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and is qualified for not much more than being a greeter at Walmart

Posted By: joke, joke, joke on 2005-08-18
In Reply to: "Flossie" - NN




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    Greeter makes more than that at Walmart
    And working in produce at Walmart is the next to highest pay grade they have there.  Fellow MT's husband works in produce making three times the amount she does at $18 an hour 32 hours a week.
    Yep, Wally greeter here told me she started at $12 an hour.
    nm
    who think they are qualified because they
    were nurses, medical assistants or just have kids who are sick all the time and know all the medical/lab terms! Deliver me!
    I am not qualified to
    set a rate of pay for an MT who does try to do the job properly. I can tell you this, that googling words should only be used to verify and existence of that word. You should then check a medical dictionary or website for proper spelling, pl., singular, etc.  I have not been doing this for long, but I am determined to become good at it. I spend a great deal of time to research a word only to be frustrated when I can not find it. The positive is that where I am employed I do receive feedback. Sometimes it takes a day or so; but, when I receive it I read it all the way through, make notes, file it away for future reference all on my own dime. 
    maybe you are over-qualified!!??
    x
    consider yourself over-qualified, and
    lucky that you didn't end up working for them! It may have been a blessing in disguise!! act like a duck, and let it slide off :)
    You wouldn't be a qualified IC if they did.
    nm
    my qualified opinion

    is the *conspiracy* theories regarding other companies is much more far-fetched than the simple fact that not everyone had a good experience at KS.  Allow others to state to their experience without feeling  personally attacked - it is part of being an adult - the world is not defined by you and your *feelings* - tears and hysterics aside.


     


    Until WalMart
    pays me an average of $25/hr, I'll continue to transcribe.
    WalMart

    And when Walmart begins paying $25.00/hr, then I will declare myself the queen of Brooklyn..


    walmart
    So, I know, what is the secret of making 25.00 per hour?
    MTSOs, on a scale of 1 to 10, how qualified are
    I'm just wondering if you are able to hire most of the people who are applying, or if there are a lot of underqualified MTs out there. 
    I am QUALIFIED to make my statements because....

    I worked with these people for years and saw how they treat others.   It means absolutely nothing to people in the managment of SPI to fire people or lay them off or just take your work and send it to India or Manila.   Don't think for one second that your job is safe.    They are all about numbers...Its a numbers game...meaning revenues.


    The Philippine Telecommunication company did not get to be a company worth over $100 billion US dollars  by paying labor to US employees.   They know that by taking US jobs and sending them to India or Manila will increase their profit margins 25-35% minimally.    Don't think for one second they will not do this.  


    The Indian companies are much better than they were.   The Manila location has finally gotten it right.   They will be able to transition your jobs smoothly without compromising quality or TAT.   THAT'S FRIGHTENING TO SAY BUT TRUE!


    They have also geared themselves with the strongest voice recognition product on the market.   


    So, let's take a look at the overall picture:


    1.   People resources available offshore.  YES...thousands.


    2.   Ability to transition and carry out smoothly.....YES


    3.   Voice recognition geared to take over.....YES


    4.   Qualified editors in Manila........YES


    5.   Production MTs in India......YES


    6.   Large hospital organizations not afraid to offshore......YES


    I dont know guys....what else does it take to paint the picture for you.    You are all smart people....figure it out!    


