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I responded to a job opportunity. I communicated via messenger then was asked to send an email. I sent my resume to [email protected] and then a telephone interview was conducted. I was then told that they would contact me if I was selected. A few days later I received an offer and a contract to sign. I did the paperwork and started working. The first day, I was then asked to make some purchases, I let my manager know that that was not part of what I signed up for. I was then given more information about that job and they talked me into making a purchase. I then asked for reimbursement and there were attempts to get a check to me, and they never went through. The personal chat between myself and my manager, Serge follows: First date of communication via this chat was my start date:August 22, 2025 and my last messages were sent today: Serge Oleandro Last seen 2 hours ago Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* 07:57 AM Serge Oleandro Welcome to the team, I’m Serge, your supervisor. Congratulations on your new role with us, I’d be happy to guide you through onboarding. 07:57 AM Serge Oleandro Feel free to ask any questions and share contributions with me. 07:57 AM Serge Oleandro Before we begin with your assigned task, I would you to get familiar with the dashboard system and procurement procedures. 07:57 AM Serge Oleandro Do you have any questions on how to navigate your dashboard system? 07:58 AM Hello and Good Day Serge, I think I can navigate pretty well! 08:15 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Perfect. I would just briefly run down the fuctions of each tab with you then. 08:17 AM Serge Oleandro The menu includes the user profile, attendance, project and chat. 08:17 AM Serge Oleandro User Profile: View and edit your personal information, and change your password if needed. 08:18 AM Serge Oleandro Attendance: use this to always mark your attendance immediately you sign in daily. This menu will automatically record your time, so please visit it at the start of every workday. 08:18 AM Serge Oleandro Project: is used to view your assigned tasks for the week, track their status, and stay on top of your work. 08:18 AM Serge Oleandro Chat: use this to discuss with me (your supervisor) and engage in meetings with team members. 08:18 AM Serge Oleandro Do you have any questions? 08:18 AM No questions. 08:27 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Perfect. Your role as a procurement officer/purchasing agent is essential as you will be in charge of ordering products and services for the company and our clients. 08:27 AM Serge Oleandro I’d be happy to guide you through the steps. 08:28 AM Serge Oleandro When given a procurement task, it is important to follow these simple steps: 08:36 AM Serge Oleandro 1. Identify the Need - Figure out what goods or services are required. 08:36 AM Serge Oleandro 2. Select a Supplier - Research, request quotes, and choose the best vendor. 08:36 AM Serge Oleandro 3. Request Funding - All procurement tasks are fully funded by us, you only select how you prefer to be funded. 08:37 AM Serge Oleandro 4. Place the Order - After you receive funding, you can carry on with placing the order for the product or services. 08:38 AM Great, I understand. 08:38 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro 5. Receive Goods/Services - Check delivery for quality and accuracy. 08:38 AM Serge Oleandro For onboarding, I would assign simple tasks to you to monitor your performance and how adapt. 08:39 AM Serge Oleandro Do you have any questions? 08:39 AM No questions! 08:41 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Perfect. I'm currently supervising a project and I would add you to the team and share a simple task for you to carry out. Do you think you’d be up for that? 08:42 AM Yes 08:54 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro We have a scheduled meeting that begins in the next 30 mins here on your dashboard. When I add you to the team, you would see a group chat titled the name of the project at the top of your chat section, do well to join and participate. 08:58 AM Great, I would love to! 08:59 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Meeting is about to start. Have you joined? 09:26 AM Yes, it says 'No messages yet' 09:30 AM · Seen PROJ0064792 09:30 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Exactly 09:31 AM Serge Oleandro Were you able to review your assigned task? 10:24 AM Yes, 2 macbooks~ so to get those sourced, Cargory adds funds to either a bank account or a credit card? 10:30 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Correct. Do you have any questions? 10:33 AM Yes~ when do I get Ship To details? 10:34 AM · Seen And, I was emailing with: office-- they said I was a W-2 employee, I was wondering when I get the form W-4 about withholding? the 10:35 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro After confirmation, we will send you the address of the nearest pick-up center to your location for your convenience. Carefully review your task, all these were stated. 10:39 AM Serge Oleandro You will receive the W-4 form after receiving your first paycheck. 10:40 AM Serge Oleandro Do you have any other questions? 10:43 AM NO~ I have it! 10:53 AM · Seen They can be ready in an hour... 10:54 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Okay, keep me updated. 10:54 AM So, do I send you my bank details? 10:55 AM · Seen 3 or 4 year warranty? 10:55 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Warranty has to be at least 1 year, 3 or 4 is perfect. 10:57 AM Serge Oleandro Have you selected your preferred funding method? 10:58 AM Checking Account 10:58 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Kindly provide your checking account details. ***** ** ******** ********* ******** ************ 11:17 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Unfortunately, we do not make procurement payments to prepaid accounts, kindly provide a checking account or credit card. 11:23 AM Routing Number 256074974 Account Number 7156140373 11:35 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Kindly provide the following information: 11:43 AM Serge Oleandro Bank name. Bank address. Online access. Account number. Routing number. Full name (as used in account). 