Do they not realize how many problems they create for every single person who is directly under that manager? This is not the first time this has happened and this will not be the last time, of that I'm certain. I guess kissing the right butts gets... — read more 

With Recession looming pretty sure we can expect layoffs start of third quarter...

The Workday Payroll project is on 'Hold' until EOY 2023. Rumor has it the Oracle Financials upgrade to Fusion is in 'Review'. Both of these projects are in the 10s of millions and multiple year projects. Now is this a tightening of the purse... — read more 

If 21 really goes on strike well we actually have to do their work as managers I’m not equipped with the skills needed to do this work I hope they do not strike any insight on this

Anything about it. From what I can tell about half of my department is doing the same telling higher ups to go stick it.

No layoffs so far except for terrible people at the top. Maybe he was just pretending to be d-mb with the mergers so Rand could pass him the torch. Could we get him to go on undercover boss to suffer with the techs under toxic management?

I heard that as you go up the ladder, you pension increases - is this true?

Looking at some retail location going Hybrid does anyone know the meaning? Store on hybrid seams to be kicked out other corporate group stores on ranker.

Rumor is the union countered a company offer and is asking for 7% raise for this year, 5% next year, then 2% for year 3 and year 4 for RSC title. That is ridiculous! Inflation is 8.5% and we need at least that every year! We need to strike!

AT&T ki---d off the HBO Max bundle in its highest-priced unlimited wireless plan Telecommunications provider AT&T quietly dropped HBO Max as a bundled perk for new AT&T customers on its top unlimited wireless plan, AT&T Unlimited Premium... — read more 

Looking as far back as 1984, T has had a really bad track record managing money. It started with the new pediment building in NYC. They didn't ever move in after they built it. Building was sold to Sony, who occupies the building today. Next up was... — read more 

With Chow gone are most of the sales being generated by Solution Partners, wholesale, or the direct sales people in the future? Will the Solution Provider channel grow or die?

It would appear that Stankey is finally cleaning house. No wonder he's been so quiet of late.

Anybody knows the impact of his leaving? Reorg ?

I tried very naively to get the promotion by being patient and putting in extra effort. I never got promoted. Even if I was to get one in the future, I’m starting to doubt that promotion here would be the best next step for me right now. Perhaps... — read more 

AT&T Inc. workers challenging how the company calculates certain pensions asked a California federal judge to certify their case as a class action covering hundreds of thousands of... — read more 

Too many employees and not enough work in California. Splicers and Central Office employees are bored since there is so little work. HR has sent out Voluntary Separation Benefit forms and over 200 have been submitted but no offers yet in 2022. ... — read more 

Been with T for 30 years, never seen it so bad. It seems like the company is on autopilot. Morale is as bad as I've ever seen. With all the wasted cash and other resources over the failed acquisions, Tmob, DTV, and WM, I sometimes wonder how the... — read more 

He is a SVP in the Technology Group.

Force out or resignation?

Please support this event by leaving work early today. It will benefit your mental health.

Legg is about to send out new rules that will require everyone to be back in the office 3 days per week. It will say everyone has to be in the office on Monday and Tuesday plus one other flexible day every week.

Do like me. When I'm working installation/repair in the field - I interview the customer - ask questions - show interest - inquire about positions... I'm looking for my next, better, best --------------JOB! Afterall, why not get paid while... — read more 

I've seen some comments on this site recently about coming plans to spin off fiber. I don't believe it. Several years ago when RS was "wireless everything" in a town hall a few weeks later Stankey had a town hall and said something to the effect... — read more 

Must be really bad in the COR retail stores! All you see online is openings for asst managers and manager!!

Yes I got here by working the right people and sucking up. I get paid a lot of $$ to do pretty much nothing. I play favorites when it’s time to layoff a certain percent of the team, ability only counts for so much. I hate my VP but I grin and bear... — read more 

Don't know if this will have any impact at T. All Tesla employees must spend a minimum of 40 hours per week in the office. Their office must be their normal reporting location, not a remote location. I hate this, I never want to RTO! Ever!

For a company the size of AT&T it is absolutely stunning how poorly it's managed. Stunning. It is clearly reflected in the lackluster value of it's stock. I was a 17 year employee. Had a reputation as a manager for doubling or tripling sales results... — read more 

IBM ordered to pay $1.6B to software firm BMC for nabbing AT&T contract https://www.zdnet.com/article/ibm-ordered-to-pay-1-6b-to-software-firm-bmc-for-nabbing-at-t-contract/

please spill the beans here, leak it here, give it to us plain and simple, let us all know so we can prepare for the inevitable! Curious minds want to know...

Will Legg or McElfresh succeed Stankey? Right now I believe it's a toss up. Both are walking a tightwire trying not to sc--w up. Time will tell who wins this race.

Even most of the FAANG companies have frozen hiring - that should tell you that the job market is very soon going to turn from being in favor of the employee to favoring the employer. Those of you who decided to wait and didn't take the opportunity... — read more 

Missed it but heard some numbers saying that we are down to 7% copper utilization connections and a lot of those are internal. Is this correct?

https://thewokesalaryman.com/2022/02/11/why-people-leave-even-the-most-high-paying-jobs/amp/

Some probably still hope that they will get answers to the questions that interest them. As for me, it was always amusing to just observe how skilled they are in avoiding giving any answers.

Anyone learn anything new from the town hall? It was a real waste of time, not sure who actually plans these town halls, just alot of fluff. I would like to ask why T has such horrible customer service and why nothing is being done to correct the... — read more 

There are many reasons for customer dissatisfaction. My opinion is primarily that customers cannot be satisfied if the company’s employees are not satisfied. As an employee, I have always felt bad whenever I noticed that customers have some... — read more 

and will probably begin headcount rationalization once again in the 3rd quarter. The goal here is to reduce unnecessary overhead and redundancy in the operation. It's an easy fix!

I'm a little worried about the potential recession ahead of us. How will it affect the cuts at T?