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More money - Nini

Posted: Sep 18, 2012

Do any MTs out there working for MM know how we can all get together and demand more money? they don't listen to us one at a time!

how to get more money - work harder/longer

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They gave us BOOST! What more do you want???

Yes, sarcasm.

I don't see MM paying more money - downtime

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the "industry standard" appears to be 8/4, and I don't see why they would suddenly say hey, let's pay our MTs more than the industry standard. I mean really, can you? The best I think we can possibly hope for if and when they finally come out with their enhanced compensation package (starting to look doubtful) is some sort of production bonus. But I wouldn't hold my breath on that either.

They already came out with the "enhanced - compensation package"

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It is the better insurance, the 401 K match, and the BOOST program. That is it folks.

They decided to hire some nimrods to dish out these productivity and proficiency standards to get you typing faster, faster, faster, to make them more money...

There is your raise.

well I disagree - downtime

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I still think they intend or did intend to do something about pay, from their language about "realigning" but I think they either changed their minds or it just got stalled. I really don't believe that BOOST was ever intended to be the new compensation plan.

Ditto to downtime. I think the same thing. I think - they had intentions, but like you said

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either got stalled or changed their minds. Maybe they are looking to see what their new fiscal year will bring or what their next quaterly earnings are going to be like.

If you really think they have any intentions other than to - further rip us off, think again. Harder.

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Believe me - the word "realigning", when spoken by - suits, NEVER works out in our favor.

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plus the increase in life insurance - anon

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They pay more of our medical insurance, which puts $100 more in my pocket each month, and the increase in life insurance at least doubled what they were giving me before, which offers a little more comfort if something were to happen to me.

Was hoping they would add something to our line rates, but I guess that isn't happening.

I don't use - their

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medical insurance r have their 401K, so where's my bonus.

If you don't have their insurance, then you were already getting more of your compensation in y - anon

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If you don't take advantage of the 401, then that is your choice. The offer is there. I would never turn down the offer for "free" money.

Umm - just because

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I don't use their insurance, doesn't mean I don't have insurance. That is an optional benefit. As far as 401, up until recently they did not match, so why should I use that. They can decide not to match it as quick as they decided to match it. Much better places to put my money. All those things have nothing to do with my bottom line, line rates.

Raise request - Nini

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I put in a raise request when I saw they were calling former employees back. Still waiting to hear, but I've been told before that I'm maxed out in pay...ridiculous!!! but apparently can give up to 3% raise.

LOL - the "401K match" is a pretty sure bet for them, - because who can afford to fund it?

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Surely not me. My 401K (if it even still exists - haven't bothered to even look) has languished in apathy and non-funding limbo for the past nearly 7 years. So of course, since I can't afford to put anything from my crappy paycheck into my 401K, they don't have to match it. Yet they call it a "benefit". What a farce.

Tipping point? - MT

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Do you or anyone see a tipping point where they will be forced to offer more money or more incentives in order to keep or attract MTs? I see they are calling former employees trying to get them back and I am plotting my escape later this year, as I am sure others have done or plan to do in droves. I would stay if I could be paid more, but no longer.

Here is what I was told - broken promises

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Take advantage of the shift differential and get your CMT/RMT or try to tier up. Of course that means working the night shift, paying money to the vultures at AHDI that will not raise you above your tier rate anyway and good luck in trying to get anyone to send you the test to tier up. I gave up after 3 times.

Sarcasm here too. In fact, with the new 7.1 get ready for a pay cut because in their warped sense of reality the "technology" will help you make more money even as they pull the rug out from under you. Work faster is your only option.

I think what everyone needs to do is get together and - BOYCOTT VR-EDITING.

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That's where they can be backed into a corner, because no one can edit VR or Indian-typed garbage except a quality, experienced US MT.

They'll SAY the Indians can do it, but I say let 'em try it, and just sit back and see how "well" that works out for them. At 3-4cpl, my mindset is, if the Indians find some way to do that (HAH! yeah, RIGHT), then they can just have the stinking VR.

If they want to pay bad, then by all means, they should GET it bad. They want top-quality editing? Then don't call us until they can pay us for ALL of our time, and/or ALL of our keystrokes. We've pretty much reached a point where we've got little to nothing to lose by standing our ground.

Simple as that.

been telling people - that for a long time

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and nobody will listen. F11 all jobs.

I wont listen because I would like to keep my job - already been threatened

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My CCM told me directly "They are monitoring its use, do not use it." I cant afford to lose my house for you to prove a point.

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