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Going to the Dark Side - Peanut


Posted: Jul 17, 2014

I now work full time for an MTSO that does Nuance overflow and am relatively happy there.  The problem is I need to work part time for several important reasons which I won't go into.  Well to do so, I would have to accept a lower line rate (told thems the rules) and have to work fewer hours than I really need to (again told thems the rules).  I was thinking I might just do better working directly for Nuance with probably a better line rate and ability to work the number of hours I need to.  I know, I know, Nuance is evil.  I've heard it all, so don't need to be told again.  The only problem I'm having is initiating the on-line application.  I can't get past the first screen setting up password and reading and copying the heirogliphics to get to the next step.  Does anyone know an easier way to apply to Nuance, like a phone number I can call to speak to a recruiter etc.  Thanks for any help you can give.  Again, I don't need to be talked out of doing this.  I know all the cons, as well as the pros already. 

I do not think you need to justify why you choose to work for them or sm - SMT

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anyone else. We all do what we have to do to survive. I had a call from someone at Nuance who saw my resume, but I did not keep the number (or return the call, but that's my issue). I did find the Human Resources number online: Tel: 781-565-5000.

Good luck.

SMT. sm - Peanut

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Thank you for the HR information. As far as justifying, I thought a little background information was necessary to get the kind of responses, like yours, that were helpful. Thanks again.

Dark side has some peep holes of sunlight - nn

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Work for Nuance, some things I hate like Fiesa, but many other things I enjoy and hope you do too.

I am curious though what company you work for now that does overflow for Nuance. I didn't realize we outsourced to other companies.

I you aren't comfortable putting it on this board, please feel free to message me.

Thanks and good luck.

Thanks for your kind words. sm - Peanut

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I can't say who I worked for but I can say they regularly get raked over the coals here just like positive Nuance posters do. I called Nuance "evil" mainly because of Fiesa. My MTSO does similar stuff but on a smaller scale, but I keep my head down and soldier on. All the companies are like that now unfortunately. I'm sure I'd do fine with Nuance, as I find it easy to let stuff just roll off my back.

I know TTS is one company - that does

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Nuance overflow.

Did it occur to you. sm - Peanut

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that I was trying not to mention the name of the company so as not to be "outed" on a public forum? Good guess though.
There are many companies that contract with Nuance. - sm
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TTS is not the only one. You only outed yourself by your post. You could have worked for any of the other companies Nuances contracts to for all we knew. Most of them are about the same and are bashed here as much as Nuance and TTS.

Nuance outsources its India work to other slavers in the cesspool - can provide links

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nm

Horrible Horrible People - ANON

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I know the company you are referring to and what horrible people. I am being locked out of that company because I took a day off and gave them a 8 hour notice to mourn the death of a very dear friend and my beautiful pet, both of whom I knew for close to 28 years. I took a cut in pay also, and I produced a lot of work for them.

I know how Nuance operates. sm - Peanut

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My OP specifically said I didn't need to be warned off but was asked about the best way to apply. I know what I'm getting into. Thanks anyway.

Ex-Nuance here, and I couldn't more strongly NOT recommend them, - but as far as the online app...

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I remember someone else having an issue here with it a while back, and so I tested it out myself. It was indeed a bear to get in, and I'm afraid I can't remember the exact solution. One recommendation I have is to try a different browser than whatever one you're using now ... i.e., Chrome vs. Firefox vs. IE.

Browser - sadie

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That's a good thought - Nuance is notoriously IE friendly.

OP - try using IE if you're not already :)

You don't really know what you are in for, but will find out - soon enough

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Nuance is now a monopoly of many. You will have to start over on some account, but you will have a higher line count to reach STAT. Keep typing...the application is really only the first step. Speed kills.

Peanut - Old Pro

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Unfortunately, I have been out of the loop long enough that I don't know about applying to Nuance, but I wanted to say that you do not need to justify why you are going to work there. If it meets your needs and you are pleased with your choice, that is all that matters. You may find that you like it. Hope so. Good luck to you!

Yes she did!! Justifying when she was warned! - anon

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Yes, we all wish someone well, yet many here have set forth warnings to expose these rotten MTSOs. Sometimes we do just need to find out for ourselves. Some of us do not mind being used and abused.

I'm used and abused already. sm - Peanut

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at my present MTSO. I'd just like to get paid more for the abuse until I hopefully get a part-time job at the new PetSmart opening near me in a few months. If that doesn't happen, I'm still ahead of the game until something better comes along.
You know the game...just be prepared for another roller coaster ride. - anon
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Yes, we are all being abused. We all know exactly what you are saying. Just don't think you will be making more because they al have their tricks. But, as you said, you have to try and see for yourself. You know it all depends on what work they give you, and most of it is all VR and ESLs. Nothing you can make a living at. Plus 200 lph minimum...not making minimum in8 hours...you are let go.
My last word on the subject. sm - Peanut
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Again, thank you for the warning. I fondly refer to my MTSO as Nuance Junior. I do all VR now with a fair amount of ESLs. My lph requirement is higher than Nuance's which I consistently exceed, and my present line rate is lower than Nuance's. Of course, I'd have to learn new accounts and new dictators which I've done many, many times in my career. Of course I'm prepared for the roller coaster ride, I wouldn't attempt this move if I wasn't. If you could get paid more for the same abuse, that is if you had no other choice, wouldn't you? Like I said, I'm waiting for an opening at PetSmart, so it's not as if I'm condemning myself to a life of abuse and drudgery, just a chance to make about the same amount of money working fewer hours than I am now (see my OP) until that happens. End of story.

We are a bossy nation, wanting to tell everyone what they should do sm - just a thought

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with their own lives. It is really no one's business where you work or why you work there. Pay no attention to the doom and gloom people and do whatever you feel is right for you.

Doom, gloom and bossy surely are you own adjectives - URAI

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Nobody here is bossing anyone. What a comment. Maybe some of us like to face the truth while others want to see someone falter so it will make themselves feel better that it happened to someone else too. Nobody is 'bossing' anyone here. Food for thought. Eat if you will, if not, don't say you were not warned. You don't want a warning sign, that's your choice. You are from a cruel nation, so stay there.


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