I mean this is really getting old, customers ask us why we are wearing masks. And we have to tell them is because our company wants to control us and tell us what to do. I get it, we are on the clock and we will wear and do whatever they want us to... — read more
Chances of getting a promotion here
So far I've only been able to get a lot of excuses for why I haven't been promoted here. Chances that someone will be promoted here through their hard work and commitment alone seems to be zero? At this point I can only say I regret putting in... — read more
Ibew 21 contract
Any word on the new contact yet just about a month to the current one expires and no word yet for the Union
Useless management
T management is far more concerned about making themselves look good to other management types than doing anything to help the teams they're supposed to be leading. I think we could safely get rid of about 50 percent of the lower, middle, and upper... — read more
Is Direct TV still hurting AT&T?
Just read an article that Direct TV has lost in the neighborhood of 1 million customers over the last year. Part of a move away from the major TV providers. Since AT&T no longer reports that metric publcly it's an estimate (fairly accurate imo). ... — read more
NB Red July
Get ready National Business. July has been dubbed Red July and the Stankey budget reducers are in the water. Biggest hit will be mobility and fiber. They are going to a dual seller under JVB. This will be announced next week in Dallas with all AVP’s. — read more
T Paying Less than other companies for the same job.
Over the years T has bragged about being the highest paying company for many jobs when in reality, most companies are paying about 5-10% more a year than T in most cities.
Keep working as long as you can.
The economy is going south. Dow was down 1164 points today, glad I have a great well paying job at T. I hope I can get another 10 years in before I retire. May as well keep raking in the cash all while the economy implodes around us!
I can’t say this enough
The constant whine on this board amuses me. You guys take this nonsense too seriously. It’s a paycheck with benefits ! Milk the company dry! Get paid , get as much OT as you can and go home and enjoy life with your family! Quit worrying about... — read more
** Class Action Lawsuit **
Retail class action lawsuit San Diego contact your union steward if you've experienced gaslighting, stress, mental manipulation, discrimination of a protected class by RSM and ARSM. it's very likely you have a case. Union steward will forward you to... — read more
Employee Survey Results - Major Discovery
Major discovery announced with my org when discussing employee survey results: "I feel actions have been taken as a result of pervious employee surveys." Executive officiers and HR ranked at 90+% positive. All business units ranked around 50%... — read more
No clear direction
Even in the previous company where I worked, a clear vision was missing. A company can exist for a long time without a vision, but without a clear direction from the management the company will eventually go into a downward spiral. Perhaps ATT has... — read more
Teamsters Call Out AT&T's Abuse Of Alaskan Workers During PGA Tournament
This weekend, members of Teamsters Local 745 educated attendees of the Byron Nelson PGA Tournament about AT&T’s abuse of its workers. AT&T [NYSE: T] is the primary sponsor of the annual golf... — read more
Have any union people actually been let go for refusal to get vaccinated?
I am not aware of any. I know some (management and craft) got exemptions.
Sales Channels Beware
Senior leadership just came and departed from Dallas. Big cuts ahead from any sales channel. The massive expansion will mean a massive reduction. Some teams ballooned 8x and will return to original headcount based off of these meetings. If you org... — read more
Pension Lump Sum
I anticipate seeing my lump sum drop 20% when segment rates reset in November. I’ve already hit “modified rule of 75” and was planning on leaving in next 3-4 years. Just curious if many will leave this year in order to lock-in the high lump sum. ... — read more
Connection Awards
Has anyone received a connection award in 2022 yet?
If you think your phone calls and texts are private, think again
https://epic.org/documents/epic-v-dea-hemisphere/
AT&T is about to get away with its bogus $1.99 ‘administrative fee’
https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/12/23069156/att-vianu-lawsuit-class-action-administrative-fee
Layoffs on Friday
AT&T is cutting thousands of technician jobs in the Southeast Friday… What are the chances this is true?
The answer is always 'yes'
Will there be more layoffs? Yes. Will they close more stores? Yes. Will they outsource more call centers? Yes. Will they keep taking away our benefits? Yes. If you've been with T for more than a year, you should know by now that the answer to... — read more
Time to do peer reviews
Either lie about them to make everyone look good or back stab to make yourself look better. Makes for great employee relationships
Being laid off is the good option!
The number of people still afraid of being laid off is astounding when all of you should be praying to find your name on that list. A layoff is the perfect way out of this craphole. You are paid to leave, you can get unemployment as a little extra... — read more
Conversations with Corey
Corey thinks people still come to AT&T for a lifetime career and can move up from front line to executive. Those days are long gone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LPiFpAlJSQ Near the end, the other guy talks about behaviors that lead to leaders... — read more
Will they close all the call centers?
Will the company be run from homes?
Help me figure this out
So, a highly productive employee of ten years who did several jobs at once (they've had to hire two people so far to replace him and they're still not doing everything he did on his own) was laid off a few months ago. Meanwhile, last week, one of the... — read more
CP training
Why does company waste soooo much time and money on CP Training?
It's disgusting what mediocrity is doing to this company
This has become a company of mediocrity. The greater the mediocrity, the more respect it gets. What is a competent employee to do in such an environment? Competent employees are wasting their time here.
Unattainable quotas
It's funny when your boss tries to convince you that quotas are not unattainable, but that we employees are lazy and do not try hard enough. Whom are they kidding? I've finally submitted my resignation and can't wait to find out if my... — read more
No one could have foreseen the collapse of DIRECTV or WarnerMedia, RIGHT???
Well, except maybe every middle class parent since 2015. Me: “Hey kids! I got us $10 DIRECTV and FREE HBO Max.” Kids: “Hey Boomer, YouTube, TikTok, Vine, Instagram are ALL FREE! Plus, I watch them on my phone and have no need for your silly... — read more
AT&T biggest benefactor to lawmakers who push anti-abortion laws
https://www.businessinsider.com/att-biggest-corporate-benefactor-to-anti-abortion-lawmakers-in-trigger-states-2022-5?amp Yet another example of AT&T talking out of both sides of its mouth. While it celebrated women last month , it’s giving money to... — read more
Does a management employee moving to a different position working same wage scale get a raise?
Is this considered a promotion?
Call me a boomer
Had to repost this…. It can be a Rap song, or Country. Try to rap it… ++++ Here it goes: Retired from AT&T for 6 years. 37 years in. Retired at 55. Tomorrow AT&T is going to reimburse me $427 for my health insurance. I've ATVS. An 18' Crestliner... — read more
Area managers att retail
They are pushing this new gimmick (tile)where if your a bottom performer in the store the rsc gets 3 coachings a week and multiple which can lead to termination. We are sick and tired of area or retail managers trying to scare reps out of a job... — read more
Why do you work so hard if you know it’s not valued?
I’m not saying I was the best employee, but I did the best I could and I worked a lot. When I realized that the most important thing here is whom you know, not how hard and well you work, I changed my philosophy. It's not worth the headache. — read more