The Dilbert Cartoon Strip Was Created at AT&T. Read Dilbert if you want to know the ugly truth behind AT&T
The Dilbert Cartoon Strip Was Created at AT&T. Read Dilbert if you want to know the ugly truth behind AT&T
Reasonably decent pay and benefits... although who knows for how much longer. AT&T seems hell-bent on moving jobs out of California, busting the CWA union, and replacing people with contract labor. Many of those contract workers are on 2-year work visas from various countries outside the USA. I guess that's the American way: greed and profits before all else.
The company is much too management-heavy and driven by old and archaic processes. There's plenty of nepotism, and you'll experience many 'Dilbert' moments. (The Dilbert cartoon strip began in a company newsletter in San Ramon, CA. If you really want to know what it's like to work here, read 'Dilbert').
I've been with the company over 10 years, and it's been a non-stop reorganization. I've lost track of how many managers I've had during my tenure.
The company also has a bad, but well-deserved, reputation for laying off people once they pass their 50th birthday. AT&T also likes to lay people off during the Christmas holiday season so that they are off their 'books' for the New Year.
Once again, read 'Dilbert' if you want the inside scoop. The characters were based on real people.
You are not corporate royalty, and the center of the universe does not revolve around Dallas.
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May 1, 2012This was a slow process. It started off with an HR screen. After 6 weeks or so, they scheduled an interview with a Director and 2 Managers. The interview was good. The Director was very knowledgeable. The Managers seemed like they got the questions
