Quantum has got to be the dumbest performance management system I've ever seen. It's obviously built for those who do everything "for the 'Gram", posting pics of breakfast and are disappointed if they don't get enough likes. What a waste of... — read more
Career Paths after AT&T
If you worked at AT&T for more than a decade or two and left recently, broadly speaking, where are you working now? (assuming you didn't retire and found a new job...) Do you still work in telecom, or did you switch industries? Do you work for... — read more
AT&T to cease local telephone service in Pennsylvania
https://www.tnonline.com/20210326/att-to-cease-local-telephone-service-in-pennsylvania/
Mo Katibeh - Was he demoted ?
Mo is EVP at AT&T Business, he runs this shop and was thought of as being next in line to Anne Chow to be CEO. An hour ago it was announced that he will leave AT&T Business and be a "SVP" reporting to Chris Sambar (who reports to Scott Mair) . He... — read more
wireless directors
Did the wireless division eliminate the sales directors where Area Mgrs now report to an rvp?
When's the last time you thought about quitting?
The thought crosses my mind several times each day. Before, I didn't let things get to me as much but now I'm at an age where it's really hard to keep taking c-ap without reacting. I think I'm getting closer to the point where I'm actually going to... — read more
Debt
Is there a plan to eliminate the $158 billion debt in a reasonable time? I just don’t see it with the dividend, Cap Ex spending and continued multi billion dollar bond issues!
Proud or Ashamed
Are you proud to say you work or worked for AT&T or are you ashamed to admit you were or are employed by AT&T?
How AT&T Makes Money
"Communications segment generates the most revenue and profits." But sure, let's keep investing the money from the business segment that actually makes money on various acquisitions that have very little to do with our core business and are... — read more
Att distant 3rd in wireless now. Is att destined for the dustbin ?
Serious question. I don't think att is headed for bankruptcy but clearly the company is in trouble and flat lining. It's market capitalization is already so very cheap that google , Apple , Amazon , and others can buy it wholly with cash. Not that... — read more
Come to Columbus OH
Columbus OH is a boom town, home values in recent decade have sky rocketed since the 2007 great recession, as a prem tech i made almost $100k, they are always bringing in loaners from other areas. Work and footprint is growing. Bring work ethic. You... — read more
Didn't take long to roll back that pledge about political donations
gee whiz, what a shock https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1374388377533906946?s=20
Let's be honest
They say the best time to look for a job is while you still have a job. But let’s be honest with each other for a second. How many of us, who are unsatisfied working at AT&T, actually updated our CV and checked out what jobs are available at the... — read more
town halls
Haven't seen any town halls scheduled up my management chain this year short of the Stinky stick it to the older worker one. I know people will say they are a total waste of time, and I do get that. But I do enjoy seeing them squirm around the... — read more
Is Randall Stephenson working on closing the Directv/TPG transaction?
Mr. Stephenson was hired back as a consultant. Is it possible he is working with Bill Morrow (Video CEO) to close the 30% sale of Directv to TPG (Texas Pacific Group)? At the close of this deal many (thousands) employees will be rebadged to the new... — read more
Do we have any news on MVO?
I regret not taking the last MVO. Does anyone know if there are any mvos coming up soon?
Legacy T technicians, why are they perhaps safer?
There are people who think that legacy T technicians are safer because they are too necessary to achieve the goals of this company and its growth. I agree that they are very necessary, but I do not agree that they are any safer than others. Why would... — read more
https://www.lightreading.com/5g/some-analysts-sour-on-atandts-5g-prospects/d/d-id/768209?
https://www.lightreading.com/5g/some-analysts-sour-on-atandts-5g-prospects/d/d-id/768209?
