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Very true. I would think and hope the forum would be open to all (m)

Posted By: HopefulMT on 2009-08-28
In Reply to: I've been loyal to MDI for 13 years and planned to finish my career here. I - Hate this

MDIers leaving, planning to leave, and not sure what the heck to do, and those waiting it out to see what happens. We could all compare notes, give insight when able, be supportive, etc. I hope there's a way to effectively do this privately.


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    I hope that's true, might make me feel a little better...
    Even if they are being charged less, the rates companies are paying MTs to do VR is grossly unfair. There is no way it takes half the time to do VR as compared to regular. You still have to listen to the whole dictation. Maybe 65-70% would be fair, not 50%.
    True! I just hope the wrong person doesn't
    get banned in error.
    I hope they keep posting. They're showing everyone their true colors. :) nm
    x
    Open RadNet first and then open IT. Then the up Arrow and highlight to link, then OK.
    dd
    That is wonderful news. I hope the changes stick and the new office manager is a true asset to the
    owner.  She is a lovely woman and I wish her much success.  I just might check them out again.  Thanks for the information.
    The problem with this forum is that it is a forum...
    meant for MTs who want to share information, get answers, and sometimes just vent about a problem. The post about cherrypicking began with the MTs problem of having to transcribe reports that were obviously skipped over by her fellow MTs. The response was quit being a cherrypicking busybody and do your job.

    Regardless of how you view cherrypicking, how is that response helpful in the least? If you do not have anything productive to add to a thread, then just stay out of it. That was completely inflammatory and characteristic of what a troll would do.

    Nobody wants to hear just deal with it when they need a solution to a problem. They also don't want to hear about how perfect other MTs and if they were just like them, it would not be an issue.

    In your own words, nobody likes it but some choose not to worry about it. Then don't respond to the thread. Don't be pompous. Don't make it sound like you are so superior because you don't care if you get all the worst dictators. Maybe give a positive response on how cherrypicking is good and should be appreciated.

    That is the problem with this forum...the people who come here to be completely unhelpful in the guise of being a perfect MT.
    Glad that's true for you for 8 years. Not true for many. I love the company, but I do run out of
    as do many others. Wish I were as fortunate as you.
    they are on the FORUM, as I said
    I guess you need to look harder.  Just because you dont see them does not mean they arent there.
    Not really, but I would not put it on this forum without
    xxx
    forum
    The company website then the MLS forum. Not sure if it extends to the MDI-FL side or not.
    new forum
    As unscrupulous as they are at this company - please verify that you are not the current owners, or tech support. I know they are crafty enough to set up something like this to get the scoop on names of those speaking about them. They are in a jam, everybody is lying about us mode and are inane enough to think that if one person says something about them that they can confirm who the players are they can get them for slander. Of course slander or defamation of character is something that someone says that they know to be false.....have not heard a thing that cannot be proven - bad checks, no pay, etc.

    I would love to join this forum, but confirming who I am is not giving me much relief that you are not them, and that they cannot join - I mean who knows more about their crap then they do?

    Also how long before you respond to a sign up?
    Thank you - that is what this forum is for!
    :)
    MQ forum
    Ahhh, wish you could too! One thing I can say,it is never boring. :)
    New Forum
    Not a bad idea. It's about time we turn the tables and take control of the industry. After all, they cannot serve clients without qualified MTs, and we should have a right to all the information we can acquire about them without blindly giving out our personal information. OMG, one company even wants the SS # in order to apply. I like your idea.
    New forum
    I ran across a fairly new board that you might be interested in at FOSTonline.com - maybe we could start one over there?
    but, on MQ forum the other day
    somone posted they were editing reports from india, the fourth time around as a matter of fact, and if the US MT submits too many in for QA they were on performance management. 
    MDI forum
    So, are you saying that people loyal to MDI wouldn't be welcome? Do you just want a forum for people wanting to leave or for all MDI MTs? You could set up something on Yahoo groups and people could set up anonymous Yahoo emails to come in and I think the group administrator would have to allow or not allow people to join. Just wondering what kind of group specifically you want to start.
    if you are open to another
    company that hires part-time and pays PTO (with PT), e/m me.
    Don't be so down on yourself. When that even better job comes open...sm

    you'll be ready.  No biggie, and don't let the meanies get to you.  We all make mistakes, no one is perfect. 


    She did say she would call you when the next job came open.  In the meantime, maybe call her back and ask her to make sure she calls your land line as it is the one you use most. 


    It won't open for me either.
    x
    I don't think you have enough MTs to warrant your own forum.
    nnnnn
    forum here at mtstars........nm
    x
    Try posting on the MDI forum and
    and ideas from the MDI MTs who post there. 
    pretty soon KS will need their own forum like MQ
    s
    bullies on this forum....they are all over the....sm
    boards lately. What gives? Can't anyone on these boards treat anyone with any amount of respect? It's no wonder most of the friendly posters aren't seen here anymore.
    We almost need a Heartland forum on here like MQ! nm
    x
    Somebody wrote in the forum that they did
    nm
    See post under on this forum
    About being on-call
    Why isn't there a Technical Forum here? Could use one - nm
    //
    Do you mean the forum on the portal? nm
    xx
    Look on their very own forum page and see for yourself!

