I hear ya. This just keeps getting more and more depressing. So, now, where is the appreciation for
Posted By: MDI/Transcender123 on 2007-12-19
In Reply to: Would cost too many $$ to give bonus to the overseas help - Yup
the loyal U.S. MTs. No bonuses, no incentives (only if you work on the holidays plus the day before and after NOT WORTH IT), no acknowledgment, and most importantly, we get to fight for work. I think these bigger companies need to figure how why the turnover is so high. No one is valued anymore or shown any appreciation whatsoever. Oh wait, I guess we are noticed on those days that they sent out the we need you to work more, we need everyone on that account. Yes, let me drop everything and rush to help YOU out because I'm such a valued employee. Bah Humbug!!! 
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That is truly depressing
I was just saying that to my husband yesterday, that I bring home the same money I did in the 1990, but feel like I work a lot harder. The frustrating thing is there is not a thing we can do about it. It would be great if MTs could refuse to work for such low pay, but everybody would have to do that, and that's not going to happen. I don't think there is anybody out there doing this for the fun of it. I am in my early 50s, have been doing this for 20+ years. I don't know of any other profession that is still paying the same amount as it did 15+ years ago. What is the alternative besides leaving this profession all together?
Very depressing
It's just that most of us left other companies because of these reasons, time clocks, strict schedules, low pay, having to request days off.....so loved working for MDI and having what I really consider flexibilty. I don't think what Transcend is telling us about their flexibility is even close to what we have been doing for MDI...not the same. If I wanted to work for a company with benefits I would have worked for one. Now it is just going to be a pain. Negative, yes, but been there done that!
Co. with employee appreciation??
Anyone know of companies that actually appreciate their employees?....telling them they do a good job?.....offering raises?.....employee incentives?
Appreciation and Respect
and money
...or at least an email in appreciation. That costs nothing. (NM)
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I agree with the above. You receive no appreciation. I would stay where you are. nm
nm
Oh boy I will. It is nothing but depressing out there. I applied at our local hospital because I can
hardly stand another day of this disappointment. This business has gone down the tubes!!
That was a nice show of appreciation, glad you were remembered.
nm
Now that's depressing and disgusting at the same time. I hope you found something else.
Anyone that applied with Kathy Kirby hear anything yet? I am wondering how long it takes to hear a
response back
Try to be less negative? There is only negative here. It is a depressing way to start the day but
nm
I said MAY NOT hear, didn't say you wouldn't hear. There is
a difference, and many people have said they knew they didn't do well on the tests, but still feel like they should have heard from companies and haven't.
Hear, hear! (Or is it 'here, here?') LOL
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that, I didn't think anyone used it anymore! I'm glad to hear so
I'll definitely check them out!
Hear, hear! Read My Opinion's opinion.
Regarding Wondering's question, the company I work for is investing strongly in upgrading its MTs' and editors' skill levels (exactly what this says about need for us for ten years down the road I can't say). This morning I found an e-mail saying they would pay every one of us to attend an on-line class on making Expander macros to increase our productivity. Amazingly, I have to assume many employees were choosing not to attend the unpaid ones they had been offering...
I hear you.
And it ticks me off that they refer to these people as "medical editors." If these people are medical editors, where are DC notes sent now, to GOD?
Just seems to me they're trying to reel people in by pumping up their egos, offering them jobs as "medical editors," when in fact they probably wouldn't qualify for job as a legitimate medical Editor with any other company.
Lofty titles don't mean much if your wallet is empty. 
Would like to hear from other ST L MTs...
Hi, would love to network with St Louis MTs... I'm about an hour south... would love to work directly for the hospital, tired of services!!!
suz
I hear you there.
That's also the ONLY reason I stuck with them. I have kids at home, at college and a husband who travels and makes a hell of a lot more than I do. Guess whose schedule is always getting stepped on through no fault of my own....that's right mine. And once I go live on DEP where they can track my every move I don't want to spend every day avoiding my phone. And I NEVER received any questionaire from them asking what my needs were. And I answered the phone and it was just to tell me the packet was in the mail.e
From what I hear about OSi
it is the same as always, amazingly unqualified people in charge but if you don't mind that and the fact they send jobs overseas while some MTs sit here twiddling their thumbs go for it.
