not so..

Posted By: cj on 2008-08-18
In Reply to: For production-based pay, starting pay may be as high as SM - MsIndigo

you are forgetting in-house transcriptionists, who are not paid for production although may earn incentives as such. These people are generally paid hourly and much higher than minimum wage. I think you are mainly talking about MTs who work for MTSOs.

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MT salary - Tyler
- After 9 years at this - sm - NJM
  - With 33 years' experience, I agree. It doesn't sm - nm
  - sounds like... - cj
    - tell us! - Zville MT
- I'm sure I will get blasted for this, but... - Jess
  - Completely agree, Jess. - Oldie but a Goodie
  - tell us! - Zville MT
  - agree with your ridiculous opinion - I cannot believe people
    - You took a terminology course and some - anatomy.... big deal...
      - I would not want to be subjected to your transcription if that is how you view what it takes to be a - a terminology course...very very sad
        More than likely... - trish
    - Only if you're producing that kind of quality and volume! - Oldie but a Goodie
    - you can't honeslty expect to be paid 75k - when people can get their training
      - I am worth that...not home course training or ESL..takes years to achieve - my level of expertise
        i went to a brick and mortar school and did an - internship at a local clinic
        you go ahead and demand that $75K - cj
        Wow...I completely give up..I am clearly the lone voice here - you gals keep grinding it out for
        No, you're not - I aggree with you 100% - nm - LowlyMT
        Me 2, 15-20 years ago I was making about $70,000 a year - TheMacroDiva
        (Even though I can't SPELL 'agree', I still do! -nm - LowlyMT
    - wow, a little perspective please - cj
      - I totally agree...how old are we to call other people stupid??? - Keystroker
        You've made my point with your inspid argument - you deserve what you get NM
        Well since your an MT also, I didn't feel the need to go into our job duties... - Keystroker
        you're an MT. - NM
        Good catch--- - Keystroker
        wow..got me on a typo...see!!..you are worth - more than the $10/hour you're happy with!
        who said... - cj
        I never said I made 10.00/hour... - Keystroker
  - You are absolutely correct... - sm
    - Echoed by one in the same boat and not about to rock it! :) NM - midwestMT
    - geography matters too! - cj
- Just starting out you're not going sm - Long time at this
- For production-based pay, starting pay may be as high as SM - MsIndigo
  - CAREER versus JOB--lovin' my CAREER - DEA
    - Yes, I should have said trade, not job. NM - MissIndigo
  - not so.. - cj
    - You're right. Unfortunately, in some areas inhouse work is - almost extinct.
      - Your wish might come true - sm
- Horrible career choice. - NM
  - wow, how unfair! - cj
    - I agree...I love being an MT and the flexibility it gives me... - Keystroker
    - I concur!! 33 years and i still enjoy - sm
    - Ouch. I happen to agree with her. 15 years sm - deni
      - 25+ years ago, I'd have recommended it highly - sm - LowlyMT
      - Yep I made the choice - anon

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