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your name "just me" tells me how minute you feel,

Posted By: and possess no dignity. SM on 2008-08-22
In Reply to: Perhaps you might stick to citing the law instead of SM - just me

WHO in the world would call themselves, Just Me. Like I am a nobody; a brainless unimportant to be hear is a Just me.


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    I read the article, it states exactly what the company always tells us...
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    I get paid per minute of dictation.  $1.00 to 1.35 per minute.  100-120 minutes in an 8 hour shift is average or 16-20 minutes of dictation per hour.


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    Okay, wait a minute
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    Radiology per minute

    I get paid per minute and was wondering if anyone could tell me some companies that pay by the dictated minute for radiology and have benefits. I am happy with the amount of money I am making and the company but would really like a job with benefits.


    Thanks


    I'd hire you in a NY minute. nm
    nm
    What is the going rate per minute?

    I have no idea what to even charge!  Can someone help?  Thanks!!!!!!!!