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Agree. Child at work. Run along, little Initial Capser. nm

Posted By: nm on 2006-01-13
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    nm
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    I agree with the OP and I work for TT sm
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    Working more time or going after a certain line count on my own time is allowed. I can work as much as I like, provided I am there for my shifts, and I am. I feel very grateful to have a job and I don't feel that I should be paid over time when it is ALWAYS my own choice! I don't believe that TT encourages over time in any way. They DO encourage MTs to meet their contractual agreements AS THEY SHOULD.

    Agree. Waiting for work right now.
    x
    Not enough work to go around right now, totally agree.nm
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    I agree - the company I work for is doing the same
    I wanted to sit down and cry. It was awful and SO BORING!!!! If you find anyone, let me know. This is awful.
    Because they know some dummy will agree to work for it. nm
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    I currently work at Amphion and would have to agree...
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    Agree - TT of Texas is the one I work for.
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    I work there and totally agree with you. nm
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    I am going bye bye, as well.  Can't stick around and wait anymore.