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whirlerz
04-28-2021, 03:34 PM
Here's a remote job that I applied to. It claims to pay $21.05/hour, 40 hours a week. I applied last week and they sent me an email about orientation today. It's not my coveted cybersecurity job but it's at least something and better pay than these other call centers are offering.
https://www.adeccousa.com/jobs/remote-customer-service-representative-chicago-illinois/?ID=US_EN_99_022363_1623439
Ok, Idk about this..
I get emails from 5 different people, the supervisor 's off today & tomorrow, we're supposed to have all these links to fill stuff out, & nothing?
I sent her a text, asking, she told me to look someone up & ask her, I have no idea how, since I dont know her last name?
What?
whirlerz
04-28-2021, 04:27 PM
Anyway, I just signed up for a wah on cl
WendiStarr
05-03-2021, 03:25 PM
I'm getting annoyed with the wah job already. I don't understand their sending emails of paperwork to fill out that I've already filled out. They've been so vague on training and the start date. Like am I going to be thrown into the lion's den on phones straight away in the 14th, is there going to be training, and if so what time and how long? I don't like that I'm not getting any answers from them.
whirlerz
05-03-2021, 04:00 PM
OMG. Wendi, I been in class, since 10:30am..
1hour left, I was supposed to have gotten an email w/important credentials from the training part & didn't.
So I can't do anything.
Me & like 8 people, she's still helping everyone else.
She's never gonna get to us, let alone get us all done today!
Its a complete cluster fuck, I been applying for other jobs, I might have a zoom interview for another job.
I sent you a pm.
There's training for a week, but today's been a cluster fuck
whirlerz
05-04-2021, 09:15 AM
So, different trainer today..
I told her, I.dont have te important credentials email, w/password info?
She's obviously NOT listening, fine.
I can (maybe) try to keep this shit til I get something else
chanzep
05-04-2021, 02:44 PM
Oh no that sounds crazy. I hope it will workout.
whirlerz
05-04-2021, 02:59 PM
Lol.
I've been looking around, applying for other jobs..
Currently laying in bed watching training..
This job is temporary, 3 months but they say it could be extended?
My supervisor said they've had different training
CO's & this'd the worst one.
I just have to see how it works out..
My class is the 3rd group, hired, over 1,000 so far
We also have a 'nesting' period where we're not really on the phone yet, kind of still training
whirlerz
05-05-2021, 02:53 PM
CVS has a cs wah, check with Indeed
whirlerz
05-06-2021, 09:29 AM
So, currently there's over 7 systems for login stuff, each w/their own password?
I started with my background check, (just sent to me) yes,, that has a login too.. started it but I like to have a few minutes to myself before all this crazy shit starts..so I left it alone for now..
Tomorrow, @ 2:30 is when the place to help me w/rent calls, they work by phone only, they have to call me, I can call back & only leave a message.
I need to answer when they call.
I need to do it regardless, so I am.
WendiStarr
05-06-2021, 10:25 AM
^ 7 systems? Wth?! With that one wah job? That's crazy!
whirlerz
05-06-2021, 11:39 AM
Yep
Its now 1:37, still not logged in, at all.
What a cluster fuck.
Then she (trainer) says, it's about our lack of patience?
Shes waiting on stuff to come back for 2 ppl that got locked out, then she can request 2more to be helped?
Yea, that won't take long::)
whirlerz
05-06-2021, 01:06 PM
We'll be in training next week..
Tomorrow a final, I went over quizzes that are on it, but wasn't able to take them?
We have 2 tries, need to pass 90%?
WendiStarr
05-07-2021, 03:17 PM
They sent me an email today about picking a shift, saying that if we didn't pick a shift by Monday, one would be assigned to us. They conveniently forgot to add the aforementioned link. If I knew that place was this disorganized I'd never have posted them on here as a remote job to work at.
chanzep
05-07-2021, 04:13 PM
Wow sounds crazy. Is this the job you posted here?
whirlerz
05-07-2021, 04:13 PM
Wendi, its the damn training agency they use!
