I've been working at AT&T for the past few years and noticed that people tend to stay in the same company a lot longer in this industry -- is that normal? Should I try to stay a longer time at AT&T or should I consider switching companies before I'm too old? @AT&T @T-Mobile
What’s your goal? Want to make more money? Switching jobs is a quick way to do that. I see plenty of people work for AT&T when starting out, leave then come back into the company several years later at a higher level
Yep. I've been with At&t for over 12 years and have realized it's a good thing to leave and come back. Salary increases to a higher bracket. Current tenure employees are left behind. "Raises" are a joke unless you're moving to another position that has a higher pay. It's ridiculous that tenure employees are getting paid less than new employees but tenure employees are training higher paid, new, employees where the job is getting done better through tenure, loyal emoyees.
I see the same thing at T-Mobile. Most people have been here 5-10 years+, and some are 20-25 years, predating T-Mobile as a brand. A lot of people have left and come back as well, especially earlier in their career seeking a promotion.
But what's your TC
I'm approaching 7 years at Att and am working on leaving. Raises are jokes and theres little opportunity for promotion. My career is at a standstill here.
If you stand really still, nobody can see you
Any longer than 5 years and you might as well live out the remainder of your life in exile.
40 years or bust
I have been here for 11 years , and saturated . The politics is mind boggling here . If u know the right people I have learnt u can move around and get those raises . But ,being with the same group will not get u anywhere .
AT&T is the best of the best, rack up those resume years if you’re happy there.