Allstate is definitely an exception to that rule
Posted By: Devil's advocate on 2007-09-18
In Reply to: With a few rare exceptions, the companies I have worked for - sm
I know who each of those persons were that posted. I also know that Allstate believes in their ICs working as a team and helping each other. There are no secrets -- in fact, just the opposite. Interactions amongst MTs and QAs is encouraged. Names, email addresses and phone numbers are openly shared (with permission) if it means making help more readily available to other MTs when they need it. Everyone on the company is provided a direct number to reach even the owner/CEO at any time. And by the way, yes all those MTs do work for Allstate, and no they are NOT the same person. I know all of them.
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You seem to be the exception, not the rule. nm
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You are the exception rather than the rule. ....
Most companies pay nothing, or next to nothing. Then you have to consider that you have to deal with the very personal fact that AAMT loves its Indian MTs more than you, and you are just funding their growth...it's just not worth it. I've been on thier boards, I have been a CMT, and I'm more than happy to shred AAMT's pleas to have me maintain their lifestyle. NO SOUP FOR AAMT!
AAMT Nazi.
You are an exception rather than the rule....
I learned on the job too, but that was a LONG time ago. It has been my experience nowadays that you have to pass testing for most nationals to get hired. Those who can pass testing with no experience are few and far between and you are to be commended. This particular person already has acknowledged that she could not pass testing and does not have the knowledge required, and was asking how to gain that knowledge.
Then it must the the exception, not the rule. sm
According to everything I've heard and seen, the offshore work is garbage. That doesn't mean there may not be a service or two in other countries that hires educated MTs, who are proficient in English and conscientious at their jobs. I have worked with people from other countries that did as well as I do. But they are few and far between, and if every company let their offshore work stand on its own, or had it being QA'd offshore, most of the accounts would be back on shore in a short time. JMO
The exception to the rule.
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exception to the rule
I agree with you completely, but yesterday I had to delete an entire report and retype it. After I downloaded it, I noticed it was totally nonsensical. As I began listening to the audio, I found out why. There was a TV in the background that was actually louder than the dictator and VR was trying to pick up what the person on TV was saying. It made a total mess of it and of course had nothing at all to do with the patient's report, so this was a case of having no choice. Luckily these are few and far between. This morning I had a report with absolutely no corrections needed and it was wonderful! But then I thought, Whoa! If they all get this perfect, I'll be history! So I'll gladly make a few corrections!
You, my friend, are the exception, not the rule.
There are very few people making that kind of money in transcription anymore. Have you even read the ads posted recently? Fewer and fewer MTSOs are even hiring employees and when they do advertise, their IC compensation is 7, 8, or 9 cpl. Even those companies that are hiring employees are doing so at extremely low rates, at the same time overhiring to make sure that their *contract enticements* will be met on the backs of the MTs. Have you noticed the postings from MTs of, not 1, not 2, not 3, but SEVERAL different companies stating that there is no work?? When an IC is working for 8 or 9 cpl or an employee for even less, and there is no work available, how is that person supposed to make $50-60K annually?
People like yourself will criticize others for their opinions and will brag about your own situation, but when push comes to shove do you state what company you work for that allows such a wonderful wage with your abundant work load? What is your fear? That others will jump on board and soon you will be facing the same situation?? Until you have experienced what the *majority* of MTs in this field have been facing, you really have no valid facts to make such a request that other MTs be fired because their situation forces their loss of employment (if they quit because of it), their loss of compensation (if they are docked), or the loss of quality (which will certainly occur) due to the punitive compensation policies in place.
You my dear are most certainly the exception to the rule because MQ does not pay that base rate to
start people and give them 11.5 cents after 16,000 lines.
Maybe you are an exception
Still, editing does pay less than standard transcription lines. You know that. If you make that kind of money doing this, obviously you have a good account with good speakers. That is not the average fare. Hang on to that job, if you should ever fall into a cesspool of editing cruddy VR, you might be singing our song. Lines, however you make them, ultimately is what counts in the end. No newbie is going to jump on any ship making $24 an hour.