+ a huge hiring
My supervisor was very kind, she was off work, but she stayed on the phone w/me, even said I could still call her back.
She said the co itself has low turnover.
I needed to get a link for the test, which I found on my own, as I said, she stayed on the phone, but she sent me encouraging emails
Anyway, shockingly, I passed my test, 90%!
Anyway, for the $ its worth a shot, frustrating AF , yes
Also, I told her about this other zoom
I need to go to for about an hour next week she was fine w/it
We're technically in training next week
chanzep
05-07-2021, 04:16 PM
Glad you passed. This job I apply for wants to do the I-9 form on zoom with me and my friend smh so inconvenient.
WendiStarr
05-07-2021, 04:44 PM
Wow sounds crazy. Is this the job you posted here?
Yes, that both whirlerz and I are supposed to be working at lol. Their startek training agency sucks fat chode!
whirlerz
05-15-2021, 01:33 PM
Ok, I'm sorry (not sorry) but this job's driving me beyond insane..
Anyway, looking to
move in the future to IA, looked on their craigslist, & found this WAH, you must live in these states only to work it:
AL, FL, IL IA, Missouri, or WI only.!
I started an application.
http://www.sccontactcenters.com
JenniferNorth
05-15-2021, 02:08 PM
^ My hubby worked there a couple years ago (at home). It's for Swiss Colony. Are they hiring year-round? When he worked there is was super seasonal-even the lady who hired him told him her job was seasonal.
JenniferNorth
05-15-2021, 02:21 PM
I'm sharing this link: https://www.ttecjobs.com/en/position/customer-service-and-sales-representative-remote-united-states
They also have a travel agent position too (have to search for it). It's a good company that pays, and my hubby has worked here in the past. Watch out, because they don't accept people from certain states like CA, IL, NY, HI, and a couple of others. I'm debating applying here if I need to.
chanzep
05-20-2021, 03:01 PM
Work at home has been weird. I was supposed to start a class on Tuesday, then they said they didn't get my drug test back in time. This same job made me do I9 on camwra with my friend smh. Then today another company emailed me by mistake saying I had their laptop. I had to call them and they were like sorry wrong person. Smh madness.
whirlerz
05-21-2021, 08:15 AM
None of em know wtf they're doing..
WendiStarr
05-21-2021, 10:22 AM
I'm just hoping on getting paid for the training at this point. I'll take payment and bounce.
whirlerz
05-21-2021, 10:59 AM
I'm just hoping on getting paid for the training at this point. I'll take payment and bounce.
U will!.
They put it on a Wisely card?::)
(Fifth 3rd bank)
They told me my deposit is in, IDK if card went to my PO box (like I asked, also asked for a paper check but didn't get it). :(
There's a phone # to call about, but it's automated, it just asks for card #(which I don't know), the email is 'do not reply'
I went to Dr again, mssg'd & email my sup, she said she doesn't know what's going to happen cause I lost so many days, I can't help it, I injured myself, + had a blood draw today. Yeow
I lost more weight I didn't need to lose, I got myself a steak/eggs & it's my Bday :(I
JenniferNorth
05-21-2021, 11:30 AM
Whirlez, can you apply to a different call center if this one isn't working out? I know sometimes they don't give a shit and just fire you if you get so many points, even if you have VERY legit reasons like being sick or injured.
Also, Happy Birthday! I hope your day gets better!
chanzep
05-21-2021, 05:50 PM
Happy birthday Whirlez.
whirlerz
05-24-2021, 03:06 PM
I believe I'm over wah's, except camming.
Not super crazy bout that either, since I don't make a lot, but @ least I can do my own hours
TheBrownFox
05-24-2021, 07:50 PM
Happy Belated Birthday, whirlerz!!! :)
I got paid via PayPal today for this Cambly tutoring gig that I just started on Saturday night. Still feels weird calling it "tutoring," because you're pretty much just having regular conversations with people who are just wanting to practice their English speaking. But I'm really liking it so far, and definitely gonna make it a 5 day a week thing. It's a lot easier to make payout on there than it has been on MFC these days.
