I have been with Axolotl for 2 years.
Posted By: MEMT on 2008-04-07
In Reply to: Axotol or TransTech? - mtt56
I have never found a better place to work. Yes, they do expect you to stick to your schedule but they have TAT requirements they have to meet. I see here all the time how Transtech runs out of work. We RARELY, if ever, run out of work at Axolotl and if it happens, we get paid downtime. I have had illnesses, surgeries and deaths in my family since working for them. I have never been turned down for time off, especially in emergency situations. If you continually show up late or do not complete your shift, something will be said. Again, they model the schedules by the times the MTs say they are going to be there.
As far as management, we have the best management in the business. They care for each and every MT and want to see them productive. Are they afraid to say something if there is an issue?? No, they are not. My manager has NEVER been condescending to me, EVER.
The pay and benefits are phenomenal and there is not another company that comes close to matching them.
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I worked on site for many years. I've been doing this for 10 years... sm
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I've BEEN dedicated from day 1, sister, so you are barking up the wrong tree.
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You work 9-5? Big deal. I work more than you do. I bet I work harder too. Treat US with respect, lady!
Don't talk to us like that and don't expect us to kiss your feet. Kiss ours for a change!
See if you'll be producing more after 30 years of MT'ing and at 50+ years old.
I don't think so. My income increased every year also, until I reached age 50 and 30 years of MT'g, been downhill ever since.
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It's Axolotl - nm
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