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Sr. Specialist - Sr. DBA - Staff 3 Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at AT&T for 20 years
May 12, 2023
El Segundo, California
3.0
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Pros

Work with amazing, driven people. Learn and employ cutting-edge technologies.

Cons

When AT&T Mobility & Entertainment bought DIRECTV, the company lost all of its inclusive family atmosphere and became cutthroat corporate. When it came time to lower their IBIDA, they laid off over 11,000, mostly DIRECTV, employees in a single day. No matter how impressive your work history, they simply needed to reach their predetermined head count.

Advice to Management

AT&T Mobility & Entertainment has since divested DIRECTV and given them back control of the company. I imagine DIRECTV will be back on track in no time at all.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
2.0

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