Also gonna get back into doing this Respondology gig.
chanzep
05-25-2021, 04:56 PM
Sorry to hear that. I hope you find something else soon.
What happened at that place you and Wendi were working?
The reason I ask is because I attended some info session but they seem really disorganized.
chanzep
05-26-2021, 10:57 AM
400 in training!!, That's crazy most companies I worked for had like 30 max.
WendiStarr
05-26-2021, 11:34 AM
^ There were 400 in my class as well, dwindled down to 75 by Monday. That place is very disorganized. I was really just planning on sticking around for the paid training since the schedule that they put me on wasn't going to work for me. Then they sent an email today that they already hired enough people and don't need anymore. It's weird because I was still in the nesting training phase and the Zoom just ended out of nowhere and I can't login to anything. don't understand the startek company that they contract with. Clusterfuck is the perfect word to describe them.
whirlerz
05-26-2021, 01:40 PM
Im so sorry Wendi, that was very shitty of them!
They probably way over hired, still no excuse!
Ugh, I got canned a few months ago from. a similar job, for asking too many ?'s of IT??
I thought that's what they're there for..
Then, w/this company, a lady just sent me a response to an email I sent weeks ago lol?
They still owe me for like 7 hours for the next pay period
Oh, then a mgr sent me an email saying they were all hired on for this job, & if I wasn't hired yet, I wouldn't be lol::)
They have some other wah project that pays 10.50 an hr?::)
JenniferNorth
05-26-2021, 04:31 PM
What the hell is with these WAH jobs???! So you ladies got shitcanned just because they are stupid and overhired-like huh?? Who does that? Can either of you collect PUA or UI for that, since it wasn't like it was your fault? Just until you can find something else?
Whirlez, so you are still there but they sent a stupid mass email to everyone? They sound disorganized as hell but that seems like a lot of WAH these days.
Wendi, apply to TTEC, I am pretty certain they hire in your state.
chanzep
05-26-2021, 10:11 PM
yes they sent me email saying they hire enough people then sent me email bout the 10.50 job. I did not attend the session for that then they sent 3 emails about doing a survey. They are crazy. I hope you both got paid for your training days you did.
JenniferNorth
05-27-2021, 05:00 AM
I'm sorry it's been shitty. I found this today-no state restrictions? It pays 16.50/hr and you are doing background checks. The first 4 weeks are all paid training, too.
https://jobs.lever.co/inflection/fc0a4612-6561-42c9-a3e2-eae2a73c769a
Hilton hires WFH-I only mention this cause hubby was hired years ago (but due to family drama, he had to not go through with the position): https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/career-areas-wfh
They send the equipment to you.
Uhaul is also hiring right now: https://uhaul.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UhaulJobs/job/Phoenix-Arizona/Moving-Help-Support-Agent_R98702
whirlerz
05-27-2021, 08:14 AM
Thanks so much, Jen!
I'll check it out :)
WendiStarr
05-27-2021, 11:37 AM
I found a companion type gig(non-sexual). It's helping elderly and can be done remotely or in-person. I guess I could video chat with a granny or grandpa to help them be less lonely. I applied. I'll see what happens.
https://www.joinpapa.com/careers
whirlerz
05-27-2021, 11:57 AM
Ok, thanks Wendi, I may check it out too
JGB2009
05-27-2021, 12:34 PM
I found a companion type gig(non-sexual). It's helping elderly and can be done remotely or in-person. I guess I could video chat with a granny or grandpa to help them be less lonely. I applied. I'll see what happens.
https://www.joinpapa.com/careers
Looks like the application is for everything. I would do it if it was just video chat, but I'm not sure if I would do it for everything else that they want.
JenniferNorth
05-27-2021, 01:56 PM
^ Is it paid? That is a stupid question of me to ask, but I see where if you are a companion and go over to help them with stuff, that is paid, but I am not sure about the virtual part? It's a good idea, though!
