Complaint Review: National Magazine Exchange

As I have said before, have you ever noticed how the company defenders can never argue the facts, but only throw out personal invectives?

Chris, in his own limited way is right. A real man doesn't "have to beat your chest and holler from the rooftops to be a man...". A man takes a position in his life and stands by it. And I also agree that a man "is one who puts food on the table and a roof over his family's head. A man makes sure his family is taken care of...".
And yes Chris there is always a certain amount of BS to put up with, like it or not. The question comes down to how much? A man does NOT cast his eyes to the groung, lower his head and be constantly abused, maybe you do, that is your perogative. Don't forget to tell your family that its ok to put up with anything as long as you get a paycheck. Money is all that is important, don't make waves now, don't act on any convictions of what is right or wrong. I think it was the late Peter Sellers who said "people will swim through s**t if you throw a few bucks in it." However Chris do not presume to castigate and mock people like "Betty" who are out there sticking their necks out on your behalf. These people also have families to feed and a roof to maintain. Quite frankly these people are your betters and are worthy of your respect and admiration for having the courage you lack. Want the true definition of a "snivelling insignificant weasel" Chris? Go look in the mirror. You stand for nothing other than blind conformity and obedience. You'll take anything they dish out as long as you can grub a few sheckles out of it. You are brave enough to try to bait "Betty" on this website and throw a few amusing insults in my direction, but stand up for your rights in the workplace...naah, let someone else do it, there families can go to blazes. Think of it Chris. If they succed you'll benefit too without risking anything, ya can't lose.

Statistically Chris it is those people such as yourself who sublimate and repress the truth who eventually "go Postal". People who act on their anger in productive ways are generally even keeled. As to bedwetting, I'll bet you keep a whole box of Depends at your workstation for whenever they are coming around with the blue, red, green or whatever color envelopes they are using these days, just hoping you can hang on to your precious telemarketing job one more day.

Unfortunately Chris, you represent exactly what this country has come down to. Accept any indignity as long as it doesn't affect you, and when it finally does its all to late. This is how the US went from a land of patriots to the land of handouts and the "Patriot Act".

Good luck yourself Chris, you're going to need it in life. Personally, I make my own.

You don't have to beat your chest and holler from the rooftops to be a man Chuck. A man is one who puts food on the table and a roof over his family's head. A man makes sure his family is taken care of. If he has to put up with some BS along the way,they that's life. So don't you suggest that just because I'm not picketing in front of the building or moaning all day inside the building, that I'm not a man Chuck.

I provide for my family I spend time with my kids every day. I am a man Chuck, I am a real man. Not some snivelling insignificant weasel who got fired for, and I'm reading between the lines here, not following script, perhaps C.O.E infractions, in a nutshell not doing your job the way the company expects it to be done. They can listen for mistakes all they want chuck but if there are none, there are none. What little twists were you adding to the script Chuck. Adding little nuggets to mislead the customers. The same customers you claim to be protecting now?

Don't flatter yourself Chuck I wouldn't bring you up in conversation at work, not even if I was vomitting.

You seem to be working yourself into a frenzy Chuck, I hope you are not going "postal". You're beginning to fit the profile you know.

Did you wet the bed when you were in Highschool?
Did you torture animals?
Do you find yourself getting worked up about things that happened years ago and aren't REALLY relevant to your life now?
Do you have a life?

Get one.

Now.

Real men don't rant.

This is my last installment Chuck. I'm not even coming back to see your reply. I don't care remember.

I hope you get over it Chuck. Move on. Let it go.
Get some peace.

I know from whence I speak. Been there done that. I let it go. Real men let go.

Bye Chuck.

Have a Blessed life.

The fact that SDP treats its employees much the same way as other companies is an argument that leaves me cold. I don't know how extensive your work experience is Chris, but I for one take a fast exit when this type of behavior asserts itself. Life is too short to deal with little tin gods in the labor force. When people no longer assert their rights, it isn't too long before they have none, look around you. Then perhaps you don't care and it doesn't bother you because you don't believe it will ever effect you, think twice.

