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Axolotl-Got info ?

Posted By: SeekingPart-TimeJob on 2009-07-16
In Reply to: You do have some valid points, but - my experience

All this really great PR for Axolotl motivated me to check out their website and I am going to apply on line.  I am all for great QA and 98.5% accuracy.  I don't consider myself run-of-the-mill as the original poster considers herself--I think I would do well at Axolotl from what I have read on here. 


Some important things were not mentioned on their website or in these postings:


ESL ?  Where I work now, I have a preoponderance of ESL dictators and other difficult dictators. I also sometimes deal with up to 10 different sets of style guidelines for 10 different clients in the space of a single shift.   In general, what is the composition of the workload ?


- Pay scale:  For transcription by the line ?  For voice rec editing by the line ?  Is QA paid by the line or by the hour ?


-  Are they sending work to India  ?  If so, how is this impacting your workload ?  Do you have enough work or do you often run out ?


Thanks for any info you can provide,
SeekingPart-TimeJob




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Any Axolotl employees willing to share info., platform, ESL %, etc. All info greatly appreciated. sm

Along with the platform, ESL %, pay range, lpd required, split shift or 12-24 hour window available, I would be interested in knowing your personal experience with this company, what type of relationship you have with supervisors and other coworkers, etc.  Otherwise, the all the 411. 


Thanks!


Any info on Axolotl
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Any info on Axolotl?

Hi,


Does anyone have any info on a company called Axolotl? I'd like to know how flexible they are (12-hour window?), what they pay is like, and are they a friendly staff.


Thanks in advance.


Axolotl INFO

WanderingMT, I don't know where you get there is a high turnover.  I have worked there for 2 years and the only turnover I know of are the people who cannot maintain their Quality.  Axolotl is known for hiring the best of the best MTs and also being quality driven.  If an MT cannot produce quality documents, then they are not going to make it at Axolotl.  Also, WanderingMT, are you not the one who has posted that you could not even pass the preemployment testing??


As far as their accounts, they have accounts nationwide.  Also, Axolotl does NOT overstaff and just because there are only 75 MTs, does not mean that we run out of work.  LOL  It is actually the total OPPOSITE. 


As far as making line counts, I was up to 1200 lines in a week after hiring.  If you are a disciplined MT, making your line counts will not be an issue.  The platform is very user-friendly and much better than any other company I have worked for.


I hope this helps Hubba!!!  You really cannot go wrong in looking at them.  If you need more info, feel free in e-mailing me!!!!


info on AXOLOTL
anyone have any helpful info on Axolotl?  Thank u.
Any info on Axolotl?

Sent resume over the weekend.  Curious about pay, how many PTO days, any bonus incentives?  Thanks for any info you can provide!


Info on Axolotl
Axolotl is a good company with above-average pay and excellent benefits.  If you are a good MT who can produce a quality document and you can follow a schedule that you set, it might be something for you to look into.  They do expect quality and they do expect you to work your schedule (of course they will work with you for appointments, emergencies, etc.).
Don't have info on Axolotl but wanted to ask you a question since you were
offered a position. Assuming you discussed it with them, did it seem like their scheduling is flexible??  You don't have to tell me exactly what you discussed regarding schedule but did it seem flexible or are they strictly Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday schedule?  Thanks.   
What's the latest on Axolotl? Any info appreciated!
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need info about Axolotl and New Road Transcription

I need some current feedback on Axolotl and New Road Transcription.  Can anyone provide pros, cons, goods, bads, on either company?


thanks


Current info about Axolotl in archives, never
heard of the other company.  Axolotl is not currently hiring, has no work on multiple accounts, though they do pay for downtime.  Fixing to start transition to natural speech, most would call it VR.  Pay is better than most currently, good benefits, great company.  Work has been low for 3-4 months, but is worse lately.  They provide all software/hardware, good tech support 24/7. 
axolotl.com
Love that lizard.
Axolotl
When did you apply? Was it this year - just curious before I answer their advertisement.

Axolotl
Does anyone know anything about this company... How they pay???  Anything in general would be helpful... Thanks
Axolotl
I cannot believe that they are still in business. I know that they have an office in Tampa. Not sure how they are doing. Keep doing your research/investigation on this company.


Axolotl.
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axolotl
Anyone have any info on co.?  Considering applying for Editor position.  Do they supply equipment? good benefits?  Any info would be appreciated.
Anyone know about Axolotl QA?
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Axolotl
Any info on this company, any feed back please. 
Ex-Axolotl
When I worked for them a year ago, their typing platform was slooooooooooooow. I am a very fast typist, and I very seldom could reach my line count with them. I had to wait 3 minutes or more (depending on the length of the report)for a report to send to the hospital, and could not start a new report until that one was sent. Spent a lot of time playing Solitaire on my computer. If you are fast, you will be extremely frustrated.
Axolotl

Anyone ever hear of this company?  I am considering and any information appreciated


Thanks


Axolotl
Any info please?  It seems like recently with in the last month or so I read posts by an MT that just started with them and thought things were going great, as far as the system, staff, work, etc.  Anyone please any info?  Thank you. 
Axolotl
Health insurance begins 30 days after you start working.
Axolotl
I have two friends that recently went with this company in the past month and they really like it. They have been offering OT every day so there is plenty of work
Axolotl

Any Axolotl employees out there??  Are you happy? 


I am considering accepting an offer from them.  It seems they have a lot to offer.   I am currently with Medware and very, very unhappy with them lately. 


