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      RE: what would you do in this situation?

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      I align with the thoughts of a few others here. Wait 30 days, if no improvement, no raise AND PIP. ------------------------------ Amie Wagner Veterinary Practice Manager Vetted Pet Health Chelsea, New York, NY 646.665.7389 amie@vettedpethealth.com ...

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      We use ADP for our payroll and they will send it. I have had to request it from them in the past if it was not automatically sent. ------------------------------ Lacey Pitino Practice Manager Northwood Animal Hospital Irvine CA 949-559-1992 lpitinorvt@gmail.com ...

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