Any info on Axolotl?

Sent resume over the weekend.  Curious about pay, how many PTO days, any bonus incentives?  Thanks for any info you can provide!

• Any info on Axolotl? - Just Sayin
  • Does Axolotl have VR? If so, - Just Sayin
    • They do not have VR currently, but it is in - A-team
      • Thanks A-team. You've been - very helpful! Just Sayin
      • Any idea which VR system they will use? nm - On Looker
  • Pay better than most, no incentives, but - A-team
    • Regarding vacation and PTO, - Just Sayin
      • Vacation should be holidays - A-team
    • Axolotl line rates - ExMQer
      • I don't know that they have a range. They - A-Team
  • I applied there and... - JB
    • Yes, - mtmt
      • They don't pay for vision unless you have medical insurance. - A-team
        • You might wanna check with HR - mtmt
          • Do they still have that matching - mt

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Along with the platform, ESL %, pay range, lpd required, split shift or 12-24 hour window available, I would be interested in knowing your personal experience with this company, what type of relationship you have with supervisors and other coworkers, etc.  Otherwise, the all the 411. 

Thanks!

Hi,

Does anyone have any info on a company called Axolotl? I'd like to know how flexible they are (12-hour window?), what they pay is like, and are they a friendly staff.

Thanks in advance.

WanderingMT, I don't know where you get there is a high turnover.  I have worked there for 2 years and the only turnover I know of are the people who cannot maintain their Quality.  Axolotl is known for hiring the best of the best MTs and also being quality driven.  If an MT cannot produce quality documents, then they are not going to make it at Axolotl.  Also, WanderingMT, are you not the one who has posted that you could not even pass the preemployment testing??

As far as their accounts, they have accounts nationwide.  Also, Axolotl does NOT overstaff and just because there are only 75 MTs, does not mean that we run out of work.  LOL  It is actually the total OPPOSITE. 

As far as making line counts, I was up to 1200 lines in a week after hiring.  If you are a disciplined MT, making your line counts will not be an issue.  The platform is very user-friendly and much better than any other company I have worked for.

I hope this helps Hubba!!!  You really cannot go wrong in looking at them.  If you need more info, feel free in e-mailing me!!!!

All this really great PR for Axolotl motivated me to check out their website and I am going to apply on line.  I am all for great QA and 98.5% accuracy.  I don't consider myself run-of-the-mill as the original poster considers herself--I think I would do well at Axolotl from what I have read on here. 

Some important things were not mentioned on their website or in these postings:

-  ESL ?  Where I work now, I have a preoponderance of ESL dictators and other difficult dictators. I also sometimes deal with up to 10 different sets of style guidelines for 10 different clients in the space of a single shift.   In general, what is the composition of the workload ?

- Pay scale:  For transcription by the line ?  For voice rec editing by the line ?  Is QA paid by the line or by the hour ?

-  Are they sending work to India  ?  If so, how is this impacting your workload ?  Do you have enough work or do you often run out ?

Thanks for any info you can provide,
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I need some current feedback on Axolotl and New Road Transcription.  Can anyone provide pros, cons, goods, bads, on either company?

thanks

Anyone ever hear of this company?  I am considering and any information appreciated

Thanks

Any Axolotl employees out there??  Are you happy? 

I am considering accepting an offer from them.  It seems they have a lot to offer.   I am currently with Medware and very, very unhappy with them lately. 

Any advice appreciated.

The company is fully aware of what it means.  If you go to the website, you will see. 

When I hired on, they actually sent me a salamander on a keyring!!  Their name is different because they, as a company, are different than any other!! 

I have transcribed now for 14 years and trust me, I have never had a better employer. 

Their benefits are awesome, their pay is more than competitive and I cannot think of one thing negative about them. 

MT25, I've also heard good things about this company.  Could you tell me what Lotus Notes are?  I am thinking about applying with them.  How would you rate the majority of accounts?  Hard to make lines with difficult dictators?  Do you transcribe for several docs or just a select few?  Thanks!

Axolotl expects quality and reliable MTs.  Due to the fact, they do not overstaff, it is IMPERATIVE, everyone be there for their scheduled shifts.  They provide OUTSTANDING and affordable benefits, as well as more than competitive pay. 

If you meet the above standards as an MT, then you should apply.  If you don't meet these standards, then you need to find a company who doesn't expect you to produce quality documents and to show up for your shift. 

I have been an MT for 13 years.  Axolotl is better than any company I have ever researched or any employer I have worked for.

If you are looking for former employees who did not meet the above standards, I am sure you can find them.

Does anyone know if Axolotl is hiring?  Everything I'm hearing about them sound really good.  My only concern is that someone posted they only have about 75 employees (kinda small), and if they hire more MTs, the workflow may be low...hmmm.

I wanted to thank you for all the information.  I am seriously considering applying.  So far, this one appeals the most to me.  I am still trying to decide if I want to make the move; this is something I take very seriously.  It has just been so difficult to make the money at MQ with all the changes; it almost seems intentional on their part to make it more difficult for the MTs so that they don't have to pay out these quarterly bonuses.  I could see having 3 or 4 accounts....that would be ideal, but 13 unfamiliar accounts with specifics to learn for each.....this, I find to be outrageous!!!  With all of this going on, they are driving their MTs (even the veteran MTs) right out the door!  BIG MISTAKE.

Did you send your resume in and they called you...is that what your saying??

I have never worked for Transcend but I have worked for Axolotl now for 2 years.  They are a great company with a good line rate, great benefits and a very user-friendly platform.  In my opinion, you cannot go wrong working for Axolotl!!!

It's just what I'm looking for.  Heard a lot of great things about it.  Nice people, etc. Lots of positives!!!!  Sounds like a place to call home.

Health, dental and vision.

As far as your work schedule and hours, you are expected to work the schedule and hours you agree to work when you are hired.  If something comes up, they are really good about working with you.  I work a 35-hour week.  I don't know if that has changed or not as I have been there 2+ years.  The line minimum is the same and is 1200 per day for 35 or 40 hours.

I feel we have the best QA/editing team!!  You are never degraded or talked nasty to and there is always someone available 24/7. 

When you first start, 100% of your work will be going to QA.  Then, there is a 3% review of your work monthly.  The system automatically/randomly pulls the reports. 

Axolotl is known for their quality.  If a percentage of the MTs work is not checked, then there is no way of knowing what kind of document the MTs are producing. 

I know several knew people that have been hired, a few I have referred myself.  They love it at Axolotl and cannot believe how great of a company Axolotl really is.