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hired for 2 jobs to start this week, both were "postponed" -- anyone else? - Blimy


Posted: Dec 13, 2011

Has this happened to anyone else? Both accounts were said to be "new." That's why I made a point to accept both, in case one failed. Both did.  Both were to start this week. Paperwork in, all good...general letters went out in one place about an indefinite postponement, and another indicates approx. 30 days. Makes you wonder if they actually HAD accounts when they hired, or were "hoping for accounts," which didn't come through. We are ridiculously positioned at the mercy of these companies; it is pathetic. Cancelled serious plans to accommodate both jobs, that were not to be...Expected a check or 2 before Christmas. Hah! Merry Christmas, everyone. Just 'business as usual' in our wonderful profession...

what company?? - fluffy

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That's what we need to know first. Transcend has many new accounts and most of them will be on their new platform called Encore. I'm with them now and our date to "go live" has been pushed back due to tweaking of the program which is not uncommon with new platforms. That could be the case for you too. If it's another company, then idk why you are being pushed back. have you asked your recruiter?

No, not Transcend; been there, done that! - Blimy

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Two different companies, would rather not say...yes, 'glitch' issues, also, supposedly. One more specific than the other. The letters were nonspecific yet genuine enough for me to believe it is nothing personal against me...leaving me to question the veracity of whether accounts have really been 'finalized'... or are merely "hopefuls"...who knows? One company does have a board reputation for overhiring and/or having no work. The other does have a better reputation, though mixed. Thanks for your reply.

Same thing here...nm - anon

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xx

Same here! 2 jobs too. - Me2

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One was a new PT gig, the other FT.

Both have been postponed til after the first of the year. Both delays were said to be due to "technical issues" on the client's end.

Makes you wonder.


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