My hubby works for a company who is
Posted By: Anon on 2009-04-28
In Reply to: That's awful. Something needs to be done about - insurance in this country.
self-insured and our premiums for family coverage are only $200/month with a $500 deductible. It's great - when hubby had to have bypass surgery last fall they paid the entire bill with the exception of less than $2000. 
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my hubby worked for union company sm
years ago in Michigan and we paid absolutely NOTHING! It was wonderful. But gone are the days for that in the state we live in now. No union!
Not same company, but works with
other smaller companies who are partners, which is what TTD is, doing overflow work on various accounts for SGS. I wouldn't work for anyone who helps in any way such an outrageously vile company like SGS.
The way it works with my company....
is the work is routed that MORNING so, if Suzy-Q is sick then they may ask if everyone would be willing to do an extra 100 lines or so to make up for her work. It's not a problem at all.
Know someone who works for this company and...
They are none too happy with the work that they get. In fact, there are times that she dose not have any work. Not happy about this at all. Sad, actually.
Unfortunatley MQ isn't the only company that works that way.
I worked for another large national (I would name them, but every time I do, my post gets deleted) and had the same issues. That is what finally made me move away from acute care. I was tired of being tied to the computer all day and night logging in and out to see if there was work. I would still end up having to use PTO to get in my required hours. I never did accrue any PTO because I was out of work every Sunday and Monday without fail. I would get emails weekly that I wasn't meeting my line counts. How could I meet line counts if there was no work? I got tired of being badgered for things out of my control and quit. So much happier since I did.
Anyone who works for a FL company, pls see FL state board. Thanks. NM
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Need a company with dialup and that works in Word nm
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Need a company with dialup and that works in Word
You might want to try FutureNet. The downloading and uploading is slow depending on the size of the account, but I had to use an air card for a bit, and that worked fine. Also do a search on MtJobs for example because there are a few other companies that allow dialup and if they use an FTP site, that should work as well although a bit slow.
It doesn't matter one whip which company she works/ed for...sm
It's all about experience and a POSITIVE ATTITUDE, which seems sorely lacking - evidenced by the ongoing bashes on this subject.
On top of that, one company is NOT a good fit for all - therefore, you may have to try and try again before you can find the right fit.
She is totally correct about years of experience. You don't start out riding a bike on the first day, and the same is totally true about MT-ing or any other career. So, buckle down, start learning and use every tool that is at hand for futuristic possibilities of better money.
But if you choose to go to work for TT, please refrain from returning here and complaining that you're not making the same kind of money. The dollar-making ability differs from MT to MT. Some of us have and some of us don't.
Need company with simple sytem that works in Word that can accept dialup - nm
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There is no best company. Only the company that works for you. sm
I work for a company who gets reamed here regularly. BUT, they work well for me except pay wise. There is no best. Yes, there is a worst.. the ones that don't pay. Truly have to make your own decision sometimes. I did.
Same here, my hubby puts out
He chose the better plan so I don't have to fight for referrals and pretty much anyone takes our insurance. It is a rather nice luxury. However, I thought that someone down the line told me that if you have a lot of healthcare expenses, you could write that off on your taxes. I think that is why some companies will set you up with flexible spending accounts. I am no expert on that though. Maybe someone could comment in that regard. Between the kids, my husband, and I though paying a $20.00 copay is a lot better than paying full price for those office visits. It seems like it is always something especially with kids. Now that we're getting a little older, all of the preventive stuff needs to be done, so it sure is nice to have that health insurance.
dear hubby
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Hubby starting school for this
and is not picking Andrews or MTec. They both want big deposits, will not work with you. Hubby can't get a PT job to raise that much money due to after effects of chemotherapy, but we can afford a monthly payment. We applied for different financial aid packages and loans, but either make too much or too little. So we are picking another school that my friend is currently enrolled in. I called and talked to the person that does the hiring at my company, that also hired me, and she said they would not have any problems with that school.
I think we are in exactly the same situation...EXACTLY. My hubby says QUIT!
But I love to work and have always loved this job. Sounds like we could be each other. I had five companies I was interested in, so we shall see. So far, I have turned down the other two jobs...I am so stressed I am afraid I will be taking on MORE STRESS by leaving! Good luck to you, and feel free to email me any time...we could commiserate! 8>)
I knew it was something to do with hubby but not sure if it was dear or sm
damned or darned or divorced. Thanks for clearing that one up for me.
