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Rant - Sorry - caninemom3

Posted: Aug 01, 2011

Okay. Well, I decided to test with my old company again (SoftScript) with which I had been employed for four years. I failed their test. My rant is this. Am I being unfair to think that it is on record that I worked for them four years, was never late, always got my lines, always got 98% or above on audits (my last audit was 100%) and it has only been 5 months since I left ?? Shouldn't all of this be taken into account ?? I suppose not. I have been really having a run of stupidity not being able to pass tests lately but I figured since this company knows me it would make a difference. I just don't understand. It is not like I have been gone for a ton of time. It has only been 5 months. I really just don't get it Thank you for listening.

I'll rant with you... - GramG

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I recently answered a post from JLG (before she added the part to only apply if you had the Acute Care experience listed). I got an email saying the my did not really have much recent Acute Care experience, but I was welcome to test, and "we will take it from there." My test results were described as "awesome." I answered all the work type questions, and we set up a time for a telephone conversation. It was going really well and I really thought I had the position, UNTIL I was honest enough to admit I was disabled. I had proven I could do the work. The 13,200 minimum month line count was something I could do, despite my disability. Unfortunately, when I mentioned this, the entire tone of the conversation went back to the fact that I did not have much recent Acute Care experience. So, this is what I get for being honest? There are laws against this sort of thing.

Unintentional Discrimination - Anna Rose

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I'm convinced that "unintentional discrimination" does occur in the workplace....not just in our profession. It's why I don't reveal my age, how many years of experience I really have or my living situation, and certainly not the fact that I have only 4 fingers on my left hand. They have no need to know all the nitty-gritty details of your life, just whether or not you are qualified to do the job. Your disability, unless it requires specialized equipment provided by your employer, is nobody's business. Sell your abilities and don't talk about any disabilities or other personal factors. Good luck next time.

Please report this. - MT

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Discrimination is hard to prove, but having a report on their file might help others who run into the same thing. Over time, it could show a pattern.

Good luck in your job hunt!

You're protected by ADA - tj

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so I hope you pursue that avenue.

The laws are in place for a reason.

In theory maybe, but with no job offer made and withdrawn it's - just too weak to pursue. NM

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disabled - gotta ask

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if the testing process and interview were going well, what was the point of "being honest" about being disabled? If it doesn't affect your job it has nothing to do with being honest, but you putting yourself in the hot seat. Of course, if you tried to go ADA on them, they can always say they found someone more qualified.

This woman, Giselle, was so nice to talk to.... - GramG

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At the point in the conversation when I brought it up, she had asked me if I was currently working. Here's another sad story - The people I was transcribing for, Medscripts, lost a major account. They made the decision to keep their full-time MTs working and not send anything to the part-time people. Of course, I wasn't happy about it, after being with them for 14+ years, but what bothered me the most was that I was NEVER told. The slow period was blamed on Fourth of July, which made sense at first. When the middle of July rolled around and still no work, I sent more and more emails asking for an explanation, which were simply ignored. Only when I called on the phone was I actually told what was going on. I made a comment to Giselle that I would have been looking for work back in June, if they had just been honest. She then went on to say how important it was to be honest from both sides. Hindsight is always 20/20, but I guess I just felt I needed to put it on the table. The only difference it would have made was that I cannot work extra. I guess I felt like she needed to be aware of that. Believe me, I learned my lesson the hard way!

G - nn

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She is a "wolf in sheeps clothing" as is the rest of her staff. I am also older, (55 and disabled from birth with CHEST PAIN), but these companies do not care -- Ladies, our government as we knew it is NOW gone. I just heard on the news that it is going to be "free birth control for all" with those that are insured picking up the tab for those that don't have insurance.

ENOUGH!!!!!!

oops - nn

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cerebral palsy -- not chest pain forgot I had the expander on -- GRRRRR

That's your clue?!?!?! - sm

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Lucky you that to you the free birth control is what symbolizes the loss of government. Personally, I'd rather hand someone $15/month for Tricyclen than pay 18 years of welfare, but I guess I'm just a bit more practical than you are.

I'm more concerned about the fact that all the netting is being pulled out from under EVERYONE who actually needs it. Silly me.

Re: That's your clue - anon

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Wish there was a LIKE button!

Don't feel bad... you dodged - a bullet

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If you look at older posts, you'll see one consistent comment from multiple former employees/ICs... they are horrible, rude people to work for.

Let's talk about honesty, shall we? When I was hired, I was told that I would have 1 primary and 1 backup account, and they never ever ran out of work... lol! At one point, I was bouncing around from upwards of 10+ accounts, all with those nice different time-consuming account specs that you need to know, and I sat with NJA very, very often. I'm sure she didn't mention that during the conversation. Oh... did she mention that they like to lay off employees via e-mail... no notice?

Please, please, please don't let these people make you feel badly. You were honest; they are rude (and not very honest IMO), and they don't deserve to have an employee like you.

Chin up. Good luck in your job search.

GramG - Also disabled

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The Americans with Disabilities Act will protect you. Call your local bar asssociation and ask for an attorney who specializes in disability rights. Many times they will take your case on contingency. Report them. And GO AFTER THEM. Good luck and God bless you.

Yeah, really... - I think insurance has to

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offer it with a normal copay or something, but what's wrong with free birth control?

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