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is it possible to work in a company with two jobs at different shifts?  like for example, I work as a Transcriptionist in the surgery dept and then there's an opening for a different position in a different department.  can i apply for that job without jeopardizing the other?  Can they accept me if I applied for that job?  need advices.  thanks a lot! 

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Does anyone type in the Bayscribe platform?  I work for a national who are switching to this and I have never had any experience with it.  Any comments will be appreciated.  Thanks

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Can anyone tell me a good KVM switch?  I have a seperate computer for transcription and home use, but not enough space for two monitors, mice, and keyboards.  I have heard that some switches get all screwy when you type fast and I want to avoid that.  Thanks all!

I usually prepare my own taxes using the 1040 form.  However, this year I have quite a few deductions, etc. and feel I might need some help.  I checked with a local CPA and he charges $350 to prepare an individual's tax return.  Is this a normal fee or is it outrageous?  Does anyone know if H&R Block or any other national tax preparation company would be good to use?  And what do they charge?  Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

I really have to vent about this.  I have not worked for anyone but myself in a long, long, time.  I am actually in tears at my computer right now and really have no motivation to work at the moment.  I am sick and tired of MTSOs who do not EVER say thanks for working ALL weekend, working 7 days a week, or doing all the hard doctors, while people being paid the same get to skip right on past them.  It would be nice if you email your supervisor that you didnt get all your lines done because your baby went to the ER for stitches, they might respond with something like "I hope he is okay", or anything, instead of having no response.  Boy, do these MTSOs realize they make their MTs feel like &**^?  I'm sure I am just taking this all too personal, but it is very difficult not too.  I hate the tone of the e-mails I recieve.  I just don't think they are very freindly.  I'm sure I just need to get more of a backbone.  Im glad I never treated my MTs like that!  It just seems like if something goes wrong, a wrong date of service or whatever, they really let you have it. 

 Thanks all for listening!

I have tried green tea on 2 separate occasions and both times experienced what appears to be bloody stools with it.  As soon as I stop the intake of the tea, the blood goes away.  I really like the tea as it does a good job of promoting energy and weight loss, but I cannot understand why it causes this reaction.  Would anyone have any idea why this happens?  Is there another natural energy booster I can try?  Thanks for any and all help. 

I am thinking of going back to school now, while I have a reasonably good job.  Problem is, because of medical concerns, I have to be able to work from home.  What other options are there for folks like me who find it a requirement to work from home?

Any advice appreciated. 

Thanks.

both hands and the entire lower half of his face are now bright, royal blue.. Will this wash off by morning???

Can anyone give me instructions on how to create a period macro in word 2003.  I want to make a macro that inserts a period when I need it.  I use ASR, so I need this function to make corrections easier.

Thanks so much!!!!!

I was curious as to opnions. I am negotiating a job at a hospital through an agency. Have a couple of my own accounts.  Was wondering if that would be a good move.  I very rarely see outside transcription jobs anymore and what is a good hourly rate? I have years of experience. 

I wanted to share a neat trick I recently figured out that I can do with my Microsoft USB Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 (IntelliType Pro).  I recently posted a query asking if there was a way to turn numbering off and on without using the mouse (which I hate), and I've discovered that there is with this particular keyboard.  To turn the numbering feature on (for a list of current meds, for example), you hold down the Shift key, Ctrl key, and the key to the left of the Ctrl key that is the lower right of your keyboard (the key that looks like it has a picture of a page with an arrow on it).  This brings up a drop-down menu and you can select numbering or bullets from there.  the first time I did this, I discovered it made funky changes to my font, so I had to go in and set the font (by selecting the customize button in the lower right corner on the numbering option), and once I had it all tweaked to the way I wanted it, it appeared to have reset my default to the way to my preference.  I apologize if this is confusing, but if you have this keyboard, and you have any questions about my instructions, feel free to ask, and I'd be glad to try to help!

When using a C-Phone can one leave a job on hold to take a break or leave for a period of time?  Or do you have to finish the job before you leave?

Any of you computer smarties out there who can help me out?  I'm new to Word Client and EXText and I'm trying to figure out the least maddening way to set up my lists and numbers.  I already have a great macro for when they dictate 1., 2., 3., etc. so no problem there.  My problem comes in when some of these guys want 1. and then a., b. c.  They want it to be set up like this (hope it comes out right)

1.   text text text

      a.   Text

      b.   Text

2.  Text

      a.  Text.

I can get my a. b. c. macro to look right when I type it as a stand alone macro, but if I have done my 1.2.3. macro and then try to do the a.b.c. underneath the 1, then it scoots the a.  waaaay too far over to the right, to where it is under the second word of the text, not lined up right under the first letter of the text under 1.  Does anyone know of a way to do this that doesn't involve a bunch of time and extra key strokes?  Hope this makes sense trying to explain it, I'm waiting on deliverye of my Word For Dummies book but then had the thought that I have seen computer-related questions answered here before and thought I would give it a shot.  TIA.

board, also the company board, people are trending to be significantly negative and sour, rather than supportive or constructive? The last 2 days I have seen this at least 3 times.  I have also seen people seeking honest feedback regarding a new job on the company board, only to get such negative comments back that they seem to be afraid to take this new job. On another occasion someone who was asking a simple question about QA got all kinds of convoluted answers and when people tried to take up for the original poster, they were bashed.  Is this a trend on this board? Don't we have enough with the MTSOs bashing us that we can no longer at least be constructive?

I am not trying to start a problem here, nor am I looking to get bashed myself. But I have been on here for a couple of years now and it seems like people's attitudes are just going downhill toward each other of all things.  If this is the trend, I tell you, I don't need it. I come here to see some positive reinforcement, constructive criticism and all around well balanced communication about company feedback.  Any thoughts pros or cons on this topic would be appreciated.  I guess I am just trying to decide if coming here is wasting my time because it adds to the stresses of my day, and if so, perhaps this is one habit I need to break. Thanks in advance for your comments on my observations. Have a nice day.  

You MAY experience outages/problems accessing MTStars site this week due to software upgarde.

Sorry for the inconvenience,
MTStars Administration.

Ok, I am using Instant Text with Editscript/Escription and if you are familiar with IT you will understand what I am asking for help on.  When I highlight a phrase to add to my IT, then press alt +, the IT window pops up to add an entry but the phrase is not in the window and I have to retype the whole phrase in the IT window to create a new entry for IT.  Is there a way to make the phrase be in the IT window so that I do not have to retype the it? 

Also, how can you make it possible to copy and paste phrases from a document in Editscript so that you can add it to Intant Text or anywhere else? 

Thanks

I was told that VR is a great way for quick turn arounds on IC accounts.  Does anyone really succeed at using these programs?  If so, what is the program you use and how long did it take for you to get the program to work?  I am interested in going this route, if it is worth it. 

TIA  

which account do you think you made more money transcribing??  tia

I am looking for feedback about how hard it is to switch to using Word after using WP.  I have lots of experience with WP and using my PRD expander.  Don't think PRD works with Word. 

I'd appreciate any comments, observations, recommendations - also what are good, inexpensive (?) Expanders to use with Word?  I'm feeling clueless here.  Thanks.

As I was driving home tonight, I heard a song on the radio that says it all about the current situation in the U.S., especially for the (former) middle class!  It's called,

"We Can't Make it Here" by James McMurtry.

You can find it on Limewire, among other places.  Every word of his song packs a punch because they're so true.... very few of us in the U.S. are making it anymore, thanks to greedy CEOs.  Check it out !