    I guess it is all in how you look at it.  Everything you see on that page is neg, very little positive.  They are very strict about keep to your appointed scheduled.  No deviation incidentals like (Thunder and lightening, tornadoes, etc.).  They expect you to make it up.  Working in a pool from across the country.  Rarely in a primary account for more then a few jobs every shift.  Pay rate might be okay when compared to across the board with other companies, but what you have to put up doesn't make up for that.  Then, there is whole sale of the company thing, won't go there.  I personally do not want to work for a company that will eventually go completely to Indian workers, mabe not this week, but in the long run it will. 


     


    I think you would get a lot of people telling you to run as fast as you can.  Read the board for yourself and make your own informed decision.


    Good Luck in your search.  


    Transtech forum
    What is transtech's forum site address?  Also, does VR work at Transtech usually pay better than transcribing?  I'm thinking of training for that.
    I propose a new forum (sm)

    In thinking about all the comments made about us making a positive change for this profession, I thought of one suggestion.  What if we ask for a new forum on this board called Recruiting, to actually help those of us who are looking for jobs.  We can post questions, and the recruiters of various companies who post jobs on the job boards can frequent this board and give us true and honest answers to those questions.  This way, we would have direct access to finding out the facts, rather than just relying on what sometimes ends up just being Run away fast type of answers posted by disgruntled MTs.  They can answer questions about platforms, hiring processes, etc. If companies have nothing to hide, then they shouldn't shy away from such discussions.  What do you all think?


    Go to the Medquist forum. nm

    Sometimes this forum is really embarrassing. SM
    Irritated (and others), FYI, I don't get those messages.

    And as MT pointed out so correctly, checking demographics is part of what we are paid to do, but if I ever felt I was being cheated I'd quit and look for work worthy of me elsewhere. Go for it!
    Read around the forum first...
    See some comments regarding Focus. There are many reasons to think long and hard before asking questions about that company.
    What's the the point of a forum if one
    can get away with unethical behavior.
    I disagree also that 'anything' can be posted on this forum. Why are then so many comments deleted right away? And people banned to post on this forum?
    Keystrokes Forum

    Is there a forum or board for Keystrokes employees?  Just wondering.  I am starting in a few days.



    Thanks.


    Not necessarily true. That is not a true test of skill.
    Do you know how many people get others to take tests for them? It happens and it happens more often than you might think. The only skill that shows anyway is that you can do it.

    We are actually more than a transcriptionist. We are specialists in our field and we are supposed to know some things regarding anatomy and physiology as a working base. That's how we can judge if a physician dictates something in accurately and many do because they can't pronounce or just are not thinking. That's why our skills of basic knowledge come into play and that means basic knowledge of body parts. If our job was just to sit there and type without thinking about what we are transcribing, then all patients are in trouble and this is just based on what I see as a QA person.

    It's more than just knowing how to transcribe and some of the companies have discovered how to know what your basic knowledge is based on what you have picked up with your experience by utilizing your references etc. Hopefully that utilization of your references has taught you something that does stick in your head.

    Beliefs like yours are just so far off base. You have to know what you are doing. It's not just about being able to listen and type. Base knowledge is a very important thing and the services have to find a way to know that knowledge base that is there in your head.


    Are your eyes open?
    Do you work for OSi? If not, quit bashing them. If so, why haven't you secured another position due to your unhappiness?
    why they keep amherst open
    amherst office runs all of the east coast offices. So you are probably safe if you tell HR you want to be managed by the west coast team. I think they are much nices to their MTs
    keep your ears open
    things are being restructured,it will most likely affect your office.
    Still cannot open the files
    The people at Type Right mentioned that they use Gear Player and that is what I use and I still cannot open up the files. I called technical support and they could not figure it out either. They said the files were corrupted. Sounds like something strange is going on if the rest of the people cannot open up the files either. I think I better pass on this company!
    they have my open position at TTS
    I QUIT! LOL
    here's an open post for you
    you are an idiot
    No, I mean 60 positions open

    and available for filling.  Even if she meant 16, that is quite a bit.  Again, more information available upon (E-mail) request.


    keep your options open
    nm
    open letter

    You could not said it any  better.!!!!


    The HR is not open on weekends nm
    nm
    go open your own company and sm
    maybe then you can give all your profits to the MTs. NOT! I bet you would be like any other business owner, keep the profits. That is the point of having your own business!
    Okay, lets get something in the open. (sm)
    I am so not stressing about it. It was a random question because I have been lied to in the past about having to take a pay cut. Was it really a true need or a true greed?

    Lets not fight about. There is nothing wrong with wondering.