My first two experiences at SDP were VASTLY different from my third, as a person who experienced first hand the ethical deterioration of the company, I can only say that it "ain't what it used to be". The company was once friendly, family-orientated and humane. Its ethical decent between 1995 and 2001 (when, in my opinion, Bill Hood sold out his company, his customers, his employees and his soul) when I last worked there is where my "dissappointment" in SDP arises, I hope that sufficiently explains my three periods of employment.

Ask J.C. what his attitude to the Union organizing is now versus when Eileen ran it. Ask him if it is true that Bill Hood now says that they will close up shop if it is voted in versus his abject deniel of same last year (a copy of which I have IN WRITING SIGNED BY HOOD). And tell J.C. that I am indeed dissappointed in him if what I have heard from the Organizers is true. He is a friend and I had always respected him as a man of principle and integrity, not (if what I have heard is true)what would be, in my opinion, an a*s-kissing morally ambiguous sell out for management.

What I said was "legit" was the sweepstakes, the rest is very much in the gray areas. Nor do I claim to be the great moral arbitor. Nor do I feel the need to justify my actions to you or anyone else. If you want to consider it revenge, works for me. I never claimed to be the touchey-feely type. Revenge can indeed be sweet, particularly on those who treat others without concience or humanity. Incidentally each and every person whose name I mentioned I personally respect (some more than others) and like. I have a problem with people however who violate their own codes of morality and engage in questionable conduct to keep their jobs ("I was just following orders"). Just enough of them to make it unpleasant.

I am not implying in any way that the company does not write suitable rebuttals, I am stating plainly that they do not (in some, not EVERY instance). Hense the fines and convictions Chris, connect the dots. You want to know which ones, do your own homework. Corporate misrepresentation or evasion is no less unethical than when it is done by an individual.

"Profiling" Chris is when a manager or supervisor requests Q.D to continuously monitor a rep in order to find enough errors or omissions in his/her presentation to disipline, sanction, fine or terminate them. It is directed, deliberate harassment personally motivated for reasons other than the legal protection of the company. Don't think it happens Chris? Go ask Dave Macey. If it stirs the pot, consider it stirred.

Once again Chris HR approval on Union literature is irrelevant, I gusee the only way they will learn is with yet another fine or some sort of legal sanction.

As to me, I'm as happy as can be, engaged in a career where I no longer have to even consider shabby behavior on the part of management. As to anger, I find it can be a useful tool to motivate action and achieve results. The "whipped puppy" syndrome, doesn't suit me. Anger, properly controlled and directed can be a force for change. So don't worry about my health Chris. If "Dr. Phil" knew what whent on at SDP, he'd probably give me a mallet and lecture me for being too restrained.

As to your comment Chris, "But no-one including me is going to stick their neck out. I certainly can't afford to lose my job." What kind of a man does that make you Chris? There is another name for spineless creatures who crawl on their bellies. Lousy telemarketing jobs are as common as fleas on a mangey dog in Tampa Bay. So go howl to management.

The fact that SDP treats its employees much the same way as other companies is an argument that leaves me cold. I don't know how extensive your work experience is Chris, but I for one take a fast exit when this type of behavior asserts itself. Life is too short to deal with little tin gods in the labor force. When people no longer assert their rights, it isn't too long before they have none, look around you. Then perhaps you don't care and it doesn't bother you because you don't believe it will ever effect you, think twice.

My first two experiences at SDP were VASTLY different from my third, as a person who experienced first hand the ethical deterioration of the company, I can only say that it "ain't what it used to be". The company was once friendly, family-orientated and humane. Its ethical decent between 1995 and 2001 (when, in my opinion, Bill Hood sold out his company, his customers, his employees and his soul) when I last worked there is where my "dissappointment" in SDP arises, I hope that sufficiently explains my three periods of employment.