    Because they don't hire qualified ACs in the first place
    They try to promote their friends/relatives and when they find out they don't have real management skills they replace them with another friend/relative.
    If you have to apply you aren't qualified
    NM
    Well, will be boycotting them too, just like Walmart
    No Coca-Cola in this house. Was going to boycott Walmart with that big scaffoo last week, until they finally caved. This is just getting so ridiculous - why do such a small minority of naysayers have such a loud voice. Maybe WE need to have a bigger voice and put a stop to all of this foolishness already!
    walmart, wages, etc
    No I do not work at WalMart, never have, don't intend to.  I was told the wages recently by a greeter who works there, and she also said she gets a raise every year.  I was surprised to hear it.  I have never once told anyone to get 2 or 3 jobs, because I think that is easier said than done.  I believe people need a life too.  My whole point is simply that I think the MTSOs are largely responsible for the downturn of our wages by underbidding each other and then wanting to hire others to work for inferior wages.   I used to work in a hospital and we did it all, transcription, charting, xeroxing, etc., and we did it well, made decent wages too.   I don't think anyone should have to work 2-3 jobs to make ends meet.  Especially in this job with its knowledge. I think you have misunderstood what I am saying.  I am on your side!  I am sure you are worth a lot more than being offered.
    walmart, wages, etc
    No I do not work at WalMart, never have, don't intend to.  I was told the wages recently by a greeter who works there, and she also said she gets a raise every year.  I was surprised to hear it.  I have never once told anyone to get 2 or 3 jobs, because I think that is easier said than done.  I believe people need a life too.  My whole point is simply that I think the MTSOs are largely responsible for the downturn of our wages by underbidding each other and then wanting to hire others to work for inferior wages.   I used to work in a hospital and we did it all, transcription, charting, xeroxing, etc., and we did it well, made decent wages too.   I don't think anyone should have to work 2-3 jobs to make ends meet.  Especially in this job with its knowledge. I think you have misunderstood what I am saying.  I am on your side!  I am sure you are worth a lot more than being offered.
    look at WalMart in news a lot sm
    A huge organization what is it 8000 stores nationwide and they want employees to work off the clock.  YEP and there was something else in the news regarding pay.  Hey, a company that big know, they know the rules yet, they pay a fine and still come out ahead.  Unfortunately it is whatever works.  People have to be MADE to be honest seems to me.
    I have a nice one too, but qualified for it 4 years ago when I did well as an MT at a hospital.
    each and every month. I have invested so much in this car, I don't see how I can give it up... lots of working with the lender, etc. They don't understand about outsourcing hospitals and services, they don't understand about not making rent or car payment. They only care about breaking legs if you don't make a payment. So I keep in close touch with them. This way, I have my leg available for the foot pedal, so when I do have work, I can to pay the bill.
    ever wish you could work at Walmart or somewhere and make enough??

    There are days when I shake my head and wonder what the he** was I thinking 20 years ago when I decided this is the life for me.  NOW I am stuck to the money like glue and nothing pays like this ... so I'm damned if I do ... damned if I don't. 


    We were shopping the other day and I thought Ahhhh bliss.  To take a job at Pier One or Starbucks and SURVIVE ON THE MONEY!!


    stupid industry.  Thanks for sucking the joy out of what USED to be a decent job. pfffffffffffffffffffffffffffft


    My daughter works for WalMart
    plus excellent benefits, super cheap health care, vacation, etc.
    WALLIE WORLD (walmart)
    Where in this country does Wal-Mart pay $11 an hour? - even after 5 years in and at 40 hours?
    Don't kid yourself, WalMart doesn't do American. sm
    They'll have sweat shops all over India, China, etc., to do the work. It's how they do everything else.
    That's what WalMart asked, OT off the clock sm
    and was fined, BUT, they did it before too, according to the newspaper, so it probably is just a business write off deduction. Company nnames should be sent to the labor board and let them check it out. Present the problem, Google labor board for address and send in the names.
    Maybe in your case. As for me, I have many years acute care and am well qualified.
    x
    The payroll dept isn't exactly qualified. There's no accountant on staff. sm
    I wish they would just let ADP or something similar handle it. So many things are incorrect so often, taxes, PTO pay missing, etc.
    Keystrokes - How do they notify you if you qualified for vacation time? Thanks! nm
    nm
    We usually get a gift card for Walmart.. Last year,
    I donated mine to a single mom whose 10-year-old was not going to get a Christmas because mom couldn't afford it. I've been a single mom so my heart went out to her and I got a bunch of people to donate items i.e. tree, ornaments etc.. food, gifts etc. I felt good about it and I know my employer would have felt good about me donating it to a family in need.
    No, I neither shop at Walmart or go to Disney World
    Would not be caught dead at either place. Neither do I buy Levi or Lazy-Boy products since they moved to Mexico.
    Gosh.. really a "former" insurance clerk. I cannot believe you qualified for such a honored po
    Wow, an insurance clerk. What kind of education do you need for that. I feel your best suited for a position that would include working as the spelling police. Some people.. You should get a life!
    There are so many hits on the job board for jobs that I wonder if people are qualified that respond
    or just send in a resume if they are not.  Would be interesting to hear from some of these companies what type of response they are getting. 
    Walmart isn't too keen on chosing days to work.
    xx
    Thank you. I went to Walmart today, and guess what, they had one phone and it didn't work!. Go
    NM
    Recall WalMart asked staff to work off clock for overtime, remember? sm
    It was on TV, newspapers, it took a court thing to resolve. Guess people will try most anything (for the moment) and just pay a fine, i.e. the cost of doing business.