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what is the best company to work for in terms of benefits, line rate, no overseas, etc.   Any info would be greatly appreciated.  May be moving soon

Been offered a radiology account -- what is reasonable rate?  They are paying 1.40 per report at this time, but will pay line rate if I want.   Seems a flat rate would be better on some days, worse on others, but would even out in the end.  Any suggestions?  (no ESL dictators on this account if that makes a difference - all digital, net based, no cost to me). Thanks and appreciate any input. 

Can anyone tell me anything about softscript.  Are they a good company to work for?

My dad was placed on Prevacid/Protonix for chronic Coumadin anaphylaxis and it makes him very agitated or tearful.  Anyone ever experience this?

I am afraid I am going to be in the market for a new computer system this year.  I do not want to wait until my system crashes before I buy another one.  Any suggestions? 

P.

I basically use my computer only for work.

How can I change the background color on Escription?  I'm running it with MS Office 2003 if that helps/makes a difference.  The white is causing some serious eye strain and by the end of my shift my eyes are burning and I have a headache.  If I can change it to a different/duller color it might helpl. 

THANKS!

I bought a Lanier 219 XL and what I thought was a compatible wav foot pedal, but it wasn't... ones the 9-pin hole, the other is the 15...  Is there an adapter or do I have to replace one of them instead?  Anybody else do something as dumb as this?!

Why, O' why, do MTs continue to work for such low wages, lousy benefits, and squat working conditions for these large MT companies?  I swear to gawd, I'd work as manager of the French Fry Department at McDonalds first before I'd give great talent away to these nationals.

It just beats me but I suppose some people just don't know any better.

What are everybody's thoughts on the show tonight regarding House and Stacy.  Do you think he told her no because:

A:  He feels he is not good enough for her.

B:  He does not want to hurt Mark after Mark came to see him.

C:  He feeds off his misery and can't give that up. 

What a great show, great lines tonight.

Can anyone tell me why after implementing EMR a clinic does not need as many transcriptionists?

Thanks!

I like the light on but hubby always walks into the room at night and turns the light off (you can tell who pays the electric bill).  I just wondered, is it better on your eyes to type with the light on or off?

This may sound like a silly question, but I have a footpedal connected to my computer now, working for a company.  If I bought just Wavpedal software and loaded it, would I just be able to use the footpedal I have now or is there a 'special' type of footpedal it needs???  Cannot find any info regarding this.

When I come here, I actually am looking to see if any new jobs are around, how everyone else is doing, and also to get in touch with the outside world, specifically my world of transcription... but lately I get really really scared and this place just stresses me out... why?  Well, I have to say I work for a really good company, yes I work nights and weekends and yes, I have to support my child and me, we are alone in the world... I depend on this money... Now, here's the deal... I have enough to pay bills and to live on... and I'd like to increase my earnings even if I don't sleep much because I need to not because I want to...

This week seemed worse than usual here... I actually got frightened after reading so many posts that there was no work anywhere and all of the despair... and I noticed when people would suggest things like to talk to the supervisor, or seek out help, etc.  that kind of post got dumped on...

I actually did not work extra last night when I had to because I just assumed there was no work, got depressed and went to sleep.  Now, I am mad at myself for letting this place get me down... I should have logged on as usual... Sometimes I think it was better when we couldn't talk among ourselves.  Back in those times, if I was out of work, I'd think it was the computer, and I'd call the office and they'd say get coffee or make soup and check back later... (This was in the 1990s or so.)  I never ever worried.. I always got my pay and more and I was always willing to flex because they flexed for me when I had things to do with my kid or in  my life.

Anyway, is it me, am I the only one who is being negatively impacted by such dreary goings on here?  I am just asking because I think maybe I should just walk away from here, though I'd miss the networking! Is there anyway we can provide solutions instead of just dragging each other down?  Any and all comments are appreciated.  Thanks in advance. and if there are typos, sorry, I am typing fast and there is no spell check here.

for a start-up company in mass media (please don't ask name of publication since I can't release that yet).  I know the owners, husband quit job to pursue this full-time along with a few other people to start this media company.  We've been meeting once a week for about 6 weeks.  Right now I am part-time.  I am doing the editing for this company, a lot of reading and research and today was told, if I decide to work for them frome home, that I could also be the corresponding editor, meaning once their first publication comes out in April, whenever someone has a "letter to the editor," that email would come straight to me, I would either route the mail by importance to the appropriate staff member or answer them myself - it will all be up to me.  Basically, I would be an administrator for the company as well as edit articles, speeches, ads, etc. that come in.  This job would be multifunctional. 

About the pay: We haven't really discussed this yet.  The owner gave me a list of salary ranges and I would fall into the editor/administrative salary range which is a little more than what I make right now.  Would you make the jump??

I am married and my husband's salary pays most of our bills, but I definitely need to work. I've taken a few days off to meet with this new company and to decide if I should quit MTing/QAing to dedicate my time between work and family with this company.  I can't do both. No way! They want to start sending me stuff right now and then I have my company counting on me to QA. 

Today was my first day back QAing and I am dreading every single minute of it. I want to edit and email and meet with these people, but I'm hesistant to do so.  Not sure how much security is in it.  I would hate to quit and then this media company can't get off their feet.

What would you do? Editing/administration is my gift. And I can still work from home.  Would you do it?

Hi all work at home doing MT for 2 companies  -  livinng situation is rent is $150 a month and "basic needs for someone in his early 60s with MS  -- ie fixing meals, keeping kitchen clean etc  -- if I stay, he has the paperwork drawn up to where I get the house and even if he has to go to an ECF and sell the house, I would get a percentage   -- right now, ESTIMATED value of $200K  -- my decision is going "back home to the Midwest where family and a new granddaughter are or staying  - I have my flight "back" already to the tune of $41 for a one way ticket and REALLY not sure what to do  -- any advice?

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I have 15 years experience.  Looking for a company that is very flexible on scheduling (full time student also) and treats employee like a human.

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong.  I have express scribe and a USB infinity foot pedal.  The foot pedal controls on express scribe do not let you set the foot pedal to back up a few seconds.  When you lift your foot off the pedal, that is exactly where it starts again when you push back down on it.  I want it to back up a few seconds so I can listen to something again, but I cannot see anywhere that it lets you adjust it to that.  I don't want to have to rewind it all the time.  Please help thank you 

Just bought an Areo Stamina Pilates Performer at a Play It Again Store, but it did not come with instructions. Has anyone used this type of equipiment and can you share your experience/exercies with me.

Thank you