Any advice appreciated.


axolotl
The management staff is very friendly.  Horrible accounts with the world's worst ESLs.  The percentage of ESLs was so high, I highly suspect cherry-picking.  Made less than minimum wage trying to decipher this garbage, with nearly 15 years of experience.  Editors who don't know the difference between affect and effect, yet deign to pick apart your work and leave snide comments.  Is that enough info? 
I also would like to know about Axolotl, please.....sm
I had an interview and would like to know more about this company, before I make a decision. I see there really are no recent posts regarding this company.  Any recent information would be ever so helpful with my decision.  Is the platform slow, how are the incentives, benefits, communication between employees and management, etc.?  Thank you.
Axolotl
I've never worked for them, but have a friend that is starting with them this next week. When I get info from her, I will post it here on the board. I know they pay a referral bonus if you refer someone and then they are hired. That's always a plus. She did say that the pay was above average and more than she is making now which is .11 cpl on an onc account.
Axolotl
Nasty!!!!
Axolotl

 


The company is fully aware of what it means.  If you go to the website, you will see. 


When I hired on, they actually sent me a salamander on a keyring!!  Their name is different because they, as a company, are different than any other!! 


I have transcribed now for 14 years and trust me, I have never had a better employer. 


Their benefits are awesome, their pay is more than competitive and I cannot think of one thing negative about them. 


It's Axolotl - nm
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Axolotl

MT25, I've also heard good things about this company.  Could you tell me what Lotus Notes are?  I am thinking about applying with them.  How would you rate the majority of accounts?  Hard to make lines with difficult dictators?  Do you transcribe for several docs or just a select few?  Thanks!


Axolotl

 


Axolotl expects quality and reliable MTs.  Due to the fact, they do not overstaff, it is IMPERATIVE, everyone be there for their scheduled shifts.  They provide OUTSTANDING and affordable benefits, as well as more than competitive pay. 


If you meet the above standards as an MT, then you should apply.  If you don't meet these standards, then you need to find a company who doesn't expect you to produce quality documents and to show up for your shift. 


I have been an MT for 13 years.  Axolotl is better than any company I have ever researched or any employer I have worked for.


If you are looking for former employees who did not meet the above standards, I am sure you can find them.


Axolotl

Axolotl
Does anybody have any information about this company.  I was checking out their website, and it didn't seem too bad.  Is there anybody working for them who can tell us a little about the company such as their line count requirement, is it comparable to MQ, and what they think of this company, etc.  Any information would be helpful.  Thanks in advance.
Axolotl

Does anyone know if Axolotl is hiring?  Everything I'm hearing about them sound really good.  My only concern is that someone posted they only have about 75 employees (kinda small), and if they hire more MTs, the workflow may be low...hmmm.


 


Axolotl MT

I wanted to thank you for all the information.  I am seriously considering applying.  So far, this one appeals the most to me.  I am still trying to decide if I want to make the move; this is something I take very seriously.  It has just been so difficult to make the money at MQ with all the changes; it almost seems intentional on their part to make it more difficult for the MTs so that they don't have to pay out these quarterly bonuses.  I could see having 3 or 4 accounts....that would be ideal, but 13 unfamiliar accounts with specifics to learn for each.....this, I find to be outrageous!!!  With all of this going on, they are driving their MTs (even the veteran MTs) right out the door!  BIG MISTAKE.


Axolotl?????
Does anyone know if Axolotl is strictly IC work?
Axolotl
Actually, I think they only hire employees.
Axolotl

Did you send your resume in and they called you...is that what your saying??


axolotl

I have never worked for Transcend but I have worked for Axolotl now for 2 years.  They are a great company with a good line rate, great benefits and a very user-friendly platform.  In my opinion, you cannot go wrong working for Axolotl!!!


Axolotl
Can someone tell me if they are or are not currently hiring??
Axolotl

It's just what I'm looking for.  Heard a lot of great things about it.  Nice people, etc. Lots of positives!!!!  Sounds like a place to call home.


 


axolotl
What does it mean to be a Tier 3?
Axolotl
Yes, they do start really quickly. If you start on the last day of the month, the insurance will go into effect the very next day. So, if you start at the beginning of the month, the insurance will start the next month. Very affordable too.
Axolotl is only $110 per day for

Health, dental and vision.


Axolotl - Do they have ASR?
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Axolotl

As far as your work schedule and hours, you are expected to work the schedule and hours you agree to work when you are hired.  If something comes up, they are really good about working with you.  I work a 35-hour week.  I don't know if that has changed or not as I have been there 2+ years.  The line minimum is the same and is 1200 per day for 35 or 40 hours.


I feel we have the best QA/editing team!!  You are never degraded or talked nasty to and there is always someone available 24/7. 


When you first start, 100% of your work will be going to QA.  Then, there is a 3% review of your work monthly.  The system automatically/randomly pulls the reports. 


Axolotl is known for their quality.  If a percentage of the MTs work is not checked, then there is no way of knowing what kind of document the MTs are producing. 


I know several knew people that have been hired, a few I have referred myself.  They love it at Axolotl and cannot believe how great of a company Axolotl really is. 


Axolotl....do they
pay for headings, demos, and spaces?
Axolotl-- Does anyone know what
the line count per pay period is for Axolotl?
Definitely Axolotl
Axolotl has great benefits, a great platform and a wonderful QA department.