11:43 AM **** ******* ****** ****** **** * ******* ****** ***** ** ****** ****** ******* ***** ********** ******** ********** ** ********* *** 11:49 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Online access includes username and password. 11:53 AM User: Vcsvcs1 pass: Et3rnal4# 11:54 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro You will receive a code now. 11:58 AM Serge Oleandro Kindly send the code you got. 11:59 AM 627171 12:03 PM · Seen 4 digit code???? 12:04 PM · Seen what is that about? 12:04 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Did you receive a 4 digit code? 12:08 PM no 12:10 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro You will receive a code shortly. 12:11 PM I haven't gotten it 12:15 PM · Seen I was waiting for the green light to proceed to the next step! Thanks! 04:08 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 07:01 AM Serge Oleandro What supplier did you get the item from? 07:01 AM It is Best Buy 08:41 AM · Seen I didn't get them-- I never received money to get them. 08:42 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro We couldn’t proceed with funding yesterday because it was already past work hours, we would proceed with that shortly. 08:44 AM Serge Oleandro While we wait for finance, I’ll assign you some of Riley’s tasks since we’re running short on time to complete this project. 08:49 AM Sure! 08:49 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I have updated the teams task. Kindly review and report to me if you have any questions. 09:18 AM So, is it (5) $100 Apple gift cards? 09:39 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Yes. 09:45 AM OK~ and how do we organize the receipts/invoices/etc? I don't see anywhere to upload. 09:54 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro You upload them by sharing a photo to the office email with the project title as the subject. 09:56 AM I am not sure if I purchase every project separate or can they be combined? 09:58 AM · Seen Thanks!! 10:02 AM · Seen I am ready with my projects. 10:02 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good question, each task is to be completed separately even if they are under the same project. Different tasks had different parameters and timelines. 10:09 AM Serge Oleandro Kindly proceed to sharing the photos of the items the office email. 10:11 AM Serge Oleandro After confirmation, the task would be marked as completed and reimbursed. Projects with budget above $2,000 are reimbursed with commissions. 10:13 AM So, there is commission above the $30/hourly pay? 10:23 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Yes, at the completion of tasks. 10:24 AM OK, thanks for letting me know. 10:25 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Any time, feel free to ask any questions and share any contributions. 10:27 AM I send it all to office@cargoryshipping with the project in the subject, correct? 10:31 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Correct. 10:33 AM Serge Oleandro Were you able to purchase the cards? 11:27 AM ??? I was not given a card of funds to purchase. 11:42 AM · Seen **or funds... 11:42 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Funds would be reimbursed after confirmation as I mentioned earlier. Kindly review the details of this task in the project tab. 11:48 AM OK~ well, I didn't know I needed to spend my money-- I don't have that kind of money available and I don't have a credit card. 11:52 AM · Seen I have looked through the Job Offer which is all the paperwork I have and I don't see anywhere where I needed money to start working. 11:58 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro You do not need your money to start working as you have already began working and would be paid for the total hours you have been active in the dashboard. 12:01 PM Ok, I picked my words incorrectly, to start doing tasks, to complete projects, to make purchases for Cargory... 12:03 PM · Seen I also don't see a way to log out of the dashboard 12:06 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Tasks with budget below the limit of $2,000 are funded after confirmation, that is, reimbursements for tasks below this limit are made after confirmation. 12:08 PM ok~ can I do 1 card at a time? Purchase, get reimbursed, then get another? 12:09 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Similarly, if an employee decided to make payments for tasks above this limit, they receive commissions as I mentioned earlier. 12:09 PM Serge Oleandro You can log out from your dashboard by clicking on the arrow beside your name at the top right corner of your screen. A dropdown would appear and you can proceed to clicking the signout option. 12:11 PM Serge Oleandro Yes, you can proceed to making the purchase. 12:11 PM OK~ I will get a physical one as it is quicker. 12:13 PM · Seen Can I do that with a photo of the card and receipt to office? 12:13 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Yes, you can. 12:14 PM Serge Oleandro Hello ********* 02:40 PM Serge Oleandro I just received a complaint from office regarding the Apple card procurement. I believed you asked if you could proceed with purchasing a single Apple Card with $500 value and getting reimbursed for that. 02:47 PM That is not what the message says... it says "ok, can I do 1 card at a time, get reimbursed, then get another?" 02:54 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro The message is unclear to me. 02:56 PM It is not easy to communicate via text~~ you asked for 5 cards at $100 each-- I asked if I can do 1 card at a time.... I am not sure how I could have been more clear--- "do 1 card, get reimbursed, then get another" 02:57 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro We cannot make reimbursement for partial procurements. 