Can you do 24 hours of work in a day

how do you describe MT work... [2008-11-12]
I donbecause it sounds like fun or those who don I can How can I explain this job to them? Most people do not realize that I had to actually complete MT school, which takes 18 months to 2 years+, and that even though I had a doctorate, it did not matter in this field, I still had to do the MT school because I did not have MT experience?? I have one friend in particular, who is a medical assistant and thinks she can just jump right into being an MT and will be great at it because she has experience. However, I had experience as a PA and have a doctorate and STILL learned quite a bit...seriously it just drives me crazy lately when someone says oh, you work from home...can you get my sister a job? She wants to work from home too... or something along those lines. Sorry if I Thanks in advance!

Aww, sounds like she wants company! Can you work something out where she understands (sm) [2008-09-19]
you need quiet and she needs to save the questions for dad... but maybe some silent companionship is ok? I bet it would be something she would remember always. Unless she is a pain in the butt of course. I was just thinking she is lonely. Not your problem, I know, and you have to do what is best for your own family, that is number 1, but sometimes certain adults besides the actual parents make a big difference in a kid I can think of some from my own childhood for sure.

is being an MT a good option only because you need to work from home? [2008-09-16]
if so, this is probably not the career for you..I believe most places offer a payment plan but maybe not as low as you are willing to pay...

AMEN Eileen!! That's why I work like I do also (sm) [2008-08-04]
However, in the 17 years I I've always gotten up, had a shower and gotten dressed ... transcribing in my PJs would just lead to depression I think ... I made showering and dressing a priority when I first had babies too ... especially after I read that new moms who didn't take time to do that small step had more problems with PPD. I try to get some sunshine every single day too, even if it However, I need to find more time to exercise but I It's so easy to let yourself go but I've always scheduled manicures, etc. at least monthly and try not to make transcribing my life (some weeks it's harder than others).

Thank you for your advice everyone. I am lucky in that my job is one where I have the full 24 hours [2008-05-30]
to do my line requirement and no set in stone schedule, so it has been doable. Also, line counts have been down and I I had my DH go in the attic and pull out the swing, which I had almost forgotten about, and that has helped a lot. Also, we hadn

SAHM wanting to work. [2008-05-15]
I currently work prn as a Radiology Transcriptionist and would like to contribute more to the family income by working from home doing this. I have applied to several places and on here and don't hear anything back. Whats the deal, and what do I have to do to get hired?

Don't work for them... [2008-04-11]
but was offered a position, accepted the position, did not hear back for a couple days, emailed them again, and got a response that the position was filled. Thanks for nothing.

?'s about balancing work and kids [2008-04-02]
I would love to hear what others do in the same situation... In the past few months I have picked up more work. I am now working a minimum of 5-6 hours a day although usually more. I figure if I have to I can most of the time get my work done in 5-6 hours. So... I have a 2 yo, 9 yo, and 10 yo. My job is flexible. I can work the hours as wish as long as I get my required work done. I have two dilemmas... Summer vacation: All kids home. Will be bringing older two to a summer camp from 9-12 daily. It involves getting them up and ready from about 8-9 and dropping them off. Will be back by about 9:15. I will still have the 2 yo. Of course, I would also love to have some free time to spend with my kids in the summer (is this asking too much?). So it would be ideal to get my hours in as early as possible and have some time in the afternoon free. I also don I am thinking maybe getting up super early, maybe getting a sitter in the morning? Anyone else in this situation? Then, return to school in the fall...The older two will be in school so that part of the dilemma is solved. My 2 yo will be attending preschool 2 mornings. I am thinking maybe getting someone to watch her in the afternoons. Maybe a nanny? Anyone have any experience with nannies? Where do I look? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I am sure there are others who have been in these situations. I like hearing about what other MT Any hints, advice, tips, etc are great.

work and kids [2008-04-02]
Is working at night an option? I have a 12 yo, 9 yo, 6 yo, and 4 yo. In the summer I have to do most of my work at night because they are all home. You might try a splitting it up - working a few hours in the morning and then a few hours at night. It definitely can be challenging but it can be done! Good luck to you!