I think I must be an exception...
but I don't have any real complaints with Cornerstone and SR. I do think the change they just made where the lookup for authors and cc's comes in first name first instead of last name first, which is totally unproductive, was the stupidst think they could have done, but the system as a whole works pretty good for me.
The spell check on the fly would have been helpful if they had made it like HITS where you could right click and look for corrections. As it is, it is totally useless, so mine is turned off.
And this last change where you can turn off headers was really a good change. That has saved me a lot of hassle since all my headings are in IT.
I've never really suspected them of cheating us out of character/lines, but maybe I'm just too trusting and naive about those sorts of things.
LOL ... well, that is the exception, not the norm. sm
I wasn't trying to brag at all. I'm older and simply cannot do that on a daily basis (wish I could!). My only point was that if they were cheating me, it would not be possible. I agree with the poster above -- if people think they are being cheated, then they should just move on. This using several line counters and checking and double checking and so on and so forth seems a huge waste of time.
With the exception of the Leads SM
Always seem to have plenty of work when work load is light/low. Pretty unfair advantage, if you ask me. 
Tell MTSO et al, 400-500 lph MT is the exception
CANNOT do that level of lines, just as most swimmers will never be a MIchael Phelps, no matter how hard they try.
I love them with the exception of payroll
seriously.
Not true; there's an exception written right into the handbook sm
You are expected to TRY to get 40 hours but in times of low / no work, you have the option of using PTO or UNPAID TIME.
some are the exception while some just don't care to take the time to research anything nor learn
i believe the not getting it is what the OP is referring to. you can teach and help only those willing to learn. some don't have the care to learn and will never look anything up, will not listen and learn from the mistakes you correct for them over and over day in and day out of the same old mistakes! those are the ones who need to find a new profession because with our profession, working from home, etc. you have to be willing to learn, take the time to look things up, and not guess at anything. it doesn't matter if they are given 200 reference books, some will never pick them up. you wouldn't believe some of the reports that come through and the errors on them just plain on not making sense and english/grammar mistakes. it is ridiculous. you may be one of the few who care and respect your quality of work, but not all do.
Yes! I have plenty of work 99% of the time with the exception of a very few days sm
when it was slow everywhere but nothing that has ever affected my check drastically. I have been there for 6 years.
Not saying this is the rule, but (sm)
It could be a regional thing. I used to do a lot of accounts in S FL and it was pretty ESL-intensive. I then did some N FL accounts and it was the opposite, but believe it or not, the dictators were MUCH worse.
Regions of California, Florida, Texas, and NY probably have more ESLs than other states. I could be wrong on this and probably a gross generalization, but I'm only speaking from experience.
My new rule
With rare exception, I don't do any test without the courtesy of verbal communication in advance with the company advertising. If they can't or won't even speak to you via phone to answer a few simple questions, how do you know if you even want the job?
I don't have *any* problem testing, but if the management can't or won't even speak to you first, it can be a sign of under-staffing/poor organization.
is that a rule on the website or something?
If so, sorry....didn't know
As a general rule....
75% is a pretty heavy figure on terms of ESL. That sounds like an account no one else wants to do.
What concerns me is that the rule is
Unless you like being banned, then keep on having laughs over the job seeker's board posts. It happened to me, so I like to tell people that I was instantly banned for pointing something out on a job post. It is not acceptable no matter what the forum or nature of the job posting. It is not really up to you or I to decide what is just having a laugh! The moderator has posted this in the past. NO MAKING FUN OF THE JOB POSTS. Someone may want to apply, do you think that there are only American MTs in America? Do you think only foreign MTs stay in their country? Even if the job was foreign in nature, that doesn't give anyone the right to poke fun or have a laugh at someone else's expense especially someone who is offering jobs!!!!!!!!! 
