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Any experiences with StenTel?? - CMB

Posted: Jun 14, 2011

Good, bad, indifferent?? :)))

Sten-Tel - maybe

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What state?

StenTel state - CMB

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Springfield, Mass.

Bad - anon

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Went for a whole week with no work, hardly any communication, and then quit. After I quit, I heard others complain of also frequently having no work and then of having trouble getting paid.

Sten-Tel - notpleased

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This is my experience. I tested with them, signed all the paperwork, was hired at a good hourly rate with complete benefits. Three weeks before starting, the recruiter called me to tell me that they were putting my date of hire back b/c the new computer system wasn't streamlined yet. This happened twice. They stopped calling then.

I was super excited about this position for obvious reasons, to make a good hourly rate PLUS benefits PLUS working at home...geesh, it was like being treated like a "real person."

Unfortunately, it really was the beginning of the end of for me in this career. I normally would never have quit my old job, but I would leave my employer with no notice and I wanted to travel before starting this new job, so I did resign from my old job. I have not secured a job since. This was last August.

It didn't bring out anger in me, just disappointment for all MTs and sadness. I do believe, however, that each person has their own experience with a company, and timing has a lot to do with that. So, whatever your decision, I hope it is a blessed experience!

Sten-Tel - Becky

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To my knowledge, Sten-Tel in Springfield, Ma. is IC only and wouldn't hire at an hourly rate or give benefits, and there are TONS of companies called Sten-Tel. The one in Springfield, Ma., I worked for, for 4 years. I got 2 raises, but the pay was still low. I was on 4 accounts and had more work than I knew what to do with. I left to get a better cpl. Overall, my experience was good, but with Sten-Tel, Mass., it's hit or miss. I've talked to many as happy as I was and many that never had work and quit. Hit or miss. Good luck.

Sten-Tel - notpleased

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The above poster's knowledge is incorrect because I signed a contract where I was promised hourly rate as an employee. At the time, I do not believe many of their MTs were employees. Of course I know exactly where the company was. I mean, come on. LOL The recruiter was Bonnie Monico. I know her.

Sten-Tel - anon

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I know her, too. She used to work for Transcription Relief Services.

I posted above about being there a whole week and not having any work and quitting... The one I worked at was in Springfield, Mass. At that time, they hired me on as an IC, and Sandy Hawk did the hiring.

It wasted my time totally! I expected to actually work!

My experience also. Hired by same recruiter, quit my other job, - and never had ANY work. nm

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Well... - Becky

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During the years 2006-2010, they were IC only, no employees or benefits. Maybe this has changed? When did you work there not pleased?

also, - Becky

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Just went to their website, and they offer employee status to Massachusetts residents only, all else is IC. I'm definitely not trying to pick a fight with "not pleased" or trying to dispute her experience, but I have just never known them to offer employee status and benefits and hourly rates. I worked for them for 4 years. If this is something new, that's wonderful.

Sten-Tel - notpleased

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Wait a minute, Becky. In one of your other posts, you stated they NEVER have anything BUT ICs, and now you find out they have them in the state of Mass. Soon, you are going to find out that they make exceptions to that rule. And, then, you are going to realize that bragging about having knowledge of something you do not, only makes you look like a fool. Again, why would I come here and lie? I didn't come here and say no-one should work for this company. I simply shared my experience.

Maybe you should take a class in critical thinking.

Sten-Tel - notpleased

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Becky,
I think you are ignoring other posts besides your own. When did I work there? Did you read my post and pay attention to it? It would answer your question. Do you work there? If so, call up Bonnie and get your truth if you have so many doubts. Why would I come here and make something so insignificant up? That's silly.

Not pleased... - Becky

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Wow, bitter much? I NEVER bragged about having knowledge I don't have. I simply said that to my knowledge they did not hire anything but ICs. Then you said that was not so. I then went to their website to see if things had changed and reported what their website says currently. I then made the comment that if what you are saying as your experience is new, then that is wonderful because NO your original post or subsequent ones DID NOT answer the question of when you worked there. When I worked there, from 2006-2010, they only had IC status for MTs in the Springfield, Ma. office. That is a fact sweetheart, and that's all I'm saying here. Not trying to brag about anything. Again, when did you get this offer from Sten-Tel? And also dear, nowhere in my posts did I say or elude to the fact that I thought you were lying. Go back and reread my posts.

Not pleased... - Becky

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My mistake. I see where you said this offer came last August. So, yes, what you're saying was your experience (which I never refuted)is something new at Sten-Tel. Again, I was only speaking about my experience having worked for them for 4 years, between 2006 and 2010 (early 2010)and stated what I did as TO MY KNOWLEDGE. I bet the program you were offered never got off the ground, as Sten-Tel is famous for that, leaving us hanging about whether we would get direct deposit before dropping the attempt to offer it. I think you took my response WAY too personally.

Sten-Tel - notpleased

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That could very well be, that this type of program never did get established. My experience happened in Aug 2010. Perhaps I am a little bitter and very disappointed, but remember, if you will, I haven't been able to secure a job.

I'm not going to argue with you. I just didn't know why you were so insistant on proving me wrong. One piece of information for your file:

When you call me "dear" and "sweetheart," these are terms that male chauvinists say in the workforce. I really believe this is part of the reason the MT industry is treated so poorly, it is primarily female.

Thanks for the banter, though, I guess we both learned something. Oh, I probably didn't make it clear, but I didn't work for Sten-Tel. They did look like a decent company.

Not pleased - Becky

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I don't know you, but I honestly wish you the best in securing an MT job if that is what you still want. My heart goes out to anyone who is qualified to work and wants to but can't land a position. Best of luck to you.

Nice ending - pleased

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Thank you. That is very kind, and I appreciate it.

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