During the summer I work early a.m. for the majority of my lines usually 4-9 a.m. [2008-04-02]
If I have not hit my line count, I typically pick up the rest at night after the kids are in bed. We do the day camp, summer activities and classes, swim lessons, etc., but I could never get into a good rhythm in the short periods between getting everyone ready to go and playing chauffeur all day long. It really is easier for me to split my shift and work when there are not other things going on.

Did not work for my 2-year-old... [2008-01-31]
He just gets himself all worked up and throws up all night long if we are not careful. We have gone through a few nights with no blankets as they were either being washed or waiting to be washed. our 1-year-old hasn't done this yet, but he doesn't have the tummy issues the older one has.

I do!!!!! Or I would have taken on work outside the house. [2008-01-30]

Can you do 24 hours of work in a day? [2008-01-19]
I am being given 2-3 days worth of work in 1 day.

You are right, and no one can should be expected to work a schedule of 20+ hours of work in 1 day or [2008-01-19]
work 7 days a week. Especially when you have children at home, who are more important to you than all of the money in the world and any career in the world. The one thing a parent will regret most in life would be not being devoted to the love and care of their children.

NO, she cannot subcontract work if client says NO [2008-01-18]
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I work at home for my kids [2008-01-18]
They are the whole reason I work from home. Also, I donchildren, not adults. When I prayed for them, decided to have them, I knew they would need constant care, love, dedication, etc. They are my responsibility and I desire to spend time with them and watch them grow. My problem is I have a client who, when they contracted with me, new my situation, new I was a mom working from home. My circumstances haven't changed. I am still the same person, doing more work than I did when I started, loyal to a fault, hard worker. The client's situation has changed. They are producing more work than 2 MT's can do in one day and they are the ones who don't want to do anything about it.

mt work... [2008-01-14]
Maybe you could do your other job and then work on your MT job for awhile to get your speed up? Your husband cannot have it both ways..he needs to allow you to get going and it takes time. Email me if you like....we can chat...

Work from home [2007-10-29]
While I was in school, I found this site to be helpful: www.ewomanweb.com It has tons of information related to working from home.

Honest work from home job. [2007-10-24]
I am currently doing a Transcription course from home, its taking longer to complete than I thought. Can anyone give me info. on honest at home work?

I did as you are doing , work while naps and - sm [2007-09-27]
at night. No I did not get a lot of sleep and was pretty tired most of the time. I would basically work 9pm-2am; and during naps (unless I napped too due to exhaustion). I did not make much then; still don that is about all I did then. I was a newbie and doing acute care, though some days I did more than 500 lines, just those were rare. If you czn do that then that should be an extra $800 or so a month which should be helpful....but don't forget about taxes. Good luck.

work from home [2007-09-26]
I have been working for a transcription company for a year with on the job training. The company hassincegone downhill as to accounts have gone elsewhere and other things. I am looking for any ideas as to a company that would hire me. I am a stay at home mom trying to make some money and take care of her family. Any suggestions.

work [2007-09-10]
I have 4 children. My two older ones 8 and 5 are in school and get home at 3 and i have a almost 3 year old and 1 year old at home with me all day. You have to make priorities when it comes to work. I know about the feeling guilty but if you have your room all set up that the kids can play while you are working you need to work. Even if you just do an hour, play with them for an hour, then go back to typing for an hour. That is the only way you will get anything done.

Legit work at home sites [2007-07-31]
Liveops.com is a legitmate site and so is West Telemarketing (http://www.workathomeagent.com/default.asp) for work at home inbound telephone agents. I was a supervisor years agofor West when we lived in San Antonio. I supplement my income with Liveops currently and once you get your talk time (your are paid for actual talk time, 25 cents perminute--not wait time) up you can average about 15 an hour.Call volume is high on weekends, evenings, and early a.m. You take inbound orders for those 1-800 and 1-888 infomercials you see on television. It is extremely easy because you read from scripted screens using your own computer. For liveops, you must have an analog dedicated phone line. You don These are IC positions and they both offer free direct deposit of your pay checks. The training process for livesops takes longer and is more detailed than West plus liveops requires you to pay $30 for a background check. West does a background check but they do not charge you. They do a background check for credit card fraud because you will have access to credit card information from callers.Good luck!!

work sites [2007-07-18]
I was able to unsubscribe, but I had to call them. It was no problem. They took me right off and quit billing me.

