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purchasing software for job? - anon


Posted: Jan 04, 2013

So I interviewed and seems like I got the job, but there was an issue with the version of Word software I had, so I was told to buy a new version from a third-party site.  Contacted Microsoft and they said they weren't listed as an auth dealer and their upgrade price was the same so I went with Microsoft...has anyone else run into this when they were interviewing?  I really want this job but that didn't feel so good.  She also said it could take weeks before training could get to me, but that it might be sooner.  

Other than that loved my interview and love the opportunity for advancement later on as the last of my kids heads to school.  

I see both sides here of "no work" and "lots of work".  Is this just holiday issues or is it an acute vs clinic issue?

 

Thanks...looking forward to starting ASAP with Nuance.

Some answers - anon

[ In Reply To ..]
I had to upgrade my software as well, so that is normal.

The out of work thing is all about the account you end up on and how soon it moves to India. They will bounce you to new accounts and pile on secondaries though.

What advancement opportunities are you referring to? I am not aware that there are any.

Training took me 2 weeks before they got to me and then it was quick since it is almost all done via videos.

Good luck to you.


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