because honestly, he wouldn’t have risen to that level if he was. It’s just that he is inept, and is horrible at strategic decision making. Which is probably the most important attribute a CEO needs. You couple that ineptitude with a... — read more 

Surprised nobody has said anything yet

https://www.wsj.com/video/att-ceo-not-surprised-by-netflix-warner-deal/BE9CCAD6-870E-4A25-829C-FE43921B35E0

Retired / Surplus AT&T Managers, when did you have to choose Lump vs. annuity at separation? The day of your exit package, or sometime later? My supervisor didn't know and I can't seem to find this info on HR One Stop. Thanks!

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/att-ceo-john-stankey-says-made-mistake-when-told-employees-to-return-to-office-5-days-a-week-or-leave-but-the-message-was-not-wrong-instead/articleshow/125891727.cms

Stankey mentioned in his presentation that we had successfully completed our first one. Any news on which one? I would think it was a smaller one but anyone with knowledge of how it went, takeaways, etc?

Good luck in the future to all new alumni.

In a world of ‘tough as nails’ innovators, it’s difficult to be inspired by Grampa Stankeylegg to run your organization like you own it when he refuses to own his own mistakes. And who says “air cover” when referring to leadership and culture. Try... — read more 

AT&T needs to look at the various test teams. They seem to have the testing being done by contractors, but the employees, since RTO, are now located time zones away and unable to manage them. The testing should be collocated with the engineering... — read more 

Announced this afternoon. Let the whipping commence!!

I send out applications every few months just to keep my options open. For a while it’s been total silence, but this last round actually got replies. I’m not jumping at anything, but it’s still better than what I’ve seen all year, if not longer. If... — read more 

How much did AT&T lose on Time Warner and DirecTV? Months before it sold Warner Media to Discovery, it spun off the satellite broadcaster DirecTV, another prong in AT&T's media strategy, with a loss to shareholders of about $49 billion. By The... — read more 

AT&T (T) chief executive John Stankey will speak at Tuesday’s UBS Global Media & Communications Conference where he will discuss the company’s network and financial outlook. Besides the mid-band spectrum the company agreed to acquire from EchoStar... — read more 

How much is the average connection award for top 30%?

If previous years are any indication, T will hit us with another round of cuts sometime around holidays. Timing feels cruel, but it is very on brand.

You gotta hand it to The Stankmeiser. He really knows the landscape and how to be a wheeler dealer.

Said on Walter's town hall today.

Stankey unloads Time Warner at a massive loss and passes on this loss to employees. The new owners of Time Warner start a bidding was and make a massive profit. Well done Stankey. Can’t even blame it on Stephenson - divestment if Time Warner is on... — read more 

Who is hoping to be laid off ? How much is your severance pay? 💰

SBC Legacy Executives chased off all the talent and threats to upend their massive incompetence.

Zoysia or Bermuda? We are renting a house in Cu----g, Ga near 400.

Discussing a potential offer with a recruiter for a 3 days in office role. It is in Dallas. Can this role eventually become 5 days ? That’s a deal breaker.

The moment i receive the letter, i will file all the paid leave. (PTO and Caregiver) Comeback and say NO. Our leadership has IQ of the current weather right now in New England.

Think about it. The man is a fraud, the board of ATT is a fraud. Fastow, Skilling, Lay, Stankey

And the meter is still running........

Poor Raises, Poor Severance, No Upward Mobility, Cafeteria Style Seating for Your Workday, Garbage Stock Price Job Well Done John Stankey Recent Warner Brother Sale to Netflix is another glaring Bat Signal, Exclamation Point, Nail in the Coffin at... — read more 

Now that they forced everyone back in, the stress levels are rising fast. People are exhausted from commuting again, and half the office is talking about looking elsewhere. Add the constant layoffs into the mix, and you have a recipe for a disaster... — read more 

Stank keeps talking about being a “market-based company,” but the market has already delivered its verdict, and it is absolutely brutal. Just look at the scoreboard. AT&T’s market cap today is around $180B. Netflix, a company AT&T once thought it... — read more 

. . . was the mentality behind the execution of RTO, forced relocation at employee expense, and seemingly random surplusses? Are we a leaner, more cohesive and productive work force? Did it create a brighter future for AT&T? You've had 2 years to... — read more 

https://about.att.com/story/2025/stankey-ubs-conference.html With everything going on in Telecom wonder what will be addressed.

A truth from John Stankey. https://www.businessinsider.com/att-ceo-john-stankey-career-advice-young-people-college-tech-2025-12

This Forum reflects the need for significant headcount reductions in 2026. We struggle with any decision for increased investment while AT&T continues to retain these bad seeds. They tarnish the value of your Product. AT&T could have a bright... — read more 

How does a company the size of AT&T completely fu-k up the final compensation checks for the employees they just laid off? Overpayment, underpayment, it is complete chaos & they simply don't give a sh-t. It's the holiday season. Mortgage still has... — read more 

Wow, the business world has made AT&T C-suite and BOD look like a bunch of imbeciles. Buying assets above market price only to sell those same assets for pennies on the dollar. Can they really be that inept? T CEO Stankey and Stephenson are notorious... — read more 

Today was supposed to be a day for more cuts. So, who got notice that they are getting a big check and subsequently running away from this dumpster fire as quickly as possible?

You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I'm telling you why... Stankey Claus is coming to destroy your town! He's making a list, And cutting it twice, Gonna find out, Who's naughty or nice. Stankey Claus is coming to destroy... — read more 

Buy for a dollar, sell for fifty cents, and create a trail of debris with wherever you go. Like sending in Andrew Dice Clay and Maitland Ward to the Baptist church to give sermons and organize the socials. Bernie Madoff will handle the collection... — read more 

So another failed venture by ATT gets sold to Discovery for $43billion. Today, Netflix buys WB for $82billion. ATT must be the worst negotiators ever.