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Good companies and bad ones.. - kyradlady

Posted: May 21, 2015

I see posts on here from time to time complaining about employers. Granted, some employers are worse than others and some are just plain bad. However, I think we get so wrapped up in "ourselves" and what we want, that we forget to take a lot of things into consideration when we are up on our soapbox in a public, yet "anonymous" forum. Let's just get it straight here - there are no "perfect" companies -- just like there are no "perfect" individuals - but there are some companies that are really good to work for - and this post is about a good one.

I left a "bad" company 5 years ago and came to work for SoftScript. It was difficult for me to leave because I had been there for so many years; however, once I came to SoftScript, I was amazed that there still are companies out there that really do care about their employees! They still have to make those "hard decisions" sometimes, but those decisions are fair and well thought-out and are always for the best. I don't worry any longer about losing my job because of realignment of staff, outsourcing to India and/or Philippines, or just because they are downsizing. I know as long as I do a good job for SoftScript - there will always be a place for me at SoftScript. I wish I had come to them 10 years sooner than I did!

New to SoftScript - Im new here

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Please tell me your secret because I am still struggling to make line count. Any help would be appreciated. I am very frustrated.

Re: I'm new here - kyradlady

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I know it can be very frustrating when you are new. Most new MT's think they can hit their target goal the first few days they are on the system, but that is not a realistic expectation. It takes time to learn the accounts properly and as you learn and get better, more accounts can be added. It just takes time.

One thing I do see MT's doing is that once they get "no jobs available" - they give up and stop checking. If you would check back every few minutes you'd be surprised what will come your way. It could be that the dictators are just taking a break and will be back in a few minutes. Also, another thing is TALK TO YOUR PRODUCTION MANAGER! That open communication will serve you well - let your PM know you are concerned and ask for her help.

New to SoftScript - New here

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Well not having work isn't the problem. There is usually plenty of work. I have tried to talk to my PM with only one phone call back and lots of ignored emails. I have been here for almost 2 months. I sent my PM another email and will have to move on if she can't help. I'm glad you like it and it is working for you.

Ahhh, this coming from upper management. - Upper management

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This is clearly a post from upper management. I recognize this style of writing. Nice try!

Re Ahhh, this is coming from upper... - kyradlady

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I don't know what you mean by "nice try," - I was certainly not trying to hide my identity - kyradlady is my personal email ID that I have used for 15 years now. I am not upper management - I'm middle management - and this is a job to me just like it is to the MT's.

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