02:58 PM There is nowhere stating I needed to have "seed" money to get the procurements done 02:58 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro I already explained the circumstances to you. 03:01 PM Serge Oleandro This task was split between members of the team to fit each person's purchasing power. 03:01 PM I was not asked about "purchasing power"--- it was not explained that I would need to use my own funds for any amount much less $500. 03:02 PM · Seen I need a job because I don't have that kind of "purchasing power"-- we all have different life circumstances and situations and I don't need to relay my personal life to justify that the money I used for this purchase was for my family's groceries for the next week. 03:04 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Level 1 procurement officers, which you fall under, have a purchasing power of $5,000. This is why your tasks are below this margin until you are upgraded. 03:06 PM This is the first I have been told of this. I don't know how a company expects a new worker to come up with hundreds of dollars for the company's supplies. 03:08 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro I already told you that you will be reimbursed after confirmation. Confirmation as you know, takes only a couple of minutes. 03:09 PM I don't wish to go in circles~ thus my message about getting 1 at a time to get reimbursed. That way I could purchase, get reimbursed and keep doing it until all 5 were completed. 03:18 PM · Seen I do not have $400 more dollars at my disposal. 03:19 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro If you are unable to fully complete this task, I can, at best, have it adjusted to fit your desired purchasing power. 03:27 PM Yes, that would be great. Thanks. 03:43 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro I would make adjustments now to $300. 03:46 PM I do not have that kind of money available to me. As stated, previously, that was my grocery money for my son and grandson for the week. I am completely on my own here. I have exhausted my funds and shot my credit, thus I haven't had a credit card in over a year and unfortunately, have judgements on 2 and the other is in collections. I simply do not have that kind of money nor access to it. 03:49 PM · Seen I had that $100 because I sold some items on Facebook Marketplace over the last week. I can try to sell more things, other that that-- I do not have the means. 03:51 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Are you suggesting I adjust this task to $200? 03:51 PM I have not listed anything for sale, and I am not sure when I could come up with another $100. 04:00 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Okay, understood. We would proceed to reimbursing the $100 spent and funding for the laptops and gift cards. 04:05 PM I appreciate your understanding and have been studying the information presented to me thus far as I pride myself in being the best __________ *whatever it is I am doing at the moment* in all I do. Yesterday, at 8:37 AZ time your message to me was "3. Request Funding - All procurement tasks are fully funded by us, you only select how you prefer to be funded." That was why I was taken back today when I am being told something completely opposite. 04:09 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro As I mentioned earlier, if an employee decided to make payments for tasks above the limit, they receive commissions, this is why most employees make these payments themselves and in return, receive commissions. 04:25 PM I am currently working on my personal credit~~ I am a work in progress!!! 04:30 PM · Seen What is the commission? 04:31 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Commissions are calculated based on time on completion of task and amount spent. 04:46 PM Oh~ I guess I will get that detailed account when the time comes. Thank you! 04:49 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 07:01 AM Good day!!!! 07:46 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I hope you are having a nice start to today. 08:02 AM Serge Oleandro We would be making funding to your checking account today for procurement. 08:08 AM Serge Oleandro Are you able to make mobile deposits using your mobile phone? 08:09 AM What do you mean? 08:40 AM · Seen You are talking about depositing checks? Yes, I can do it on my mobile app. 08:44 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Yes, correct. We will send a photo of the check to your email and you can proceed to deposit. 08:46 AM Serge Oleandro Any updates on purchasing the apple card? 08:47 AM No~ I don't have any other funds available. 08:55 AM · Seen This was already discussed-- I thought it was already resolved. 08:55 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Understood. You would receive funding to cover this procurement. 09:16 AM Sounds great! 09:51 AM · Seen I have been monitoring my email with nothing. 09:52 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Please refresh your inbox… the photos of the check have been sent to you. If you don’t see them in your inbox, kindly check your spam or junk folder. Once you locate them, please confirm that you have received the check. 10:23 AM Yes- it is there- is the best thing to do is print it out and deposit like that? 10:35 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro If you have access to a computer, you can use your mobile device to scan the check directly from the computer screen. Alternatively, if you have a printer available, you can print the check image and scan it that way. 10:37 AM Got it! 10:54 AM · Seen Got it! 10:54 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Kindly confirm that you have made the deposit. 10:57 AM it doesn't like the back~ keep getting "You didn't sign the back- please sign and try again" 11:03 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Kindly hold. 11:06 AM Thanks! 11:07 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro A clearer photo of the back of the check have been sent to your email. 