There has to be an accounting’: Former AT&T lawyer says company systemically overcharged neediest schools
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/03/18/att-school-internet-pricing/%3foutputType=amp
COBRA extended coverage per American Rescue Plan Act Bill for laid off employees
FYI: If anyone has recently been laid off and have passed the six months company subsidies for insurance coverage and did not elect COBRA per the American Rescue Plan Act bill they must reinstate regardless if you terminated it. As long as your... — read more
Employee discounts
Question for Any short term ( 5-6 years ) employees who were let go or quit . what happens to your wireless/internet discounts ? do you get any ? or you need to be a long term ( 20-30 years ) employee for that ?
Some comments regarding employee separations at AT&T
In the recently released 2020 annual report, total employment declined by 17,040 compared to 2019. Employee separation charges totaled $1,177 million which resulted in a charge of ~ $69,000 per separated employee. In contrast, employee count... — read more
IHX people
Why the hell arent you guys calling ethics or Asset Protection? Wtf is wrong with you chickens! Im so sick of all the fraud, im sick of feeling so uncomfortable too. How can you people deal with working from 8 am to midnight!? Without getting paid... — read more
Core vs Attsco Employee Layoff Status
Which one is less likely to get laid off?
New T Mobility Scam!
My wife and son got new 5G phones a couple months ago. Up until recently, the icon either showed 4G-LTE or the prior scam, 5G-e. They both got a software update a couple days ago. Now their phones show 5G. Sometimes the still show 4G-lte. Only... — read more
Why all the hate on T?
It seems that employees and customers alike are quick to hate on AT&T. I'm just curious as to the underlying reasons. Many companies layoff employees in addition to sometimes providing an inferior level of service, yet they don't experience the same... — read more
They’ll learn a rather harsh lesson
We probably have a few that will go, but none will confirm it nor talk about it openly. The problem this presents for the company is those who are seriously considering it are critical to the success of many projects the company wants done under an... — read more
Why aren't AT&T shareholders doing this?
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/18/business/starbucks-executive-pay/index.html "Starbucks shareholders reject CEO pay proposal in rare move." Can we hold Stankey accountable please?
Direct TV Gut Shot
No more Sunday NFL Ticket. Stankey signals industry that he won't play ball and is wiling to walk away.
Amazon carrying NFL Games
Should have stuck to wireless and fiber pipes. Only have to worry about Verizon and TMobile. Now you early Daniel Larusso against Cobra Kai but Mr. Miyagi work for Apple.
Where is the real fat?
AT&T does have too many employees right now, that's a fact. However, instead of cutting those who contribute little to nothing the company keeps laying off people who are actually making it money. Honestly, how many managers do you know with just a... — read more
HBO Max stock announcement. What your opinion?
https://youtu.be/crr_f-AIik4
Sanders, Warren legislation would hike taxes to curb 'absurd' CEO pay
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/sanders-warren-legislation-would-hike-taxes-to-curb-absurd-ceo-pay-175519022.html Oh, how many jobs are going to be on the line to pay this "tax". You know no one is going to take a pay cut.
This will certainly not help HBO Max numbers
AT&T will no longer exempt viewing of its HBO Max streaming service from data caps after a federal court upheld California’s net neutrality law, the company said in a statement... — read more
experiences with financial advisors
I am getting emails from third party financial advisors on retirement planning, as I am of a certain age and tenure at AT&T. Please respond with any experiences good or bad regarding financial advisors, both offered by the company and third-party... — read more
https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/17/t-mobile-spectrum-advantage-over-verizon-att/
https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/17/t-mobile-spectrum-advantage-over-verizon-att/
How many employees in your work group will be leaving this year?
The older/experienced folks are being coerced into leaving the company via the changing of retirement benefits. With that change, many of our SME's will be leaving with all their knowledge. How will that affect your workgroup? My group alone will be... — read more
COVID vaccinated? Official response.
Taking the COVID vaccine is not mandated by law. It's optional. It is private. You have the right to remain neutral on the topic if asked. Unless you seek to get a few hours off from work for vaccine recovery time (remember, the work does not go... — read more
My .02
I hate AT&T. Simple. When someone asks me, I badmouth, send all to competitors. Got to go on my hour break now and drink a little everclear.