I have used this site and found real work a real work at home job. [2007-07-09]
Hi, Before I started doing Medical Transcription I used this website and found it useful in many ways as well as getting a work at home job through the site.They are a Christian owned company and down to earth. I also liked that they were upfront and honest about things. Here is the website: http://www.workathomeaffiliation.com I hope it helps out. Kay Professional Medical Transcriptionist

Chelle [2008-11-30]
I am a single Mom too and homeschooling my too boys. I thought I was the only one! Especially as a single mom. My boys are 15 and 10. My oldest I have homeschooled through an umbrella program (Christian Academy parachoial school locally). They provide all the curriculum, teaching plans and record keep. He can take classes on site for the ones we cannot do at home (chemistry etc). It's our first year. There were safety issues in public schools by me. He is doing very well. Mostly independent. I come up at lunch time and answer questions and help with any issues he might have and check his work every evening/corrections. My youngest has a developmental delays. We use Time 4 Learning I work IC right now so have a 24-hour window. He needs more one-on-one help. I need insurance so looking to possibly change from IC to employee stauts and not quite sure how we will handle it. Right now my IC job doesn't have much work in the early morning while they sleep and this when I need it. But often I work at night when they are bed. It's definteily not easy. But I do see it's a great value to the kids. I am happy to chat with others. I am in Michigan

Wow! All this time I thought I was the only one who worked full-time [2008-11-28]
transcription and homeschooled my kids!! I have to do a lot of juggling around with my work hours to make it work, but I For those of you who are making it work, approximately how many hours a day do you spend with school? I also wonder if your husbands are good about helping out. My husband seems to think his day is over at 5:00 sharp, when he comes through the door and puts his feet up in his Lazy Boy. My day ends at 2:00 in the morning! How do you all manage to juggle this life? If anyone out there would like to correspond, please do! This life can feel a bit lonely. I mean, it I'm becoming a bit like Howard Hughes - minus the long nails and the germ phobia...

Don't know how it's working, but it is [2008-11-28]
We just get schoolwork out of the way by 12 or 1 p.m. at the latest, and I am working from 6 a.m. to midnight oftentimes, very choppy hours. I thank God I am an IC cause this would NOT work with a set schedule. My husband is not much help, but when he can, he does. He is good about giving me a break when I need it, but mine is 14 and works pretty independently. Yes, it would be good if we would all correspond with each other! I'd enjoy that.

I've dealt with 3, but the best/worst of them... [2008-11-16]
...was my neighbor just about 2 years ago. She must have thought I enjoyed having that just rolled outta bed look every morning running my kids off to school and rushing back home for work, the lack of sleep from working 2 jobs and barely leaving the house; ya know, all the PERKS of working at home. Such a glamorous life of leisure I lead making 100K+ a year transcribing inside my mansion with maids and servants cooking and cleaning for me during the day, taking moonlit cruises on my 100 foot yacht every night. Oh yes, look out for me being featured on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and Better Homes & Gardens as I'm just rolling in dough here and have got it made with this life of leisure. NOT. After explaining what an MT is/does, she gave the standard OHHHH! response. She must have absorbed very little from our chat: Typing, paycheck, work at home. She was convinced this was an easy way to make money from home and if I could do it, then she certainly could excel at it. So, disregarding my advice, she took a $700 terminology course at the community college. She bought a Vera Pyle book, foot pedal and headset and was ready to work from home. She even had a job waiting for her after completing the terminology course. The job was being handed to her at 7.5 cpl from her friendthe largest MT company. It was also this same woman advising her she ONLY needed a terminology course. Shame on her! I tried to warn my neighbor, guide her, offer my help to get her started properly, help her through a file if needed, but she never took me up on any of it. My neighbor it really wasn't even a day, I would say it was more like 30 minutes. She heard 1 actual dictation and ran away from the computer. When I asked her how it was going with MT, she told me what happened and gave several excuses: She decided she couldn't sit here all day just typing. She couldn't understand anything the doctor was saying. She didn't have time for it any longer. Her excuses just went on and on. I really felt badly for her seeing as she chose to believe the wrong person's information regarding this field and also the fact that she gave up so easily after spending all that money. For weeks afterwards I would ask her if she was going to try it again or further her MT education to at least have a better chance of succeeding. She now had a better understanding that MT is an actual job and it involves a lot more than just owning a computer and simply typing. Her answer to this day remains no way. When I that too gets the OHHHH! response, but it also sends them a message my job is not easy without having to explain more.

