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Just got let go! I was laid off. Got the call tonight. - Maverick

Posted: Jul 23, 2013

Yep! I was told it had nothing to do with my work, line counts, etc. Just they are making cuts.

Been here for decades.

Laid off - Jen

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This is terrible but I guess I can't say that I'm surprised at the way it was handled. All the holidays that were ruined sitting and waiting for work when I could have been with family.

Sent you email Jen! - Maverick

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Didn't this company get about 150 some MTs - from Philippines?

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To do the work? Wonder how many MTs got hit this round. It seems another batch will happen probably this fall.

When they put a hold on tier testing, I figured the - hammer was about to fall.

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Then the Phillipines news a few days ago.

It seems pretty apparent at this point they are whittling down the US work force. I suspected the MMEs may be all that is left when they tried to get everyone eligible to test for it a few months ago (even waiving the 6 month waiting period for new hires).

Oh, when my CSM called, there was someone - else on the line listening.

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The call was not aggressive and actually very pleasant and then you can hear the line click loud and clear. It was obvious someone was listening on the line. My CSM told me it was definitely the company's loss. Umm, I already knew that.

really! well here we go again then - layoffs

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I'm sure yours won't be the only one! This board should be busy today! So sorry for you though!

And they are purging the rest of us by QA-ing us to death and firing..nm - Bye all

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nm

Just curious about the layoffs - sm

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Are you in the group of workers that the company legally will be forced to supply medical benefits to?

NO - Jen

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No

I will probably be let go because of QA. - mom2huskies

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I am now being told that having one space instead of two spaces after a period is considered a major mistake. This new account I am on totally sucks. I have always had good scores but this new account is just awful.

Are you the one attending school? - Maverick

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Or maybe it was someone else? :)

Yes - mom2huskies

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I cannot wait to get out of MT. :)

I expect my turn will come soon, maybe - this week

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I am supposed to have 28 hours by this time of the week, but have only had 11 hours of work.

That is how my paychecks were, but then - Maverick

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My checks were hit and miss like that for 4 years. :) You should not worry and why worry when it does nothing but cause stress and anxiety and nothing has happened. Just do the best you can.

Question about your layoff . . . - W

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I was just curious what region you were in.

Sorry about your news.

CRAP! - Dinosaur

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Mav, you have been here for ages! Did they give any reason? I am sorry to hear this. I know you are an outstanding MT, and it is truly their loss.

Can you believe it? After what we been through? - Maverick

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It is seriously a blessing. I'm relieved. I will send you an email soon. Does not matter what tier you are or what you make or what hours you do. I think they are looking to get rid of the ones who make not much of a line count, especially if you run out of work. If you run out, you better work any hours you can do to get the work. Kinda like being greedy like how the higher ups are so greedy.

I made an average of $14 an hour, and my PTO was $13.25 an hour. I worked part time. Hours were weekends and during the week starting around 7pm. I was at 100% QA which was outstanding, and better be after 26 yrs of experience.

I ran out of work consistently for 4 months. Then was I moved to another group because the current group was overstaffed. My lines per hour dropped considerably because of new account, new manager, etc. Then the work started drying up. Instead of trying to work whenever I could to get a line count, I just said screw it.

My CSM stated we were overstaffed and that is when MModal laid off MTs in our group. CSM could not find anything negative or why I was selected. I did everything correctly and could not ask for a more model MT. I have an awesome recommendation from my manager. I was surprised I was not laid off the last group because work was drying up. All I can say is that it was a God thing. I am very glad I am DONE with this company and being an MT. No more working holidays and sitting around waiting to see if there is work to do (when there is not on the holidays) while missing out on family adventures because of no jobs available. Yep, I am not stressed anymore. Although, I feel like I am supposed to check to see if there is work since I have worked evenings for 26 years or feel like I need to rush home to get on and work and make crappy pay. Yep, it is definitely a God thing. :)

At least you and I know we tried to prevent C-Bay from buying us. We did everything we could as we both knew it will never be the same once C-Bay has their hands on us. I cannot believe I actually fought with an Indian on line years ago. Remember the icon with the Indian and the hatchet? Yep, those were the good ole days. :)

I emailed you already - Dinosaur

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I was shocked to hear! If only we could have made that union thing work all those years ago,we may not have been in the pickle we are now. I have known you for so many years, I know what a wonderful MT you are, I just can't believe it! I sent you a link, as you know I have been keeping tabs on the offshore activity for many years, let me know what you think. Keep in touch my old friend.

Will do. You should look me up on Facebook. - Maverick

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Thanks for everything Dinosaur. We did make a good team and we did the best we could to prevent outsourcing. :)

I will. - Dinosaur

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See you on FB

Just emailed you! :) - You are the best dear friend!

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:) I will still be around!

I'd like to find you on facebook too - also let go. capt. morgan

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Can you send me your link?

I am very sorry! - Maverick

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There were many let go ! You are not alone. Email me. :) Did you get your final paycheck by UPS? Mine was just under $6 bucks after 26 years. Pstt... What a FOUL I was to stay in this field for this long thinking it was going to get better and kept having hope. Now that I am let go, it will get better. I needed a kick in the pants to do something about it. LOL.

I am sorry to hear what happened to you - mom2huskies

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However I believe you will find something better. This company is not worth the stress.

Thank you! - Maverick

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I feel so RELIEVED! No stress. As for my husband, he is ticked at this company. He said it has to be the most greedy, beyond horrible sweatshop job he has ever seen since we both have been through it all with this company since 1988. He is going around telling everyone he knows and strangers standing in line at the grocery store, etc. He works for the government.

Layoff - Country Girl

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Sounds like the exact same script that was read to me. I will definitely need to find something to replace the income, but I will not miss that company (or my TSM) one iota!

I am very sorry. Same script was read to my friend. - Maverick

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Back in April.

Lay off - Ellen

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sent you an email, Maverick.

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