Which companies have the ABSOLUTE WORST software?
Posted By: curious on 2006-02-20
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Don't want to waste my time applying as I just came from a company with bad, bad software.
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Radiologists were the absolute worst sm
for doing this when I worked at the hospital. They would even get in your face and yell at you, threaten your job and report you to management. The doctors were okay but the radiologists were and still are awful.
They are also the abSolute worst company. nm
SS is absolute the worst there is and as long
as the company pays you for your work (late checks, bounced checks) they are better than SS.
Yes, and it's the absolute worst. I've worked on a
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I so agree, in my experience some of the absolute worst MTs
were the ones with all the so-called experience! Obviously that says a lot for where they had worked. I have heard too often many companies do not do any type of random evaluations or spot checks on the MTs or that the QA department is short-staffed or not so great themselves...so there's a couple of possible reasons.
If you have PlayAll software, Absolute Transcriptions in Ok. might start you
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Is the OSi I saw down further under the poll for the worst companies
the one in Atlanta? I just accepted a position with them and when I researched the archives, I saw good reports only about a month or so ago. Tell me this isn't the same one I am going to start working for!
Cant that be done on any platform though. Why does it seem DQS is the worst. Is that why companies
buy this platform. I wonder if you asked a company about it if they would be honest about every little thing they do to take away lines. I only know for a fact that it reduced my lines tremendously going from a DOS program to DQS on the same account with the same dictators.
DSG is one of the worst companies I have worked for
and I think they have a very high turnover rate. I did not even get my start-up paperwork for 3 weeks and I honestly feel this is because they have so many people quit the first 2 weeks they wait to see if you make it that far before they bother mailing out the package to you! I lasted 4 months - I was absolutely desperate or would have quit sooner. Their accounts are absolutely horrible, management is the worst I have ever seen - do not answer emails, demand you be on IM but only to IM you - never to answer an important question, if you bring up a legitimate question on an account specific they ignore you as if not important, inconsistent as heck on the account specifics, ask if they can call you and then finally call 2-3 days later, make a huge ordeal about minor things. Only thing they have going for them is the platform - other than that they pretty much are a horrible, horrible company and I would steer clear of them seriously.
I have worked for a lot of companies and can tell you this has the worst mgmt of sm
any company I know. They are unprofessional and they do not know how to manage. They are running around like chickens with their heads chopped off, play people against each other (watch behind you if you go there) and you really do not want to go there. They do hire outside the U.S., almost everywhere actually-not just India, the Phillippines, but as far away as Australia. Their tech support is bad and the company could care less about those that work for them. On an up note, they pay on time. That's all I can say about them that is good. You would do better working for any other service that is around than working for them.
Any idea what software these companies are using? sm
Thanks for the interesting info. Any idea what specific software program each of these companies is using? That would also be very interesting for comparison. Not all lines are counted the same for different programs, I have found out.
Can you guys say what companies use this software? Thx. nm
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That is the VERY BEST software made for MT speed -- which companies don't want MT's to get any
wanting everything to go to VR (pay us 1/2 or less per line).
DQS is the best platform I have ever worked on, including the editing program on DQS. EXCELLENT! THUMBS UP !!!!
Companies using simple online software?
Hi all,
I tried to put up first post here and am not seeing it, so I'm sorry if I'm repeating myself. Anyway, I haven't looked for a job in years but am looking for something to supplement. I work from home for a hospital who uses Wmx's software. I'm wondering which companies use a similar platform, where I just log onto their website and the work is there, no file transferring, unzipping, etc? Is Editscript the same kind of thing, except for VR editing? (I also use Powerscribe). Thank you.
Any other companies besides United Transcription use MPWord software? nm
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Big deal! Lots of companies require certain things whether it be software, sm
footpedals, a certain version of Word, etc. I have an Infinity footpedal and I have used Expresscribe with it previously; however, StartStop is totally worth the money as it works with it as well.
Getting the worst shift and worst work are two different things...
If you are new, you may not get the best shift, but everyone should share in the difficult work. No one person should be stuck with ESLs because they are new. Maybe the new hires won't get first pick of holidays...things like that, but shouldn't get stuck with all ESLs. Doesn't make sense.
Worst of the worst...I agree with RUN
Please - don't learn the hard way! You will only waste your time and run the risk of not making anything to boot unless you have a relative who is a big city lawyer. Under the sugar coating is something very bitter.
don't know if ths is an absolute, but
i was told when a person first fills out the job application, if in the referral section you put someone's name & local office there, that would get you hired at that office.
This is an absolute lie. (SM)
Negative posts about companies are allowed.
I will forward your post to the Administrator so she can respond.
Goldbird
Hopefully you can find something soon. I think SS is the absolute
worst company and I even told the CEO that myself. I can't believe they are still in business. I guess greed is a great motivator.
It is an absolute outrage!
