of negative posters
Posted By: Tired on 2007-02-21
In Reply to: Welcome to the world of transcription. - Don't worry - sm
Geez aren't you just full of encouragement and help! Could you be any more negative??? Glad you're out of the business 2.
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the negative posters were being facetious..NM
Ugh! Negative, negative experience!!
I had an injury this past year that necessitated me purchasing Dragon Professional. Total cost approximately $1000 by the time I purchased the "good" microphone from Knowbrainer. I'm thankful everyday I had the option of using Dragon to get me through my injury but I hope to God that I never have to use it again as it drove me nuts and my production was so low. I averaged four hours a day more in my chair than usual, but were it not for Dragon, I'd have lost all my clients. The program is "iffy" from day to day in its ability to be "accurate." I trained the h out of it but still had problem after problem. If I had to do it over again and use Dragon for a short period of time, I would, but I can't imagine using it long term. Just my experience.
you seem negative
its very frustrating, do you want to receive 20% less in your pay???? are we not allowed to vent on this board.. How come you are so agreeable to lose 20% of your income?
Yeh I have ignored the negative ones
Even though it really surprised me that people would actually post that reaction. There is a heck of a lot more good advice that I have taken in and as for therapy, I need that too. I don't usually open up to people in my life, I write things down, journal things, so coming to a message board seemed like a good idea to me, to get other perspectives. Thanks for the caring response.
Not to be negative but . . .
I think you'd have more luck organizing a media blitz to get Paris Hilton out on early release. :(
negative
Okay, just checking!
You ARE very negative!
You ARE discouraging and very rude when you talk about newbies not knowing enough and old fashioned Mt's "worked for it." What kind of comment is that?! How the heck do you know what they worked for or not if you have never taken those courses?! And, speaking of your "QA" experience, have you EVER trained (honestly) an MTEC or Andrews graduate?! There IS a difference! And weren't you the one that paid $5000 for YOUR "education" 15 years ago?! All these schools charge less now, AND give you more experience than ANY community college out there! Are you saying that your education is better, even if you paid more, learned less, but just because it was at an actual "location" where you could spend more money on gas to get there? Are you kidding me?!
Don't mean to be negative, but even
with your background summarizing 1000s of medical records, have you actually listened to a medical dictation? Summarizing written files is something entirely different than actually sitting down and listening to/transcribing a medical report. It is not as easy as the schools would lead you to believe. I would try legal transcription before getting into this profession.
why are you being so negative? sm
She has found a good job. It may never go to VR. The company I am working for hasn't gone to VR at all and doesn't plan to. Why not be happy for this person. I just don't understand trying to discourage someone.
Wow. Negative much?
There are some of us out there who do enjoy the profession and actually make money at it. Research your school carefully. Most schools will have stats on their grads who get jobs. Find out what percentage it is. Go with your gut. I have heard about those other two that you mentioned, but I didn't go to them, and I ended up with a good job.
Keep in mind, though, that this is not an industry where you will make a lot of money your first year. Even with a paid internship - that just means you're going to get minimum wage to do a lot of work. It'll be good experience, though. I barely broke minimum wage my first year, but I knew going into it that would be the case.
I can tell you that I make significantly more than that now, though. It is still possible.
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regardless of BOS or the posters...nm
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no, there are just some posters who are....NM
thanks to both posters.
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There is a big difference between being negative
and being realistic. The young woman is a single mother with a 5-week-old infant. I never said she shouldn't become an MT. In fact, in my next post, I told her that it sounded as if she had done her research quite well and had the interest and abilities to do it. I also told her how I managed when my kids were young by working sporadically. FWIW, I was a single parent during part of that time, too, and newbie income as an MT did NOT pay the bills or support the kids. And believe me, I'm no dummy. I had stars in my eyes when I started out because those ads are everywhere telling mothers that they can make $40,000 a year starting out. I wish someone had told me the harsh realities of working at home then. I didn't know we'd have to be chained to our desks for the majority of the nationals. I didn't know how difficult it would be trying to listen to ESLs while the kids were clamoring for attention, but I just had one more little report to finish up. I've seen a lot of people who wasted a lot of money on MT courses only to find out this wasn't their cup of tea. Mothers get sucked into believing that any half-trained monkey can do MT work and care for an infant at the same time. It's not true. It doesn't require a PhD in rocket science, but it's best to find out if you'd like it or not BEFORE spending all that money on training.
Negative Ads about Cynde and Myself.
Thank you for saying that she has paid the outstanding invoices but the negative mark is still there as long as people can read these reports. Not only is it not true but it is a defamation of character on both her and my part. Can anything be done about it.
MTs always negative on these boards? hmm? NM................
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I don't find it negative at all.
This board is a wonderful board and a great source of information. I don't find it negative in the least. Why in the world would you?
I am considering using VR for my transcribing. Does anyone have any NEGATIVE
comments about using VR? Best program? Like to know what to be prepared for. May be my only hope to continue in transcription due to wrist problems. Thanks.
I love my job, am not negative about it at all, but I know what you mean
Sometimes this particular board is full of "the sky is falling" doom and gloom.
