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Just a handful of jobs in 3 days - Another MT


Posted: Nov 27, 2011

Hi everyone:)  I am so upset..no work, or hardly any work on all 3 of my accounts in almost 4 days..I don't get it, although it is the end of the pay period, but no work!!!  The holidays will not be so merry at my house(:

 

Few jobs - sm

[ In Reply To ..]
Sorry for your situation. I do a FT and a PT job and I have to tell you I was hoping one or both would run low over the holidays, but no such luck here. I should't complain, I have work and others don't.

I don't know what company you are working for, but maybe try another one, even as a PT gig, just to give you some flexibility when the main one runs out.

Good luck to you.

Thanks for your kindness - Another MT

[ In Reply To ..]
It is time now for me to make some decisions about my present job. I know I will have to find additional work or work for a company that has work on a daily basis. This has been a hardship for me and my family, and for many other MTs with this company. Thanks for the good wishes, and thanks again:)

No work - anon

[ In Reply To ..]
I am in the same boat. I had no work at all over the holiday and am actively looking for another job. It stinks, but I'll do what I have to do.


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