Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

The grass actually IS greener on the other side

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 without taking sleeping pills, drink less, exercise more, have lower blood pressure and am a different enough person that my father says "I can't believe you're back" from time to time when we see each other or talk. It hurts to realize in hindsight that I was so messed up by this company that my father sees a night and day difference in my presence since I've left.

If you're happy where you are, good for you, but realize this company is no longer loyal to long term employees. You're extremely unlikely to retire from AT&T unless you're retiring in the next few years. Better is only the plan for shareholders, not for employees.

If you're thinking about leaving, go but take your time and make the right choice. The grass is actually greener on the other side.

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Post ID: @OP+1d9fDwq5

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I left the company in July at 61yrs old. Only worked at T for 8 years-that was enough! didn’t meet the 75 rule. Best decision I ever made. I have COBRA for 18 months and it’s actually pretty reasonable. I couldn’t tolerate the BS, threats of dismissal if you didn’t get in all your training, survey’s, town halls, meet and greets, etc. right now. Just do it if you can. Not sure why people are waiting until the end of the year in winter. LOL

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Post ID: @2zqy+1d9fDwq5

ATTs nastiness to employees was affecting my health as well. The pay and WLB was decent but this was a different kind of stress and not worth it. The death of a thousand cuts with continual layoffs, benefit cuts, and rebadging causes a toxic environment vs having one massive layoff and apologizing with a path forward.

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Post ID: @1dzo+1d9fDwq5

And gosh darn it people like me!

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Post ID: @1psc+1d9fDwq5

truth same happened to me just wish I did it sooner att isn't worth the games.

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Post ID: @oor+1d9fDwq5

Such a beautiful story. Like in the movies. Happy end. I fell like crying.

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Post ID: @gqh+1d9fDwq5

THe only positives I have as a 1st line Mgr @ T, the HSA match and 401k match, otherwise, it sucks. Overworked, too much PLE, too many meetings, metrics, etc. The place is a joke and spiraling out of control. If you have 20+ yrs, stay, i get it, if you have <10 yrs, get OUT.

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Post ID: @hrx+1d9fDwq5

"Better is only the plan for shareholders, not for employees."

Correction: Better is only the plan for the Ratty and the Stinky, not for employees.

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Post ID: @yen+1d9fDwq5

This is inspiring!

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