Right there with you --

I feel the same way.  I've been putting my resume out there and researching companies to no end.  If they don't offshore, they have rigid schedules and don't pay well.  I might just have to suck it up and stick it out. 

I've also been contemplating an outside job out of this field altogether.  I have a pretty good contact for a state job if I pass the test, which is 50% typing.  Thinking I might do okay on it.  The money would be about the same but the benefits (not that I need them) would be really good. 

I just don't want to have to give up the flexibility and convenience of working from home for a few more years yet.  My youngest just started 1st grade and my oldest is in 6th grade.  Finding childcare for them is not only difficult but also expensive.  I keep thinking if I can stick it out until my kids are a few years older, I would be better off.

Then I keep thinking of the others on here who were able to walk away from MDI immediately.  I would love to be able to take that stand for the American worker, but I have to look out for my  family first.  I simply cannot do it financially.  I also have to weigh the pros and cons of each company.  Honestly, I could stand a little offshoring if my pay was good and the flexibility was still there.  Yes I know I shouldn't say that, but I've got to think about what my family needs.  And quitting wouldn't solve the issue anyway.  There are tons of Indian MTs to fill my shoes. 

• Worn out! - MDIer
  • Just found out I have to buy error/omission insurance to remain IC. So long MDI. - MDI gal
    • Not true!! - MDIer
      • I received a phone call from MDI mgt. about my questionnaire answers and told ICs must by E/O ins. - MDI gal
        • That may be the problem - MDIer
      • The good ones don’t advertise? Then why, tell me - Guess again
        • Sorry but I do not see that ad - MDIer
          • MDIer - me
      • I've seen a lot of managers come and go, so assuming MTs do too! nm - just updating
      • To follow that logic one step further, - but correct me if I'm wrong
        • I think it is because - MDIer
  • Actually you are one who seems to GET it - me
    • sure sounds like T mgmt, but thats okay. - nm
      • Not even close - laughing - me
  • I am right there with you, worn out! - sm
    • You are wise not to trust Transcend - me
    • First MQ, then MDI -- I don't trust any company--sm - TarMe2
  • No bashing here - Monner
  • No reason to bash, do whatever you think is best for you.nm - another MDI'r
  • Far from it - No judgment here
  • Right there with you -- - TarMe2
    • Sticking it out too - MDIMT
      • Thanks MDIer - calming down

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