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Thinking of leaving TT for Nuance - sm

Posted: Jul 15, 2011

Would that be a bad move? At least if I went to Nuance, I wouldn't have to worry about being bought out! I have worked for TT for three years. I used to love it there. So much work and the overtime bonus was awesome. I work second shift and have for the entire three years and it's really getting to me. Some days I have only 4 or 5 hours of work, which was never a problem until lately. My paychecks are shrinking every month. The rumors going around of them being bought out is scaring me. Would this be a good time to move or stay where I am at?

Im thinking of leaving for Diskriter - Youre story is identical to mine

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Had an offer from them last October but then TT turned around and suddenly had work so I declined the offer. Then, not 2 weeks later, the work dried up AGAIN and never really picked back up.

Combined with the fact they've had the thread deleted that was simply speculating if they're selling TT makes me uncomfortable staying there. I have a part-time IC job I grabbed to pick up the lack of work and financial impact from TT, but I need benefit, too.

As loudly as I used to cheerlead for TT, I now think it's time to take a completely unbiased look at the big picture, grab the Diskriter offer, and NOT look back.

Good luck to you :-)

TO IDENTICAL==>I'd think twice about leaving TT for DR - frustrated mt

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I've been with DR only for a short period of time...left a pretty decent paying job in hopes of "steady work with OT offered all the time;" however, to my dismay, I am BARELY clearing 10-15 hours a week with DR!!! I realize that the MT industry is seasonal and that it's either feast or famine, but it's been an uphill battle for me to get a secondary account to help me get my hours and, from what I gather, it all depends on the account you're assigned at DR that dictates whether or not you get your full 40 or not.

Don't get me wrong...my supervisor is AWESOME, the people are AWESOME, and the platforms are AWESOME, which does count for a lot these days in the MT World, but it certainly doesn't help pay the bills!!!

Just wanted to give you the down and dirty, at least from my account assignment perspective, before you make the change...for me, it went from bad to worse :(

FRUSTRATED MT - Your story is identical to mine

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Thanks so much for the info. I've heard that can be a problem with DR, i.e., sometimes not enough work. This is a new account they have that will go from standard transcription while training for VR, so I'm hoping they don't grossly overhire...we all know it will only take half as many MTs to cover VR as it will for the straight transcription.

I'm a bit concerned as the platform is on M*Model. I've heard good things about M*Modal but my concern is now that they've been bought out by MQ if that means down the road at some point if MQ intends to buy DR as well.

Thanks for the heads-up!

TT who TTS? - curious

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Which TT company is this?

TransTech - nm

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nm

Something to think about... - Webber

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We were told at WMX that our years of service would transfer over to Nuance. If you think that your employer may end up getting bought up by Nuance, it might be worth it to stay for your years of service. Of course, I don't know if your employer is going to be bought out, that is just something to think about if that does come to pass. I'm not sure if I want to stay and work for Nuance or not. We still haven't gotten any details on key factors yet (like compensation, benefits, etc.). If you know anything about those factors with Nuance, could you please let me know? I find it disturbing that WMX/Nuance has a job ad on the Job Seeker's board stating they have excellent compensation but are telling us that they are not sure what our compensation will be and are "thoughtfully considering" that. Good luck to you!

Thinking of leaving TT for Nuance - PLS READ - Same situation

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Can I email you? Our stories/experiences are SO identical and I have a couple of theories about which I'd ilke to privately compare notes (I'm the poster "thisclose" to jumping ship for Diskriter). Our posts have mirrored one another's for a few months now and I'd like to email with you privately because...well, I wouldn't want either of us to end up being sued for expressing our opinions). If you're not comfortable with it, I understand completely. Thank you.

Yes, e-mail me! - nm

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nm

Done! - TTer

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I sent it from my real email address, not from the one I use here so you'd know I'm legit :-)

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