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 

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 

Any word on the new contact yet just about a month to the current one expires and no word yet for the Union

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 

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 

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 

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.

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!

Suspicious.

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

I am not aware of any. I know some (management and craft) got exemptions.

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 

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 

Has anyone received a connection award in 2022 yet?

https://epic.org/documents/epic-v-dea-hemisphere/

https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/12/23069156/att-vianu-lawsuit-class-action-administrative-fee

AT&T is cutting thousands of technician jobs in the Southeast Friday… What are the chances this is true?

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 

Either lie about them to make everyone look good or back stab to make yourself look better. Makes for great employee relationships

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 

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 the company be run from homes?

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 

Why does company waste soooo much time and money on CP Training?

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.

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 

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 

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 

Is this considered a promotion?

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 

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 

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