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Nuance- everyone having to change schedules... - anon

Posted: Nov 21, 2011

So, what's everybody think about the new policy of having to change our schedules to either Sun-Th or Tues-Sat? I'm fuming, especially with them doing it right before the holidays, and I don't understand why they didn't just ask for volunteers first. I'm looking elsewhere. They've put us through way too much since Nuance taking over, and I've stuck it out until now. But, I don't know if there's very many companies out there that let you have M-F or not??? I'll have to try to find out... thanks for listening!

Nuance has always had Sun-Thur or Tues-Sat. - blondie

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I was there when it was just Focus, and it was that way. So I guess I'm used to it now. The only thing I like about it is I work Sun-thurs, and I get my Fridays and Saturdays off. Most companies I see on the job boards require 1 weekend day. Were you with Webmedx previously?

Mon-Fri - nn

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Pretty much have to be doing clinic work to get that schedule anymore. There may be a few companies that still allow it, but I personally, am glad to see them make everyone share in the weekend burden. I had to bite the bullet about 10 years ago and I honestly don't mind it now.
What I do hate is these newbies straight out of school thinking they should have M-F day shift while the rest of us have paid our dues to get to a better shift. Sorry... had to vent a little.

Exactly ... that was the point I was trying to make - in the post below

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I love it when new employees think they can just "walk into" a M-F shift when those of us who have been with the company over a decade have had to work our way into them. Sheesh.

Frankly I think that is the only fair way to do things. Everyone - works one weekend day

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I have done it for years and years. I don't even get my 2 days off in a row! Not a problem for me. I am happy as heck to have a job in this economy.

And if there's not enough work on weekends due to overstaffing? - nothing fair about it

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I spent many a weekend fighting for work and unable to meet my 40 hours due to too many people "having" to work the weekends, sparse dictation, and everyone electing to make up any lost hours that day and poaching our scheduled work.

One weekend day is the norm - MME

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M-F schedules are generally reserved for those who are tenured with a company. Those schedules have to be earned and don't come around very often anymore unless you are willing to work 3rd shift in the middle of the night. Almost every company now is going to the Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs scheduling now, especially for new hires. This way, they ensure weekend coverage and keep their accounts within TAT.

Regarding above posts - anon

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