when i think admin, i think of people who run the joint

People who don't know MTs or live with a family member who is an MT don't get it... [2008-11-16]
I think working at home is a unique situation that not everyone GETS and unfortunately I don't think they ever will...my mom gets it and my husband and children get it, but my dad doesn't get it...he thinks he can drop by at any time during the day and I can just stop working, not realizing I have deadlines to meet...

This is what I say to people. [2008-11-12]
I tell them I have to have the knowledge of a physician of all specialities, a pharmacist, an English teacher, as well as be a linguist, an office manager, and a disciplined, motivated self-starter, and if they can meet all those qualifications, they shouldn't have any trouble!! LOL

when i think admin, i think of people who run the joint [2008-03-26]
and as an MT, i wouldnruns the joint but rather provides a service to the physicians who carry the joint however, i'm sure your MTs would graciously accept any act of kindness on your part, many of the MTs i speak to feel underappreciated by their supervisors.

Admin. Prof. Day? [2008-03-24]
Do you all think that an MT would qualify as an Administrative Professional? The reason why I ask is that I'm a supervisor so I'm wondering if I should give gifts to my MTs for this day. Thoughts?

I had my little boy when I was over 40, and people say that to me all of the time, I don't even [2007-11-15]
think about it twice. If it makes you feel better to apologize, go ahead, but she probably has completely forgotten about it.

And people want to outlaw corporal punishment! [2007-06-01]
Sounds like the perfect time! Ack!

To be honest, it's not a website for people who want to be MTs. [2007-04-27]
There is next to nothing on your website about the most important part -- a good education. There is a flashing link, which I assume you were paid to put on your website, for Penn Foster, which is considered a matchbook school because nobody can get a job after having finished that so-called MT course most companies will not even let you take their employment test if you go to Penn Foster, so you will HAVE to find your own clients, which is pretty hard to do with a poor education. Just a heads up.

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.

What I've done...sm [2008-11-15]
With the experiences IWell, ANYBODY can do what you do. You just type. Most people are fascinated when they find out what I do and ask a lot of great questions and then say, Well I could never do that. Then there are the handful that have the attitude that makes DH say what he says. Itype without training. Of all the people I've given the website info to, only one actually came to my house and looked at my office setup and looked through my course materials, took the course, graduated and is now a working MT. She GETS IT. My DH and my family GET IT. I don't know how you explain it to someone who probably won't get it. You know? It's tough when people think anyone can do what you do.

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 use Dental Plus with Ameriplan, includes vision, Rx and chiropractic [2008-09-24]
The Dental Plus card I use also includes vision, Rx and chiropractic. I have a few brand-name prescriptions for my family for which I was paying $54/month each & now only paying $12-14 each. It's saved me a lot of money and only costs $19.95/month for a household of up to 20 people, don't even have to be related. If it's just one person, it's only $14.95/month. Just thought I'd mention it as another option in case anyone needed vision or Rx in addition to dental :)

I would nicely say... [2008-09-01]
that she cannot come up while you are working. I find that with working at home, in many regards, you have to be very straight forward with people. If you went into an office they would not call to bother you, why should they because you are at home.

Been there...done that [2008-07-24]
Please don't beat yourself up. I've been exactly where you are and it's not a hard place to end up. I could have written your post. I lived in my PJs and sometimes wore them for days, no make-up, and the same issues with even basic daily hygiene, i.e. showers. The best advice I can give you is what worked for me and that is to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! I had to put MTing on the back burner and actually took a job close to home as a waitress! Believe it or not, it did wonders for my self-esteem. Most people would consider serving the public a degrading position or demotion from what I had done before. I needed the structure, a time-clock, and just basic interaction with other human beings. After close to a year, I am back at home working once again as an MT. Public service can be difficult, but it was just the boost I needed to get my mojo back and appreciate the fact that I'm in a field that allows me to work at home. Believe it or not, I miss the people so much, I'm considering going back to waitressing a few nights a week. I actually even made more waitressing than being an MT! Give it a shot. Waitressing may not be your first choice, but I would definitely advise finding any type of job that will get you out of the house. It will give you a reason to fix yourself up and dig the make-up bag back out. Please feel free to email me if you'd like to talk. Good luck to you!

