C&E Engineer, 21 years in, not a ringer. What now? Guess I'll have to pick up the pieces. Already know jobs, good jobs, are few and far between. I think I'll go out and get drunk.
Doomsday 2023
Unnecessary layoffs when we boast bonuses? Possibly
Hussain Org
Lots of calls going out tomorrow. Are you going to take the package or try to jump on another dead end train?
Post latest Layoff reports in this thread if possible instead of scattered
It will help others and give an overall assessment of the groups affected. The company keeps most employees in the dark about the numbers and groups when widespread management layoffs happen. At least there are specifics when Union members are... — read more
meeting invites being sent out already for first thing tomorrow
Just received my meeting invite for an "important discussion" tomorrow am...wonder what that could be... As most have said on numerous comments before mine, if not now it will be later this year as layoffs won't stop anytime soon at att we'll see how... — read more
They are totally disconnected
It's so annoying to hear the higher ups talk about the culture here. I mean, how do they expect to have a great culture if we have to constantly worry about getting cut? Me and my colleagues are extremely anxious about whether we will be left without... — read more
Musical chairs!
Tomorrow the game of musical chairs starts at at&t. Please insure you keep a hand on a chair at all times, making it easier to occupy a chair when the music stops. I haven't played this game since second grade in elementary school. At&t is a very... — read more
Cost of a completely disengaged workforce
As I clicked past insider this AM, I noted the "Relive the Rally and be inspired by our Purpose" nonsense posted up there. I did not, and will not watch it. As it would seem most don't. It has 23 "thumbs up" clicks on it. Twenty three. 23 out of... — read more
What would you do? AM will expect transition
Im talking about this friday. If you got surplused, then your AM will expect for a transition. I guess me, ill take all my vacation until the 3rd. I really don't care about the 6 days payment conversion from March to December.
Friday is doom day
Impacted people will be notified this Friday. The layoff was communicated to employees few months back. This reminds me of the Netflix show squid game. It has been the story of my journey at AT&T. Watching people getting laid off left and right... — read more
All affected
Prayers and positive thoughts to everyone effected on this forced transition .
Corey Anthony Town Hall
Notifications coming this week. About 100 people
Notifications going out tomorrow under Townes
Mass layoff notifications have gone and going out this week it Townes Org - Lisa Legree Org
4 weeks from today
Per our CWA/Leg T contract, the next "announcement date" is March 15th and some of us expect to likely be laid off due to automation and shifting of work to cheaper labor. While it's unfortunate for workers who want/need their job, many of us are... — read more
wfh people you don't have to come to the office
wfh people you don't have to come to the office. quit and save a job for somebody that does show up to the office.
Will it be another group call to announce those affected?
The calls on Friday will it be another group call or will AM’s be the ones calling those affected in their groups!
Return to Office
Starting in April all WFH is going to be canceled and employees will be forced back into the office 3-4 days per week minimum. Hearing this rule is is coming straight from Stankey and will be communicated in early March.
Supervisor layoff training
Notifications for mandatory supervisor surplus training went out to impacted managers today. Get ready, the time is finally here.
Mid-Market
Has anyone heard anything around JVBs org and layoffs?
when do the layoff calls usually go out
in the morning or at the end of the day
How can I found out my re-hire status?
Left about a year ago. Is there a department I can call to find out my rehire status?
Wage Band Changes
Since I am below they current lowest point in the new wage band, will I be brought up to the new minimum or prorated into my percentage increases?
What happened to innovation?
Which T product are you proud of currently in the marketplace that we built from scratch?
I feel like my organization is run by people who have zero clue how
to make a dollar. They are all feel good p-m p-m types and somehow running in the black is a term they view as abhorrent for social reasons. Hey MBA your department needs to run in the black or face the axe. Report this profit driven man to Human... — read more
I think I'm about to be laid off
Strange things were happening to me last week, including getting some "help" on the project I'm working on when I didn't ask for it or need it and my boss going out of his way to avoid me, including canceling our weekly meeting. I've been thinking... — read more
Retirees who were brought back
I understand why this company is trying to return people with expertise, but I don't understand people who decide to return. I wonder how many people total have actually done it. Apart from financial motivation, I can't think of any other reasons... — read more
SuperBowl Layoffs
If the Chiefs win, there's a good probability of layoffs next month at at&t. If the Eagles win, there will likely be layoffs next month at at&t as well, so sit back, chill out, pour your favorite beverage and enjoy the show.
Market Capitalization of ATT
Per Postpaid Subscriber: ATT $1606 VZ $1829 TMUS $1922 US Cellular $431
Town hall meeting time?
Isn’t about time for another tone deaf town hall meeting while the company is having large layoffs this year? Don’t know about you but I’m ready for more kitchen recipe videos or telling us how they are going to spread the peanut butter, give some... — read more
It is inevitable in the Wireless Space
That TDS will get bought out well north of $20+ per share by one of the big 3. Cricket, Metro PCS, Voicestream, ATT Wireless....the struggling operators always get bought for a good premium.
Will Stankeye follow Eric Yuan
“Zoom to lay off about 15% of its workforce while CEO takes a big cut to compensation How the times have changed. Zoom, the platform that kept many of us connected throughout the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is, cutting 1,300 jobs in... — read more
8 out of 10 telecommuters are overemployed.
I thought it was just me, now it's confirmed 8 out of 10 telecommuters are overemployed. There is no doubt the money is great, I make $165K at at&t, and make $155K at my other company. What is really strange is that I feel like I could take on... — read more
SE region - formerly Bellsouth questions for upcoming layoff.
Looking for information on the following if I’m selected to be off payroll, any serious help is appreciated especially from those recently laid off. I get various answers from HR and still have questions after reading the guide. I meet rule of 75... — read more
Layoff process, could be worse!
Amazon employees at a large support facility recently came to work on Monday and found that their electronic badges weren’t working, so no access to the building or office. No phone, no e-mail, no communication at all, they were blindsided. Going... — read more
Analysis, Fundamentals, Value, Strong Acquisition Target
***02/09/2023: *TDS has a market cap of $1.23B *USM has a market cap of $1.73B *TDS owns 82% of USM. 82% of USM = $1.42B *With TDS you are getting a 13% discount on USM Shares plus the dividend plus the telco and broadband businesses for free versus... — read more
Layoffs
With so many layoffs occurring. Why are so many recent retirees being brought back? We were glad to see most of them leave. Now they are back and the cronyism and nepotism is being rubbed in everyone’s face worse than ever. They retired, locked in... — read more
Stankey is coming to town
Stankey is will appear in an open mic in Seattle on Feb 17th. Same day as management will tell impacted employees that they will be laid off, 2 week notice with last day on March 3rd. I'd say let's boycott the event, but you know the pseudo... — read more
Paychecks after resigning?
I left ATT for another job recently. After giving my two week notice I was given one day to wrap things up as I was headed to a competitor and worked in strategy. I received pay from the last pay period I had worked, which included a few days that... — read more
Spy in the Sky
You are most likely using a phone on an employee discount plan thereby allowing access to Corporate Security to all of your usage. Your comments here are scrutinized for non-compliance to the Code of Conduct regarding social media and you are... — read more
PIP
Lookout for incoming Performance Improvement Plans ..looking to layoff reps with cases instead of paying severance.