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So does yesterday's news make anyone think we are getting a raise - North MT

Posted: Oct 09, 2012

Have you ever known a company to lay off people and then turn around the next week and give raises to those left? It would seem that our "reward" is that we still have a job and I am sure Ms. Amy will make that abundantly clear Monday.

bwaaa haaaa haaaa Bet those super positive posters - are crying now

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I remember being bashed over and over for saying there is no way we would get a raise. They gotta cover Amy's HUGE salary somehow you know.

Hate to say it - but

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I bet Amy takes the opportunity to cut us to 8/4. Any takers? PS: Can't bet $10,000, so how about 10 cents?

I dont think Amy will... - see why

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First of all, this is an OPTIONAL meeting, not mandatory, so I do not think they will cut our pay on a call that only a portion of the employees will attend.

I do think it is coming, and I know that almost all of the pay cuts have happened at the end of October, with changes to take place by the end of November.

Its coming, I just think they had to keep putting it back because of not everyone being put on 7.1 and then several that have not been through the mentoring program yet.

Been saying it all along - North MT

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Our reward will be the 7.1 technology with report lookup that will help us make so much more money as they lower our rate to make us "competitive." Absolutely 8/4 with maybe a bump at 200 lph or 250 lph up to 4.25 or 4.5.

I am presuming she makes the announcement on the call with the pay cut to take effect before Thanksgiving.

just looked at MQ Central - downtime

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under Human Resources, then under Compensation and Benefits, it has all these puzzle pieces and one of them is Bonus and Incentives? Isn't that strange? I wonder why it says that.

Weekend incentives - North MT

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That is only one I can think of that they offer now. They used to offer a monthly or a quarterly bonus but that went the way of everything else.

When you click on Compensation the only thing that comes up talks about Company stock so I know that doesn't refer to us.

yeah I don't even know why that is there - downtime

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It has nothing to do with our compensation!

I do wish all those advocating or seemingly wishing/hoping - for paycuts would go to work for

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Nuance. It seems you all will not be happy until someone comes along and cuts your pay. Thats all you people ever talk about on this board and its really getting old.

You're 100% free to scroll on past. - nm

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Nobody is advocating for a pay cut - We just wont be surprised by one

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having lived through so many here, and seeing the same signs. Maybe YOU could go work for Nuance and then you wouldn't have to look on this board. Ya think?

Well Im not the one complaining. It just seems when - people are that unhappy with their

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jobs they would look elsewhere or at least go work for another company until they can get out of this line of work all together rather than coming here complaining day in and day out waiting for something bad to happen.

It's like the you all thrive on negativity. And believe me, I have scrolled right on by a great many posts on this board, seldom responding or reading the negative posts and constant complaints.

Trust me, I hardly even come here anymore because of negativity, let alone post; Im burnt out on it truthfully.

Here's why - anon

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It's a lot easier for people to sit around and complain and whine than it is for them to do something to change their situation. Plus, they get attention one way or another by posting all this negativity.

I AGREE with anon on the "Here's why." - nm.

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I dont think that is what everyone is doing, that is just what - you are accusing them of!

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You read it as whining, others read it as a vent, others think it is funny, and others just dont care.

Why cant you just bypass the posts you dont like instead of trying to change everyone? Let it be.

So are you - nm

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show me a post that says Wishing/Hoping For a Pay Cut - n/m

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I know what the OP means though - see message

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A lot of people on here have posted things like "you just wait and see, there will be a pay cut, you better believe it," etc., almost like they were waiting to be able to say "told you so!"

I agree, and it gets really tiring. - anon

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Believe me, I am not a "fan" of MModal, but they have taken steps in the past year to improve things. I'm glad to have the 401 back. I'm glad to see $200 more a month that they are now paying of my insurance. Do I expect a pay raise, no, but I certainly am not anticipating a pay cut, and if it happens, then we can all decide what to do about it then, but why depress yourself and dwell on it constantly. It really gets old.

Well, to be fair to those who have... - see message

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...some anxiety about a pay cut--I'm guessing if they've been through things like this before, that raises their anxiety now. Sometimes, I think people post things like this because they want to be prepared for the worst, but are possibly hoping that SOMEONE can reply with reasons for optimism....some concrete evidence that they may not be aware of yet.

At any rate, haven't you ever heard the old adage that "misery loves company"? I'd be miserable, too, if I was working for this type of company; and sometimes, it just helps to vent or know that you're not the only one.

Yes, thinking positive is a good thing....it's a great thing! But, I have to admit, these MTSOs haven't given much cause for positive thoughts, and the isolation that people feel when they work from home without any flesh-and-blood coworkers makes it hard for some to cope with the stress.

I think the lower health insurance premium and the 401(k) are wonderful, but don't forget that some folks don't even MAKE enough money to participate in either of those benefits in the first place.

Thank you for seeing all sides. - Wish all posters were like this

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Well written, considerate, just thank you.

You're welcome. One thing.... - see message

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...I like even less than complaining is criticizing someone else without having walked a mile in their shoes. :-)

Reward - anon

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You should be happy you still have a job. Many people don't. If you don't like yours then quit and free up space for people who really want to work.

Oh Please reward...your happy getting pay cuts? - sm

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The company banks on people like you. Either we stand up or we will be making less and less. I have never worked a job where I lost money while I have gained experience (10K now in 10 yrs)..Again and Im done..And I want to work I just dont like to be crapped on on a regular basis.

you're happy getting pay cuts ... is that what it says? - must be reading a different post

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I am happy - reward

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That I am still working. You apparently are not.

No one has told me that my pay is being cut, and I don't think any one has said that to you either.

Ditto - I have not heard of any paycuts either and - I do not anticipate them.

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just my thoughts..

We did not hear any time they cut the pay - They just did it

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While I admire your head in the sand approach not once in the last 6 times they have cut line rate or ASR rate did they give us any warning. Once was right before Christmas! All we know is that they are introducing a new compensation plan next week. Ask those from Spheris how their rewards plan worked out for them. Ask those of us who took yet another pay cut last year all in the name of rewards. You may not anticipate a pay cut but you should at least be prepared in case they do. A drop from 5 cpl to 4 cpl is a 20% pay cut. A drop from 6 cpl to 4 cpl is a 33% pay cut.

Where did you hear they are introducing a new - compensation package next week?

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I thought they were introducing it in the summer, never heard next week.

I just heard about a meeting with Amy, but according to her introduction email, we were supposed to get these twice a year, and also she was supposed to do 4 calls a month with a lucky MT. Dont suppose that ever happened either.

All Hands Call - Monday

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Its on the agenda and according to my CCM and her manager this is the compensation plan that was promised early summer.

This is Amy's second call this year. As far as the lucky or unlucky MTs I think they had to volunteer for that.

Yeah, how dare we want to be paid for the - work we do? sm

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How uppity of us.

Obviously, you missed the point, but those who are hell-bent on - being negative usually do. NM

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Business as usual - FedUp

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Should change name to Raj and beg to be transferred to India for $4 a day. This company is devoid of morals and ethics, not to mention loyalty to US workers.

loyal to their stockholders though! - no message

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