first step [2008-06-14]
Brooke: I want to commend you on going to church and the strides you are making to show a good example. But that may not be quite enough. It sounds as if your husband has an inkling that he needs to make some changes . However, I do still think that the suggestion for martial counseling with your pastor is important. From some of you have said it does sound like there are a few more seriuos issues than him simply taking you for granted. You make it sound as if he is controlling all the fiances and your behavior and actions through that. Now I understand being frugal but you stated he can spend what he wants but you afraid to even ask for 20 dollars to joint a Momgood now. But remember, again you are to be viewed in terms of good or bad or imply you deserve certain treatment do to past mistakes. In the end you shoudl provide for your future. I think every woman does need a saftey plan for financial security. Working part-time would provide you money to buy some things for yourself and also to join group. You need social support. Right now you are essentially isolated other than your husband and family. What about joinign a MOPS group through church? I am not sure, but dont' think there is a charge. You need a group of supportive peole other than your husband. Keep going to church - maybe your husband might get into the men's minsitry. This could serve two-fold. He could see and model from Chrisian men how they interact aand also how they treat their wives. It would also give him a social outlet. The two of you going out without kids is also good. remember so a combinatin of things. One thing (such as date night or occasional church service) isn't going to work. Pray together. Have yourchurch family pray for you. I undersatnd divorce is not an option. I salute your committment to your marriage but your husband has to be as committed. It cannot just be about YOU making changes. So pray for his change of heart and try to actively involve him. YOu must communicate with him. Not yell, no walk on egg shells. If you are afraid to talke to him why? Has he been abusive/ Were you abused in the past by someone? AGain if this the case you need immediate intervention. Bottom line God asks men to love their wives but he did not say control their wives or belittle their wives. Women should suport and love their husbands as head of household but not be afraid of them or cower to them....

God knows when I need Him! [2008-04-01]
He definitely planted the seed in my heart that said to go to church... many times I've resisted arguing because I don't want to be angry all day, but according to what we learned Sunday, we can't control our spouse's actions, we can only control our own. Therefore, I should be the kind of person I want him to be and by my example he will be led to do the same. So, I'm going to do everything in my power to make him feel like I want him to make me feel, and do for him what I'd like him to do for me. This is a step toward progress... and I would never even consider separation or divorce, that's not in our vocabulary. Too many people throw other people away when they're unhappy instead of working on it. Now if he was a wife beater, or hurt my kids... I'd get out ASAP ha. Thankfully that is not the case.

God knows when I need Him! [2008-04-01]
He definitely planted the seed in my heart that said to go to church... many times I've resisted arguing because I don't want to be angry all day, but according to what we learned Sunday, we can't control our spouse's actions, we can only control our own. Therefore, I should be the kind of person I want him to be and by my example he will be led to do the same. So, I'm going to do everything in my power to make him feel like I want him to make me feel, and do for him what I'd like him to do for me. This is a step toward progress... and I would never even consider separation or divorce, that's not in our vocabulary. Too many people throw other people away when they're unhappy instead of working on it. Now if he was a wife beater, or hurt my kids... I'd get out ASAP ha. Thankfully that is not the case. Thank you for your encouragement!

all you moms who have infants and keep them home while you do MT [2008-03-27]
how on earth do you do it? i mean, my youngest is two months old and i can see just keeping her in her bouncer next to me or having a boppy pillow around my waist and setting her on it to nurse while i type, but what about when they get older and are crawling around? i wouldn't be able to keep my head buried in reports at that point... i can't even surf the internet for five minutes without my toddler getting into something, so what do you all do? many ads for MT schools include the idea that youtime with my kids, so i think that's misleading... especially for moms of infants and toddlers. my husband and i also do not trust many people to care for our children so finding a daycare we like will be tough, not to mention the cost.