Ask J.C. what his attitude to the Union organizing is now versus when Eileen ran it. Ask him if it is true that Bill Hood now says that they will close up shop if it is voted in versus his abject deniel of same last year (a copy of which I have IN WRITING SIGNED BY HOOD). And tell J.C. that I am indeed dissappointed in him if what I have heard from the Organizers is true. He is a friend and I had always respected him as a man of principle and integrity, not (if what I have heard is true)what would be, in my opinion, an a*s-kissing morally ambiguous sell out for management.

What I said was "legit" was the sweepstakes, the rest is very much in the gray areas. Nor do I claim to be the great moral arbitor. Nor do I feel the need to justify my actions to you or anyone else. If you want to consider it revenge, works for me. I never claimed to be the touchey-feely type. Revenge can indeed be sweet, particularly on those who treat others without concience or humanity. Incidentally each and every person whose name I mentioned I personally respect (some more than others) and like. I have a problem with people however who violate their own codes of morality and engage in questionable conduct to keep their jobs ("I was just following orders"). Just enough of them to make it unpleasant.

I am not implying in any way that the company does not write suitable rebuttals, I am stating plainly that they do not (in some, not EVERY instance). Hense the fines and convictions Chris, connect the dots. You want to know which ones, do your own homework. Corporate misrepresentation or evasion is no less unethical than when it is done by an individual.

"Profiling" Chris is when a manager or supervisor requests Q.D to continuously monitor a rep in order to find enough errors or omissions in his/her presentation to disipline, sanction, fine or terminate them. It is directed, deliberate harassment personally motivated for reasons other than the legal protection of the company. Don't think it happens Chris? Go ask Dave Macey. If it stirs the pot, consider it stirred.

Once again Chris HR approval on Union literature is irrelevant, I gusee the only way they will learn is with yet another fine or some sort of legal sanction.

As to me, I'm as happy as can be, engaged in a career where I no longer have to even consider shabby behavior on the part of management. As to anger, I find it can be a useful tool to motivate action and achieve results. The "whipped puppy" syndrome, doesn't suit me. Anger, properly controlled and directed can be a force for change. So don't worry about my health Chris. If "Dr. Phil" knew what whent on at SDP, he'd probably give me a mallet and lecture me for being too restrained.

As to your comment Chris, "But no-one including me is going to stick their neck out. I certainly can't afford to lose my job." What kind of a man does that make you Chris? There is another name for spineless creatures who crawl on their bellies. Lousy telemarketing jobs are as common as fleas on a mangey dog in Tampa Bay. So go howl to management.

The fact that SDP treats its employees much the same way as other companies is an argument that leaves me cold. I don't know how extensive your work experience is Chris, but I for one take a fast exit when this type of behavior asserts itself. Life is too short to deal with little tin gods in the labor force. When people no longer assert their rights, it isn't too long before they have none, look around you. Then perhaps you don't care and it doesn't bother you because you don't believe it will ever effect you, think twice.

My first two experiences at SDP were VASTLY different from my third, as a person who experienced first hand the ethical deterioration of the company, I can only say that it "ain't what it used to be". The company was once friendly, family-orientated and humane. Its ethical decent between 1995 and 2001 (when, in my opinion, Bill Hood sold out his company, his customers, his employees and his soul) when I last worked there is where my "dissappointment" in SDP arises, I hope that sufficiently explains my three periods of employment.

Ask J.C. what his attitude to the Union organizing is now versus when Eileen ran it. Ask him if it is true that Bill Hood now says that they will close up shop if it is voted in versus his abject deniel of same last year (a copy of which I have IN WRITING SIGNED BY HOOD). And tell J.C. that I am indeed dissappointed in him if what I have heard from the Organizers is true. He is a friend and I had always respected him as a man of principle and integrity, not (if what I have heard is true)what would be, in my opinion, an a*s-kissing morally ambiguous sell out for management.

