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I made a big mistake - in taking my new job

Posted: Nov 25, 2014

I'm trying to get my old job back.

I pray you get it. I might get dislikes for this - but was the job at...

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TTS? Seems that is a nightmare of a place and everyone I know that has gone there regrets it. I just asked because I know they are constantly hiring. If it's not there then I'm dead wrong I guess, but I know so many people (myself included) that made the horrible mistake of signing on with them.

I hope you get your old job back. Good luck.

TTS - yes, that is it

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You're good! Thing is, my old company is Nuance, but at least I know their quirks and other oddities.

Gee...how did I know. I know Nuance is'nt the greatest place - in the world but - SM

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I would work there any day before I go back to TTS. That place was one big stressful nightmare. I just kinda figured because they are always hiring. Both myself and a friend of mine recently had bad experiences with them. Did you call and talk to Nuance? Hopefully they will give your job back. If not, try Amphion; they don't pay for spaces, but they pay a little more to make up for it and the people are nice and they are organized, professional, and friendly.

However, I do understand wanting to stick with a company you know so I will pray you get your old job back at Nuance.

Well you don't know me and I frankly love - TTS

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I think they hire on slackers because I see SOS for accounts and I have seen "no one working." I have been there several years, do not have issues like others describe here, do my work, get paid on time and make good money.

Okay - So thats your experience and I'm happy for you. - Have a Great Day!

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Words of wisdom here... - anon

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Wisdom = knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; discernment, or insight. So I am going to share wisdom here: First of all, I have worked at both Nuance and TTS (as well as MQ aka M*Modal) therefore, I am truly sharing wisdom as I have been there, done that. What is true is that TTS could have been a "great experience" as I see another post describes HER experience there (which is rare, I am sure) -- however, the more seasoned MT would be better off working at the two big MTSOs. Unfortunately, the recruitment process at TTS will promise you the world and make you feel that you have just won the lottery at the time of hiring. But if you are assigned to a team of aggressive QA "admin staff" who feel they have something to prove (which seems to be the majority, not all at TTS among the QA "admin staff" are sharks, but most) and I share this information because I witnessed for myself first hand -- on both sides, both as MT and as part of the QA staff.

My words of wisdom to the OP:

You more than likely made a big mistake in taking the new job at TTS as you describe in your post. However, unless you were lucky enough to be assigned to a fairly tolerable QA staff (which indeed is quite rare over there) -- then I have one word for you -- RUN !!

@ "words of wisdom" - You are 100% on point. TTS is a very Unique - company and not in a good way either.

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it was the weirdest, most unusual, unpleasant experience I have ever had in all my working years.

Words of wisdom - anon

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Absolutely so on point!! This was my experience as well. Worst 3 weeks of my working life. Horrible company, horrible management, horrible communication (or lack thereof), horrible dictators . . . need I say more? They are ALWAYS hiring, and that should have been my first clue to run the other way.

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