Because you will never hear the same
If you can't learn their voices and genuflections, how can you build up speed?
Since when? From what I hear,
...
I hear you!
I can't seem to make any money on this platform and I've been here almost 1 year! The dictators are horrible -99% ESL.
Where did you hear about them? nm
nm
you might not want to hear this, but
Let me first say that I believe that there is a reason for people phrasing things a certain way and not getting into the specifics...... probably because it would take entirely too long to do!!! For instance, when I first read the part about does Spheris offer a computer, before I even read the response, the FIRST THING that entered my mind was Yep, and heartache too! only to open up the thread and see it there!! How funny!!
I would be glad to tell you at least a couple of reasons why I encountered heartache. And please, I know that there are some that are reading this that work for the company and if you have not had the experience I had, please do not insult me nor my intelligence by making idiotic comments that have nothing to do with my individual experience, which you most certainly would not know about unless you HAPPEN TO BE me!
Anyhow, I worked for Spheris for aprx three weeks. During that time, I was informed, only after I had accepted the job, mind you, that if my QA was not 98% in ( I believe) five days, that I would be fired. Now, mind you, I am an experienced transcriptionist, but when you have had several jobs that teach and do things differently, it is kind of hard to try to reprogram your mind in five days! By the fourth day I was stressed out and making more mistakes than I ordinarily would have. However, I did make the 98%. Well, after that, I was finding that I was ALWAYS short of work and on Mondays, I was lucky if I got one note at all. Yes, paycheck was horrible. Well, the last straw for me was when they magically decided to trim down the pay for everyone on that specific account. Not sure if it was across the whole company board or not. I finally had had enough harrassment, lies, and disappointment, and it only took me three weeks to get there!
Anyhow, I say that to say this. All of us are grown. We know what you need and what we don't, what we can handle, and what we can't. Ultimately, we have to make the decision and live with it. I wish all who happen to work there all the best, and hopefully things are different now.
Be Blessed!!! 
I hear you...and ...
it is not just in our field it's our clothes, our cars, our applicances, just about everything. Look at the tag on a garmet or picture frame, or stuffed animal you have. What does it say?....this is horrific for the future of this country!!
I hear ya.
I worked for them last year on radiology account. Pay is very slow....never know when you will get a check. I had to call twice for W2 this year. Quit last christmas because check should have received prior to Thanksgiving was mailed after Thanksgiving, no phone call, no email, nothing just mail checks out late. Require high degree of accuracy from MTs, but office people, that is another matter.
Sorry to hear about that.
How long have you had the computer? Is there any way you can bring it back and at least get part of your money back? Wow. Sorry to hear about what happened.
Where did you hear about this?
I work for Amphion and haven't heard anything about it???? Are they telling you this or did you find out some other way? Just curious as to what the plans are. I've only been there 1-1/2 months but have been pretty happy and satisfied so far.....
I hear ya! I am right here with you. sm
Melissa is my manager too. They could have let us know a long time ago. They knew... what about the 4-6 months they were 'investigating options'... they didn't have the balls to tell us then that we should start looking? Such crap! I'll work with you to do anything we can to get them off the map. We should email the clients!!
I hear ya! -
Been at TL, then MQ for 15 years. That makes it tough. But with the changes, this is definitely not going to work out long term. Good luck to you!
Any one hear of CMT?
Anyone ever hear of CMT. I think they are in 813 area code somewhere. Thanks.
Hear anything yet?
I was considering applying for part time work as well. Have you heard anything yet?
How do you hear anything there? sm
I've been there nearly a year and hear absolutely nothing from anyone! No communication whatsoever. At first it was strange as I came from a company who emailed us multiple times daily, switching to nothing. Now I'm kind of used to it I guess. I do wonder how anyone knows anything there as there are no emails!??
