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no matter what your personal feelings are - do not discourage others from pursuing this

Posted: Mar 11, 2014

Okay you hate MM and you think this is just another trick they are pulling. Then don't apply for the coding training. But please do not discourage other people from going for it. This could turn out to be a great opportunity for them.

I doubt anyone is discouraged. - Great points have been raised

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This is something that should be given great thought before plunging in.

There are absolutely red flags all over the place. No idea what the pay will be, if you fail there is no guarantee of your old job (and let us get real, people will fail).

On the flip side, it probably will be a great opportunity for those who pass and that coding is a good fit for. Unfortunately, there will be some people who get burned by this. The best course of action is to do some self-reflection and homework to see which category you are likely to fall into.

No it won't. It takes years to learn coding. Do you believe you take some - sm

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course for six weeks and learn it? This is the most insane thing I've ever heard.

I don't work for MModal any longer. Thankfully I was fired 1 year ago after 20 years and I could not be more grafeful. The place couldn't get more insane if it tried.

If any of you need jobs, apply at Nuance. I would not get involved in coding. You'll be taken for the proverbial ride and I believe you all have been on enough of one as is. Get off it.

now see - there you go

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all right I'm not saying another word on this topic.

I agree, if someone wants to do this I say - go for it and good luck

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I have my reasons for not, mostly because I am a short timer. The sooner I get out of here, the better..But for those that have obligations at home, try it. Knowledge can NEVER hurt you. If all you have to do is study and pass a test, then after they train you here, you should be able to pass the test and move on to greener pastures if you want.

Why not speak with someone who is a coder? Find message boards for coders. Get - information.

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nm

an experienced coder has - weighed in here

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and she's saying this is a great opportunity. And this is a person who usually has nothing good to say about MModal.

Then I wish you luck. - nm

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nm

How do you know this "experienced coder" isn't - an M*M spin-doctor troll?

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because I've read her posts - on the coding board for months

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It's obviously the same person, you can tell by the writing style. And I wouldn't blame her if she left here and never came back y'all are giving her such a bad time.

OMG! Am I really that obvious??? - Coder

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Someone phoned me the other day and said "I know that's you!" Guess she wasn't joking. LOL.

yes and wouldn't you agree you usually - have nothing good to say about MM?

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aren't you the same one who talks about the MModal Koolaid? So for you to come on here and say this is a good thing, well I think that's saying something.

Oh, no! Not me! - Coder

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I am sorry to say you are thinking of someone else. Bummer! I was so excited thinking you recognized me, too.

I'm not Koolaid. Rats.

They also do not need a spin doctor troll - to help them

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They are already going to be swamped with applications from people who smell opportunity rather than the rot in Denmark.

Is that a promise? - nm

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yes because obviously only - negative comments are welcome here nm

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nm

You had me, right up until you said Nuance - anon

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I worked there for 2 years and it was horrific. Much worse than MModal, IMHO.

The QA is 1000 times worse. I prefer Fluency to eScription and make more money. My supervisor at Nuance (4 of them actually) were the absolute worst people on earth. My MModal supervisor is amazing.

Nuance is not the answer!

Okay, sorry I put Nuance. :) - nm

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nm

You're kidding, right? What about helping - to avert a scam, or other financial disaster?

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maybe you're wrong - consider the possibility

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that you could possibly be wrong for once in your life. In any case, who made it your job to decide for others?

You seem to be deciding for others. And YOU - are the one who is wrong.

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I'm not deciding for anyone but - myself

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but you are determined to try to stop anyone who is considering trying this.

I'm with you. - anon

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Logic and reason work better for me than the over the top speculation and accusations.

Not sure what "financial disaster" or "scam" the poster is referring to in regards to the coding program. It seems a wee-bit over the top if you ask me.

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