Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

I was told that I'm history.

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?

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 .

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 

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?

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?

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.

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 

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 

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.

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