Pros
Prior to AT&T buyout of DIRECTV, it was a fantastic work environment. Great perks, beautiful offices, minimal bureaucracy, collegiate environment and quick pace in terms of management decisions and implementation of projects or policies. Those of us who worked here prior to AT&T would describe DTV as a "well funded startup" type of environment where innovation and new ideas were encouraged and employee morale and development was a top priority.
Cons
After the AT&T buyout of DIRECTV, it is glaringly obvious just how different the two companies are. All of the aspects we loved about DTV are quickly disappearing. Employee perks and budgets for morale have disappeared. Decision making in all areas of the business is absurdly convoluted and slow, even for the smallest of business needs. Heirarchy reigns supreme at AT&T, in stark contrast to the very lateral environment that existed previously at DTV. Each new day is becoming more depressing than the last.
