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know it was discussed a lot in the past, maybe search achives?NM

Posted By: mimi on 2008-03-31
In Reply to: I am an independent and I cannot get client to pay - TJ

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search the achives, pretty negative but not sure how old the info. NM
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They have been discussed within the past week, scroll down and
see if you can see the post.  S/B lots more posts in archives.  Nothing good. 
This was extensively discussed this past week or so...sm
Best check the IRS guidelines before asserting such information.
They have been discussed multiple times the past 1 to 2 weeks, look
down the board.   There wasn't anything good though.
Do a search as it was discussed recently. There might be 3 places that do this. nm
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This is discussed here all the time. If you search, you should find the comments. nm
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There's tons of info here if you do a board search. They get discussed all the time. :) nm
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This was discussed recently. Try a search or just read back thru all the pages to find. nm
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A search of the Main Board will show salaries discussed svl times over. Majority of us are paid
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If it were just one poster, I could look past that but when I did a search
it was not favorable at all. If there is anyone out there who is very happy there, then I'd love to hear about their experience too, but when you get numerous people saying don't do it, run etc..It just makes you a little apprehensive. I understand the whole disgruntled postal worker mentality and someone will never be happy anywhere so I just take a lot of it with a grain of salt.  When more people than not say it's bad, I have to put some perspective on it. Thanks for the input also.
You may want to search for past posts (sm)
This has been discussed frequently in the past.  I do not personally do this type of transcription, but I have seen posts generally anywhere from 3.5 to 4.5 CPL.  I am assuming that 5 cpl is a little above average.  There are also others, I'm sure, who are making more.  But definitely search for past posts, I think you will find more info there.
Search archives - there was some in the past. SM
I worked there for a very short time several years ago. Then, I had straight typing. They were kind. Platform was similar to Ext. Trustworthy - not. I was cheated lines as in they were taking my spaces and diving in half so I was only getting paid for half of my spaces even though specifics stated double space after a period. Once I figured that out, left with no notice.
Lots of stuff in the achives, nothing good.
You can open your post and click on the see related posts link to bring up info.  You can open those posts and see all the responses related to that one too. 
Company Board, MTStar Search Box, (located below Google Search Box)
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Use the Google search box for MTStars.com, not the Search box at top of page. Lots of
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Company Board Search For box (not Google search box)
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search on Company Board Search For box (not Google).
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Is this a Google search or MT Stars search?
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dont search in Google box, use the Search Box below that
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dont search in Google box, use the Search Box below that
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It is as recent as a week ago, you need to search in the Search For box,
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search mtstarts box, below Google search box, ....
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use mtstars Search box, (below Google Search)
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so does this mean OSI can still be discussed in
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This has probably been discussed before....sm
But could someone tell me what is a low/high rate of pay when getting paid by the minute?  Never worked this way but it could be a more fair way to pay???  Not sure.  Comments appreciated.  TIA
this also has been discussed in the very
recent past with more than a handfull stating they do that range regularly.

That has already been discussed. nm
 
Already discussed below. nm
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The only way this has been discussed --sm
to death is by a whole group of sourpusses jumping on her for even asking the question in the first place and telling her in no uncertain terms to do her own research, that she was not *entitled* to ask the question in the first place because she was wanting everybody else to do the work for her. There were a few *nice* responders who did give her some valid suggestions, but most of you all just tore her a *new one* for no reason whatsoever, other than you could, and that's it. Now THAT is rude! Her original question was not truly *discussed* at all, but ridiculed with rude responses, and nothing more. So don't try to make yourselves out as justified in your responses, because you are not. schoolyard bullies, all of you.
MQ is not to be discussed on this board. (SM)

There is a board for MQ posts and ALL MQ discussions belong there.


If you want to talk about DQS, which many companies use, refrain from bringing MQ into your post -- it invites MQ discussion and MQ discussion is restricted to the MQ board.


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This has been discussed many times over the last

few weeks.  Do a search of this site and you will find many posts.  You can scroll down or go to the second page and probably even the third page at the bottom and find posts from people who work there.  I know I am very happy.  They are a very nice company with excellent benefits. 


Companies can be discussed. (SM)
Competitive websites are not allowed for topics.

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just discussed further down this same page
the link again
I would think you would know, pay should never be discussed with anyone - not very professional.
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we had discussed the situation
We had had a discussion about my mom before the warnings and my supervisor had made the statement that I would not be terminated but that I could possibly be placed back on part-time.  Afterwards the warnings came and I requested a leave with no response.  I wasn't taking it lightly.  I knew my performance was very poor; I just didn't know what to do about it.  Actually I wasn't upset they terminated me it was kind of a relief but the deposit on my equipment hey had no legitimate reason for keeping any part of it.
Don't know if this has been discussed, but...smCindiRI

Has anyone used Transcription Matchmaker, which is heavily advertised, especially on MTDaily, and is reportedly a matchmaker headhunter/recruitment which promises to match up an MT with a company that matches their skill level, their specific interests, their work needs, etc., with just the right company.  There are just so many companies out there, so many conflicting reports from folk who have worked for these companies and supposedly know the inside details, and as a heavily seasoned  MT who has had her share of OOOPs and blunders, I thought this might be good resource???? Thanks so much in advance! 


Does PC-Shorthand discussed here used by KS (sm)
is that word processing only - or does it include medical words too?  If it does not, what do you use for medical words?  (I don't work for KS but am thinking of using this software since everyone seems to like it.)  Thanks!
This is discussed often. Try the archives?
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Just scroll down, this has been discussed
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scroll down - they were just discussed - nm
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This has been discussed lots in the last
few days. Use the Google search box.
Discussed earlier - DO NOT DO IT
As per the discussion over the last week, testing with them is most likely a terrible, terrible idea.

They're asking applicants to test with 10 LIVE files, which means all they're really doing is getting their backlog done for free.

Think about it - 30 applicants? 10 live files each? That's 300 files right there - no more backlog and no money spent. Yowza.
They were discussed the last week or so, nothing
nice to say about them.  They stopped direct deposit and you have to pay to have it overnighted or wait for snail mail.  Used to be a good company years ago, just gone downhill like most of the others. 
Go thru the last 4 pages here. They have been discussed recently. nm
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This was just discussed in detail a few weeks ago
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Chill. Maybe there are no developments that need to be discussed. nm
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why would "no developments" need to be discussed or am I
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Discussed further down this page under "Here's a new one
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that would be best discussed with a recruiter, don't want to give sm
you the wrong information as I am not 100% sure on how that accrues. I do know we have 6 paid holidays a year.
I discussed this with an IRS agent recently
IC means you basically have more flexibility. I.E. you set your own schedule. The most the company can REQUEST is a window of time, i.e Turnaround time or say a 12 hour window to complete X lines or X reports. If you get X reports done in 4 hours, they cannot require you to stay on if you choose not to. You don't ask them for vacation time, you let them know when you will not be available period. ICs pay for that flexibility through paying their own taxes etc.

Employee - You are required to work a certain amount of set hours on a set schedule no matter who chooses the exact time even if you meet your line quota early. You ask for time off and have to be approved for it, and you are required to be in contact during your shift through media that they usually choose.

It is a fine line in some ways, but if you are classified as an IC, you should be under contract for an amount of work, i.e. assigned doctors, lines, reports or whatever within TAT or the window of 5 to 5 (just an example). If you are contracted for 8-5 Monday through Friday and are to keep in touch via Yahoo during your shift (which you must complete), you are an employee.