I don't believe all companies operate like this. Its the greedy companies who work MTs to death for nothing, and we find out fast who those are don't we thanks to this board.
also add Absolute Transcription but their pay seems very low
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MDI-MD? Are you sure of her words? Never is an absolute. sm
And I find it hard to believe their recruiter, who I have dealt with for weeks now as a newbie, would use that specific term.
The absolute question looking for
In these hard times where thousands are being laid off at this time from bankers to autoworkers to just about everybody... those of us who are on this board, gainfully employed albeit often running out of work but nonetheless with a job and getting some kind of paycheck every time...
Here's an honest question looking for an honest answer: Is the company which you work for, be it as an employee, IC, or SE a blessing to you in your life since you have a job and a paycheck, just at this moment... or is it really that terrible that you would quit right now and take another or look for another only to possibly get into the same situation or worse.
This MT is asking because after recently looking around, interviewing, and being either ignored by the application process, or treated rudely by a recruiter, or just plain stood up at an interview or interviews... is it really that bad out there now to put up with a possible situation where the next company is the same or worse?
Thanks for your answers... If you'd like please put where you work and why you want to leave or stay... and if it is worth risking taking a leap elsewhere especially during this difficult financial time, or during layoffs, the holidays, etc.
Thanks!
"chuckle" The absolute best, the best. sm
I really think you should go into some sort of writing, (yeah, I DO mean it) Free lance columnist or something. I believe you are the same one I have read at least once on this board. You have talentwith words, expand your horizon!!!!
I hope some suits read this, but then again, not sure they
would GET IT. (men only use one side of the brain, women use both sides) Oh yeah, they are done many brain scans on both sexes..
This is the absolute truth. I was "hired" SM
2 months ago and have made repeated attempts to get working. No one ever returns calls there. I had to take something else.
Absolute ditto on that. Very bad experience with them. nm
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Absolute Transcription - has anyone ever worked with them?
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WEBMEDX AN ABSOLUTE DISASTER
I was hired and felt tortured by Webmedx every breathing second I worked there by the QAs and other powers-that-be. This was January '09. I was reprimanded and put on some sort of 'extra' probation on my first day, for a couple of minor (very minor) mistakes. I was treated in a condescending manner, to say the least, by people half my age who worked there, some of whom, I don't believe, have any transcription experience, themselves. (I have over 20 years of experience). On my second day, I did so much work I felt nauseated and my hands were killing me--it must have been well over 100 reports (you can't really tell how many actual reports you do) --and yet the line count remained abominably low. I couldn't figure it out, but I previously did 400+ lph at my last job, and now, get this--I was making so few lines it was coming out to about $7.00 an hour! Can you imagine?! Well, the supervisor called on my second day to inform me that the client/s loved my work, that it was great, that everyone was very, very pleased! Third and final day... In the morning there is no work for hours when there was supposed to be work...also, there had been none the previous eve (for about four hours during my scheduled time) when there was supposed to be..anyway, I spend a couple of hours waiting for the work which finally came...then there were a series of freeze-ups, that occurred on the part of their platform, I could tell...nonetheless, I trudge along and notice that I am still making only about 100 lines per hour or less, even once things got going. Still, I feel I can 'overcome' this if only I persevere and get better, so, on I work! However, at one point, I make another, very minor error, and I mean minor (will let you know if you have interest in contacting me personally what it was) and and wouldn't you know, the love me-hate me supervisor who was thrilled with me about 14 hours prior, calls to tell me that I have yet again, (the audacity of me!) made a 'careless' mistake, (again very minor and over the course of at least two hundred reports that I'd done, as I'd now done 1,500 lines)-- one mistake-- it had to do with format and was minuscule in nature. Anyway, she informs me that now I am back on full QA-- from which I had had the honor of being released early morning on my 2nd day--stating that she has to be 'honest' with me, that I am basically on my 'last legs' (to paraphrase)-- that absent immediate improvement, I will be 'let go.' Now, let me tell you, I have never been let go from any job in my life--I have a reputation at each company for which I've worked (really only four or five companies, as I stay in places for years)-- of being among the 'best' they've ever seen. I hung up the phone, speechless and flabbergasted by the whole situation, frankly, wishing I could sue someone! It's too embarrassing to tell you what I got paid for my troubles, and I mean trouble! I know that Webmedx made several hundred dollars for the work I did that went to their clients for the whopping 14 hours or so that I worked. Contact me if you want via email privately--I could go on about what happened with Webmedx and what some of my ideas are as to what these people are 'up to' and I'd like to hear yours-- at best, the experience was a colossal waste of time and money (money lost by wasting time)-- so insulting, it was surreal, really. I am still not over it! Thanks for posting your complaints about this company--it's not like me to go on a 'rant' like this, I am not some kind of a nut or transcription-hack! I was driven to this post by this uncommonly (I hope it is uncommon!) horrendous experience. It was rather like being a 'sweat shop' employee, I would imagine. Scary...and again, surreal.
