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Applying to talk to Amy? - not interested

Posted: Jul 27, 2012

Out of 4 slots how many of those do you think will be given to MTs? I wish whoever is applying good luck.

I think all MTs - downtime

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I'm not interested either but I think some here who are earning only minimum wage should at least try to get her ear.

And just what could anyone say to Amy that would - make a difference?

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She does not want to hear the REAL problems. She wont get us a raise, or fix their beloved ASR. She wont get us back to the point of having 1 or 2 accounts and have them staffed properly. She wont bring our work back from India.

What could one possibly say to her? How is the baby?

you have to tell them what's on your agenda so yes - downtime

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you're probably right. It will be more "Hi Amy what made you decide on MModal?" and "how did they arrive at the name MModal?" etc.

and you have to have your CCM help you - not interested

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Maybe you want to talk to Amy about your CCM who never answers your emails or is rude. What then?

NO joke - downtime

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I didn't even notice that the first time. Of course, those CCMs probably never read their emails so maybe it would be okay.

MEETHING WITH AMY - Nature

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On the list of what you can and cannot ask, it said you were not allowed to complain about anything. Well, guess that leaves me out.

Ah but they need to help you prepare - not interested

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Although most of us have solutions and not just a litany of complaints it sounds to me like the CCM is to prepare us like Brittany Spears is taking intense classes on not sounding Southern for her new show or like those manner classes people take before they meet the Queen of England so we don't embarass ourselves. I can just imagine the CCMs praying that none of their MTs get picked to talk to the Queen of Mmodal.

PREPARE - Natuer

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Now that gave me a good laugh. Wonder if we would have to practice our curtsy?

Ha Ha... the Queen of MModal - my crown, my sash

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I have visions of Threes Company - Jack Tripper at the Bake Off Ceremony saying, "My Crown, My Sash!"

you know that might actually work though - Drone

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let's say you have a CCM who never replies to your emails. So you write to Amy and cc your boss, and you say "how can I get my CCM to reply to my emails?" (see, that's not complaining but looking for a solution, when you phrase it like that). Then if your CCM actually does read the email, which is unlikely, it might be a wakeup call, and if not, well, no problem!

SM - Peaches

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Ask when the union rep gets in town.

I see she now has an assistant. Did we miss that email announcing - the new assistant?

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Too many chiefs and not enough Indians (pardon the pun) I think.

Same email as the new comp plan - not interested

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They decided to forget the comp plan and hire an assistant instead. HA!

Just another crock of #$@#$ - fedup

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She only wants to talk to MTs who are going to blow smoke up her ass and tell her what a great compamy it is. Why should she give a crap? Her large salary isn't an issue. They keep creating jobs with large salaries for the suits, but not even half a cent for the people actually doing the work. I'm sure they wish we would just stop whining and apply for food stamps.

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