Are you ready for the bloodbath on 10/23 and 11/28?

Are you ready for the bloodbath on 10/23 and 11/28?

I noticed recently a lot of messaging lately about how great it is to work at T, how everyone loves it and the benefit are fantastic (hooray for Lyra). Even our screensaver now tells how great it is to work here. Then I read this article and thought... — read more 

I would love to see Employees results by line item starting with Director up, AD’s we already know kiss the ring. Folks should propose that since it is (ha ha) Anonymous. Then I bet 100% not one has the kahuna’s to say the truth and be all butter... — read more 

what are your thoughts on the push to use AI in our daily work? Too much? Too little? Should make our jobs easier and more efficient?

To the dude constantly on your phone with no control over the volume of your voice: STFU or take it to a focus room. You know who you are.

My most minor gripe that would make me 0.5% happier about being in the office 5x days a week is better coffee. Also, why are we nickel and diming employees for drip coffee from the cafe..

https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-employers/ The bottom 5% out of 900 companies. How is that possible. The company is widely hated by the public due to their bad cell service & customer care.

They say Hubs are three locations, but what are the other sites and who decides go to a HUB or not? I think California has one not sure name, Virginia, Tampa, etc. I’m worried to move and sell and move my family only to get let go. Seems if you are a... — read more 

You folks need to go like Stankey said, plenty of hybrid and virtual. They say a hub but San Ramon is what, what about Missouri, etc and why are AVPs not all in Dallas that was the big press that went under the carpet to which they are not even in... — read more 

Get ready to take it hard without lube. 10% at a minimum are going to get it. Some areas a lot more

After half our team got cut, things have been brutal. We’re all doing twice the work for the same pay and pretending it’s normal. No new hires, no plan, just endless burnout and silence from management. I'm not sure anymore who got lucky, us or those... — read more 

I wanted to create a thread so we can help each other with some advice on finding new roles. I’m in tech, and obviously the job market is worst it’s ever been. I stay up on certifications, education, and all that. Doesn’t seem to help a lot. Even did... — read more 

That’s a big number. This is a mix of employeees & contractors. People wonder why they can’t find jobs in the US, this is why.

How do you think we will be impacted by layoffs.

That is all.

Can anyone share when is the next layoff? Is this a monthly activity?

Hearing the new version of hub locations are TNLs, it's acronym but don't remember. Here ACE regional support staff, will have to relocate to TNL location or find another field facing position or leave company. Hear TNL list will be out later this... — read more 

It would seem obvious that the WARN Act will be dismantled shortly since the bill was introduced by a senator who would be shunned today, and passed by a completely different type of congress than we see today. Not surprisingly Reagan did not sign... — read more 

Remember the company views us as nuts, bolts, nails, mulch, annuals to plant once a year. Disposable regardless of your value to the bottom line.

It took getting sick to realize how bad it had gotten. Now all my energy will be focused on finding a way out.

Product not producing anything pu--c safely wants . PDEs failing. Gov oversight not happy. Numbers continue decline. Subs are Verizon and TMO rejects. 15% will get notices week before Thanksgiving. WFH employees are top of cut list. Freloads will get... — read more 

As long as management is quick to take credit for a firm’s successes but equally swift to blame its workers for its failures, no surefire remedy for low productivity can be expected in American manufacturing and service industries.

Are we ready to call RTO a failure and change course? Or do we need to see new lows for the year first? Sell all the real estate and make wall st happy

John and other leaders answer your questions on the state of our company… Have a question for John, Pascal, Jenifer, or Kelly ? Post it in advance on Viva Engage. Then be sure to attend or tune into the “live only event” to confirm that it has... — read more 

Tactics will be used to simply encourage employees to leave the company. No relocation No guarantees No housing assistance You are on your own. Much of the work will be absorbed by Dallas, Contractors, and India.

You want to know why so many working moms are drowning? Because we live in a world that says “take care of your babies first”… but also, “make sure you’re bringing home a paycheck”. So we get up, clock in, and make sure our kids have somewhere safe... — read more 

I keep hearing that terms I reno became permanent. Also heard throughout california. How can I become permanent? How does that work? My local said unlikely but I can confirm Rwno nevada did it a few months ago. What's the workaround? If they allowed... — read more 

Took a new role in CSO based in Charlotte. Anyone here work in CSO? How is that part of the org? Anyone in Charlotte? My understanding is it’s a CSO hub (or rather is becoming one). I understand lots of things are changing, and there’s a lot of... — read more 

Remain off the roads-so does that mean we all WFH on Monday? TRENTON – Acting Governor Tahesha Way today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in preparation for a dangerous nor’easter... — read more 

This is how telecoms and tech companies are punching the older skilled american worker in the gut. More layoffs in November.. 2026 is going to be a bad year for american workers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IZILX9kXWY

I used to think sticking it out would pay off, but after watching the same bad decisions over and over, I’m done hoping. Stankey and the rest of the execs couldn’t lead their way out of a paper bag.

Consolidation and off shoring to India. Do not transfer move to Atlanta. You want to stay in Atlanta start looking. The plan will come and be executed fast and furious. Zero relocation to go from Atlanta to Dallas area.

I heard from an AVP and SVP that T is exiting out of the LA buildings by early next year. It seems with the DirecTV sell off being completed, the company has no need to maintain office space or further operations there. Anyone else located in LA... — read more 

So... imagine a team that's been cut, cut, cut. In half. Down to the bone. There's a hiring freeze. Alas, the manager has an employee who's a poor performer but can't do anything because a) the person can't be replaced (hiring freeze) and b) a... — read more 

So they just closed down our office in Milpitas, some people found a spot at local yards, others are just WFH until Santa Clara office opens in February of next year. Funny how WFH is only used when convenient for the company.

I recently had an epiphany of sorts. Someone on this page shared that many ex ATT employees went to a company called WTT. When I went to their company website I saw a smaller company that thrived by saying it valued its employees. The quote by the... — read more 

So Forbes also has a world’s best employers list too. And AT&T is 875 out of 900. No more commentary needed at this point. https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-employers/