Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

Will Plano be better for jobs? I don’t think NJ is a good option.

Do not move for the company unless where you move is a place you want to be vs where you are and to gives you a better opportunity for other jobs. There are no guarantees on moving and no layoff. Like folks said do what you can now and start preparing but wait til you are forced. Good luck

Just Quit!

@f5 Agree just because company is paying good money you cant end up in situation where you cant fit in the current market.

How did you let yourself get to the point where you have no other options? You should have planned better.

So why wouldn't you wait until they force you to make the decision instead of quitting and leaving with nothing?

And while waiting, get a head start in getting your skills in order. Take a class at a community college or check if they will honor the rules for tuition reimbursement at a full time college if you are laid off if that cost is too high.

Even if it doesn't fully get your skills fully where you want, it will show initiative at interviews.

As others have said, relocation doesn't guarantee anything so only move to a place you'd want to anyway.

If the company requires you to relocate and you say no, you'll still get your severance pay. Depending on your state, you may be entitled to unemployment pay as well.
So why wouldn't you wait until they force you to make the decision instead of quitting and leaving with nothing?

Definetly quit. If your job lead to skill gap then every day, you stay it will just increase. High time you leave before you become burden to company of no skill upgrade.

Moving to Dallas is a money loser for most people. Significantly higher cost of housing and commuting, less attractive interest rates. I would not move there unless I was in the oil and natural gas business. There are other jobs, go find one. Taking a pay cut and staying put is going to be a financial win for most people compared to moving for these T sociopaths.

@OP quit

“I am unable to find work outside T due to various factors (skill gap, unfair RTO demands)”

The only viable option is relocation.

Do NOT relocate for this company...if you are in danger of losing your job where you are now, the same will apply once you move.

Only move if you feel like this was something you were considering beforehand, and the jobs in the area you want to move to are something that you want to do.

Moving guarantees you nothing!

Quit. This is a sinking ship.