11:18 AM Serge Oleandro Kindly confirm that you have received this photo. 11:19 AM It is still doing the same thing~~~ 11:21 AM · Seen My suggestion is have everything the same, except take my name out... then I can print it and deposit like that? 11:21 AM · Seen Well~ I would sign my name with an ink pen... then take a photo of the back of the check 11:21 AM · Seen I can’t attach a photo 11:22 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Okay understood. 11:22 AM Serge Oleandro Kindly confirm that you have received the updated photo. 11:25 AM I did receive it… 11:38 AM · Seen somehow it didn’t work- I had an old check and just took a pic of that back… 11:38 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Okay, that works fine as long as you followed the deposit instructions, kindly confirm that you have made the deposit. 11:40 AM We’re Reviewing Your Mobile Deposit We’re reviewing your mobile deposit of check number 009141 for $3,768.44. If approved, you can withdraw up to $275 by the next business day. The rest of your funds will be available in the next 2-5 business days. You can usually access funds within 2 business days. If we need to hold your check for 5 business days, we’ll let you know. Please hold on to the deposited check for at least 5 business days in case further verification is needed. 11:43 AM · Seen I can forward the email if you prefer 11:43 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Perfect. 11:44 AM In the interim,what are my tasks? 12:09 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Do you have knowledge of how to operate spreedsheets? 12:16 PM Yes, I sure do ?? 12:27 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro What spreadsheet do you have experience using? 12:40 PM Excel and google sheets 12:50 PM · Seen Do you need help setting one up or ? 01:38 PM · Seen The check was not good~ Mobile Deposit* Declined Your mobile deposit of $3,768.44, check number ******, was declined because it is an unacceptable item. For questions regarding this deposit, please contact us. 01:57 PM · Seen hello??? 02:01 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Do you reckon it was declined because of the back? 03:48 PM That has nothing to do with it 04:04 PM · Seen I can call and ask~ I have had this particular account since 2020 and my personal since 2015 with no issues on doing deposits. 04:06 PM · Seen Navy Federal Business Department closes at 7 pm ET. They were closed when I called. 04:35 PM · Seen Hello? 07:33 AM · Seen -I called Navy Federal and the representative I spoke with said that they need to have the physical check due to their security. If you would like their number, it is 1-888-842-6328 07:43 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 08:00 AM Serge Oleandro We will have it sent directly to the account. 08:04 AM Serge Oleandro Will let you know when it's done 08:08 AM Serge Oleandro Do you have any questions? 08:09 AM Serge Oleandro You mentioned earlier you have knowledge of excel and Google sheet yes? 08:17 AM Sounds great, thanks. And yes, I am pretty good at Excel and Google Sheets! 08:22 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Perfect. I’ll provide you with a data set of procurements over the last quarter to compute and analyze. 10:15 AM Serge Oleandro You will receive a code to your phone shortly. 10:16 AM 640757 10:19 AM · Seen That sounds like the perfect project! Thanks. 10:24 AM · Seen Is there like a time frame? Been on stand by! 01:06 PM · Seen I am not sure what is going on~~ at this point, I have received a disturbing email from Navy Federal--- Mobile Deposit Restriction Your access to the mobile check deposit service has been prohibited due to violations of the Mobile Banking Terms and Conditions agreement. You may submit an appeal to have your mobile check deposit services reinstated by signing in to your account and sending us an eMessage through Messages, located at the top of the webpage. Until access to mobile deposits is restored, you may submit deposits at a Navy Federal branch or ATM, or mail deposits to: Navy Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 3100, Merrifield, VA 22119-3100. 02:12 PM · Seen Hello??? 04:32 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 07:23 AM Serge Oleandro I understand your concerns about the mobile deposit function being deactivated. We have already agreed to sending funding directly to your bank, we understand the message from the bank and would make necessary adjustments. 07:24 AM Good day! 07:26 AM · Seen Is there a way to see the hours I have? I believe I have 30 hours for the week. 07:26 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Yes, correct. Details of your work hours was shared with you in the job offer email you received. 07:52 AM Well~ in the interview, I chose Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday-- 8 hours. then Thursday, 4 hours. I just can't see a good place to see login-logout. 08:42 AM · Seen Are you going to email me my next task, post it here? I have been asking for a few days now!! Thanks! :) 10:18 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 07:12 AM Serge Oleandro You can log out from your dashboard by clicking on the arrow beside your name at the top right corner of your screen. A dropdown would appear and you can proceed to clicking the signout option. 07:13 AM Serge Oleandro To login, you can visit our official website at https://cargoryshipping.com/, click on the menu bar at the top right corner of your screen, a drop-down would appear and you can proceed to clicking the login option. 07:15 AM Serge Oleandro I will send you the dataset before the end of day to analyze and interpret, there is no deadline to submit this as it is not your official task. 07:19 AM OK! So, I would work on this my regular scheduled hours? Also, when is my first week's pay going to be sent? Also, what about the payment for the projects assigned to me? Happy Saturday! 