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Hey, y'all.  Is this subterfuge-speak for we don't pay for spaces?  (Because one does not *read* spaces?)

If so, should I opt out? 

I saw somewhere (I think one of their ads maybe), that DeVenture requires their MTs to maintain an ergonomic work environment and they have you send them a picture to verify that you are complying with their requirements.

What exactly are they looking for--ergonomically speaking, of course.

I have seen where MTs want to go out and get their own accounts, well what about offering VR for a client with the editing, etc.  There are sites that offer the equipment, for example transcriptiongear.  Of course you would charge enough to cover your editing fees (your pay) and probably even get them to purchase the equipment.  I wonder if an independent could really do this just like the nationals do and write off their expenses, etc.  Sort of like the old saying if you can't beat em', join em' .  I was just pondering this last night for a few minutes.  Then I get up and read my horoscope on my internet home page and it reads:

A business or philanthropic opportunity arises when you share a special interest with a diverse crowd. They admire your commitment to the cause, and you appreciate how enthusiastic they are about your ideas.

Is that not just too coincidental?  I am not making this up.  Thanks for listening.

What is up with these employers opting to not give their email addresses or company info when you want to apply for a job with them on this site? Makes me a little suspicious.

Okay, maybe I'm one of the few happy ICs out there who just loves being an MT, loves the work I do, and loves the companies that I contract with, but can you honestly blame MTSOs for selling and trading, etc.?

Business is business and we're all out here to make a buck.  So are the owners of the MTSOs.  That's what business is all about.  I understand that some of the employees of the MTSOs feel they are being treated unfairly by pay cuts, offshoring, bad platforms, etc., but you need to stop taking the acts of MTSOs so personal. 

The MTSOs do not sell their businesses to upset their employees or to engage in personal attacks on those who work hard for them.  They sell their businesses to make money...the same reason the MT works (to make money).

You know, if I grow my transcription business to become a large company and somebody wants to buy me out for an astronomical amount, then by all means please sign the check.  The MTSO that takes over is still keeping MTs on board - not firing anyone - and will still be in the transcription business.  It's not like these companies are selling and then telling the MTs that they're out of a job.

Yes, we love what we do or we wouldn't be doing it.  But would you be doing it for the love of it if you weren't getting paid?  I think not.  So don't knock the MTSO for doing exactly what any of us would do if we had a growing business.

By the way, I welcome the flow of negativity that will come backlashing at me from this post.

does anyone have any info on them?  Do they have direct deposit, pay on time, how are they to work for?  TIA.

Hello all.  I'm getting hit from both directions with emails and reports here!  Sorry, I don't work for TT so I don't know what is true and what is not.  From what I can see below there was a problem today, but it has already been addressed and fixed by the company. 

With that being said, I will leave these messages on the board.  I'm going to ask that this conversation be done though.  I'm getting requests from both sides asking for removals of certain posts or all of the posts.  Everyone wants a place to post and get their questions answered or simply to find information, so as a general rule we want to leave the information to be found.  However, this topic has gone beyond that and turned into nothing but an argument.  Even the non-TT posters are getting in on the argument.  I appreciate everyone's understanding. 

Javabean (MTStars Moderator)

What's the scoop on OSI?  I can't find any recent posts on them at all.  The only negative I have heard is that they call you at home to help out if volumes are high, a practice that I do not care for.  Thanks for any information you can provide.

Anyone familiar with this company.  Are they good to work for?  They have an ad on MTStars job board and was thinking of applying.  IC status only.  How is their cpl rate for an experienced transcriptionist?  Do they pay for spaces, etc.  Pros and cons, please.

Thanks.

Is this accurate - since MedRite is MSWord based, while in the program one cannot minimize and go into your PC and open another saved Word document ( such as a saved list) ? It will freeze the screen.  Anybody?

 If it freezes does that mean you need to reboot?

Employee or IC?  Do they have enough work?  Are they decent people? 

Transcend ALWAYS have so many ads on the job seekers board?  Is this because of the way that they treat their transcriptionists and can't keep anyone?  Just curios as I was considering applying with them, but I will steer clear if they aren't a good company to work for.

Thanks.

Can anyone tell me about this company?  Anything?

Thanks a bunch!!

Could anybody currently working for SoftScript please give some information about company?  Thanks.

yet? 

Did someone really advertise 6.5 cpl with experience.  UNBELIEVABLE!! That is less than I made when I started 23 years ago.

I have not gotten a letter, but the "check" is dated 09/02/2005. Confusing why it would state on the stub "assistance with verification available at this 877 phone number -- which is ADP's #. If this is "real money", why didn't MQ just direct deposit as usual?

Let us know what the letter said accompanying the check if you have rec'd it, please.

I have a few questions regarding the Meditech platform that Keystrokes uses on some accounts. The person who hired me wasn't in today, or I would have asked her. I hate to wait until Monday because I start with them in a week and I just want to make sure I have everything I need.

If anyone could help, please contact me via email so that I don't clog up this board with all the specifics!

Thanks!

Would love to have all and any information available about Hands-On Transcription company.  Would like to know if pay always arrived on time (supposed to be every week), if the accounts were good, and if you got paid by gross line or character line...please, important decision and any and ALL information would be very, very helpful.

Thank you.

I am going to be starting with them today and I was just wondering what anyone can tell me about their experiences with LMT TRANS?  I had to leave my other company because started sending work overseas and left me with next to nothing to type or QA.  I am hoping that this company can keep me busy. 

Have offers from both (Superior offer is from Plano, TX office if that makes a difference), negligible difference in line pay, similar benefits. 

Any advice or opinions from those who have been there or are currently there?  I know Superior is not well-loved on these boards, but can anyone offer a comparison between Superior and Diskriter? 

I hate making such a big decision without some pros and cons from the MTs here.

Thanks for any info you can provide!!!

Hi!

Looking for any information Webmedx please.

Thanks!