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It's fine - when it's an honest to goodness personal recommendation or reference it's totally fine....
If there's already a thread in this section for the group or company, perhaps adding to that and then linking from here for reference would make sense? Otherwise, post away!

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Hey Everyone - ok, I have searched hi and low and dont see anywhere on here that the company is mentioned. So, I think it would be best, mainly out of respect for the company(and the person that receives applications) that I don't mention the company's name. However, I did send an email asking how they felt about it. And will keep you updated - sorry!

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It may be a good thing for TDC to see that their competition is getting great reviews when there are 50 + posts here in this thread with negative reviews for TDC...

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I registered with them almost a month ago now...I STILL haven't heard anything back from them. Im actually glad I dont think I really want to waste anymore of my time on people who expect you to be flexible when they arent even flexible...not to mention the pay is extremely low (I found out after reading this forum and going back and researching the website). Thanks to whoever started this thread! If I hadn't have come across it, I might've been sucked into the world of TDC!!!

I'm NOT saying anything in particular here by sharing this review of TDC on another site, just came across it while doing work for a client and thought I'd post it here....

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After I spoke with the lady in charge of hiring (who was very rude and abrupt may I add) I emailed her and advised her to check out all the bad reputation they have all over the internet and on the forums and that I didn't want to work with them anyways! I did not hear back from her after that. Quick recap they hired me on but there was a problem with there online system and I couldn't do my orientation and they said too bad so sad in not so many words. They asked me why I waited until the last day to do the orientation so I advised them that there was a death in the family and busy with funeral and she didn't care in the least bit. She didn't even say condolences or anything. Heartless and cold if you ask me! Glad I didn't actually end up starting with them because I don't keep my mouth shut and I would have given them a peice of my mind! lol

Hi everyone! Whew!! I just finished reading ALL of the comments regarding Team Double Click and here is MY take and personal OPINION...We all know what those are worth but here goes.
I started working with Team Double Click almost 3 years ago. I knew in the beginning that it would take some time to develop a good working relationship with them and with the clients they would introduce me to. I loved working with them. They were always available and willing to help me in any way. It felt like I was working "with" them and not "for them.
Sadly I have watched Team Double Click change into another large corporate monster who has absolutely no regard for their "employees". Yes, I said that nasty word.
There have always been daily report and thats a good thing, since in the beginning they used those reports to back up the VAs in case the client suddenly decided to be nasty (it happens now and then). The the daily Are You Available email....not sure why they need to know that I am in my office by 10 AM CST everyday, seems like my schedule would be worked out between me and my clients. Then came the 30-day money back gaurantee, which is MANDATORY for every VA. Next was the Virtual Office, thats a royal pain in the fanny, because we were told that implementation of that particular tool would make the daily reports go away..That wasn't the case at all.
When a client leaves/cancels their contract with Team Double Click (Ive seen a lot of that, especially lately) there are the DO NOT CONTACT THIS PERSON AGAIN FOR ANY REASON emails and the send us proof that you have returned all of their files and you have NOTHING on your computer that pertains to that client. Send ALL files to your Team Double Click Representative.... Here is the nasty part....if this particular client chooses NOT to verify to Team Double Click that they have recieved all files Team Double Click has the right to HOLD ALL PAY from you until the issue is resolved. I don't mean pay for that particular client. I mean pay from ALL of your clients! Look at it this way...a client who you worked 2 hours a week, wait there is a 3 hour minimum can hold up your pay from a client you worked 35 hours for. Team Double Click isn't going to TELL you that you aren't getting paid or why. You will have to go in search of answers.
All that being said...If you are a NEW VA, this company can provide you with some excellent experience and training, IF you can get in the door.
The Core team members, most all of whom put in way more than they could ever get back from that position (I personally wouldn't touch it with a 10-ft pole), are awesome. These guys are helpful and very hard working. The other VA's I was able to "meet" along the way have become like family to me.
Team Double Click is your choice. Not a bad place to start, but you have to have your wits about you and pay close attention to the way things are being done.
I sure miss the OLD Team Double Click.