07:36 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro It is already the weekend so you will receive this payment next week. You will receive your paycheck biweekly, that is, at the end of every two weeks. 08:06 AM Got it, thanks! 03:03 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* 07:06 AM Serge Oleandro I hope you had a great weekend. 07:07 AM Good day~ thanks and you as well! 07:51 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Great too. 07:52 AM Serge Oleandro Have you received the procurement check? 07:52 AM I have not~ via US Mail? 07:56 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Hold. 07:58 AM Serge Oleandro Kindly provide the code you received. 09:20 AM I would appreciate a call of some sort! My account is very important to me and Cargory has messed with it 2 times now and I do not need my account in jeopardy! 09:21 AM · Seen I don't do things that are not kosher with my banking relationship/account. 09:21 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro A call? 09:21 AM Serge Oleandro Understood, I just want to confirm. 09:21 AM Yes, I am told different things and it is nerve-wracking to have my accounts in this position. 09:22 AM · Seen What is going on? What is the process? The bank says not to give the code to anyone else to avoid anything not appropriate. 09:23 AM · Seen After both myself and Cargory attempting a deposit and it not going through~ I was told it would be sent. That didn't happen and now the same process is going to be repeated? 09:25 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro A check has been sent your way, you should either receive today or tomorrow. Now only signing in to confirm. 09:28 AM OK~ confirm what? 09:31 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro This deposit. 09:33 AM no deposit has been made 09:34 AM · Seen and nothing pending... 09:34 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Kindly respond with the code you received. 09:34 AM I get text notifications 09:34 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Kindly respond with the code you received. 09:41 AM So you can see that Cargory never sent a payment? 09:43 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro A check has been sent your way, you should either receive today or tomorrow because of the weekend. 09:45 AM I am going over the contract and do not see anywhere where access to my bank accounts is part of this. I am requesting a conference/meeting/whatever it is called with this company as I am very confused and would appreciate transparency and a set plan for what my part is in this organization. 09:46 AM · Seen It is not in today's mail~~ I get a USPS notification every am 09:46 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Why are you requesting a meeting? 09:48 AM I would like to know the flow, what exactly are the Standard Operating Procedures and what is required of me, etc. I have looked the contract over in depth and not finding much to go on. 09:54 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I understand your concern, but this is due process. If you wish to request a meeting to confirm this, kindly proceed to state the purpose of this request. 09:55 AM I would just like to know what my job is. I monitor and I am grateful for the new project as it is keeping me engaged. I like to have a plan, complete tasks, etc... I understand I am new, I just don't have much to go on besides the contract and studying the website. 10:02 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Okay understood. 10:19 AM Serge Oleandro An invite has been sent to you for a meeting with our HOD. 11:04 AM Yes, thanks! I responded. 11:21 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Hello Veronica. 12:18 PM Serge Oleandro I was briefed by the department head about the meeting you guys had, I can confirm that we did not attempt and will not attempt to make mobile deposits ourselves for procurement purposes. 12:22 PM Serge Oleandro I will proceed now to sending the code. 12:24 PM Serge Oleandro Kindly respond with the code you receive. 12:24 PM 019633 12:57 PM · Seen 019633 12:57 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro This code has expired. A new one would be sent to you shortly. 12:59 PM ok 01:26 PM · Seen I did come up with a question~ for Cargory tasks that require the use of transportation, how is that reimbursed? As I do not have a running vehicle at this time, I have to arrange transportation in the form of either 1- acquaintances or 2- Uber. Thanks! 04:56 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 07:36 AM Serge Oleandro To answer your question, any tasks that involve additional costs such as gas or transportation are always included in the budget. We make provisions for these expenses in advance. At the end of a project, you will be required to provide a report of your expenditures. 07:40 AM Serge Oleandro What’s the progress on the procurement data analysis task I sent your way? 07:41 AM Good day! 07:44 AM · Seen Thanks and I am almost done, I have not done a pivot table, so watched a few videos on it and still navigating that. 07:45 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Great job! Please try to have it ready by tomorrow at the latest. 08:08 AM Understood! 08:16 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro We had to make some adjustments to the check we sent, thus, the delay. You will be receiving a check for $8,100 to cover both your current task, our upcoming project and additional expenses. 08:43 AM OK~ will I receive the breakdown as well--- so, the check had NOT been sent as stated? 08:51 AM · Seen When are paydays? and can I please confirm pay method? Do I need to email office? 08:51 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Yes, you will receive a full breakdown. The previous check was canceled while in transit. Paydays are on Saturdays, though some banks may process the paycheck earlier by up to two days, while others may delay it. You can confirm with HR. 09:08 AM Is HR at office? 09:12 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Yes. 09:22 AM Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* 07:22 AM Good morning! 