It's like death row for employees and upcoming results. My entire organization and those we deal with it have this on life support vibe. Everyone seems apathetic as the stupidity and lack of leadership has beaten everyone into a catatonic state of... — read more
Offer Update
“Folks had the same negative attitudes in ‘89 and ‘98 about an offer…and yet the company did, in fact make offers that were too good to refuse. History is going to repeat itself. “ ================= AT&T is out of control and desperate. Offloading... — read more
Has any corporate CEO ever been on a PIP?
To the best of your knowledge, have you ever known of an active CEO been put on a PIP? I don't know of any but I believe Stankey and Stephenson should both have been placed on a PIP. They destroyed at least $300B of value while CEO at AT&T. Yet they... — read more
Will Santone ever crackdown on overemployment?
I've had another full time job in addition to my T job for over two years now. They call it overemployment, however, I'm exceeding standards in both jobs. My combined salary is $318K. I'm comfortable in my positions and cannot understand why it's... — read more
Worse is yet to come - Q12023 - perfect storm (financially)
Rumblings, I'm hearing from Dallas, much like all the tech companies , T needs to make significant cuts, come Q12023, for a couple reasons, besides the obvious stock price which is in the toilet, there's a perfect storm of financial headwinds... — read more
National business comp
Comp taking away a bunch of my sales that I personally sold from the entire year. Out of nowhere. Leadership beyond my manager doesn’t help or care. I have a module they won’t help me clean up, the reporting is always messed up and wrong, I work hard... — read more
AT&T Employees are now Underinsured
Most management employees are now considered underinsured! I guess we all had to chip in to keep this bi--h afloat!
AT&T Illinois has agreed to pay a $23 million fine as part of a federal criminal investigation
AT&T charged with trying to illegally influence ex-Speaker Michael Madigan, who now faces more conspiracy... — read more
This is absolutely perfect
The job is worth what it takes to get an employee to do the job well. It’s like the guy that went for a welding job test. The interviewer said they have starting pay at $18 an hour and top pay at $30 an hour. We need to see a weld from you before we... — read more
DirecTV
I called in to turn off my DTV when the concession disappeared and was told to throw away my digital boxes. All 4 still work & I even gave one to my sister who still had an abandoned DTV dish on her roof. She's enjoying Hallmark & Fox News for free... — read more
AT&T Cutting Healthcare Benefits?
T has cut benefits the past few years, who is to say they would not do it again?
Any actual layoff news?
Seen rumors swirling but nothing substantial. Any thing else coming up?
So much unhappiness
I swear, everybody here seems profoundly unhappy. I feel bad for all of you. I work at AT&T and I know it's not the best place to work, but I can't wrap my head around the level of vitriol I read here. I'm not going to ask you why are you still here... — read more
Let me get this straight
at&t layed off or forced out (losing HC) older employees and created a 2nd tier payment group of technicians and are now scrambling to hire lower compensated employees? So older techs who were previously paid around $40 hr are now paid around... — read more
CEO Performance
Under Stankey’s leadership the stock has lost 50% of its value, yet his compensation continues to climb above $20 million a year plus perks! The company is spiraling downward, but c-suite compensation is on auto pilot for double digit increases and... — read more
Are any of you'se guys getting phone calls claiming to be from AT&T?
I'm getting probably 5 daily from some Indian named "Sam, Joe, Ron, Tom, Elliott" etc asking about my at&t services & they can save me money. All I have to do is give them info and pay by check, money order or cc. I lead them on, then when they want... — read more
What is AT&T’s current debt?
how much debt T have after they received $40B from WM spin off? Did they even use the money T have received from WM to pay debts ?
What are you retirees paying for
Land Line VOIP Internet and active employees?
Options for Cell, Internet, Entertainment besides AT&T
Last Thursday, October 6th, was my last day of T's payroll. Since I won't get my company discount on cell service or internet or entertainment anymore, what are the other options out there for cell service, internet, and entertainment? I need cell... — read more
AT&T paying $5,000 hiring bonus for technicians in DFW
Source Dallas Morning News. What’s with this?
Does anybody still have a Land Line phone?
Anyone? Buehler? Buehler?
Any one here wanna buy
my $59 stock options. In fact, I have stock options for sale from $36 to $59. First come, first served. Offering a 10% discount right now.
What would make ATT more competitive?
Some think that cuts are the only way for the company to become competitive.
3Q results
They must be really bad. Pascal and Stankey quiet as mice. Cutting the management ranks, something's going down.
Stock Price Projection
$14.50 is on the horizon with $14.00 a possibility by year end. Meanwhile tens of thousands of job cuts won’t help! The BOD are opening up the coffers to award Stankey more than $20 million this year in compensation!! They are going to have to... — read more
AT&T Group Medicare Advantage Plan by UHC
If you are retired and 65+ and on the "AT&T Group Medicare Advantage Plan by UHC" website: https://retiree.uhc.com/att How is that working for you?
Enterprise Markets "Retirements" Today
Just started receiving e-mails about executive retirements. Rosa Bosa is on the list, head of Voice and Collaboration. That was no surprise. T yanked the entire portfolio earlier this year. Stacy Schwartz with FirstNet is gone. That was a bit of a... — read more
Just got a letter
requesting HC insurance. Do I have it or can I get it through a spouse or domestic partner? Straight to the trash can. T can kiss my a.ss. It's none of their business. But Yeah, I could get it from my "partner" but no I won't. But I will tell at&t... — read more
Threatened with termination
I really have a hard time believing the story that a person was threatened with termination because of asking questions about pay raise and other things. However, everything is possible here. That's why I'm wondering if anyone else has perhaps... — read more
Just compared my sons
McDonalds healthcare with my at&t healthcare. McDonalds is better in all measurable ways. Price, coverage, Doctors, fees, everything in everyway. He operates the drive thru window & I'm a tech with 30 years service in San Antonio, Tx. His plan is so... — read more
Cutting and slashing
"Therefore, there's the threat here that T starts to get "too cute" and they keep cutting and slashing. They could easily cut away not just fat, but the muscle and bone needed for growth going forward into 2023, 2024, and... — read more
East then West
East Region will get hit in the next coming 2 weeks. West region to directly follow. This will impact retail, National Business and LED. Confirmed via calls with HR/EVP teams.
HealthCare Discovery
Just checked. Obamacare is better than at&t insurance. Check it out yourself.
T got ripped off!
I can kinda understand a company, any company, getting a ringer for CEO. But how can you explain at&t getting two, back to back ringers as CEO? The odd' s of that happening is off the charts. The equity these two id--ts have lost during their tenure... — read more
What Insurance Company Administers the New Plans
I looked at the new health care choices today. Not much information on the site yet. Does anyone know what company will administer the Broad and Select Plans?
Nepotism and favoritism everywhere
I'm surprised anything ever gets done considering the number of incompetent people who are promoted to management positions through nepotism and favoritism instead of merit. I'd contact HR about some blatantly obvious cases but I doubt I'd achieve... — read more
Customer's week finally over
Tons of absurd spam from various comic persons called "leaders". T is fkd, completely fkd.
Stock Price
When will the stock price fall below $15. Stankey and Stephenson have driven the company off a cliff. Stephenson is out with over $200 million in the bank, and Stankey is pulling out $20 million a year with the goal of having as much as Randall. ... — read more
When will the dust settle?
I just want to put the layoffs behind me and get back to business as usual. I've had and seen enough drama.
Offer is coming……
Company is waiting to clear the decks after pension adjustment. Offer is coming sometime after January for craft. 5 years added to age and service, $10k per year of service.