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See how happy you are after 10 years...

Posted By: CMT on 2005-07-09
In Reply to: YES, i am happy there too, after 5 yr! - nm

No raise and told I had maxed out and barely enough work to get line requirements, much less incentives. Upside... I took all the skills I honed at MQ and got a much better job somewhere else.


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    nm


    I am sure that they are happy to have me
    as an employee considering I am one of the only few who actually likes working for them. I am a high producer for them, as well. There would be no reason Medquist wouldn't be proud to have me as an employee. They need to get rid of the big fat losers like you.
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    I am happy you are going well (sm)

    but I only ask for 12 cents and I don't feel I am asking too much for the area I am in.  I would even negotiate to 11, but no lower.  It is a pretty good deal for them, but maybe they'd rather use India!  If I wanted to hire someone, I could not go lower than 11.  I think this area has had a lot of soliciting because it pays a little higher.  Houses around here are $700,000 and who the he** can afford to work for less than 11 cents per line.


    So make an extra $1000 for me!


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    They do pay downtime, which is a plus if there is no work.  There are a lot of negative posts lately about them, but I have no particular complaints.         


    I'm happy at OTI. nm
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    Happy with them
    I'm sorry you're having so much frustration with them.  How long have you worked there? 
    So happy for you
    I won't say there won't be rough spots, but you're on the right road. The very best of luck to you and your kiddos. I've been in your shoes, and sometimes (when the bad times come) you wonder why you didn't stay, THEN you remember ... either you have to see/talk with him or something.

    You and your kids are worth the best life has to offer. Good luck!!!
    Happy MT to you, too, and to everyone
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    I'm so happy for him and you
    NM
    Wow! While I'm somewhat happy - sm
    To see I am not alone, I really feel for you. I can't imagine having to pack up for a move while trying to work at the same time.

    My 7-year-old son is a lot like yours. He has to have constant company. He's driving me insane! I also have a 15-year-old daughter whose emotional outbursts and crises are never ending!

    I love them all so much. It is wonderful to be home with them, but sometimes I wish I could be my husband. Out the door in the morning and can do his job with no interruptions. Then, he comes home late tonight, after a trip to Canada, plays with the boys for a bit and heads up to bed, leaving me sitting here trying to sort this day out. I think this calls for a bit of the silent treatment tomorrow!
    Yes, happy 4th to everyone! (NM)
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