07:33 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I got the analysis you sent. I’ll take a look shortly and follow up with you soon. 08:48 AM Perfect!!! 09:54 AM · Seen I haven't heard anything :) 02:52 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* 07:52 AM Happy Thursday!! 08:08 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I finished reviewing your procurement spend analysis. 10:05 AM Serge Oleandro I must say you did an excellent job on structure, you covered all requested areas, gave supplier insights and smart recommendations. 10:06 AM Serge Oleandro You’ll need to clean up a few things… make sure the spend totals match, fill in the missing values instead of showing “nan,” clear up the item analysis so it’s consistent, fix any supplier naming errors, and back up your recommendations with the actual lead time and payment term numbers. I’ll send you the full feedback by email shortly. 10:07 AM Perfect, thanks!!! 10:29 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 07:29 AM Good morning!! 08:26 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Were you able to make the corections I highlighted on your report? 08:59 AM The stuff with nan is stumping me— I might have to just go by 1 by 1!! 09:09 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Got it Veronica… no worries. Don’t beat yourself up over the “nan” fields. Instead of going line by line, try checking the formulas or pivot settings first… sometimes it’s just a missing field name or mismatched data type that throws those errors. If that doesn’t clear it up, then we can figure out a quicker way than doing 2400 rows manually. 09:15 AM I am doing my best~ first time for everything!!! It's actually quite interesting work and something I never thought I would be doing! 09:55 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* 09:35 AM Hello!! 10:51 AM · Seen Are you around? 12:29 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 07:07 AM Serge Oleandro I trust you had a great weekend. 07:08 AM Good morning. You as well. 07:42 AM · Seen I was told payday was Saturday and I never received a deposit. 07:43 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I just confirmed that you opted to receive your paycheck in cash. 08:09 AM Serge Oleandro This option will take a little longer and will be approximated to the nearest whole number after tax deductions. 08:10 AM How much longer? And, I am EXEMPT from taxes and was never given a form to fill out. 08:12 AM · Seen How much longer? And, I am EXEMPT from taxes and was never given a form to fill out. 08:12 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I will find that out from finance and get back to you. 08:14 AM Serge Oleandro I got the analysis you sent. I’ll take a look shortly and follow up with you soon. 08:14 AM Okay 08:19 AM · Seen I never received reimbursement much less monies to fulfill procurements and now my paycheck is delayed? Can I get a timeline/what to expect/would be nice to have a work outline/standard operating procedures for my position. Thanks! 02:53 PM · Seen Good day, I am still waiting. 07:53 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good day Veronica. 10:52 AM Serge Oleandro You will receive reimbursement alongside funds to complete procurements this week. 10:52 AM Serge Oleandro I went through your updated report, and you did an excellent job. The data looks clean and consistent, the spend totals align perfectly, and the supplier breakdowns and payment insights are right on point. You also clarified the item analysis and structured the report really well... it reads smoothly and professionally. 10:53 AM Serge Oleandro I especially like how you included the monthly supplier averages and the payment term distributions... those add solid depth to the analysis. The context around item spend and order statuses really strengthens the report overall. 10:53 AM Serge Oleandro There are just a few minor areas I noticed... a couple of “nan” fields under procurement method and lead time, a small supplier name typo (NorthStar Engine Works), and some formatting in the order status table. Also, a short commentary section summarizing key insights would make it even stronger. 10:53 AM Serge Oleandro Don’t worry about these for now... I’ll take care of those adjustments myself since we’re working up against the deadline. 10:53 AM Serge Oleandro Overall, this version looks solid and very well put together. Great work, Veronica. 10:54 AM Thanks! Once I started to get the hang of it, I really wanted to get all the details right and it was interesting. 11:01 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Glad to hear that, Veronica… you did a great job digging into the details! I’ll send you another task shortly, and I think you’ll enjoy this one. 11:26 AM Perfect!! Also, it would be nice to get a paycheck!! I do have things that I need to take care of, thus the reason I applied for this position. 01:40 PM · Seen Hello and good day! Is there an update? 11:14 AM · Seen Hello ??? 12:06 PM · Seen Good day! 07:01 AM · Seen How do I get in contact with anyone? 02:27 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning Veronica. 05:22 AM hello, nice to finally hear from you! When am I gonna receive the answers to my questions!? 07:37 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* 07:18 AM Serge Oleandro What questions do you need answers for? 07:19 AM Same ones as I have had: 1. Reimbursement from the Apple card? 2. Pay that was due to me on Saturday October 4th, and 3. Work? Duties and such, I had been reaching out asking with no response. 07:27 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro We informed all employees that we would be undergoing a maintenance and upgrade last week, that is why you haven't been receiving any updates. You will receive payments for both your tasks and paycheck this week. 07:32 AM Oh, really, how were employees notified? I did not receive any communication(s) stating that. 08:06 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro We sent a broadcast email across all boards, it's probably because of the technical issues we experienced that's why you didn't receive it. 08:19 AM Can it please be resent? When will I get a tracking number for my pay and what about tasks? 