JGB2009
05-27-2021, 02:44 PM
^ Is it paid? That is a stupid question of me to ask, but I see where if you are a companion and go over to help them with stuff, that is paid, but I am not sure about the virtual part? It's a good idea, though!
Yea it don't explain much about that position.
JenniferNorth
05-27-2021, 05:37 PM
DreamHomeBasedWork- https://www.dreamhomebasedwork.com/work-at-home-job-leads/
Real Ways To Earn Money Online - https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/work-at-home-job-leads/
Go to Indeed, put Contact Tracer and for location put Remote-lots of these positions paying $16+/hr
Pay attention to when PUA ends for your state, even if you don't get it. I have a feeling once it ends, we are gonna see a major influx of people trying to get work. Not sure if this will affect adult jobs too, but it is a thought that crossed my mind.
+
whirlerz
05-27-2021, 11:00 PM
What's PUA?
TheBrownFox
05-28-2021, 01:59 PM
What's PUA?
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
JenniferNorth
05-28-2021, 03:42 PM
Yup, the unemployment that freelancers and gig workers have been able to collect only due to the pandemic. I think 23 or 24 states are trying to do away with it/any special pandemic programs and just have regular UI. That might cause more people to jump out and either try adult work or take more work at home jobs.
You girls seen this? https://careers-omniinteractions.icims.com/jobs/search?hashed=-625977263&mobile=false&width=1180&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300
You can select your own hours and it says 13-17 per hour? You are paid for all your time on the phone, even when calls don't come through! As an IC, that is a good thing!
JGB2009
06-01-2021, 12:10 PM
A friend of mine was offered a work at home job and the person who is offering the job wants to deposit like $2000 into their bank account so they could purchase computer equipment and software for the position. My friend found this position on a work at home ad on Facebook. Anyways in my opinion I feel like the company should purchase all the equipment and ship it to my friends house. I have never heard of a company doing this and it just doesn't seem right. Doesn't this sound shady to anyone else?
JenniferNorth
06-01-2021, 04:41 PM
^^ Please do not let your friend do this! This is a scam!!
Link: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/blog/scams-work-from-home/
All legit jobs send the equipment to you. Hyatt does this, as do others.
TheBrownFox
06-01-2021, 07:51 PM
A friend of mine was offered a work at home job and the person who is offering the job wants to deposit like $2000 into their bank account so they could purchase computer equipment and software for the position. My friend found this position on a work at home ad on Facebook. Anyways in my opinion I feel like the company should purchase all the equipment and ship it to my friends house. I have never heard of a company doing this and it just doesn't seem right. Doesn't this sound shady to anyone else?
So even though there actually are some work from home jobs where the company will send you the necessary computer/equipment, they absolutely would not ask to deposit money to your bank account (to purchase things). What your friend being "offered" is a scam that she absolutely needs to steer clear of.
WendiStarr
06-03-2021, 09:39 AM
Yup, the unemployment that freelancers and gig workers have been able to collect only due to the pandemic. I think 23 or 24 states are trying to do away with it/any special pandemic programs and just have regular UI. That might cause more people to jump out and either try adult work or take more work at home jobs.
You girls seen this? https://careers-omniinteractions.icims.com/jobs/search?hashed=-625977263&mobile=false&width=1180&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300
You can select your own hours and it says 13-17 per hour? You are paid for all your time on the phone, even when calls don't come through! As an IC, that is a good thing!
I'll check that one out. I've done vanilla independent contractor phone work and it's rare to find one that pays even when you don't get calls. When I worked for Working Solutions they started off paying for all time logged in. Then after 2 weeks decided they'd only pay when you got calls and would dock your pay if you went over 20 minutes during 1 call. My last couple weeks working there, barely any calls went through and they changed their payments to lower pay.
whirlerz
06-16-2021, 07:49 AM
Damn, they don't hire in IL (& more than a few other states) :(
but:. https://nexrep.com/priceline-customer-service/?srcdid=100983