LOL Remarkable is right. I was just telling my hubby s/m
how sick I am of the whole remarkable thing. What is remarkable is how they think that repeatedly telling us we are remarkable will make us forget that our families are starving (metaphorically--or perhaps literally, in some cases).
Has your hubby & son's work start
slowing down, like not many jobs around? Mine has been off since October and only started at the end of May this past year.
We always dreamed of taking our vacations in the middle of winter when he was off, too, but every year, the work is less and less for him. Yet his broker has given what little work there is to his favorite guys and he was told some of them are working a day or two a week. It's frustrating. For his type of work (federal and state highways), he needs a broker and there is only one around here. Plus, he still hasn't been paid for work he did in October (2 whole days). We're afraid the broker is going under and, if that's the case, I guess DH will be forced to retire early.
Hubby has stuttered his way to a 6-figure engineering job...nm
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You and your hubby sound like awesome parents! sm
I also think that what the OP posted may have been misconstrued. I didn't see it that way at all. Of course, you may have been talking about me;) Anyway, I just don't understand how every topic gets into a flame war. There are a lot of assumptions and fabrications people are pulling out of the air here just for the sake of a good argument. I'm working two accounts trying to stay afloat and do have to make up work on the weekends. The entire point of this whole conversations was regarding this new fad of MTSOs offering only two schedules. Sadly I'm starting to see it more and more. What's even sadder is that many of these are IC positions with no weekend differential! We all have to do what is in the best interest of our households. I'm glad you've found something that works into your homeschooling schedule...as hard as it must be! Hang in there!
Says the retiree with a hubby's pension and a new motorhome.
Really, GP, you usually come off as sympathetic and understanding.
But get real. Who are YOU, of all people, to nag and snipe at a woman who needs to feed her children?
What, because you and hubs are living high on the hog, you think everybody else should suck it up or shut it up?
Disgraceful.
I have to. Hubby is unemployed and it's our only income right now...can't survive on unemploym
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I love MT, but I am also so glad hubby has steady income and excellent benefits!
He retired with 20 years in the air force and has a retirement check from that, as well as standard and very basic benefits that we can use without paying a whole lot. He has worked full time since retiring from the air force (he was 40 when he got his 20) with excellent pay and awesome benefits that we pay a very low premium for. I used to make excellent cash as an MT when being paid on a gross line, but now I make maybe 20K a year with no benefits of any kind from my job. Now my income just supplements his and is for the extras we enjoy.
small to medium company that works in Word or Word-based program - email me. nm
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I love challenge. Hubby is self-employed, too as a tri-axle owner/operator. No bennies at all unless
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Anyone know a company that works with small pool of doctors? Tired of so many doctors nm
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Just wanna work in Word - need company that works in WORD! nm
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The platform is Word. Their program works with Word but does not change how Word works. nm
The benefits just changed the first part of this month. I don't have them but I remember them being reasonabl for a single person. Family and spouse was not reasonable in any way (in my opinion).
Probably someone who works on...sm
a variety of (or all) accounts and interchanges regularly to help with backlog. I previously worked for a company and they called it something else but basically the job description was someone who could work on any account at any given time and worked on accounts as needed (no specific primary/secondary, etc.). The place were I worked paid these MTs a higher rate.
yep, works well. nm
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Here is how it works
Review resumes as they come in. Separate into two piles. Immediately respond to all unqualified MTs with a simple email. Even if it is 100, it will take about an hour - no need to respond to follow ups to those, if any. Next, reply to qualified MTs with a simple email telling them resume was received and the next step and to email you when that step is completed. This may take a couple of days, tops! Everybody deserves a response, even those not qualified. It is called professional courtesy. Please. All recruiters do is recruit. It's not that difficult!
I know someone who works for them
From what I understand she is very happy there. If you have the experience, you probably can ask for 9 or 10 per line. They will negotiate with you. They are a growing company, management is nice and helpful, but a little slow getting everything off the ground, it took a bit of patience on her part to actually be up and working. They do outsource but never has run out of work.
What works for me is this:
1. I tell people who know I work from home that I am not to be disturbed unless someone dies or the house catches on fire, NO exceptions, NONE.
2. I screen every call and NEVER answer the phone until I am finished for the day. I also pick up any messages at that time. If the school needs to call you, can they call on another line? If you answer the phone every time it rings or even listen to the messages you will never get any typing done, trust me. :-) I have found VERY few phone calls are true emergencies.