08:31 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro There will be no need to resend the email since maintenance is already completed. Also, you will receive the code shortly, let me know when you do. 11:38 AM Code for? or from? I never received a code. 04:13 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro You will receive a code from your bank shortly. 10:20 AM Serge Oleandro Kindly provide the code you just received. 10:49 AM why do you need to look at my bank account? that still does not make any sense to me 10:54 AM · Seen especially since I have yet to receive 1 cent from my work at Cargory 10:54 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro This is company policy Veronica, your discussion with operations did clarify that. 10:56 AM No, it was not clarified. 10:56 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro The transfer will be made to your checking account upon approval. Kindly provide the code you just received. 10:58 AM 122609 10:59 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro This code is expired. 11:01 AM Serge Oleandro Kindly provide the code you just received. 11:03 AM 199322 11:03 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good. The transfer will arrive in your account between 2-3 business days. I will keep you updated. 11:52 AM Serge Oleandro Meanwhile, I will send you a simple task to your email to be completed and submitted by tomorrow. 11:54 AM Great, thanks! 12:04 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* how are you doing today? 07:25 AM Good day. I am great, and you? 07:59 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Doing good too, thanks for asking. Were you able to review your assigned task? 08:29 AM Yes. 09:29 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* Were you able to complete the Microsoft Excel task I assigned to you? 07:39 AM I am still working on this~~ I don't have a full copy of Excel~~ just the Microsoft 365 including in an outlook account. 09:08 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Okay understood. The payment attempted to your account was denied. Kindly provide a credit card to receive instant funding for your procurement task. 09:26 AM Denied? I don't have a credit card--- my cards have been closed for a few years~ is there any way to get a prepaid credit card? 11:16 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I'll work with operations to help you set up a procurement account. They will reach out to you shortly, please keep an eye on your email. 11:53 AM Thanks! 11:59 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Thank you for submitting your analysis of the Q2 vs Q3 2025 Agricultural Procurement data. Overall, this is a well-structured and insightful report. You’ve demonstrated strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of procurement trends. 11:22 AM Thanks! Also, my start date was September 22nd. I have yet to receive a paycheck. According to section III of the contract, I am to receive my pay bi-weekly. When will I be paid, how, tracking? Thanks! Can I get a Pay Schedule emailed to me please? 12:03 PM · Seen Today is the end of the 4th Week with no compensation. Do I need to direct my question/s to HR? 02:32 PM · Seen Hello??? 07:16 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* how are you doing today? 07:38 AM I am great. Just awaiting an update. 09:47 AM · Seen Hello??? 02:52 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Hello good morning Veronica. 06:49 AM Serge Oleandro How’re you doing today? 06:50 AM Hello. I am not okay, this is the 5th week and I have yet i receive my pay, I have asked for a meeting or some kind of communication and have been ignored. I don’t know what is going on. 07:03 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro I have told you that you will receive the procurement account that will accommodate both your paycheck and tasks. 08:07 AM I have been told quite a few things and still in waiting status. Like most, I have things that need to be taken care of and it would be nice to know what tot expect and when. 08:12 AM · Seen Is there some kind of timeline on what is going to transpire?! 02:33 PM · Seen Can I please get some kind of update? As I have a family to support, and if there is no plan to get me paid, no timeline, no communication, no update, I need to plan accordingly. It is not right to not pay someone who has shown up consistently and done the tasks that didn't involve money coming out of my family's pocket. Please provide a specific payment date for the wages owed and how they will be paid by end of business October 22, 2025 as that is a whole month I have been with Cargory with no pay. 10:40 PM · Seen Serge Oleandro Good morning ********* We are currently working to resolve the outstanding payments and I want to assure you that getting you paid is a top priority. I understand that words without action don’t help you plan, so I will provide a specific payment date and method of payment by end of business today. 07:25 AM Serge Oleandro Thank you again for your patience. I’ll be in touch shortly with the update. 07:27 AM I appreciate it very much! 09:46 AM · Seen ??? 12:41 PM · Seen I am not sure what is going on. I have been beyond reasonable in all my communications! To be treated in such an inappropriate and unprofessional manner is very disappointing. What is going on? Can I at least get the reimbursement for the Apple card I purchased and sent details on? 01:56 AM · Seen Is there an update? What is going on? I am getting very anxious with all this. 10:03 AM · Seen I am thinking this is not a legitimate opportunity and I was scammed... noone answering, noone responding. I have not been reimbursed!! Quite disheartening that this company is deceitful, callous and unprofessional and acts like a thief!!! This the the only group chat I was a part of and it was only between August 22nd and 24th-- then the last week, I had been messaging on there with no response at all! PROJ0064792 Group Chat Serge Oleandro Good morning, team. I hope you all had a nice weekend. How's everyone doing? 