What I said was "legit" was the sweepstakes, the rest is very much in the gray areas. Nor do I claim to be the great moral arbitor. Nor do I feel the need to justify my actions to you or anyone else. If you want to consider it revenge, works for me. I never claimed to be the touchey-feely type. Revenge can indeed be sweet, particularly on those who treat others without concience or humanity. Incidentally each and every person whose name I mentioned I personally respect (some more than others) and like. I have a problem with people however who violate their own codes of morality and engage in questionable conduct to keep their jobs ("I was just following orders"). Just enough of them to make it unpleasant.

I am not implying in any way that the company does not write suitable rebuttals, I am stating plainly that they do not (in some, not EVERY instance). Hense the fines and convictions Chris, connect the dots. You want to know which ones, do your own homework. Corporate misrepresentation or evasion is no less unethical than when it is done by an individual.

"Profiling" Chris is when a manager or supervisor requests Q.D to continuously monitor a rep in order to find enough errors or omissions in his/her presentation to disipline, sanction, fine or terminate them. It is directed, deliberate harassment personally motivated for reasons other than the legal protection of the company. Don't think it happens Chris? Go ask Dave Macey. If it stirs the pot, consider it stirred.

Once again Chris HR approval on Union literature is irrelevant, I gusee the only way they will learn is with yet another fine or some sort of legal sanction.

As to me, I'm as happy as can be, engaged in a career where I no longer have to even consider shabby behavior on the part of management. As to anger, I find it can be a useful tool to motivate action and achieve results. The "whipped puppy" syndrome, doesn't suit me. Anger, properly controlled and directed can be a force for change. So don't worry about my health Chris. If "Dr. Phil" knew what whent on at SDP, he'd probably give me a mallet and lecture me for being too restrained.

As to your comment Chris, "But no-one including me is going to stick their neck out. I certainly can't afford to lose my job." What kind of a man does that make you Chris? There is another name for spineless creatures who crawl on their bellies. Lousy telemarketing jobs are as common as fleas on a mangey dog in Tampa Bay. So go howl to management.

The fact that SDP treats its employees much the same way as other companies is an argument that leaves me cold. I don't know how extensive your work experience is Chris, but I for one take a fast exit when this type of behavior asserts itself. Life is too short to deal with little tin gods in the labor force. When people no longer assert their rights, it isn't too long before they have none, look around you. Then perhaps you don't care and it doesn't bother you because you don't believe it will ever effect you, think twice.

My first two experiences at SDP were VASTLY different from my third, as a person who experienced first hand the ethical deterioration of the company, I can only say that it "ain't what it used to be". The company was once friendly, family-orientated and humane. Its ethical decent between 1995 and 2001 (when, in my opinion, Bill Hood sold out his company, his customers, his employees and his soul) when I last worked there is where my "dissappointment" in SDP arises, I hope that sufficiently explains my three periods of employment.

Ask J.C. what his attitude to the Union organizing is now versus when Eileen ran it. Ask him if it is true that Bill Hood now says that they will close up shop if it is voted in versus his abject deniel of same last year (a copy of which I have IN WRITING SIGNED BY HOOD). And tell J.C. that I am indeed dissappointed in him if what I have heard from the Organizers is true. He is a friend and I had always respected him as a man of principle and integrity, not (if what I have heard is true)what would be, in my opinion, an a*s-kissing morally ambiguous sell out for management.

What I said was "legit" was the sweepstakes, the rest is very much in the gray areas. Nor do I claim to be the great moral arbitor. Nor do I feel the need to justify my actions to you or anyone else. If you want to consider it revenge, works for me. I never claimed to be the touchey-feely type. Revenge can indeed be sweet, particularly on those who treat others without concience or humanity. Incidentally each and every person whose name I mentioned I personally respect (some more than others) and like. I have a problem with people however who violate their own codes of morality and engage in questionable conduct to keep their jobs ("I was just following orders"). Just enough of them to make it unpleasant.