There is no set rule. A lot of it depends
on your bank as to when they will accept the money and let you have access to it. If you know in advance that they will hold your check if date falls on a Saturday until Monday, then you just have to adjust to that.
I think you should rule the world
with that attitude. I tell them, I do this, I do that, well goody for you.
First rule: DON'T assume
Can see you are frustrated but don't assume people who *might* have answered your original post saw it.
If you were going to take the time and effort to write a second post - why choose such an off-putting tone?
How about: I know you all are very busy trying to work 24/7 to make HALF of what you used to make - but my first post went unanswered. Would someone KINDLY please point me in the right direction?
Rule #1 about job-seeking: Never, EVER, pay
'background check', NADA. The company should always pay for those things. If not, look elsewhere. I learned that one the hard way a long time ago.
Well, don't look at me, I didn't set the rule. :)
I just tried to 'splain it.
Just another minion here.
Allstate
Does anybody know anything about this company? I've seen several ads and saw a post elsewhere where the MTSO had several errors in her post. I am curious as to the quality of work and whether or not they pay on time. The MTSO, besides her errors, sounded like a very nice person and I would like part-time with someone less than a tyrant. Thanks in advance.
Allstate
Thank you.
allstate
I have tried that. Why am I still not getting anything?? I tried allstate,
allstate Transcription, allstatetranscription. Give me a clue!
allstate
as soon as I posted my response about not finding anything a whole bunch came up after my last post without me having to put it in the search engine. Why does that happen??
allstate
Have read a lot of good things but I did not have a good experience.
Allstate
Great company to work for. Their pay is very competitive and was matched from my previous job. They use eScription software called EditScript. It is one of the best platforms I have ever used. The owner is extremely nice and easy to work with. I would recommend Allstate highly!
Allstate
I work for Allstate and I can assure you all those posts were made by real people who work for Allstate. Allstate is a great company to work for, plain and simple.
Allstate
I too work for Allstate. I worked with the owner before she started her company and then when she got established and had enough work available I went to her for a position. She encourages communication between all MT’s whether QA, intern or IC and even gives them a forum to do so. She usually communicates daily with everyone. She offers everyone who works with her every conceivable resource. She is available to everyone who works for her practically 24 hours a day. The 2 companies I worked for prior to working for her did not offer the communication, the resources or even the availability the way she does. I would not consider working anywhere else. Administrator, check my IP address.
Allstate
I also love working for Allstate. The owner is fantastic, extremely flexible, as well as friendly. She works with the motto, as I do, that you learn something new every day, and we generally discuss issues. It is wonderful working with her. There is always work, and if your account runs out, there are backups. We are like a family here, and I really mean that!!! Compensation has been on time and is consistent with what I have made at prior places of employment.
I would definitely give them a chance, I am so glad I did.  This has been so unlike other jobs I have had in the past, and in fact, the only thing that reminds me that it is a job is my paycheck!
Allstate QA
Anyone do QA for Allstate and not just MT? Interested in to know your experience.
Allstate
I am a former mentor of Allstate. Deb owes me almost $1000 (this is for 2-1/2 months work) When I gave my notice, my accounts were locked immediately and I was unable to get my line counts to send invoices. In fact, I couldn't even edit my interns documents. Then when decided not to give a 2 week notice since I was told I would be put on probation if I stayed, I was told that I forfeited all of my earnings because I signed an IC contract. Don't be stupid. If you are an experienced MT, stay far away and go to a hospital which is where I previously worked. I regret my decision to leave there, (due to health issues) because I was always treated fairly and paid well and on time bi-weekly, with benefits. If you are thinking about paying 99.00 to sign up for the intern program, big mistake, because if you have already graduated from an MT program, hospitals will hire you to work without you paying them (and the hospital sometimes even pays you a salary to boot, even though it is lower than a seasoned MT)
I am posting this because I am a genuinely honest (and yes Christian) person and I should have known better, especially when she didn't even bother testing me. I don't want others to be fooled by this so called "Christian" organization. When you get paid, it will take 2 or 3 months and if you decide you can't afford to work there and quit, you don't get paid period.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
allstate
I feel for you. I have dealt with Deb and she is a real psycho. Plus she subcontracts for Proveros who are Indian owned.
