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ESL and India - kewpie

Posted: Dec 02, 2009

Not trying to be ignorant of things, but I read A LOT of reference to ESL dictators and work going to India. What are ESL dictators exactly? I am asking because I've worked for this company only for a short time, but I don't have any dictators that are ESL (I am assuming English second language speakers correct)? other than what is normal for my region AND I also have not lost any work to India.

I am concerned though as it seems to be a trend. I rarely run out of work either. Is it also a tier thing? I was hired as tier 3 MT and also only very rarely (very, very rarely) get ASR work.

I don't believe this to be "special treatment" or anything, just want someone to enlighten me. I am worried and believe I have cause to be.

I'm not trying to incite a riot!! Just looking for information. Thanks. ~QP

ESL - oh really

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I wonder why you don't run out of work when everyone else does? I wonder if it's a regional thing?

I have heard rumors that some US high dollar accounts have flat out refused to have their work sent out of the US because of the inferior quality of work. Perhaps these are your accounts? If this is the case cherish this time. I believe it to be fleeting.

ESL dictators are the ones from overseas that shouldn't be dictating at all. It ends up with so many blanks and QA markers that it's hardly worth sending through. consider yourself fortunate right now.

Don't believe its special treatment? - Ms. Molly

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You have only worked here a short time, you RARELY get ASR and no more ESL than what is normal? Let me guess, you get the same account all day long too?

Yes, that is special treatment to the newbies. Thats why the newbies love it here so much. I tell you what, I will trade you work for 2 hours. Yes, just 2 hours.

I bounce around between 7 different accounts, each job from a different account, all ESL, all ASR, did I mention I have been here over 10 years.
I am also a tier 3.

My only educated guess? I make more than you and therefore they are trying to get rid of me and get more of you.

Be thankful for now. If I know 1 thing from paying my dues is that this will not last long.

Good golly Ms. Molly! - MT smiley guy

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Uh, yeah... that's not even an answer or explanation, just wah wah wah.

I don't believe it is within your power to get accounts specially assigned, so who knows where that comes from. I cannot imagine why anyone would be given special treatment unless your like a relative of the president of the co! Are you? I doubt it, your on a work board!

ESL are difficult overseas dictators, like the other poster said. Accounts going overseas does in fact seen to be a trend. Who knows about your accounts because I also have heard that there are some hospitals still in the US that are refusing to have their work sent outside. That could be your answer.
It could also explain ASR, because that also mostly creates inferior quality reports.

Well, good for you. Dont' worry about it too much, but do be prepared for future changes.

Just a humble suggestion here. - grammar police

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Not to be rude or anything, please keep our American MT reputation shining and learn that there is a difference between your and you're. Again, only creative criticism.

humble - MT smiley guy

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once again, try to focus... It's not an answer or reply to the original posting.
(oh look! shiny things)!

Not special treatment - Give me a break

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I have been with this company for years, have probably the same accouts as OP (few ESL, 30/70% ASR/straight, etc.). My accounts also do not send work offshore, it is in their contract. I am Tier 3 and my cpl is considered high from what I read on this board.

Hate to burst your bubble, but the newbies are not getting special treatment, the OP just happened to get lucky in being hired into a good BOB with good accouts. I am sorry you are having such a difficult time, but no reason to be rude to others.

Ms. Molly - kewpie

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By short time Molly, I mean 3 1/2 years. Not really a newbie. See the other boards for the "newbie v old timers" issues. You'll fit in well there.

Thanks to everyone that answered straight up.

I got an interesting e-mail explaining that indeed it is in the contract of my accounts for no outsourcing outside the US. I am indeed FORTUNATE, not being given special treatment.

ESL - snm

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Oh Really has it right and answers your question.

I don't know what gets into people on this board. Sometimes it's hard to get a straight answer, instead we get opinion and a lot of angry spit fire attacks!

That's because it is an open board, anyone and I mean ANYONE - kiki

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can stumble across this site. I notice that every once in a while there is a new ridiculous poster who most likely isn't even an MT who just wants to fire everybody up with their "wit." Just wait a few days--they will get bored and move on.

Yeah, it's a crap shoot coming here and trying to ask a legitimate question and get a good answer--just depends on who is lurking that day.....

ESL and India - kewpie - flybynight

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Yes, ESL is English as a second language dictator. We also have plenty of work in my region as well not to mention the fact that they seem to constantly ask for "extra help or extra hours" for large backlogs. In fact, there was plenty of work on Thanksgiving Day in my region which is kind of odd for a holiday but the work was there. It got a little slack on Saturday afterwards but picked back up which is usually the norm after a major holiday.

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