2 Week Notice

I’m a relatively young store manager at a corporate location, and tomorrow I’m putting in my two weeks’ notice. I’m feeling incredibly nervous because I’ve been conditioned to think that AT&T is the end-all, be-all. The micromanagement, the unrealistic sales expectations, and the pressure that leads to unethical practices (which upper management turns a blind eye to until it suits them) have made my job unbearable.

I’m leaving to work at a different company outside of telecommunications, a family-owned but well-established business that operates across 10 states and is continuously growing. The pay is slightly better, and the bonus structure is annual rather than monthly. Even though it seems like a step up, I’m still apprehensive about making such a big move.

I’m not even sure what I’m asking, but I’d really appreciate any advice, words of encouragement, or stories of similar experiences to help ease my worries. Thanks for listening, even if it’s anonymous.

Comment! It's anonymous!

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You go Tiger! Momma said you were special and Momma is always right until she's wrong.

This has become a horrible place to work, and you’re smart for taking action to remove yourself from this place while you still have options. You’re going to be fine. Best of luck to you.

“ "a family owned, well established, business across 10 states."
Welcome to Wal-Mart!“

To the same dimwit that posts this ALL THE TIME….
Have you got nothing else? Because this isn’t particularly clever or funny.

Congratulations on your new role! It’s definitely scary to leave something you’re familiar with for the unknown. But many times, just having that change makes all the difference. My only advice is to get off this forum once you start you new job, and just completely immerse yourself in life outside of AT&T! Best of luck to you!

I’ve been here a while, and I’m leaving next week. AT&T is not “everything” They have really gone downhill over the past five years, in terms of how they treat their good employees. I wish you a very best of luck! You will be happier in the long run. Don’t let them get to you. You’ll be good!!

Good luck to you!

For good reason, another person of integrity is leaving the Darkstar ATT.

"a family owned, well established, business across 10 states."
Welcome to Wal-Mart!

You're doing the right thing....I think you already know that!

Best of luck to you....don't look back!

You are being too nice to actually give them 2 weeks notice. There's no hard and fast rule about that and considering your employment verification won't note that one way or the other, the way they treat others, they don't even deserve that much notice.

Unrealistic sales expectations = a proven method to keep commission costs to a minimum. A real demotivater.

You can see it ooze across the company.

You are making the right decision. Reread your own post to see why. Don't look back; AT&T was the end all, be all 20-30 years ago. Not now. Good luck and have fun at your new job!

Yep. AT&T Management 101

Turn a blind eye to obvious sales fraud.
Reap the rewards.
Act appalled and blindsided when $hit hits the fan.

Rinse, repeat.

Best of luck.

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