Deb at allstate
Yep. that's her. That's how I got suckered in. she will tell lies and sob storied about her daughter too. She is evil. pure and simple. She is a thief plain and simple.
Allstate / Deb
Whoa! I thought this was a place to give/get information between MTs, instead of people trying to make trouble for others!I really hate to see people posting without facts, so had to add my 2cents here! I have to doubt that all/any of the information starting this post is true, since there haven't been any posts like this or close to it about the Allstate company or owner before this (and shouldn't we all have noticed that right off, not just a couple of us?). I was glad to see someone mentioned that the owner is NOT named Deb B, (and hope whoever posted the information on that person will find where they were actually from and correct it, so that it will not harm the Deb that owns Allstate)- I don't believe this site was set up to be used for revenge, being nasty, etc. as some people seem bent on being in this instance (after reading all the posts). At any rate, I hope MT Stars owners will see this and do what they can to prevent this kind of thing from happening again so that we can go back to finding real and factual information as we have been.
AllState
I completed the program at the beginning of the year and got a job somewhere else. I still have yet to see my certificate. The owner can be an extremely rude person. I spoke to her on the phone (for an unrelated issue) once and regret it to this day.
While I'm glad I did the mentorship because I don't think I would have been able to get a job without out it, it is unfortunate how unprofessional some people can be.
Allstate
Jody: Sorry. I had an awful experience with Allstate, but did not get to the money part. What can you do now? Try the attorney general. They offered me a job and then wanted to give me 6 cpl based on my scores. I ended up with an e-mail war with this human resource person until I finally blocked her. She was miserable. They are completely disreputable. Do what you can to get your money back.
Ladies we rule the MT world!!! nm
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That is what happens when corporations rule our government. sm
In a global economy, quality of life will have to readjust to the lowest common denominator because there are always third world countries that will do it cheaper.
Welcome to the New World Order that Bush told us about!
That was the rule when the site was owned
by Sheri..guess it doesn't apply anymore.
Allstate Transcription
 I just wanted to let everyone know that I think that Deb at Allstate Transcription is Wonderful. She goes out of her way for others all the time. She does a wonderful AIM program as to where you can be hired to her company but if you slack at all than you can loose that privilege and believe me she is very easy going and works hard to make sure that you understand everything and that you don't fall out of the program. She is the first company that actually works with me instead of just saying you did all this wrong your fired. She helps you out ALL the time, it doesn't matter what time of the day it is. I give Allstate Transcription an A+A+A+A+...
Allstate Transcriptioni
I have been an intern with Allstate Transcription for the past few months. I have learned way more with Deb than I did in class. I spent $2000 trying to learn MT and spent $0 with Deb and have learned a lot! I really think you should resend your nasty gram as she really does not deserve this.
ALLSTATE TRANSCRIPTION
As a fellow MTSO owner, it sounds to me like you were given a chance to improve your work much longer than other MTSOs would have and you still blew it. The owner of ALLSTATE TRANSCRIPTION is a very reliable, honest and fair person. If you are no longer employed through them it's probably because you were endangering the status of the account you were working on. Take a serious look at your work quality and be truthful with yourself. I have worked with the owner of ALLSTATE for many many years. There is NO WAY your statements are based on fact.
Questions about Allstate
I'd be happy to let you talk to any of my interns and/or MT/QA staff -- or even fellow MTSOs that I've known for many years -- so that you can get a true and unbiased answer to any questions you might have. Please also visit our forum (link can be found at our website) and read some of the comments they MTs/interns have posted there.
allstate transcription
anyone with pros, cons on allstate transcription in alabama? any insight would be appreciated. I could not find anything on this website. thanks.
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