I am not implying in any way that the company does not write suitable rebuttals, I am stating plainly that they do not (in some, not EVERY instance). Hense the fines and convictions Chris, connect the dots. You want to know which ones, do your own homework. Corporate misrepresentation or evasion is no less unethical than when it is done by an individual.

"Profiling" Chris is when a manager or supervisor requests Q.D to continuously monitor a rep in order to find enough errors or omissions in his/her presentation to disipline, sanction, fine or terminate them. It is directed, deliberate harassment personally motivated for reasons other than the legal protection of the company. Don't think it happens Chris? Go ask Dave Macey. If it stirs the pot, consider it stirred.

Once again Chris HR approval on Union literature is irrelevant, I gusee the only way they will learn is with yet another fine or some sort of legal sanction.

As to me, I'm as happy as can be, engaged in a career where I no longer have to even consider shabby behavior on the part of management. As to anger, I find it can be a useful tool to motivate action and achieve results. The "whipped puppy" syndrome, doesn't suit me. Anger, properly controlled and directed can be a force for change. So don't worry about my health Chris. If "Dr. Phil" knew what whent on at SDP, he'd probably give me a mallet and lecture me for being too restrained.

As to your comment Chris, "But no-one including me is going to stick their neck out. I certainly can't afford to lose my job." What kind of a man does that make you Chris? There is another name for spineless creatures who crawl on their bellies. Lousy telemarketing jobs are as common as fleas on a mangey dog in Tampa Bay. So go howl to management.

I wasn't suggesting that companies could treat their staff as they pleased. What I was saying was that NME treats their staff the same as most other companies. I can only base my views on my own experience, AS I said I have never been treated like scum, no one I know has been treated like scum and I stand by what I siad, some people DO deserve to be treated like scum. Perhaps their "dignity" should extend to giving their colleagues the courtesy of doing their share of the work.

If SDP was such a bad employer Chuck, how come you had three periods working there?

Again I have seen no evidence of management holding me or anyone I know in contempt. Some of the names you mentioned have been there a long time, have they been browbeaten or are they the browbeaters? I must ask JC which one he is!

Again it was Betty that said they refused Union Literature, not me. I can only go by what I see, ALL postings on the board are stamped by HR. INCLUDING THE UNION LITERATURE so it was an easy mistake to make. Unstamped stuff disappears, new stuff appears with a stamp, so you can see how I made the connection about HR approval.

As for you Chuck I have no interest in you. (is it the paranoia leads you to think that I am? lol. All this talk of "profiling" just adds fuel to the paranoid fire by the way) You seem to have a huge chip on your shoulder with regard to SDP considering it must be nearly 2 years since you left. Your campaign doesn't seem to have any moral background, you just want to get even with the comapny. I can't get away from the fact that you went back there twice to work, that alone ruins any potential moralistic pretentions you may have, or did you picture yourself as some kind of undercover operative for the "Feds"? You said yourself it's legit, what are you reporting?

From what u say, all the managers and supervisors spend their time browbeating, demeaning and humiliating the staff, I'm surprised ANY work gets done at all. I could list a dozen managers/supervisors who have been nothing but courteous, encouraging and helpful to me and everyone I know at SDP (at least one of which you mentioned) Maybe its because I go to work with my eyes open and do my job. You won't hear my name called over the tannoy to get back to my workstation.

Chuck you know as well as I do that the sales are audited and sales which involve misrepresentation are cancelled. Reps who do not answer questions are written up. You seem to be trying to imply that the company is behind this by not writing suitable rebuttals. The full set of verification rebuttals is about 25 pages. If anyone chooses to misrep or mislead it's their choice. I have NEVER been told to mislead a customer (I wouldn't anyway).

You must be a very unhappy man chuck to harbor so much animosity. Perhaps you should contact Dr Phil, work that anger out and get on with your life. Coz its eating you up Chuck. Can't be healthy for u.

Speaking about health, the benefits at SDP do suck! Maybe the union could do something........

