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MDI-MD requires 1 weekend day commtiment.

Posted By: MDIer on 2009-04-06
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I don't think the OP wants any weekend work. Phoenix Medcom doesn't do weekends, so even though their pay is not the best, they'd still likely be able to accommodate her schedule much better, I think.



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    THE WEEKEND IS HERE

    Is everybody working this weekend. We need everyone to be working because THERE IS NO WORK.


    1 weekend day is okay, but
    requiring both is a little much. No matter what schedule I work, usually with 1 weekend day, I get pestered to work all 7, or to do 2 or 3 hours over the 8 to 10 I did already. Some of these companies would have no problem having you sit at your keyboard with an an IV bag attached to you. :)~
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    I can and I will this weekend....
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    Is it usually weekend OT -- sm
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    There are MTs out there who are looking for weekend work...sm

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    THANKS!!!!!! Have a great weekend!

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