Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

Running a business from home while designated Remote worker status

How does one get "approved" to come in only 1 day a month, and then NEVER be available online because they are working their side gig full time from home? Better question is, which supervisor level signs off on this? Just trying to understand this playing field.

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Post ID: @OP+1v0td7Mc

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We looked at three properties the first week of October. The realtor with the listings was always in a rush. He had parked beside our car at the final viewing. As we were leaving I saw a T badge laying on his front passenger seat. Did a double take to be sure. Guess he had to rush back to the office/home.

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Post ID: @5ytp+1v0td7Mc

The smart ones figure it out while you didn't. hint hint.

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Post ID: @3hxx+1v0td7Mc

Happens all the time. I have known home builders, electricians, etc that have done it. They even used company facilities and materials to do it.

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Post ID: @2ket+1v0td7Mc

I have a coworker who has been running a side business from the office for years. The majority of calls involve coordination for the other job. It’s so annoying.

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Post ID: @2rmn+1v0td7Mc

Know of 2 people who were conducting their personal business on company time who are both no longer working at T. Both of their a$$es were fired. Good riddance.

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Post ID: @2bql+1v0td7Mc

Probably safe until the currently scheduled waves of RTO are completed

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Post ID: @1zig+1v0td7Mc

For us it was approved by our 5th level. Never noticed anyone being difficult to get ahold of. Several work longer hours than I do so it isn't accurate to paint all remote workers with the same brush.

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Post ID: @1pql+1v0td7Mc

Stealth monitoring will put an end to many of the current shenanigans. In office and remote alike.

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Post ID: @1txl+1v0td7Mc

PJ’s wasn’t kidding when he said less than 1% would be remote. It’s already happening in other orgs. Remote workers will be a thing of the past.

Look at ACS.

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Post ID: @1ade+1v0td7Mc

"Yikes, my bad"

That is freaking funny. No way to undo it.

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Post ID: @rer+1v0td7Mc

OP - The company is focused on getting the masses back to the offices. The outliers will be next on the radar.

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Post ID: @ulh+1v0td7Mc

OP, why don’t you email your manager and ask?

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Post ID: @ovj+1v0td7Mc

Caregiver time is the best. Saw a former coworker reboarding a cruise in Key West, but didn't talk to her as she was already on the ramp. Mentioned it to her manager 2 days later. Small world, and all that. He looked puzzled and said she went to Chicago 4 days prior on Caregiver time to be with a sister in the final stages of cystic fibrosis. Yikes, my bad.

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Post ID: @len+1v0td7Mc

Angry, jealous, and in all likelihood, inept coworker post here.

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Post ID: @mfk+1v0td7Mc

Likely due to an indispensable skill set. Varies greatly by Org.

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Post ID: @jox+1v0td7Mc

Are you asking because they are not available to assist you and therefore not doing their job or are you just a jealous piece of garbage who can't get their act together? If it is the former, you just complain to their chain of command. If it is the latter, no one cares, because you are an awful person.

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