Layoffs happening today, supposedly .. anyone get the letter today yet?

It's rather funny indeed to work in a center where half the people are gone every day - and most of us actually hope to be laid off. As you can imagine, actual work production is purposefully low and it seems most people don't care. It's kind of... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/congrats-just-got-dry-promotion-145402012.html

Heard a nasty rumor that they sent a press release by accident. Can anyone confirm?

https://www.businessinsider.com/dell-remote-workers-promotion-return-office-push-flexible-work-2024-3?amp

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/att-freeze-its-pension-nancy-johnson-bsn-phn

Have you noticed that every meeting that they brink up the lack of hiring they throw in "except Indian" and every single manager uses the same phrasing about "these are your fellow employees and are in it just as you are." They can try to justify it... — read more 

Effective immediately, I request the transfer of all copper and POTS customers to Alliance. Historically, service providers have embraced upgrades enthusiastically. While this shift may surprise some, it's essential to recognize that MidMarket Fiber... — read more 

If us Union "slugs" as the good people we work with call us, were so unimportant then they wouldn't comment at all. Yet they do. We should just be bugs on their windshield, not relevant, not needed, not worthy of comment. Yet they do. They shouldn't... — read more 

I am a CSE based in northern California and I keep seeing a disappearance of individuals almost weekly. One here or two there. Practically a whole team that was broken up has now been let go is this related to layoffs or something else?

Are there going to be layoffs in fiber sales? Has anyone heard of any big changes happening soon?

I hear layoffs happening every 3rd full week of the month until they hit their target number. Notices supposedly go out on Thursday, then you get 2 weeks before you're out, so April 4th? I'm on that surplus list so I may be gone this week, or be... — read more 

For the entitled group who complain how things were, please fill out the paperwork. Some of us still have young families to support and want to work and learn for our paycheck. Go to house and stop hiding behind seniority!

Just a heads up, many folks off payroll Q1 were not automatically enrolled in CEC. If you were impacted, call to enroll - you have 65 days after date of termination. On March 1, there were changes to CEC and seems to be some confusion if your CEC... — read more 

Well. This years conference is being held at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. A 5 star luxury resort. Just think of the cost for the flights, rooms, etc., Way to go... Keep surplusing people.

Built upon $5B 10 Year Agreement with Dish Wireless. Agreement has crumbled and there is less than $500M in 3 years. Tralor has yet to bring on new business.

I’ll be just shy of 23 yrs when I’ll be surplused. I’m hearing different things about when I’ll have access to the pension money from my legacy company (Ameritech). I thought it was immediately but someone told me today, you cannot access it until 62... — read more 

The forced culture of how and where we work is destroying the culture that has worked in many organizations. my larger team has lost 3 individuals because working here su-ks now, 3 are on the chopping block because of refusing to move, and two more... — read more 

Does anyone know what Orgs have layoffs this week?

So, I should be off payroll by mid-May. Do you get your severance pay with that last check or is it a separate one that comes later? Also, I'm sure they tax the heck out of it like they do the bonus checks, correct? Also - how long did it take... — read more 

Does anyone know what’s going on with our reimbursement ?? I’ve met my deductible and haven’t received a dime for medical or prescriptions. But money is being taking out my paycheck for this election, no one in the benefits center has answers or... — read more 

I put in the bare minimum to get the check and benefits. Not sure where this place is headed but it isn't good. I have been saying that for 5+ years now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KgB-sI2H-c

And if you work for AT&T and say it is not true, then you are involved. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/att-says-leaked-data-of-70-million-people-is-not-from-its-systems/

I am new working only a few months since graduating. Many of these posts talk about high blood pressure from stress. Is this an exaggeration or are people really getting physically sick from their work? As a youngster, this is making me terrified of... — read more 

If offered, would you take it? Up for yes, down for no. If no, how many more years would you stay if it's totally your choice?

How's the transition to Dallas? I told T to go F themselves and for some reason was surplussed, now happy in retirement.

Based on what has been made public about these companies, the internal working cultures appear eerily similar.

These Solution Providers only now how to sell into Green Space accounts. They are terrible at bringing in new logo accounts. Most of their numbers come from upgrades. If they receive good accounts to manage, they will not grow them. Once the... — read more 

Am I losing my mind? They really hosted a call today to inform people it was impossible to step progress in Mobility last year according to the data. And more Fiber people than they would have liked retired their numbers and were progressed and given... — read more 

If so, which positions would you recommend? I want to leave retail and need a change. Honest opinions only, please.

When are they gonna learn Direct tv and Direct tv stream is a looser!? No ONE that walks into those store”s are coming in for that rip off service! Numbers prove so! Lack of sales and lack of income!

April 6, 2024 is the D9 wireline, contact expiration. Union members: The striker’s certification for relief funds and application for assistance forms are available to download from your local or another local’s website. Fill them out and give them... — read more 

Come someone in the company give me some hard facts on the future of BAT? Not looking for opinions, just the direction of BAT.

https://www.pionline.com/courts/att-ssga-sued-over-pension-buyout

Im frankly shocked.

When is the Universal seller coming for small business sales? It is not hard to sell fiber and mobility. This would be a great way to get rid of some VP's.

Hi y’all I am a recent “B2B” grad and just got a position in fiber sales. I’m looking for wisdom and advice on how to succeed and make a long career in fiber. It seems that everyone has secrets on their success and the quota is very difficult to hit... — read more 

I am in BAT and have been suspended. I wasn’t told why and haven’t had a meeting with AP yet. It’s been 2 weeks so far and I’m a bit lost. I had to turn in my laptop and COU. I don’t cram or have zero usage, I barely hit my numbers the right way so... — read more 

What type of A.I software does AT&T use to monitor its employees?