In case your wondering Chuck I'm not anti union, I was a Union rep before and can see what good unions can do. And I agree SDP's stance on the union is wrong.But no-one including me is going to stick their neck out. I certainly can't afford to lose my job. Thats reality Chuck whether its SDP, Home Depot, Walmart or whoever.

According to you theory Chris, employees of any company...Walmart, MacDonalds, IBM, Ford,Microsoft, SDP etc. are supposed to be simply content in life putting in their time, collecting a pay check and going home. If they are well treated for their efforts that comes under the catagory of additional benefits, if they are treated like dogs, well thats life. Glad I don't live in your world. NO ONE Chris, deserves to be treated like scum in the workplace. Follow the logic Chris, if they hold their employees in so much contempt, the people who actually make it possible to be in business to start with, then what do you suppose their ACTUAL attitude to their customers might be??? All people have dignity and worth to some degree or another. If they cannot or will not work, fine, terminate them and give another person a chance (more money for you), but do not intimidate, browbeat, "profile", single out, harass, humiliate and embarass in the process. What does that accomplish?? Yes, they tried it with me in spite of my best efforts to be left alone. They failed. They found out that I gave back 1000 times as much as they attempted to put out. No brag, just fact. You see Chris, I didn't whine, I went after them and turned them into the feds and the state.

I am happy that you have not experienced this personally at SDP...yet. SDP is a "cult of personality" that runs very much like a high school clique. Trust me in due course they will target you as well, no one is left alone forever at SDP. Corporate managment has this almost neurotic need to demonstrate that no one is beyond harassment.

I also find your statement: "I don't know you Chuck and I know your paranoia will think I'm talking about you but I'm not I don't know your experience with SDP...". If you don't know me Chris, how are you able to determine that I am paranoid?? Precicely what am I paranoid about?? Who or what is out to "get me?" To the contrary Chris, I have been out to "get them" and so far I've been reasonably effective. My employment history with SDP goes back to 1991 and I worked there on three seperate occassions until 2003. If you are that curious about me go talk to Sam Salvo, Robert Gorman, Robert Moravick, Ron Kirkhoff, Vicki Stidel, Dan DeGregorio, J.C. Meyer over in verification, yeah even Bill Hood.

And once again, union literature is protected under section seven of the NLRA and does not REQUIRE HR approval, not quite the same thing as selling a car or looking for a room mate. When Eileen Adams was in charge of the organizing efforts, management played by the rules and NOT ONE TRACT WAS EVER RUBBERSTAMPED OR APPROVED BY H.R. IT WAS NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS. When the company ILLEGALLY took one down, it was immediately replaced a sufficient number of times until they got the message, particularly when enforced by the N.L.R.B. Eileen was no wussy either.

As to people not doing business with companies who maltreat workers, that is rather becoming a practice isn't it. Look at all the trouble that Walmart is having both legally and in communities where they are trying to expand.

Chris, SDP has a good product at reasonable prices, the sweepstakes, yes, is a come-on, but so what - it is legitimate and someone is going to win. So play the game honest, treat people with dignity and respect, obey the laws (such as No-Rebuttal laws) or lobby to change them if you don't like them, write the rebuttals to HONESTLY answer questions without evasion or "weasel words" YES PEOPLE, ONE YEAR IS AN OPTION, do not pound people four or five times and guess what? Everybody wins, everybody makes money and who needs a union then? When that happens Chris I will "let it go" not one minute before, I rather enjoy my "hobby". In my case they know by now that they "profiled" the wrong guy.

Firstly Chuck I'm not from management. just a regular employee who is fed up with moaners and whiners.

Secondly, I have no interest in who Betty is, I don't care and I certainly don't want to see her fired (unless she warrants it of course) If she is indeed one of the top converters, I'm glad, she must be making good money working for this monsterous company, good for her! Why then is she and others of her ilk, complaining so much. Why cant they just do their job take their breaks, pick up their check and go home, and leave the rest of us in peace?

