Today Jeremy Legg had a town hall where he was asked about the imposing return to office policy and how he will rebuild the relationship between senior leadership and the workforce. He said if you find the policy imposing then you can leave, that... — read more
official notification then stuck on payroll til at least OCT?
just got notified that official decision letters go out next week , but if we decline, then would not let us go (severance hostage) til OCT - Dec timeframe. Anyone hear the same?
Is AT&T putting wireline up for sale?
With all of the consolidation efforts underway, and the depressed market value, is AT&T likely looking to sell off the wireline operation?
Hiring and Layoff Quota Changes
Large companies are now being warned by Attorney Generals since the Supreme Court ruling that immoral DEI quotas are no longer acceptable. Good news for a fairer outcome based on merit. Washington Post article... — read more
what happens if people do not relocate to a hub?
Will the company be hiring "local talent" for example in dallas and atlanta since the company claimed that these jobs are necessary to be performed in these specific cities?
Atlanta overcapacity
One Atlanta location was overcapacity, one day this week. They’re planning on opening another building. They’re looking at badges and log-ins on the LAN network at the buildings.
Terms of surrender part 2
I’ve worked for AT&T the last 18 years as a very productive teleworker respected and requested by many to work on projects. I have 25 years with T in total. I was informed that my job was moving to Dallas and that I could opt to relocate on my own... — read more
Post-65 Medical Retiree Insurance
I got a mailing today notifying my mother (who passed away over ten years ago) that her medical insurance was being changed to United Health Care in 2024. She has never been on my insurance in my life time as a pre-65 retiree myself. Ge-z — read more
There was a massive altercation that got physical between two women at
Atlanta Lennox. Can you imagine if you sat at a work station for hours and forgot to check in and late comer at 11 AM declares they have the reservation? I am in Dallas and have seen been drifting in at 11 and leaving after lunch. Plain and simple... — read more
Fighting in the workplace here in Georgia…
I heard there have been several altercations (fights) and uproar’s surrounding the management return to office here in Georgia . The police were even called in. I imagine the mental meltdown that’s taking place across the nation, is taking its toll... — read more
Mass Markets RTO notices
Going out tomorrow 7/14. Enjoy.
Elliot management - Cohn and Steinberg
We need another intervention letter from the Elliot Management Corporation.
I am glad
that I retired. Can you imagine sharing space, chair, desk phone, a stapler with some slob that just gasses and scratches body parts all day. Or wipes their nose or 8uTT and doesn't wash their hands. Gives "it" a quick shake and rumages thru the... — read more
Dollars
Take the monies wasted/loss/bad investments,TMobile/Direct tv/Warner Bros, grand total and how would AT&T be sitting right now?’
Lack of a solid strategy
I think more and more that the leadership does not have any well thought out plan for this company. It actually gives me tremendous anxiety, because it really seems like they don't know where they're steering this ship. Could it be that things have... — read more
Legg town hall
Essentially all the questions being asked in Legg’s town hall are about RTO. We’ll see if they get answered when he gets to the Q&A section.
Store conversions and retail management question.
Looking at RETAIL. I know RTO is the main discussions of late but any news or rumblings about stores converting to AR? On my way back from Michigan I stopped in store in OHPA, charging wire caught in car door, and they asked if I was or had heard... — read more
-Down 66.39% from its all-time closing high of $44.70 on July 16, 1999
https://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/202307135991/att-on-track-for-longest-losing-streak-since-june-2022-data-talk
Any info about 2023 performance metrics?
I looked and don't even see a plan for this year, hence no results to see how we're doing towards bonus for 2023. It seems odd they would be reassuring WS about performance goals but saying nothing internally. Almost like they may be hiding... — read more
Where in Los Angeles is the hub
Going to be?
RTO & "generous" relocation services.
In his interview on Bloomberg Radio, Stankey said employees were offered "generous" relocation services. We can do it now let’s sell the house and move to the HUB location. Does everyone have the same relocation package
Dallas
Ge-z, looked to move to Dallas area! Holly cow! Property taxes!! No way
Any job will do
I'm at the point where any job will do just to get away from T. No, I will not move and no, I will not wait for this to play out. As soon as I find something that pays decently enough I'm gone. I don't care about anything else anymore, other than... — read more
AT&T’s $13bn pile of puzzling payables
https://www.ft.com/content/db78acfa-ba87-4daa-9c24-718d14cf4a95 aww yes , the Texas three-step. Slim shady Stankey.
BFS
Got my terms of surrender today. It’s been a good 25 year run.
WSJ looking for comments about RTO experiences at AT&T
Email wsjcontact@wsj.com with Subject AT&T RTO. You can share your experience anonymously, but please include location details and your experience returning to the office.
Where will att find $15billion to please Wall Street?
Business is down. Employees are upset. Fraud is up. Outsourcing is up. Bad automation is siloed applied. When will the suits do their bit and return the six figures bonuses? We can’t find $billions in just laying off front line CWA employees! ... — read more
Executives Have Gone Dark
Where are they? Useless!!!
Gen Zers iwant jobs aligned with their environmental values.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/att-and-verizon-knew-about-toxic-lead-cables-and-did-little/amp-11689159453239.html
Question about hubs and rto……
Any craft or occupationals being forced onto the trail of tears death march or does it just apply to management?
Colleagues accepting lower paying jobs just to get out of here
I can understand that to some extent. For a lot of them, payment is not the only priority, they would rather not have to constantly be under stress from layoffs, suffer senseless re-orgs and work under incompetent superiors.
Can't fight Fate..
If there is a lesson to be learned from Succession it’s that you should never ignore the scrappy outsider when it comes to upsetting today’s juggernaut is no guarantee of tomorrow’s success. That’s why, no matter how unlikely, the idea that Dish... — read more
Comedic Site
This site has become a forum for wanna be comedians.
History in the making
Didn’t AT&T do this in 1980’s
Stock Market up big on 7/12/2023 BUT T is down .. . . .sad statement about Stankey and his leadership
The stock markets ripped higher on 7/12 but T is currently at $15.15, down $0.08 0.56%. Most big-name stocks up solidly on the lower monthly inflation reports. Stankey is an id--t and the investors know it. If Free Cash Flow (FCF) is below... — read more
Townes Open Mic
Propaganda
RTO in Dallas
and it's so funny. Musical chairs at it's finest. National Lampoon, WSJ get involved - ask questions, write articles - what's happening now has never been seen. It's musical desk & chair. Don't go to the water fountain or bathroom - you'll lose your... — read more
Just got my retiree HC statement
I pay around $165 for Medicare & $51 for a supplement plan and I'm keeping it. Period. Just received at&t letter stating that "they" decided to cancel my HRA & change me automatically to the UHC Advantage plan of which I didn't, don't, will not... — read more
celebrate if you love the PGA!
Because randy "flush the really big money down the drain" stephenson resigned from PGA board recently. That's the best news PGA had in a while. Anyone who would hire that bonehead now deserves all financial pain they get as a result.
how long do you have to work at AT&T to have a retirement mobility discount?
I don't meet MR75, but am curious as I only have 23 years in, and am 51. If I leave, do I get the mobility discount for AT&T retirees?