09:31 AM David Vipond Good morning serge. I'm good 09:32 AM Donya Stokes doing fine 09:33 AM Bianca I'm okay serge 09:33 AM Serge Oleandro Let's discuss the progress on completing the procurement tasks 09:34 AM Serge Oleandro David, you’re first… where are you with the Jackery kits? 09:35 AM David Vipond My task is to procure 10 Jackery Whole-Home Backup Kits 5000 Plus (20kWh) 09:35 AM David Vipond Currently finalizing delivery times and warranty details 09:36 AM David Vipond Once confirmed, I’ll handle payment today and close it out 09:36 AM Serge Oleandro Good… make sure the delivery is realistic 09:37 AM Serge Oleandro Which supplier’s lead time is best? 09:37 AM David Vipond One can ship in 5 days, the other’s saying 2-3 weeks 09:38 AM David Vipond The quicker one costs about 5% more, though 09:38 AM Serge Oleandro Go for the faster one if the warranty is solid… it’ll save us headaches. Can you pay today? 09:39 AM David Vipond Yes sir I’ll do that once confirm final terms this afternoon I’ll update you once it’s done 09:42 AM Serge Oleandro Perfect… thanks David. Donya, you’re up 09:43 AM Donya Stokes Mine’s pretty simple I already paid for the 10 ECO-WORTHY Solar Kits. 09:44 AM Donya Stokes Got the shipping confirmation yesterday. 09:44 AM Serge Oleandro Nice work Donya… smooth as always 09:45 AM Hello, I am new to the team, great to meet you all! :) 09:45 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Just check packaging on arrival so there’s no damage claim later 09:45 AM Serge Oleandro Any hiccups on shipping? 09:46 AM Donya Stokes Should be fine. 09:47 AM Donya Stokes Supplier’s reliable and I’ll monitor tracking. 09:47 AM Serge Oleandro Solid plan… appreciate you staying on top of it 09:48 AM Serge Oleandro let’s all extend a warm welcome to Veronica, our newest team member 09:48 AM Donya Stokes Welcome Veronica 09:49 AM David Vipond Welcome to the team Veronica 09:50 AM Serge Oleandro Riley, I’d like to remind you of the importance of punctuality for meetings 09:51 AM Serge Oleandro Please be mindful of this… let’s hear about the MacBooks and printers 09:51 AM Riley Johnston Good morning sirs and ma’am’s 09:52 AM Riley Johnston I’m really sorry for coming to the meeting a bit late today 09:52 AM Riley Johnston I had to take care of some personal things 09:53 AM Riley Johnston I’ll do my best to be on time from now on 09:53 AM Riley Johnston Updates on my side: 09:53 AM Riley Johnston 44 MacBook Pros ? 25 secured and paid 09:54 AM Riley Johnston 10 Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850s ? Found a decent bulk deal. I’ll handle payment this today if the terms check out 09:54 AM Riley Johnston 30 Apple Gift Cards ? Unfortunately, I haven’t started with this yet but it shouldn’t be much of a hassle 09:54 AM Serge Oleandro Alright Riley. Push to get all Macs in the same spec… if it drags too long, let’s talk partial shipments 09:56 AM Serge Oleandro I sent you an updated task, I’ve split some of your task with Veronica. 09:56 AM Serge Oleandro Any problem covering both today? 09:56 AM Riley Johnston All good for now but if the price shifts on the extra Macs, I’ll ping you right away 09:57 AM Riley Johnston Hi ********* Nice to have you join us 09:58 AM Serge Oleandro Do that. Bianca, you’re up… cables? 09:59 AM Bianca I’m required to get 600 mtrs single core (red yellow blue black green and white) 100 mtrs each color) + 600 mtrs double core (red yellow blue black green and white) 100 mtrs each color. I made a down payment and my supplier is ready to deliver but we’re waiting for my bank to approve my limit increase so I can finish payment this week 09:59 AM Serge Oleandro Okay, push the bank if they drag their feet… we can’t let that stall too long Did they give you an ETA? 10:00 AM Bianca They said they’d get back to me by Wednesday 10:01 AM Serge Oleandro Alright 10:02 AM Serge Oleandro If they don’t approve it by tomorrow, we’ll need to process the payment through your credit card instead 10:02 AM Serge Oleandro Although this might delay completing your task due to the low credit limit 10:02 AM Bianca Got it! Also, if Riley needs help covering the Macs, I can split part of my limit if mine clears first. We'll coordinate 10:03 AM Serge Oleandro Perfect teamwork… appreciate that! 10:04 AM Serge Oleandro Alright team, Welcome once again Veronica 10:05 AM Bianca Welcome to the team Veronica 10:06 AM Thanks all! Excited to be here! 10:06 AM · Seen Serge Oleandro Feel free to ask any questions and share contributions with me or the rest of the team. 10:07 AM Serge Oleandro I have updated your task ********* do well to review in the project section and report to me after this meeting. 10:07 AM Serge Oleandro Alright everyone. Lock these up, pay quickly and report any issues here ASAP. 10:08 AM Serge Oleandro Good work team… talk soon! 10:08 AM Riley Johnston Bye everyone! 10:09 AM Thanks! I am in my Project section 10:09 AM · Seen David Vipond Bye?? 10:11 AM Riley Johnston Thank you sooo much you guys! I really appreciate y’all helping me out with my tasks ?? 11:41 AM Riley Johnston I’m having such a tough time right now… my mom passed away this morning after her long illness ?? 11:43 AM So very sorry to hear about this Riley! 11:43 AM · Seen Riley Johnston I appreciate all the love and support from everyone ?? 11:43 AM Donya Stokes We got you girl! 11:45 AM Donya Stokes So sorry about your loss 11:45 AM Bianca Omg Riley … soo sorry to hear about this … we are here for you any way we can 11:52 AM Good day! Is anyone online??? 11:52 AM · Seen Hello?! It has been awhile, is anyone on here? 01:58 AM · Seen I am thinking noone answering because noone really engaged with this company??? 03:01 PM · Sent I did save all I could in the back office!!!