Thirdly it was Betty who said, and I quote "they prevented freedom of speech by refusing all union lit on the bullentin board". All I was saying that all they needed to do was get it stamped by HR. Funny how after I posted that, the Union literature was on the board within 2 days!

Fourthly SDP has never treated me like scum, they have never treated anyone I know like scum, in fact they treat their employees pretty much like most other employers in Florida. Perhaps they treat SOME employees like scum. In my experience some people DESERVE to be treated like scum. I don't know you Chuck and I know your paranoia will think I'm talking about you but I'm not I don't know your experience with SDP, I can't comment. But I have seen some people go out of their way to avoid work, thus passing on the workload to the other conscientious workers, like me who come to work, sit at their desk and take calls.

Fifthly going by your analogy nobody would do business with ANY company. Most Companies at one time or another are accused of maltreating staff. Do you shop at Walmart, McDonalds (or any of the other fast food joints, Sears, the list is endless.

Chuck you don't work there anymore, let it go.

By the way I've never consciously seen "Bill" wouldn't know him if he came up and kicked me. But if I ever do, I'll pass on your best wishes :)

Well Chris, looks like your the latest in a long line of SDP lickspittles and antagonists who are more full of themselves than the facts.

As an individual who had a small role in initiating the union movement at SDP, let me give you certain legal facts.

The union organizers within SDP do not need HR's permission to make pro union postings that is a RIGHT protected under the National Labor Relations Act. Their problem is that when the first group of employees who were organizing the union at SDP...left, those who took over were not as knowledgeable about the law. they allowed themselves to be bamboozeled by Kathie Margaritando. They do not need her permission for anything union related. They are now on the right path to getting the law enforced again and I believe that you will shortly be receiving yet another visit from the Fed's.

You know, I find it incredible that after having been fined a half-million dollars by the FTC, and then losing millions of dollars per year in revenue when the One Switch contract with Imagitas was cancelled as a result of that stupidity, you would have learned a little humility and appreciated your employees more.

Incidentally, I know "Betty" personally, she has called me several times keeping me updated as to the companies latter day barbarianism to their employees. In spite of your theories to the contrary,she is CONSISTANTLY one of your top converters, so as always your collective arrogance is only exceeded by your ignorance. What in reality you are attempting here is to get her to out herself on this website so the company can come up with one of its elaborately fradulent terminations.

To the consumers out there, THIS is the real reason you should not do business with this company. Not because of the sweepstakes (which is legitimate), not because of the magazine packages (which ARE a great deal subscriptions run from ONE to four years), not because they routinely violate state telemarketing laws but because they treat their employees like worthless scum, without an ounce of integrity or honor.

So Chris, turn tail and run back into the Executive Suite and tell Bill (or that individual from Willis Stein & Partners who moved in bag and baggage) that Chuck DeNova and Eileen Adams say "Hi, how ya doin'".

Not surprisingly "Betty" hasn't come on here and informed the world that the Union has taken up half the notice board at NME with it's literature, all approved by HR Dept.

Typical mouthing off without any facts. Assume the worst at all times.

Please wait till you have something to complain about next time.

As usual fabrications and falsehoods abound. Firstly Union literature has NOT been banned from the notice board. It has to be approved by HR and can only be on the board for 10 days (I may be wrong about the number of days, but it hardly matters) This applies to ALL notice board material not just Union info.

As for the number of rebuttals required. Correct me if I'm wrong but IT'S YOUR JOB! If you don't like it go elsewhere. I'm sick of people moaning about working there. In my experience the people who moan the most are the ones who do the least work. Why should SDP be any different from any other company. McDonalds doesn't let you do what you want when you work there, procedures change. You adapt or get another job. What makes you think you have a special priveledge that the rest of don't have, the right not to follow company rules.

I'm not against Unions, I was a Union post holder in the past. But there is very little support for a unionisation at SDP. Nobody cares.

Lowering you pay, hmm well you don't mention the fact that sales conversion is up and most conscientous workers are earning more........