3. Explain as best you can that you are paid on production and when your fanny is not in your chair you are making nothing at all, so you can you borrow some money when your bills come due?
The bottom line is that if you do not treat this as a *real* job then no one will respect your wishes. If you had a job outside of the home and were on the phone all day long or had people dropping by to visit all day I sure bet you would be fired! It really is tough to put your foot down, but you can do it!!!
Who works for TTS currently?
I have been offered a VR editing job with TTS and would like to here from people who currently work for them. Yes, I did see the postings further down on the board about TTS and that is why I want to hear from current TTS VR editors.
What I want to know is how many lines do you get a day and many of those lines are actually VR lines and not typing lines? Also, how many lines do TTS require their MTs to have a day? Do you use a 9-pin foot pedal with the sticker on the bottom that reads IN-DB9? Do you have dial up internet connections? Lastly, do you feel that you are making more money with VR editing and saving your hands/wrists/arms too?
Thanks
IN MT
Anyone who works for
TransTech - Will we get paid before or after the holiday, since our pay date is 5/28? 
I know someone who works there....
and she is NOT very happy. She is definitely looking elsewhere. They must be pretty hard up for MTs since I keep getting a recruiting postcard from them in the mail almost every month!
They will - it's in the works
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no, that's not how it works.
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MS Works
Your company should provide you with technical support to help you. ...Good luck!
NO one works there
Indian based company and have no clue when called office as it just rings and seems no one works in US at all. And even if work I hear they dont have good Management at all
works well for me.nm
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you must be one of the MTs that works
instead of running out here to post.
That works, too.
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They may have something in the works, but right now there
isn't enough work. They have lost several people recently due to the lack of work and still there isn't enough work. I like the company, so I'm not bashing them, but if there is a lot of work it isn't showing in our updates we get 3 times a day and I'm running out of work every day. If we're on 15 minutes past our shift we are asked to get off, doesn't matter if we haven't been able to get our lines.
There is one account that is particularly difficult and I think that has caused some people to leave, but even that account is running out of work on a daily basis.
Is that how it works?
Name the pay you want and you shall have it? Clients will pay whatever they can get away with paying. What MTSO in their right mind would to to their clients and say By the way, we plan to charge a whole lot more than the other MTSOs because our MTs demand higher pay. Don't you think the client would just go elsewhere?
Um, no, this isn't how it works. (sm)
Webmedx wouldn't have a great reputation if this were the norm. Obviously, this person isn't telling you the whole story.
How the pay works out to be the same
They do fool some people with that. When the company I worked for went to NO SPACES or VBC, everyone's pay was raised by 2 cent. I have no clue why they would do this unless the client said they did not want to pay for spaces when their rates were increased. It was no big deal to us because it honestly worked out to be the exact same pay with the 2 cent increase. Now if the company says they are going VBC and you do not get an increase.......that's a big fat cut in pay.
I guess that is why some companies think offering 10-12 cpl is very attractive, but it is for VBC, which is really only 8-10 cpl for the MT. If they say 10-12 cpl with spaces, that is what is really attractive.
of course it works.
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How it works
The MTSO is hungry for accounts. They low ball the client and then advertise like crazy to find those MTs gullible or desperate enough to take on the low pay. They usually do find some but the ones with any self respect who can offer quality and quantity won't work for such low wages. Hence the rub.
Hey, if that works for you
But scheduling is one element of control a company forfeits in order to avoid paying benefits, contributing to Social Security, handling tax withholding, etc. Companies that want to have it both ways, avoid all the responsibilities of an employer, but have the sceduling control of an employer, are dishonest. And I think this is indicative of other areas in which the company may not be fair with you. (At least, that's been my experience.)
It's your choice whether to go along with it. If you are happy, great. Those of us who might choose to make an issue of it realize we do this at the risk of losing work. And as long as there are MTs who choose to go along with this policy, there will always be plenty of you to replace us with.
Yes, it works out to be more than 65 cpl, usually. SM
FYI though, this also depends on margins and font size. Font size and margins aren't a factor in 65-chars line but they make a difference in gross line counting. If the margins are set at 1 inch all around and font size is 12, 6 c gross line would be around 8 or 9 c 65-chars line. At least that was my experience in the past when paid on gross line, in the good old days.
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