yup...possible [2008-11-13]
I don It does take time to get into the swing of things though. When I first started, I was averaging about $5 an hour, but after a month or two started to see more financial progress. I have been an MT for about 2 years now and work about 15 hours a week, but if I worked FT, it would average out to about $35,000, and that is with taxes taken out already.

hard, but can be done! [2008-11-12]
I started working from home when my daughter was just under a year old and my son was 3. I have been at it for almost 2 years now. It can be very, very hard at times, especially when my husband doesnbad days. However, I can say that after the first few months it got a little easier. I try to have activities for them to do while I work, and I just plan on having LOTS of interruptions. My job is not very flexible and I have to work set hours, so there are definitely days where I don't meet my quota...I usually make it up later in the week though.

how do you describe MT work... [2008-11-12]
I donbecause it sounds like fun or those who don I can How can I explain this job to them? Most people do not realize that I had to actually complete MT school, which takes 18 months to 2 years+, and that even though I had a doctorate, it did not matter in this field, I still had to do the MT school because I did not have MT experience?? I have one friend in particular, who is a medical assistant and thinks she can just jump right into being an MT and will be great at it because she has experience. However, I had experience as a PA and have a doctorate and STILL learned quite a bit...seriously it just drives me crazy lately when someone says oh, you work from home...can you get my sister a job? She wants to work from home too... or something along those lines. Sorry if I Thanks in advance!

I did it - it is possible! [2008-11-05]
I started working from home when my son was just almost 2-1/2. Before that, I worked at a hospital and he was shifted from babysitter to grandma to daddy four days a week. I know you said you canmommy sitter. That's where a child (they say ideal is 8-12 years old) comes to play and entertain the children while mommy has something else she needs to get done in the house (or take a bubble bath!). It wouldn't cost much to pay a child so young and the child's parent would be reassured by your presence. Plus, a child that age with no younger sibling might truly enjoy playing with a 1-year-old. That might work until your husband comes home. Keep working at it. Sometimes it just takes a while to adjust and kids go thru periods of straining at the confines of a schedule. Work at figuring out a schedule until you find one that works. You CAN do it! And it's worth it!!

Doing both daily... [2008-11-05]
Don't know how old your child(ren) is/are, but my son is 9 and I finally found a program that makes my job as teacher much easier. I'm using Switched-On Schoolhouse (from Alpha Omega Publications) this year for three subjects. That means my son can be working on his schoolwork on the computer while I'm doing transcription work on another computer. He occasionally has a question or needs help, but this rarely takes more than 2-5 minutes and is often just needing a clarification on a question. You have to be really creative in your approach, and I get up really early to start work before he's awake. He gets up, reads his devotional, does his chores (animal care) and usually makes his own breakfast (it's usually microwaved oatmeal or cereal, but he's learning how to cook eggs), then gets started on schoolwork. Don't get me wrong - I don't ignore him the whole time and we do take a few minutes together when he gets up, even though I'm supposed to be working. It'll take some time, but you'll fall into a routine. It may not be perfect, but it'll do until you figure out a better way. Hang in there!

