Someone who understands!

Posted By: Frustrated on 2007-09-11
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Yes, I use my space and electricity. My company only pays me 10.50 an hour, but according those downtrodden, condescening MTs, I should be happy for that and not complain. My job pays my monthly Internet bill, that's all. All I am asking is a few hours in the middle of the day off. I don't think that's unreasonable.

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Forced to work scheduled shifts..no flexibilty..what gives??? So frustrated. - Frustrated
- Companies have to be sure they are covered for specific times, many - j
  - yes you can..... - me
    - I am an IC also and work - countrymt
  - Wrong answer. You are mistaken. - IC work is flexible.
    - She does not say she is an IC. If they are requiring an 8-hour day then she - j
      - Also, the MQ does not have IC, only PT and FT, so they do set schedule. (nm) - j
  - What's the point of workign at home if there is no flexibilty? - Frustrated
    - See inside .... - deb
- What about this scenario: - Beyond Frustrated
  - Cannot legally require you to commit time to them as an employee and then not pay you for that time. - seems to me
    - I have to agree - LinK
  - You need to read IRS laws....they have to pay - you for down time if employee
- If you are paid hourly, you obviously are not an IC. sm - searching
- Companies have to be able to count on - when you'll work.
  - I would have to disagree. - As an IC it is against the law to require
    - Totally agree with you. Often compare my work with that of a painter - sm
    - You know about the part about independent but - Nope
    - I was promised I would have flexibility, then NOTHING - Frustrated
      - About benefits - Just remembered
      - I have small kids too - SameBoat
        Ahh..someone who knows what Im feeling! - Frustrated
        You're not alone.. - lb
      - Your idea of flexibility obviously isn't the same as - your employer's.
        I did ask those questions!!!!!!!!!!! - Frustrated
        Couple questions for Frustrated - amybee
        Oops - amybee
        I would think a split shift would benefit them! - Hayseed
        Thank you so much for being nice! :) - Frustrated
        Dear Frustrated, here's another idea . . . - AgingMT
        I am an IC too, and this is what I did - melissa
        These are great ideas..thank you so much! :-) (nm) - Frustrated

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Yea someone understands

I agree 100% with you. Some of these gals do not know what it takes to run the business no matter how large or small. There are a lot of unbillable hours put into the business -- you hit it right on target. Thank you.

Everyone who has their own accounts understands...sm
If you are self employed and are not actually their employee, start looking for someone to help you. This is your business and it's up to you how it gets done. If you can't do it all by yourself, just try to get some help. Any good MT usually ends up with more work than she can handle. You could also hire someone to pick up your tapes and deliver the work back. Just decide which would help the most, maybe both, and put an ad in your local paper. It would also help immensly to get them to go digital, but that may not be a possibility.

MT30 understands her post. I can read sm
I also understand the problems you mention of staffing. But, appalled didn't bring those up at all. She is only thinking of herself. Glad you explained that to her.