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It's been 6 months since I left MM and on - reading over your posts I see that nothing has cha


Posted: Dec 11, 2014

except to get worse, so I don't regret leaving. My plan was to become an IC so that I could work my own days/hours, as I needed more flexibility to take care of my aging parents, but it turned out the few responses I received to the many resumes I sent out all wanted someone to work set days/hours too. I have done MT work my entire adult life and always thought I would do it until I retired because I found it interesting and challenging, but the profession has changed so much now that I have had to revise my expectations. I now have 2 part-time jobs, non-MT. I work a total of approximately 24 hours a week, days/hours completely flexible as long as I get the work done by the end of the week. No weekends, no holidays, no more horrible middle-of-the-night shifts (with little work to do). With my 2 jobs combined I am making the same, if not a little more, than I was making at MM full-time, but have to pay for my own health insurance. I'm not getting rich, but I can pay my bills, and I am free to take my parents to doctor appts and help them as needed. I also have time to pick up other freelance jobs that I can find. I feel much healthier mentally, emotionally and physically than I ever did when working for MM. I say all this to let you know there is life after MM and even after MT, so don't give up hope of finding something better. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and may you find peace and joy in your lives. Don't let MM rob you of that!

I too am glad to be gone. - free at last

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Last health checkup, blood pressure down, cholesterol down. Stress level down, depression gone. There is a definite upside to being an ex-employee of iMMoral.

left mmodal - molleycat

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I too left mmodal 6 months ago. It's been hard but I did manage to get widow's benefits from SS. Next year I can retire early if I chose to do so. I have not been able to find a job but I manage to get by. I don't miss working at mmoral

Why were you expecting any - change?

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Merry Christmas! - MTtoo

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Merry Christmas! I left a bit ago and have not looked back. Life is sane once more. I just checked in (out of curiosity) and found a kindred soul in your post. Leaving has opened me up for new opportunities . . . and the time to take care of my ill son. Thank you for your post and wishing you the strength needed in caring for your family.

Leaving MM - MT Long Gone

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I left MM a little over 3 years ago because one of my PT gigs offered me full time. Do I miss being an MT? Yes, some days I do, some days I miss working from home. I'm still in touch with a couple of MTs from my "former" life, and they assure me nothing has changed for the better here. I don't regret leaving MM. Do I wish I were doing something different than I am now? Yes, lots of times. However, my bills are paid with something left over, I have a 3-minute commute to work, and am blessed to be able to come home during the day to see my dog and regroup. In spite of the pressures and challenges of the position I'm now in, at least I have roof over my head, food on the table, and utilities on. Pretty sure I'd be on the street by now had I stayed with MM. Best of luck to you all in the New Year. I'm keeping my eyes and ears open and maybe, just maybe this ol' gal will get another chance doing something else. There is no perfect job, but being able to pay the bills is a big plus.


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