Specifics please! ; ) [2008-11-05]
I work for one of those larger nationals, but am looking to switch to a smaller company with better pay and care for the employees. Do you have any suggestions?

Yes...takes some strong will though!! sm [2008-10-28]
I have 5 childen at home of ages 2, 4, 13, 14, and 16. I have been doing transcription their entire lives. Your best bet, if you do not need the insurance, is to work on a part-time basis and go from there. Try the minimum number of hours and see how it works. Usually you can start adding hours. Being part time also relieves a lot of the stress and pressure we put on ourselves to achieve full-time status. It gives you the option to work 4 hours or more each day, but at least you know if you got your 4 hours in you will not lose your job! Most companies will gladly have you work extra hours if you ask. I always keep the little one contained close by. I gate off or close/lock doors to keep them contained nearby. I try to work facing whatever direction they are playing in. I try to find activities etc that keep them occupied. I cannot tell you how entertaining a roll of tape is for a child. They will go around taping up everything, including themselves, but provides a long period of entertainment and thus an uninterrupted time to work. If you want to do it, you can. Good luck! Email me at jerrilynoliver@yahoo.com if you want to talk more.

Working at home while caring for 1-year-old son. Can it really be done? [2008-10-21]
Seriously . . . Can it? I work second shift. Most the days I am starting once I lay my son down for his afternoon nap (around 12:30 p.m.) and then working until the end of my shift with a lunch in the middle. My husband doesn My son has recently decided he needs less sleep, which is understandable since he is getting older now. He has cut his naps down to about 1 hour a day. That means I have to try to work from about 1:30 p.m. until my husband gets home trying to take care of my son at the same time. He usually is pretty good about playing on his own or sitting on my lap watching me, but he is teething now and is very, very needy. He won I just switched jobs, so I can Any suggestions or help or tips would be greatly appreciated. I wish I didn I am just totally stressing about not making enough to pay the bills and trying to keep my son and husband happy all at the same time. Tips and suggestions would be very, very much appreciated. Thanks.

working and babysitting [2008-10-21]
My experience is that until they are in preschool, you will have to have some help watching them while you work or work when they are asleep. Working part-time can be more productive also. My husband prefers money to happiness, so is often miserable while I am at work and he is watching the kids. You can't have everything.

I did both too. sm [2008-09-21]
I homeschooled my oldest child for 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grade while working as a medical transcriptionist. For his 2nd and 3rd grade, I set him up a workspace right in my office, so that I could instruct, assign work, monitor, and support. We then would go once a week to the district and he would test. Needless to say, he did wonderfully. It became more difficult however for myself trying to take my youngest at the time to school and pick up, work, go to school myself, teach, and take care of home and family. I was going through some personal issues with my hubby at the time and the stress was just too much for me. I did it again when he was in 6th grade. If you have the will and the self discipline, it is great! Good luck!

Wow. [2008-09-20]
I'm finding out that it is a LOT more work than I thought it would be. I commend you on making it work! We're coming to some realizations and making some changes starting Monday morning. I am thankful for some guidance from a veteran homeschooling mom and from encouragement of others. Thanks for the response!

Homeschooling moms? [2008-09-16]
I put this question out on the Gab Board....don't really know if that was the place for it. Does anyone here homeschool and work from home? I would like to pass some e-mails. I'm new at homeschooling this year.

Around 4 months [2008-09-16]
Both of my kids slept through the night at 4 months. They would sleep around 6 hours at 3 months. Since I bottle feed my kids your might take longer since mommy milk digests more quickly. Wow, congrats on getting back to work so soon. I will be taking a full 8 weeks should I decide to have another.

