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something I found interesting - anon 4 now


Posted: Nov 21, 2009

I also posted this on the main board, but here goes.

Just for the heck of it, I went to the resume section of this board, and noticed there were quite a few MTs with "entry-level or less than 5 year's experience" wanting to be compensated 10-15 cpl  -- I really seriously doubt that is going to happen, especially for a "newer" MT.  I would suggest that if you are really serious about finding a job in MT, then revise your expected compensation rate to something a bit more realistic.

Do you think they just do not have a clue? - L

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After all, they might have just finished school and told you could earn the big bucks which you and I know is not true but that could be the reason.

Dou you think they just do not have a clue? - Anon 4 now

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Not really sure, but I saw MTs who had more experience and their "expected rate of compensation" was about what most of the companies have been offering -- I saw posts from newbies wanting anywhere from 10-15 cpl and believe me, I have 30 years of experience and am making 10-11 right now.

Only making 4 cpl VR and 8 for text - lindawordlady

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To top it off I just ran out of work and I still have 3 hours to go on my shift. Then, just the other day the company said I was borderline on my lines per hour. I have been there 2 months. I have 20 plus years experience with ALL specialties. Where is my 10 to 15 or even 9 to 10? This is just sickening to say the least, when I am pounding my fingers to the bone and going as fast as I can on VR for a measely 4.20 cents per line. I could just scream if I did not need the money that much. BTW, it took me applying to about 20 places before this company said they were interested. Does anybody know if the mtdaly board is up and all those resumes are posted there that have NO experience. Gimme a break. I think these MT schools should be put out of business, as the world of MT is almost non-existent.


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