Anyone else taking Lionbridge Exam next week?

braken2000

I am kinda worried about this now. I have had an email telling me about the exam etc but don't want to do it of the work is unachievable. What do you actually have to do that requires this elusive 90% quality?

mizzbiz

I've just been reading this thread with interest in case it was something I could squish into my free time whilst I'm not consulting or freelancing to make those hours productive. I have to say, I'm now completely repelled by the idea.

Lot's of unpaid reading, quizzes, tests then blips of productive time that you are paid for. Sitting there at your computer, having apportioned your time to work, and no work being available. And then, a final kick in the stomach - will you even get paid for the hours you have managed to rack up, or like someone above, will they insist you wipe over a day's wage off with no explanation.

Sounds like a lot of work for no return to be honest - I do think, having read about 6 pages to the end, that this company are taking the proverbial and people need the money so go along with it.

ANyway, off my soapbox now!

samwsmith1

Anyone else heard anything about there time sheets?
Getting nervous now!
(And on holiday at the moment from them because of exams)

Pinkdebster

mizzbiz wrote: »

I've just been reading this thread with interest in case it was something I could squish into my free time whilst I'm not consulting or freelancing to make those hours productive. I have to say, I'm now completely repelled by the idea.

Lot's of unpaid reading, quizzes, tests then blips of productive time that you are paid for. Sitting there at your computer, having apportioned your time to work, and no work being available. And then, a final kick in the stomach - will you even get paid for the hours you have managed to rack up, or like someone above, will they insist you wipe over a day's wage off with no explanation.

Sounds like a lot of work for no return to be honest - I do think, having read about 6 pages to the end, that this company are taking the proverbial and people need the money so go along with it.

ANyway, off my soapbox now!

It's a bit like anything..............people tend to find fault with all the bad bits!!

I'm recouperating from major surgery and awaiting another operation in the summer so am unable to "work" at the moment. "Luckily" I got made redundant last year so I'm not messing any employer around with long-term sickness - it just means I can't look for another full-time job at the moment.

This job suits me just fine - I have good days and bad days healthwise so it means I can fit the hours in to suit me. If I don't feel up to getting dressed, I can sit in bed and still work.

I've been working for LB for a couple of months now - I've had one week with just a few tasks but I compensated for it the following week. I've been paid and (touch wood) I've not had any problems with my timesheets. And, yes, I've done some reading in my free time but I feel it's a small price to pay for having such a good, accommodating job like this :T

westv

Pinkdebster wrote: »

It's a bit like anything..............people tend to find fault with all the bad bits!!

The possibility of not being paid for work done seems a pretty major fault to find I think!

FemmeFatale

samwsmith1 wrote: »

Anyone else heard anything about there time sheets?
Getting nervous now!
(And on holiday at the moment from them because of exams)

Still nothing, I am starting to worry now too.

samwsmith1

FemmeFatale wrote: »

Still nothing, I am starting to worry now too.

My dad says they'll all be going ahhh, they've all sent them back, what do we do?

Milltowngirl

westv wrote: »

The possibility of not being paid for work done seems a pretty major fault to find I think!

I agree; however, whilst I would say communication could be better, I would add that they do tell you that if you dont perform to the productivity targets they set then your timesheet may not be approved. And the productivity targets (which are pretty tough, but thats another issue !!) are all available to view on the raters website so raters know what is expected. I do think it is harsh that they tell you they accept that new raters will be slower in the first couple of months and then dont seem to actually give much leeway when it comes to approving the timesheet; 90% seems quite steep when you're learning and having to write additional comments etc

However, I also understand why they have to have productivity targets otherwise people could work really slowly and still earn the same pay as people being much more productive; maybe they'd be better paying per task rather than per hour but I guess this may have its pitfalls as well.

I hope you guys all hear back soon; keeping you waiting is the worst

Milltowngirl

braken2000 wrote: »

I am kinda worried about this now. I have had an email telling me about the exam etc but don't want to do it of the work is unachievable. What do you actually have to do that requires this elusive 90% quality?

We sign a confidentiality agreement so cant really say much but you are expected to complete work to a certain quality - for which you get a star rating - and at a certain speed i.e. so many items of work an hour. I would say that they seem daunting at the beginning but you do improve and speed up once youve got to grips with all the guidance and the different types of task. Even then the standards are pretty high however they pay a pretty decent hourly rate and as such its perhaps expected that they expect a certain level of work for the money. In my first two months Ive only had a week or so of not being enough work available and that was over the easter holidays so may have been because of that. The communication from the company could be better, however until this week, Ive always had a response to emails back within a day or so. Overall, from my experience so far, I would say its a pretty decent work from home opportunity however it wont be for everyone.

Fro-ald

I agree with Milltowngirl. There are certainly things which could be improved upon - communication being the main one.:mad:
But for a genuine work at home job I find it worthwhile. I have been working for them now nearly 4 months and the only time I have not had work when I have wanted it is a few days around the Easter weekend. Yes there is reading to do, and A LOT at the beginning! The time taken to do the types of tasks does get quicker as you get used to them and after 4 months I find most of them OK.

To be honest you do have to concentrate so I am not sure I would want to do it as a 2nd job after a day at work. However for me as my only job then it works OK and is incredibly flexible to fit around 2 kids.
It won't be for everyone but I still think it is worth a go if you are looking for a genuine flexible work at home opportunity.