Financial Assistance??? [2008-09-15]
I am currently a full-time-college-student-but-otherwise-SAHM. Pretty soon we'll be needing more money, but I have neither time nor resources (day care around here is INSANELY expensive) to work outside the home. I've been doing the reasearch and have come to the conclusion that MT is a good job option for me. The problem is the training is sooo expensive! I mean,if we didn't need the money I wouldn't be looking for the training to begin with--so obviously I don't have $1600-4000 up front for the training. And most of the payment plans I see aren't looking much better--like $1000 up front, $350 every month after that. Right now that's just not feasable. Are there any MT schools that offer reasonable financial assistance? Or, I'd even be cool with a payment deferment plan or something! Anybody know of a school that's willing to help the financially strapped?

one-month-old-- have one too. [2008-09-08]
My daughter was born 08/08/08, and I also have a 15-year-old and a 3-year-old. I commend you for going back in one week!! I should be back already, but just can My normal shift is 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., and I have been laying back down with her after she gets up her once a night, until most days 8 a.m. at least. When we started giving my son cereal at night at 4 weeks, he slept longer. Put it in his bottle to start with a larger nipple, and then spoon fed also.Maybe try spoon feeding abit of cereal mixed with milk beforelaying her down for the night? Docs do not recommend it, but it sure helps them sleep longer/keeps their tummy fuller longer. It has worked for my first 2 sons!! I have never breast fed, so don Every baby is different, and you will probably have to adapt to her schedule, rather than she to yours. That is what is good about flexible schedules-- I go back to work this Wed. and have a VERY flexible schedule/boss. Good luck with this, I have it pretty easy, my daughter gets up only once a night, but it may be 2 a.m., it may be 4:30 a.m., than she goes back down and it is WAY too temptnig to lay back down with her, instead of getting into the groove of getting up by 5 a.m.!!! SHe also sleeps the largest part of the day, just waiting for that to change... Again, good luck!

I changed careers and changed [2008-09-08]
my life. Itherapy as it could be quite hazardous to marriage, but I sure feel alive ... Much more effective than antidepressants, that's for sure.

I believe it is all a state of mind [2008-08-31]
kind of thing. Some days I would love to stay in my pj I have 5 children that I homeschool every morning. I have a K, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th graders at home. They are the reason I do this job so that I can be home with them. I work 4 days per week, part-time and the kids have piano lessons, dance lessons, school work, etc.. We manage to get everything done in a day. They also know that when mom is working it is time for them to do something quietly and they cooperate very well. It can be done and it does not have to be hard.

Teenage neighbor problem [2008-08-29]
I am a WAHM of a 14 YOG. I live in an upstairs flat. Downstairs is a single father of a 15 YOG. My daughter goes to regular school. The teenager downstairs does cyberschool. The problem: Her dad goes to work all day and of course she is left home alone. Her laptop is on a wireless router that gets signal throughout the house. She does her schoolwork everywhere, at all hours of the day and night, including at my house while I am trying to work!! Her father thinks its great that she can just go upstairs and I can help her with her work anytime. I live in such close quarters I don If this family lived a couple of houses down, it may be different. I have my own child I need to worry about with schoolwork and quite honestly, I think he should be the one helping his own child, not me. Any advice?

reasonable [2008-08-19]
Your expectations, in my opinion, are reasonable. If your friends are working 80+ hours and making $500.00, they must be typing with one big toe and certainly need to get out of the business. What they are telling you is ridiculous.

Really possible? [2008-08-18]
I am not an MT (yet) but before I make the final step enrolling in M-Tec I wanted to ask a serious, point blank question. Can a new person, after completing M-Tecs course, make 20k a year at any point after getting a job (while working no more than 40 a week as well). Is this an at all reasonable expectation? I am looking long term career choice if I commit to the training but I have heard from working MT's in my state that they were working 80+ hours for about $500.00. If this is the reality then I will have to consider another option and that would be OK, just not optimal. I THANK you for any help you can give.

MDI-MD... [2008-08-12]
Check out MDI-MD out of Baltimore, Maryland. I have been with them since April of this year after leaving Medquist and very happy with them so far. Part-time is 700 lines a day or full-time at 1200 lines (but can do more - you tell them how many lines you want) and you have a 24-hour period to complete your work, no set schedule. Love it!