Knocked down a peg!--sm

Posted By: Cheri on 2008-04-17
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Wow! I sure had the wind knocked out of my sails yesterday! I read an ad that I found intriguing and I was curious that perhaps there was something out there better than what I've had for the last 3 years. So, I applied and tested. When I heard back from this nat'l company, they told me they would be looking at other people. When I inquired as to my lack of qualifications, they stated I needed to work on my typing skills! Okay, I'll admit, I only have 27+ years MT experience in acute care, about 8 months experience as an editor, and a pathetic QA score of 99.2% (All this, but I cannot type worth a darn!!). Yes, I'll admit, I considered myself a 'shoe-in' and am suffering such a blow to my ego that I believe I will just go back to my little corner and be thrilled to death I have a job, slightly low pay but it seems like a million bucks now!

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Knocked down a peg!--sm - Cheri
- typing test - mt55
- Apply at TT - nan
  - it *was TT. I got the same email months ago. - Kerli
    - I emailed them my resume and had a phone - interview and during the interview was offered a j
    - I applied there, tested and had a good SM - didn't take job at TT
    - Be careful of what you say about TT or any company. - MT234
      - They can't sue you for telling the truth...nm - babs
        sm - anon
      - Yeah, good luck getting anything.... - MT
      - Cannot squeeze blood out of a turnup. nm - Texas girl
        oops turnip. - Texas girl
      - No company confirmed... - Cheri
        Most people who sue, dont take into consideration - the income of person they are suing. nm
- Please read - sm
  - I know what you say is true in some cases BUT s/m - TT112
    - Exactly! And I did request results... - Cheri
      - Are you a senior/mature MT? I think they are putting health insurance costs into hiring process - Mature MT's looking
    - Please read - sm
      - Well then, s/m - TT112
- consider yourself over-qualified, and - sm
- That is outrageous! I am not a good typist myself so sm - Lyndia
- Maybe they REALLY want less-experienced MTs that - can be flim-flammed into working for peanuts.
- Were they at all specific about SM - sorry
- I think that should be "shoo-in." Maybe that's what - lost you the job. nm
  - I learned something...sm - Cheri
  - Please do not grammar police here... - Moderator
    - Geesh, it was a joke. Just trying to give the OP a - chuckle. nm
      - I doubt OP had to use "shoo-in" anywhere on her - application. nm
- Wondering if we didn't both apply to the same nat'l company (sm) - Me2
  - I think I know what company this is - sherry
    - This company's name doesn't start with a "K", but...... - Me2
  - That's it!--sm - Cheri
    - It happens - bc
    - Don't feel bad.......... - Me2
      - Wet noodle busy here too--sm - Cheri
        I feel so much better....thanks for posting your msg. (sm) - Me2
        Yes, indeed, I believe we did.... - Cheri
    - Too much experience? - usmt
      - How would they know I wouldn't settle?? - Cheri

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