I was just recently thinking about why our leadership doesn't have technical competence, and now I see that it was mentioned by someone in one of the posts. Would the situation at ATT be any better if those at the top really had technical... — read more 

Stankey should be forced to provide FTTP to black and Hispanic lower income neiborhoods. HSI is vital to these people for education, online Dr. visits, and employment opportunities. He likes to pound his chest about giving minorities a leg up... — read more 

Considering leaving by 12/31 or 1/31/22, but would much rather be laid off. Will make MR75 in June 2022, so no bennies except phone discount (even if that). Does anyone have credible information if this org can or may have a layoff? If no to... — read more 

Sorry it’s just a great show in the making for great writers! Forget Succession this is like schytcession.

AT&T Stock Is Down 16% Since May. One Analyst Says It’s ‘Finally Fairly Valued.’ https://www.barrons.com/articles/at-t-stock-is-down-16-since-may-51633626564?tesla=y

https://www.thestreet.com/markets/at-t-stock-slides-after-report-suggests-funding-link-with-oan

If its true that the budget needs to be cut by an additional $4 Billion in 2022 ( I personally believe this) and half of that will be through reduction in HD expense (probably low estimate), then at a average per employee annual expense of $150k... — read more 

Open enrollment for 2022 starts next week. Has anyone seen a summary of changes? I’m sure the reductions will continue. I noticed that our current 2x basic life insurance is being reduced to a flat $15k!

Dumpster fire shortly. Get in while "it's hot"! A guaranteed tax loss if you buy now.

One America News, the far-right network whose fortunes and viewership rose amid the triumph and tumult of the Trump administration, has flourished with support from a surprising source: AT&T... — read more 

AT&T is a $hit show - change my mind. From internal politics, how we are advised to deliver service and our poor direction with customers - whew! Dwindling Stock price reflects it all.

Does the irs rule of 55 apply to your pension as well as 401k? If not, any way you can take distributions from your pension at 55?

It seems to me that the more this company changes employee metrics to make people work more for less, ATT achieves the opposite effect? At least judging by me and my colleagues, expectations are higher than ever, and people here are so demoralized... — read more 

May be moving from ABS to SLED for a sales role. I'm LegT, not old enough to retire but am under the LegT pension. If I move to SLED, how do I know that my LegT pension does not get ki---d by some well hidden rule?

"My AVP just got me a six-figure retention bonus to stay until 2024 and I meet rule of 75 in 2025. I’m not going anywhere! AT&T all the way baby!" THERE IS NO RULE OF 75 in 2025 only the rule of ZERO. This is the caliber of people AT&T keeps and... — read more 

I'm leaving soon so I'm a little nostalgic. I feel sorry for the people who have been here for a short time and who do not remember the times when this company had some integrity. I feel sorry for them because it seems to me that they are the ones... — read more 

I am hearing of employees leaving in November because of the benefit changes, so I'm wondering what you are hearing in your organizations and teams? I suspect the number will be higher than the upper management expected. Also, I suspect there will... — read more 

I left because I found a better job. It wasn't hard. I'm a better father and husband since I've left. I make more money, have a better title and career path, don't work impossible billing or service issues any longer, work less hours, sleep at night... — read more 

Any one taking advantage of the rule of 55? IRS info https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc558

During recorded "live" connection meeting with Stinky, Legg told a story about meeting with a gaming company and they told him "it's more important to have network consistency than being fast. Doesn't help you if the bits arrive in different... — read more 

I heard that Digital Life is for sell. Are they going to keep the current team since we have all the expertise is running this specialized system?

My understanding is anyone can still be let go, regardless of vaxx status.... Have I missed some guaranty somewhere?

It’s a life and death situation!! (But in 5 months, you know.. after the holiday rush is over.)

Now that we are in October , are there any managers on this board who will be resigning due to choosing not to take the shot?

I’m considering going from craft to management. Job security risk aside , what may be other cons to consider ? How do management benefits compare to crafts ? I have 26 years with the company. I know that becomes meaningless once management. — read more 

Has anyone heard news about when the next round of layoffs and/or retirements are coming for AT&T Business (Chow)? There was a large number of retirements and layoffs announced on Aug 26 (off payroll Sept 9). It’s understood that numbers were not... — read more 

Careful with retail managers are pushing shady practices on reps for sales like don’t sell upgrades they don’t count only sell new lines. Say we don’t have the phone or go to authorized stores and many other unethical forcing reps. — read more 

Hello, I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread for people like myself who will NOT be taking the mRNA options currently on the table. Lets share options on this thread that are sustainable , and profitable business ideas below! One quick... — read more 

We have an upcoming $3. 5T infrastructure deal that the President has promised will not cost us anything. How is this possible? The plan is to raise the corporate tax rate to fune all of it. The Wh-t House says that it is "unfair and absurd" for... — read more 

Got an email to check benefits for 2022. Went to the benefit site. Up popped three premedicare retiree healthcare options. Retiree, Retiree/Partner, Family. What happened to Retiree/child. Are they going after widows/widowers now? Making them... — read more 

Went to work for the company being Bell South Mobility, through the name changes and mergers. Had a little bit of pension thats not much but i was able to keep it before it was cut (grandfathered) and 401k, and ate rule of 75 but still under 60 yoa... — read more 

Happy to be leaving EOY. Worked 38 years, most with the exception of the past ten years, have been good. I realize how fortunate I am to have a pension when I leave. I just can't imagine working 30 plus years and not having a pension. All you receive... — read more 

There is nothing in the code of conduct that says you have to be vaccinated. The code of conduct doesn't get updated until March. The only part is that we have to comply with regulations that apply to our government customers. Biden's mandate is... — read more 

Oops, “the power has shifted to the employees…”

In the end I decided to get vaccinated so the vaccine could not be a reason for them to get rid of me. I believe there will be people who will look for another company because of the vaccination and those who will be laid off because of it, although... — read more 

Do you get to take your pension if you’re fired for performance?

I'm still a buyer at 23, hope I don't need to wait too long!

In all those years, I'm yet to see a leadership this bad and the company's direction so all over the place - here or at any of my previous companies. I'm a few years away from retirement and I can't wait to be out of this mess. I just hope they don't... — read more