I would not consider MTs..... [2008-03-27]
administrative people. There is a Medical Transcriptionist day but I can't remember when it is - but I think it might be coming up soon.

when i think admin, i think of people who run the joint [2008-03-26]
and as an MT, i wouldnruns the joint but rather provides a service to the physicians who carry the joint however, i'm sure your MTs would graciously accept any act of kindness on your part, many of the MTs i speak to feel underappreciated by their supervisors.

Walgreens [2008-03-12]
I just posted this on the gab board too: I was wondering if any of you know how to shop and get tons of free items or nearly free from walgreens!? I just started2 weeks ago and iare no fees or whatever other people trying to make money do! =) Just passing on some fantastic ways to save money and get some pretty cool things.

nothing new yet, I am leaning on [2008-01-27]
Mya Avery for a girl, and Ryder for a boy, no definite middle name picked for him, possibly Kingston or Kensington though. My hubby likes Mya, but really likes Peyton. I thought of Peyton Mya, but doesn Just have yet to find anything else to top that.I understandsome people choose namesfor their meaning and all, but it is not like someone is going to say,Oh, Dylan, I like thatname-- means from the water. Not ONCE in my son I think it is kooky to choose solely based on the meaning... What sounds goodto us is what is important. Any other comments??!! Thanks for re-responding!!

These freeze! [2008-01-23]
Enchiladas, Shepard Pie, Spaghetti sauce, Meatballs, and meaty mix which is just ground sirloin cooked, salt, pepper, and onions and put into little baggies and defrosted to make lots of stuff (chili, tacos, spaghetti sauce, etc). Soups freeze too (except cream soups) and chili is a frozen wonder. Just make a salad and heat up bread and there you are. Lasagne freezes well. Chicken and polenta stew freezes too. Stuffed peppers, homemade burritos, and now I am too hungry to go on. I am sorry you are so tired. Are you taking medications? There are a few antidepressants that give energy back and I hope you are on one. Maybe you could go to community college and meet people, get out of the house and take more than one class at a time so it goes faster. It is probably cheaper too! But no matter what, just do it. Sometimes it is so hard to keep going forward, but then imagine how good it will feel when you are finished! When I finished I was over the moon for three days, then reality hit and I was bored out of my mind for about a month or two. I was so used to structure. There is too the imposter feeling that comes on - it is so strange to think that you are done and you have a degree. That lasted about four months. Then, it is supposed to all level out for the most part. It is hard to do all these things you do, raise kids, school, work, so make sure you have a support network. People who know all the bad things about you, but love you anyway! They help to keep you on track. Just do everything you can do ditch the depression and go forward, just try to organize and plan ahead, making time for you too!

That is just ridiculous...all names have different spellings... [2008-01-19]
some like the regular spellings and others like to spell them just a tad different...doesn't make people dumb or illiterate...I have never thought someone was dumb or illiterate for spelling a name different...obviously I have much more important things to think about then what people name their children or how they spell it...

I didn't ask...I am not the original poster... [2008-01-19]
However, I will stand up for myself with regards to being called dumb and illiterate for spelling my child's name slightly different...I was giving my opinion on names for the original poster...I just think it ridiculous that you think lesser of people for their childrens' names...

nick names [2008-01-18]
Try to keep in mind what the child will be called as a nickname. If you like Karygan, then know that people will call her Kary (carrie) - and if you Also research the name My daughter I too like different names. Inamed my son Kaleb (pronounced Kawlib- emphasis on first syllable)Antonio but then his father and I reconciled (I did ask his dad at birth if he wanted me to name him after him and he said no, so okay then),I had to change his name at 3 months of age to Robert(lastname here)IV, no middle name

