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Farewell, my friends - Shipwrecked
Posted: Jul 23, 2012
After 17 years, I resigned this morning. I will not be working anymore, and am very nervous at the prospect of living on my pension (from my former long-term employment) and social security, but after the MM support took remote control of my computer on Friday, could not fix the problem with DQS7, and totally messed up all the settings my new personal computer to the point I had to take it to my private IT support, for which I had to pay, I'd Almost had Enough. The icing on the cake was getting my new benefits rate - minimum wage. A few years ago it ws $24. I wish you all well.
Good luck! I did the same three years ago. - You will do fine without the stress. nm
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Wish you the best, you will be missed. - Dinosaur
[ In Reply To ..]Try to keep in touch with us here on this board. They lost a great MT today. Let me know when you're ready for that hut on the beach.
Don't blame you a bit - (see message)
[ In Reply To ..]I would do the same as you did. It is just not worth it. Period. I honestly don't believe we will find it much, if any, better anywhere else. I worked for "one of the good ones" as far as MTSOs are concerned, and they ended up selling out to M*Modal; but even before that, there were all the typical headaches of running out of work and the horrible ASR pay.
When you say "after 17 years," do you mean you've been working for MQ/MM for that long, or do you mean 17 years of working as an MT? I only ask because I had worked at a hospital for 17 years before being outsourced to an MTSO, and I know it's tough to see what used to be a wonderful career come to an end. I was an excellent MT, too, so it seems like such a waste of talent and skills. It's such a shame, but it is what it is!
WIshing you the best.
I wasn't an MT before - Shipwrecked
[ In Reply To ..]I worked for the big hospital in Baltimore in neurology and psychiatry until I took an early retirement, and then went into doing MT work at home since 1995.
GOOD LUCK SHIPWRECKED - enjoyed your posts for a long time
[ In Reply To ..]I am at the breaking point also. Sink or swim. No one thowing me a life raft, so I guess I gotta swim!
Best of luck Shipwrecked! - Sorry it ended like this...
[ In Reply To ..]Back in the day, we would have all been gathered in the conference room for cake & a speech. Good luck in your retirement! You won't miss the stress! xx
Can't blame you! My MTSO spyware/cheatware has - totally ruined my computer, too.
[ In Reply To ..]I hate my company with every fiber of my being, and every last beat of my heart. HATE, HATE, HATE THEM!!!
Good luck - Alias
[ In Reply To ..]I've been gone for over a month now, and believe me, this is one move you will never regret. You don't realize the stress you were under until you're not there anymore, and then all of a sudden you realize how much tension is not in your life. Your body will recognize it, though.
me too - vette lady
[ In Reply To ..]I just retired too! Pay changes were made and I would only be making $8-9/hour. Enjoy your freedom!
By this time next week you will be wondering - why you stayed so long.
[ In Reply To ..]Even if you have to live on a strict budget, I think you will feel better. I sure did. I feel like a got a new lease on life.
farewell - ME
[ In Reply To ..]I wish you the best. I also gave my two weeks notice this week after working for 17 years. It has just become ridiculous. My pay has taken a dramatic cut since 17 years ago. Have been scared to leave but it is finally time. Good luck in your next endeavor.
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