[nfbcs] Complaint against Epic

[Tracy Carcione]

Thanks, John and Gary.
I know what you say is true.  My boss thinks that the legacy system will run
until pretty close to when most of us in the group are ready to retire,
which is good, but I bet there will be less and less interesting work well
before it is actually turned off.
As I vaguely recall the Epic complaint, it seemed like the front-end of the
system was not accessible.  I might, for instance, be able to run queries
against the data, but not be able to log onto the front end and verify the
data.  Not ideal, but doable.
I've asked my boss to reach out to his contacts in the new group and find
out about what work is being done.  One of the bosses of the new group used
to be one of my bosses, so he knows me and the kinds of work I do very well,
so he should be able to shed some light on the subject.

I'd be willing to undertake training for the new system and see how it goes,
but it requires travelling to another state.  That's fine, but I don't want
to make the trip, then find out I can't do anything once I get there.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Complaint against Epic

Just one caution: it is very flattering to be told that one contains
institutional memory and that he or she is needed to maintain a legacy
system. It is very reassuring to hear that as soon as that legacy system
goes away, one will be trained on the new system. The truth is that by the
time you get through with the legacy system, the people who know the new
system will already have their assignments, you will be the low man on the
totem pole, and you and your management will be looking for other work for
you to do.

It is very difficult for one to think about suing his employer. The
alternative, however, is to watch your job go away in violation of the law.
I'd be glad to talk with you about this in person.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
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Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 9:56 AM
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Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: [nfbcs] Complaint against Epic

I am happy to read about our complaint against Epic, though annoyed it had
to happen.

My shop is switching to Epic.  I theoretically have a choice, whether to go
to the Epic group or stay and support the legacy system.  But our complaint
makes me think I actually have no choice in the matter at all.  Makes me
glad I'm getting old enough to consider retirement.  It will be boring just
working on the legacy system, but at least it's a job, for now.

Tracy

 

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