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Virtual Hug - destitute MT

Posted: May 19, 2015

Just gave my 2-week notice. After working for this company for 18 years, first as full-time then dropping to part-time, I just can't do it anymore. They took a job I absolutely loved doing and turned it into the most stressful, underpaid job I have ever had. I have read this board many, many times through the years and have laughed and cried. This company is corporate greed at its best (worst?). So, to all my "virtual friends" out there, thank you for listening to me through the years, thank you for answering my questions (most of the information I needed I got from all of you). Even though we have, at times, disagreed with each other, we know most of us are in the same boat and I wish each of you the very best. May God bless each and everyone of you :o)

Wish you the best - sm

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I have 2 and a half months and I am not sure I can make it.. God Bless you as well. They certainly have ruined this job and my self-esteem in the process.

Right behind you - Done

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After 15 years here I too am done, just waiting on my background investigation to be completed, then given my start date. I don't care if I give 2 weeks or not, they certainly would give me 2 weeks if they were to fire me. Best of luck to you. I know there is life after MM.

Virtual Hug - Mac

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I agree with everything you posted.
We have worked about the same number of years and once upon a time I loved this job also. Started with ER charts and loved them. Through the years, have had some very good accounts just to see them "disappear." I now work part-time which is all I can stand. Luckily, I can draw dependent's SS, so I just don't care any more. Whatever tiny pay check I draw from MM, I consider it spending money. I just hope I can hang on long enough to see MM "crash and burn." Good luck to you!

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