Jeremy when you speak all i hear is "bachelor in arts", "no science", "no idea what we do here." Again and again...
CWA to make IHX union???
There’s a rumor going around that CWA plans to unionize IHX this contract. Has anyone else heard this? Not sure how “managers” lol can go union but if this is the case I hope CWA sinks…
Robertson Town Hall
Robertson and her directs come across more as double talking political figures than they do people you want to have confidence in navigating the telco and data transmission landscape. Really this is the crew that is going to lead AT&T against... — read more
How are TWs monitored? Less the 1x per month in office..
Those that must go into an office are being monitored with badge swipes and if you do not comply, subject to termination. I know a few that have vacation homes or spots that plan to work from there.
Age composition by decisional unit for surplus employees
If you are over 40 years old and your role was surplussed did you have anyone under 40 years old surplussed in your decisional unit?
Wake up employees
AT&T sees you as an expense on a spreadsheet. Period. Stank and the board are laughing all the way to the bank as they enrich themselves at your expense.
Negotiated severance
Is severance for management employees take it or leave it? Would AT&T entertain the notion of negotiating severance?
AT&T synopsis of failures
I could start by going back to the T-Mobile merger failure. Which was massive. But starting with more recent history. First, T missed a huge opportunity by not investing or underinvesting in fiber. Execs at the time thought they could continue to... — read more
2024 Wave
The next layoffs will be around June 2024.
Why arent Climate Activist protesting RTO initiatives?
Hundreds of thousands if not millions back on the roads who could and have easily worked from home for year now sitting in a two-ton emission-producing vehicle for hours each day seems like it would be the perfect item to add to their agenda.
Company Persona
Every company has a persona. The amalgous representative embodiment of the culture and personality that the audience perceives based on interactions, both marketed and experienced. Let's try to imagine who AT&T would be... As employees, what do you... — read more
Moving to Gigapower LLC
Many upper levels moving to Gigapower LLC. Many upper level retirees hiring on at Gigapower LLC. Rumors are that other parts of the business are lined up to do the same. Any info out there on this?
Dr. Jeff - Chief of wellness
Curious how many tuned in to hear our corporate psychologist speak on Thursday? It was "candid conversations" with non-anonymous questions to be submitted. The main questions were around the insanity of how RTO is being handled and feeling... — read more
The last few years have been one bad decision after another
I wonder how Stankey still has a job. I'd have been fired a long time ago if I had done my job so badly.
Friends and Family too!!
Be sure and tell what ATT is doing to you to your friends and family!!! My Mom was PISSSED, sister and mom both cancelling ATT cell service and switching to T-Mobile with me!! It's the NEW Friends and Family , be sure and let them know to dump ATT!!! — read more
Burnout
Wow! What a joke this week! They send out PLE classes for us to take on Burnout/stress and financial advice!
Labor Day is just a ‘milestone’ in the marathon to get workers back to the office
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/labor-day-is-just-a-milestone-in-the-marathon-to-get-workers-back-to-the-office-dcb3be34?mod=mw_quote_news Highlights: It has been a different story for landlords facing a roughly 19% vacancy rate nationally and... — read more
Robertson town hall
She talks about building trust while they are tracking badge swipes and logins and you never know when you’ll be axed or asked to move. I guess she didn’t learn irony on that hike she did. At least she hasn’t pulled out the you can’t hate who you... — read more
Legg
I’ve been under a rock. Is it true I have to RTO on Tuesday if I am in Legg org? NJ here.
RTO Wave 2 timeline
Any L3's, have the inside info on timeline for RTO wave 2 implementation?
Musk is coming for Telecoms
https://ground.news/article/elon-musks-x-to-roll-out-audio-video-calling-feature As if we didn’t have enough problems.
VTP dreamin'.....
Yep. 2 years pay coming my way. Getting ready to back up the truck to load it with all that cash. For all you that are gonna be jealous -- don't hate the player hate the game. Peace out.
RTO: Halloween Edition
With Halloween just two months away, are you dressing up to the office? I'm thinking of dressing up like the Stank. It'll probably end up looking like the time the b-m fights guy dressed up like Dr. Phil. The only difference will be the red... — read more
Is First Net safe now..
After all the consolidation already hit, is first net safe ..?
Stankey much?
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-spot-an-incompetent-leader?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us
How many total people are affected by the RTO?
I've read anywhere from 9K to 50K.
Sambar Town Hall -
So what did you think? Sounds like a lot of smoke to me.
Does this sound familiar?
Companies are now "quiet cutting" workers. Here's what that means. Some companies are reassigning workers in a way that's sending them mixed messages. Emails informing employees that their current job role has been eliminated, but they have not... — read more
Half of my Peers wont move
Today, we had a candid meeting with our director (L3), who is a cool guy. We have about 35 in our direct organization between our director, his team, and two associate directors and their teams. Only 12 of us are in a hub location, 18 are near COEs... — read more
How long past being laid off until employee discount goes away?
Asking anyone who has left the business - how long did it take for you to lose your 50% employee discount? Does it happen right away or are they slow to notice that you've left?
Mass markets off payroll date
Mass markets off payroll date is October 6. Letters will be released to all who declined to move on September 22.
Master And Commander!
"Oh Captain!" "Yes Ensign?" "Captain, I'm sorry to report that the course you set has steered the ship into the rocks and we are taking on water! Should we set a new course? Should I send a crew below to try and repair the hull?" "Hmm, now now... — read more
Amazon
CEO cracks down on remote workers. He wants employees back in the office.
How many total Hubs does AT&T have?
Do people being made to RTO get to choose the Hub they go to?
Best decision
Best decision I ever made was to retire. I made the 75 rule. I retire 12/21. Cashed out. This company has gone to he-l!! Í feel for my old co-workers.
Contractors
Office Union Employee, work duties are being routed to Contractors...must be a sign...surplus is coming.
Union American
Sorry to those who still want to work for this POS company but most of my coworkers and I just want to GTFO! And yeah we're all waiting for the company to PAY us to leave. We get up to TWO years pay per our Leg T/CWA contract, which we fought for... — read more
Where’s our HC counter guy? 🤔
Just looking for current employee HC, wondering if decline from last week. Thanks!
Will the Free Fall of T Stock Continue?
AT&T (T) stock has been in a free fall since the end of April, 2023, falling from the high of $20 and creating a low at $13.43. The stock price fell roughly 32% from the high. The downtrend started after the release of first quarter financial... — read more