You're an absolute moron
you can't comprehend... sorry .... maybe try some remedial courses in reading and writing....
Occupational health is my absolute favorite to do. sm
It is interesting but easy to get a line count because they do a lot of the same things. You get TB screenings and cuts and bruises, but you get some very, very interesting ones too. You would be surprised to see what lengths people will go to in order to get out of work!
As for platform, I have heard that one account is Allscripts (easy to use) and one is TA+, also easy to use. They are very similar to each other in many ways, both web accounts, etc. Good luck and welcome aboard!
THE absolute best job for me was at home hospital empolyee, production. sm
If they only knew the money they would be saving cutting out the MTSOs and hiring direct with, like you said, one or two in house to supervise.
I predict (okay, I'm praying, or meditating, or universing, or using the Secret for) the day to come through some major MTSO/OFFSHORE FUMBLE that will cause this evolution in our favor.
Oh, antie Em...health insurance again!
Business trip to Vegas makes absolute sense
I agree with the above poster. Management told us in an e-mail that the new accounts coming aboard were clients who pursued TT. Being that TT has a major account in Las Vegas, ... now another potential client in the same area. I have seen this happen many times with services I have worked for. It is called word of mouth and not that unusual to get clients this way.
Please do not go there. It is the worst!
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MDI-FL is the worst of them all.
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Worst than the 1st one, can't believe she did it again!
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I don't think it's the worst
If you're fast, you might just make production.
No they are not. They are the worst
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Worst
Transcription Relief Services. It may be better now, but was absolutely the worst when I was there.
WORST ESL
Ever and the first time I transcribed one, I was given 91% QA on the document. Not to happy about that.
DSG IS THE WORST EVER!!!
Another company who starts off great and then turns nasty! I planned on retiring from there in about 10 years. I actually worked for them for more than 3 years. With their massive expansion a few months ago came really rude e-mails or no response to questions, being switched on accounts with VERY different specifics endlessly, IM messages to interrupt your day for their endless *emergencies,* etc. I produced big time for them and had an outstanding QA record. They abused my good nature one time too many. I am happy where I am right now. THEIR loss!!
DSG for sure is the WORST...
I like when management BEGGED us to go on MTstars and post positive things, because they are getting bashed so badly... and I know for fact that one of the higher ups told me that she goes on and posts and changes her initials... so all of this happy, feel good stuff is probably from the people at the home office...
It is not "THE WORST"!
Please, give it a try. I love it and I work out of the Dallas office. I have a couple of friends that have worked out of other offices and were not exactly thrilled, but I think the Dallas office is the best.
Definitely the worst at communication!!
If you have problems, oh well.. If you have a complaint, oh well... If you check is always penalized, oh well... If you have realized that the line counts NEVER add up with ANY program, oh well.. Now, you get the idea. They could care less. There is a reason why people from other countries should not run an American business. They have no idea what your saying or care and you cannot get through to them in PLAIN ENGLISH because they do not understand that language. They only understand "PENALIZE" that is their favorite word. I am sorry but I had to vent.
The worst part is...
I've been there a long time, took their crap, worked extra when asked, always had quality above 98.5, always made my line count, worked the last 2 months straight because they were behind, now there is hardly any work, worked all the major holidays for the last 2 years and this is how they repay that kind of loyalty. It makes me sad and I feel like a fool for being used for so long. All I want to do is type and do a good job. It won't be rewarded there unfortunately. I'm worried about going from the frying pan to the fire but it can't get worse than the above can it?
I thought they were the worst. (sm)
After I was hired and before actually beginning transcription with them, I had an inkling it wasn't going to be nice when I was mailed account specifics including lots and lots of QA memos with things like HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU PEOPLE THIS?!!!! and countless similar things. It may have just been one or two people, but that kind of thing is infectious in a QA department.
As far as the accounts, not just ESL, but the worst quality ESL I've ever encountered.
The owner was known for her rants on another well-known bulletin board. She also said she wouldn't sell, so when she did, naturally people were upset. Of course it was her right to sell, but those kinds of promises should never be made.
I count them as one of my worst experiences. I left after a short while and never regretted the decision. I was only sorry that I had to put such a stupid-sounding name of a company on my resume when looking for a real job.
Their accounts are the worst! nm
Yes. Not the best but not the worst. The best thing is that I do not
run out of work, and I am a high producer. That is very important to me.
The worst thing is that most of these SM
companies actually work to hire and keep the 2nd set--the ones who really don't want to be there. The rest of us, well we can hit the road if we don't like it--that's why we have to hop around so much.
my worst is in sacramento..sm
He speaks clearly, but he has this irritating habit of, after dictating for about five minutes, stopping, and saying no, don't say that, say... and then I have to erase everything I just typed and start over again. I have begun charging extra lines for this, though, because after all, I did type it. It was not my fault he had to have it erased. grrrr...
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