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Underpaid, Overworked, and Exploited

Lead Software Engineering
Current Employee
Has worked at AT&T for 4 years
May 17, 2025
Plano, Texas
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

They pay on time. That’s the only positive.

Cons

20% Below Market Compensation

Exploitation of Visa Holders

Poor Treatment of Contractors

Strict 5-Day In-Office Mandate with Tracking

Micromanagement Culture

No Work-Life Balance

No Career Growth Opportunities

Outdated Technology and Engineering Practices

Advice to Management

Start valuing people over control.

Pay market-competitive salaries, especially to skilled engineers.

Stop exploiting visa holders and contractors.

Focus on results, not facetime.

Ditch the micromanagement and rebuild a culture based on trust, flexibility, and growth.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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