and take massive chunks out of it. Gold milk it... — read more
Mid Market Ranker
Does anyone truly know why the mid market ranker is such bull cr-p? There are people in the top 100 that have sold 1 port. WTAF?
There is always worse
This guy is worse than even Stankey. Property developer Tim Gurner says employees have become too arrogant, and that unemployment must rise substantially to lift productivity... “We need to see pain in the economy. We need to remind people that... — read more
RTO - another Stankey Failure
He dictated a policy without adequate data to understand the business implications. It is now shutting down quietly as large teams discover 80% of their employees won’t move. His plan assumed that percentage would be inverted. The the new plan is... — read more
Where are you applying?
Verizon and T-Mobile are also laying people off, as is Comcast and pretty much all other major telecoms. What's left for those of us who are hoping for at least some job security at our next company? With things being the way they are, I honestly... — read more
I WANT to be laid off!
I truly DO want to be laid off or my title to be surplussed. How bout you? It's not that I hate my job. I kind of like it and I'm pretty good at it. My boss is cool and I think the next few levels seem cool. It seems above them are horrible people... — read more
iPhone 15 Boost Mobile
https://www.nj.com/shopping-deals/2023/09/amazon-is-giving-the-iphone-15-away-for-free-in-this-rare-boost-deal.html?outputType=amp
pto count towards office
viewing the reporting, it looks like pto count towards office. just wanting to confirm for people here wondering
This is such a toxic workplace
Toxic management, toxic coworkers and toxic policies. I'm desperately trying to get out but I'm worried that it will take me a long time to recover from having worked here. If some potential employees are reading this, RUN. You don't want to work in... — read more
Coming Recession
Will T stock survive coming Recession? Possible depression? Will T stock ever go back up to $20s $30s? Will T go to zero? Sell off to Huawei?
UAW Ford Canada, Teamsters and now the Writers Guild.
SAG AFTRA will be the next. All have gotten favorable contracts. Stankey, are you paying attention? I know you are the smartest guy in any room. Someone told me once that if you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room.
Please support UAW!
This is your future as a member of the workforce in the USA. Telcom workers will go the way of the auto industry. It's important for the UAW to get the best contract for the rank and file, as this will dictate future earnings and benefits for all... — read more
Management Severance Details tied to RTO
Curious as to people’s experiences / info with severance when declining a forced relocation >50 miles (>500 miles actually). I read the management severance policy and it makes no mention I can find as to whether severance will be paid if you refuse... — read more
What will be our headcount a year from now?
The way Stankey has been playing this, I wouldn't be surprised if we dropped below 100K.
RTO me not
At the moment, I am not in a hub. I was assigned to Dallas, chosen RTO, and am scheduled to be in the office on January 1st. Instead of three times each week, I intend to commute maybe once every month or two. Manager located in Atlanta. I've heard... — read more
Full time job is a ki-ler to your dreams
You're getting paid well for a full time job and "security".... This is the time to get out of your comfort zone and do what you were called to do!! You have a talent, now go out and do it. This is the time!!!! I made the jump last year and I... — read more
Can’t spell inCOMPetent without COMP
Gonty and his buddy, the face of this disaster, “T stole everyone's money Lawdy”, they are a joke. They are in so far over their heads. Imagine California wildfire firefighters armed with a mere garden hose. They focus all their efforts on one small... — read more
It’s terrible
How many people settle for working at AT&T decade after decade after decade, what can’t you get a better job?
If you work at AT&T, a few days are
Like the subject said, your days are numbered
why would I hire an employement attorney
Employment law attorneys provide legal advice and representation to workers who have experienced workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or other violations of their rights as an employee.
Next Big Surplus Date?
End of Dec?
How to get a DEI director or AVP job?
What is the path to a DEI/sustainability career at AT&T?
Ryan Reynolds part of Private Equity group that will be purchasing ATT Cricket, Prepaid, and
MVNO lines of business. Reynolds had great success as investor and front man for Mint Mobile, an MVNO that was with T-Mobile USA. Ryan remains committed to the wireless business and providing quality service at low prices to consumers.
Laid off with 3 weeks to meet rule of 75
I had a coworker laid off a couple weeks ago and he had 3 weeks until he locked in rule of 75. HR refused to extend his termination date 3 weeks to let him retire.
Selling Cricket Prepaid, ATT Prepaid, and MVNO off to Private Equity
Getting rid of the weak business and focusing on high quality wireless and fiber. Stankey is making hard but solid and savy business decisions.
Any surplus notifications today?
It seems to be a broken record every four weeks, but curious if any orgs are being impacted with surplus notifications today? If you are impacted, 1) I’m sorry this has happened, 2) is it due to not being in Dallas, and 3) which org are you in? — read more
2024 HC Insight
The HC reduction number of 15,000 + for 2023 has been mentioned and discussed many times. FWIW my personal guess it will end up being even higher based on RTO and relocation issues, but does anyone have any insight on what the HC reduction will be... — read more
Keepn with the pace!
Yepp, IPhone launch, no accessories, little too no phone inventory and a bunch of PI---D OFF CUSTOMERS! Thanks AT&T! You did it again! You worry about reputation and YOU fail the customers, you failed your employees!
Stankey walks in....with NO IDEAS
Stankey walks in.... and all he said to the employees is "what is for lunch today?" (real story) He has lost so much money this dude. Who made him the leader of a major technology company? He only has a Master in Business. He hired a Bachelor in... — read more
Return to the office? These workers quit instead. (WashPo most read story 2023-09-21)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/21/return-office-mandates-employees-quit/ When Rowan Rosenthal heard about Grindr’s return-to-office mandate during a virtual town hall meeting in August, anxiety, confusion and anger set in. The... — read more
No phone service
In the central office
ACE East 3Q Townhall Discussion
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Double parked
If your manager double parks their Chevy in a company parking lot you know everything you need to know about them as a person.