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Started with a new co. this week doing MT. They are sm - Happy
Posted: Jan 21, 2013
STILL out there. And I only sent out about 4 resumes. I am averaging 25.00 an hour TRAINING. I am NOT kidding.
Don't give up just yet. Keep looking. There are jobs out there. You just need to find them. I would give you the name of this awesome place, but unfortunately, I'm not going to do that just yet. I know I took the last spot they were hiring for. BUT, I'm also having A LOT of family issues going on right now, so if I decide not to go past my training period with this company, I will post the name of it. At this point, the money is great, but I have a child who really needs me right now and I may have to quit working from home altogether. :( Not sure yet. Possibly. I'm trying to figure it all out. Because of the family situation, I signed up for the night shift. They are NOT hiring for daytime work right now. So, if you are interested in this position you must be available evenings and some weekends.
I'm trying to give hope to all of you out there struggling. I struggled for years with this company. No matter how long I sat and edited/typed, my line counts just were not adding up. I can't explain it. With this other company, the lines add up quickly and easily. It feels so good to finally be getting paid what I KNOW I'm worth (and you are too!), and it makes me want to try harder and put pride into my work. That's what Nuance DOES NOT GET.
Like I said, I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I hate to quit, but it just might come down to it in the next few weeks. If I give this awesome position up, I want it to go to a much deserving, committed, and good fellow MT. :)
Congrats! Exactly what I want to find. sm - mt2
[ In Reply To ..]I have made half of my previous salary here at Nuance. Where do you find these companies other than on here? I would like a smaller company with only straight typing so I can make a decent living. I simply cannot make money doing VR. I watch the MTDesk website but those companies are basically the same ones that are on here. Thanks !!
New company - miffedmt
[ In Reply To ..]Would you mind saying which company? Email me!
New company - Appstate girl
[ In Reply To ..]I am so happy for you!
Congrats - anon
[ In Reply To ..]I am an ex employee of WebMedx, who as we know is now Nuance. I had a bad experience with them. Glad to be away from them and working elsewhere. Don't know how they can expect to retain employees when they treat them so badly.
Just curious - VR or straight transcription? NM - Maggie May
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You're blessed! - Frustrated beyond belief
[ In Reply To ..]I have been looking and looking and sending out resumes. With decades of experience and taking great pride in my work, it is terribly depressing to get such insulting offers, especially after having swallowed 2 pay decreases the past 2 years now with the companies being sold. It sounds like you've found the proverbial needle in a haystack.
Why so many dislikes for OP? - Her story is inspiring...
[ In Reply To ..]and she means well by trying to tell us that there is hope out there. I'm inspired to re-start my search based on this and I haven't had hope in a long time.
OP: Thanks for posting this. I hope you're able to come to a good resolution re your family issues. Best of luck to you.
Dislikes - Anonymous
[ In Reply To ..]People probably don't believe her story. $25 an hour for training? I've been in the MT world a long time and know that even on site no one pays $25 an hour. Then there's the part about having this great gig but not being sure about keeping it, maybe you are the right person to replace me, etc. I found the whole thing a little far fetched and over the top.
I'm the OP. Getting paid straight typing I am making 25.00 per hour. Easy reports. nm - OP
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You are so welcome. I guess I missed it. I haven't seen the dislikes. LOL nm - OP
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Anything is possible - but
[ In Reply To ..]the OP's described situation is certainly rare in today's MT job market. Given that the message was posted on Nuance's thread makes it a little more suspicious to me. I have read many people post that they believe the big MTSOs that offshore to India would rather their American MTs quit so they don't have to fire them. Maybe this post was made to encourage those at Nuance to quit and go find greener pastures.
The other thing I find unusual is that someone who just started what sounds like a dream MT job would be considering quitting already. Maybe that was said to explain away the fact that the company was not named.
On the other hand, maybe it's all true. I'm having a hard time buying it, but if it's true, congratulations and happiness for the OP.
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