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confused incentive and OT - scratching my head


Posted: Oct 17, 2009

Okay so here we go.  In the past my boss has said that the incentive does not mean that OT is approved.  Three weeks ago she said that since it was an incentive then we all could work extra. Then two weeks ago said that OT is not automatically approved during an incentive.  Now she states, "I know all of you are worried about there not being work in our group because of the incentive, but it is there.  Since there is an incentive go ahead and take advantage of it as much as you can and get some OT in!"  I should be asking her this, but I wouldn't get a response until Tuesday or later even.  What do you guys think?  I always assumed having an incentive does not mean you could work OT.  Thanks!

Sound like Evil Q still clear as mud, nothing has changed? - Bunion

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if you have time on the weekend grab it and make a few pennies, as how it used to be no work on Monday morning, possibly into Tue. Best wishes

CCM is wrong- just work - working for OT

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OT is approved, it has to be, otherwise how in the world can MQ expect you to hit your number? My CTL has stated repeatedly "hop and and help whenever you can this weekend, the incentive is in effect, make some money."

The MQ suits offer the incentive when the backlog in the entire company is high, regardless of what work is actually available in each BOB, or when there is a holiday in India. You may have a high backlog and can actually make some extra money or your backlog may be low and you will run out. Crap shoot every weekend.

As for me, MQ sets my number way too high- how can I get 6000+ lines in 4 days when I am not even scheduled 2 of them? Of course I need OT to even reach my number and even if I did I wouldn't do much past it anyway, but the OT and extra lines are always a nice addition to the paycheck.

Bottom line - When MQ offers the incentives there is OT, be thankful for the opportunity to make some extra $$ and try to take advantage if the backlog allows. I know I do.


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