Hear hear! (sm)
Actually would like to hear from
on how it is to work for Precyse at this time. Thanks!
You are better off when you hear
are receiving the pay on time. That's all that really matters. If you are hearing negatives then you need more training. If all is quiet then usually all is well. As for the coffee mug... well... I'm at a loss for words.  I don't need a coffee mug to fill me. More money would be great but there's always someone out there who will work for cheaper in any industry not just this one. Maybe you shoud go into journalism. However, when you write a book, usually you'll need an Editor and from what I understand they are brash as well. Find new clients/jobs because dwelling and writing stories like this will not gain you the attention you obviously require. JMO. Good luck in your endeavors.
sorry to hear that
good luck to you guys.
Then I will have to hear it that way. . .
from the person who said I was off the account. If that was you, you need to e-mail me.
Hey, Im sorry to hear...
about that. I know when reputable people start leaving a company, you cant help for feeling helpless and antsy.
If you don't do well you may never hear, but
response time can vary depending on if they are actively hiring and how many resumes/tests they have gotten. The longest I've ever had to wait was 2 days.
where did you hear about pay cut?
just curious
I hear ya!
I do ebay part time selling items purchased at yard sales and make more there than being an MT, go figure!
When did you hear that?
I left a message this morning, but have not heard from anybody. I thought I was doing okay. I always met my TAT.
I hear ya! sm
I am currently putting out resumes and am hoping and praying that I get answers soon. The only reason I'm still there is because I need the insurance at the moment, and the money until something else comes along. Kudos to you for getting out when you did. You made the best move you could have regarding SPi. I desperately hope to be out of there soon.
wow. do you hear yourself?
BIG HUG, feel better.
I am sorry to hear that -
sad enough MTs are getting paid such low wages and this MTSO cannot or will not pay their help? whew! that's pretty bad.
Anyone hear anything about.......
Verbatim Medical Transcription out of NY? Thanks for your help!
I hear you!
If this new thing works out like I am really thinking and hoping it will, I will be joining you. Its just too much.
We Don't Hear That Very Often!
This reminds me of a recent discussion I had with another MT, where we both agreed how honest MTs are across the board. We see all the info a crook would die for (and they often do), and never use it inappropriately. I also had the same conversation with someone who isn't an MT, who also agreed.
Based on how seldom this happens, we need to feel proud of our honesty. As for anyone who would pull a stunt like this, they'll get theirs in the end.
It reminded me of another discussion here about background checks. While I believe that our years of work experience should cover that, basically all companies who have their employees coming into our homes to work have passed these checks.
With increasing identity theft, don't be surprised if this becomes standard from here on out. I don't like it, but have to look at the definite possibility.
Hopefully we'll learn more about this situation at Grady. Do others have similar stories like this? Just curious.
So sorry to hear that. sm
Not sure I understand why you would have put MT before your husband, though.
Sorry to hear about that
It's unfortunate when things that can be easily (or fairly easily) remedied, are not. Makes for a cruddy situation. Anyway, I currently work for DTS out of Oklahoma (www.dtsok.com). There are two companies with DTS (not related or affiliated in anyway), but again, this one is out of Oklahoma. I've enjoyed it so far. Some of the equipment is out of date, but overall, I haven't had any problems. Recruiter and managers are really nice. The account I'm on, the QA is super. They completely stay out of my face. The rules are basic and generally follow the BOS. The test to get employed wasn't too bad either.
The pay is so-so, but they offer quarterly incentives, and the benefits are really good and very affordable. Also, the schedule is really flexible. They also provide you with a computer if you work FT (they also offer IC status if you prefer). I think they're hiring for cardiology clinic and acute care right now. No outsourcing either.
The only I'm not thrilled about is the high line count required (or at least it seems high to me), which is 12,000 lines per pay period for FT.
Geez, I wound like a recruiter. Sorry about that. Good luck and I hope you find a better place!
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