Overwhelmed! [2008-01-18]
I am a self-employed WAHM-MT. I do not have a degreeMT, was trained 10 years ago by the same client I am contracted with now. They had 4 phys. when I started and it was myself and an in-house MT. I had 1 child then, who napped 3-4 hours a day, so I worked before she woke up, during her naps, and after she went to bed. 10 years later andseveral children later, they now have 6 drs. and 3 np They no longer have an in-house MT, just myself and another WAH MT. There is more than double the work, and less workers, but unfortunately they canmath and figure that out. They refuse to let me subcontract someone to help me. They refuse to hire someone else. They used to demand 24 hr turnaround, but now thank goodness they have at least realized that they can However, after 2-3 days they are complaining and calling me on the phone wanting notes typed and faxed. They refuse to telecommute, so I am still picking up tapes every day. I have a set amount of hoursI work a day, because I have a family to care for and there is only so much work I can do in a day. That is why I work at home. However, they don I have been working my normal M-F hrs, but I am so backed up that I still have 2-3 days worth of typing left on my desk by the end of the day. It is a vicious cycle, because for every 2-3 tapes I get done in a day, they give me 3-4 the next day. If I am still backed up on Fridays, they expect me to work on Sat and Sun, or on holidays, to get caught up. If I did this, I would be working 7 days a week. I told them I would like to avoid working on my days off. I don Apparently the other at-home MT does this for them, or at least they think she does, because they used that bit of information to try to manipulate me into working this weekend. I really am at a loss of what to do. I need the job, but at the same time, I have children who need me. I dona week. Does anyone else out there have this problem or feel this way? They will call me and want me to stop fixing my children It is like they want me to neglect my children, which I cannot and will not do. In the past, I have looked at finding another client, but most in my area want someone with a degree. If I don My husband is looking for a better job making more $ so I can either quit and find another line of work, but nothing has turned up so far. Does anybody out there charge extra for working over a certain amount of hours, or a certain amount of lines? Any advice? Well, I don Thanks for letting me vent.

Thanks. [2008-01-18]
Thanks. It helps to know there are others in my situation. I just wish they would realize that I am only 1 person. I can Thanks again.

here is my advice... [2008-01-18]
Take your kids to a sitter; you It amazes me the amount of WAHM Helloooooo, treat it as if it were a real job. If you left your home, you I realize that is another bill, but it is NOT a perk to work at home to have your kids interrupting you all day long. It is NOT a perk to work at home when you get interrupted every 10 minutes, then end up working over a span of 12-14 hours of the day, just to get your 8 hours of work done. I just don IMO, it is worth me spending the $18 a day to send my son to the sitter where he gets social time with other kids, and I get peace and quiet time to do my work.How is that so hard to figure out???

So, you actually changed your [2008-01-18]
son How does a person go about telling people your baby, then just changing it one day. I would never do that, in a hundred years, not even if dad was named God!!

I love old-fashioned names too [2008-01-18]
My daughter has two friends, sisters, named Emma and Olivia. I think those are beautiful names! My daughter is now 9, and back when she was born I wanted her to have a really different name. Of course, now I feel bad for her because she always has to tell people how to pronounce her name and they always spell it wrong.

I'm with you. I don't understand why there are so many [2008-01-16]
weird spellings of names or made up names. Their parents might think these are cute, but do they not realize that these kids will end up spelling their names for people for the rest of their lives???

Thank you for all of the responses. . .sm [2008-01-15]
I think the problem is really with my husband. If he has to watch the kids (we have a 7-year-old and a 2-year-old), he gets very angry and will interrupt me constantly to change diapers, make dinner, etc. We have a farm and he thinks that he should be outside working instead of baby sitting. I really tried to make my schedule work around his. He also is resentful because I gave up a decent job to stay home. Where we live, most people don't make the kind of money I use to make. I think he made it difficult for me on purpose so I would go back to my old job. He is a control freak and always wants to get his way. If not for the kids, I would be gone. Thank you very much for your advice. When my youngest is in school, I will try to find something part time and hopefully work up to full time.