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Burned out on job applying, testing etc. - Tired of the fight

Posted: May 10, 2010

Are there NO decent places out there to work? Just when I see something that looks like what I am seeking and want to apply, all I see is negative posts. I realize that everyone has their opinion and just because someone does not like it does not mean I would not etc. BUT, there are always more than one negative opinion, and all cases that I chose to ignore warnings, I walked right into the nightmare, just like they said I would.

Seriously, is ANYONE happy where they work? Please tell me there is hope.

There is hope but one MTs pleasure is another MTs pain - HappyMT

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Everybody has different needs/wants from their MTSO. I read negative things about my MTSO on here quite frequently and, while I certainly do not doubt another MTs experience with the company, it doesn't reflect MY personal experience with them, which is wonderful. I make a very decent living, always have work, communication is great, my account manager is a delight to work with, and I honestly wouldn't change a single thing about my position. For me, it's perfect.

Other MTs have posted just the opposite of my experience. I realize they are on other accounts and that probably makes all the difference in the world.

So, while I might tell you to apply with my MTSO, for all I know, you would be assigned for one of the apparently lesser accounts that doesn't have plentiful work or such a top-notch, efficient account manager. Then, I would feel horrible about directing you to them in the first place.

It's caveats like the above that make it difficult to recommend your employer sometimes, unless it's a very small MTSO where you're pretty sure on which account the MT would be placed and what the exact circumstances would be.

I wish I could be more helpful, but, as I said, one MT's pleasure is another MT's pain.

I totally agree - me

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I work for eTrans and they are pretty good, but their platform isn't the best, and you pretty much don't hear anything ulness something is wrong. This might be a blessing for some (straight typing, everyone leaving you alone) and a nightmare for others (no VR, fairly high line count requirement, no encouragement/pat on the back/how ya doin e-mails).

It really just depends on what your priorities are. Do you want to make more per line and maybe have hard accounts, or work on easy outpatient accounts and be bored, or straight typing, or VR, do you want to feel included in the company and have constant contact, or left alone to work and feel like 'just another set of hands.'

Very content where I work - old-timer MT

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There's good and bad with any company. I took a few part time positions at the same time for a while so I could choose a fit that worked for me. I had 2 part time jobs, sometimes 3 until I narrowed down my search. Took me about 6 months to settle on my current position and I love them.

Can you share.. - Tired of the fight

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Who you lucked out with? I just want to find a "home."

what company? - if you dont mind sharing

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i have tried 6 companies in the last 3 months to no avail!! I have 15 years experience.

Also looking for help - Good Luck

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@what company? - if you dont mind sharing

Since you are no longer at those 6 companies, would you care to share the names of the companies that are "less than perfect" so I can cross them off my list, as well.

Any help you are willing to give is appreciated.

Thank you.

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