I don't see that about MT at all - it's always been great for me. I love my job and look forward to working every day.
(And I get paid well for it!)
I think YOUR post is way too negative.
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just because more posters think it is okay, does NOT make it
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Below posters are correct
Nancy Drew's conclusions:
Everything inclucing headers on the text field is counted and expansions are as they appear on the text field.
I have tested this MANY times.
HOWEVER, we do NOT get paid for ADT and this is significant. This is our major loss.
It's not your imagination if your account that goes to DQS turns into crap dictators. It is already being ASR'ed. All the good dictators are gone... to the ultimate cherrry picker.
I hate this job.
Maybe I'm getting the posters mixed up here.
I was responding to the person who wrote *I just started with a company, and I honestly don't think I will EVER be able to make the line count .... 11,000.* That's what I meant by the line count being required.
As problematic as the company is, though, I don't think they offshore.
OK, I see... you're one of THOSE posters. (sm)
Sorry - I can see now you're one of those posters who don't really contribute to a conversation, but just likes to get things riled up. I make it a point to avoid those kinds of posters/conversations. But have a good day! :o)
We are not censoring. We are merely asking that posters
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I agree with one of the posters above--sm
Separate for a while. If you can afford to, go far away, like to the other side of the state, like the other poster said. Her husband followed her because he loved her. If yours follows you, then you have a chance for a better life. I think his parents are influencing him way too much and probably want his money more than they want him, anyway. So, if he follows you, you have a chance. If he doesn't, chalk it up to experience, suck up your pain, regain your self esteem, and get on with your life without him. It is not easy, but it can be done and you will be better off because of it. I have been in those shoes too, and sometimes you are better off alone than to be with someone who does not love you. If you let him go and he comes back, he is yours. If he doesn't, he never was in the first place. Trust in God. He will help you through it all. and that's the truth! Good luck to you!
If I could address both posters ... sm
ALS: I read your post to my husband, who works on computers for a living, and he said it sounds like you lost an entire partition. I know that's not helpful and probably something you already figured out, but just wanted to offer something here. He also suggested running a virus scan as it sounds like something a virus might have caused. I sincerely wish you luck and hope that your files can be recovered. You might want to consult a local technician.
To the other poster: I am so sorry for your losses and I can't begin to imagine what you and your children have gone through. It sounds like today was difficult, to say the least. I think we've all been guilty at one time or another for saying something maybe we shouldn't have because of something going on within ourselves. I also send you sincere good wishes.
MTE: *LOL* - let these posters assume....sm
When someone assumes something they make an A_ _ out of themselves. LOTS of companies are using DQS/DEP today. Some of these posters making such blanket statements are just *totally out to lunch*  and perhaps should find a different field  (if they are so miserable). Les Miserables....hence, I'd *consider the source*.
Overseas posters?
I can't find anywhere on the site that prohibts off shore MTs from posting.
Why must posters always assume that we are
not experienced when we ask a question? All I wanted to know is where are these positions advertised, or do they always promote from within. Believe me, I'm educated and experienced.
Want specifics from posters
Let me clarify: I wanted to hear specifics from the experiences of those MTSOs that participate posting on this site.
I agree with the other posters the only
way to learn op reports is to do them. I've been an MT for almost 9 years and never had the opportunity to do them. Luckily at the place I work now they've given me an opportunity to learn ops. I just started doing them a couple of months ago, and I've already gotten so much better. I have my Stedmans med/surg equip book that comes in real handy. You'll catch on, it just takes time. They do seem like a good way to make money so far, as it seems they say a lot of the same things for each specific operation and they are lengthy reports. Good luck!
One of the posters tells.
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They don't even allow offshore posters--why would they have
I agree with the other posters....
if you are willing to put in the work in the beginning, then it will be a very rewarding career but it is my no means easy...and taking a medical terminology course doesn't even touch the surface...it is a start and will go along with other classes you will have to take, but the real experience comes when you finally get a job and are on your own...you will hardly make any money at first but eventually it gets easier and then it is like second nature...but don't be unrealistic and think you will make 45,000 a year because that just won't happen...not like what those ads on TV say...
good luck in whatever you choose but just know that it takes hard work, just like anything...
I agree with both of the posters sm
who answered. I think 28 years experience speaks for itself and I do not think CMT in itself guarantees for a good MT. I have supervised enough, as I said, with CMTs and the experienced folks w/o CMTs were much better MT, remember I said EXPERIENCED. But society is so hung up on degrees, initials, etc that I am seriously thinking about it. When I said the test was on line I met you had to go to a testing site but the test was on line. The testing site for me is 4 miles away. I am currently in pharmacy tech school as well as taking coding classes.
As the other poster said its a personal choice. All three of these professions you have certification for and stupid as it sounds, when I go back out to work I want the credentials. I will not be as good of a pharmacy tech or a coding specialist until I get the EXPERIENCE, but again supervisors anymore look at that stuff.
As far as the required 2400 lines a day is that 2400 gross lines or based on 65 cpl? If its gross lines its obtainable all the time. If its 65 cpl, I don't see how anyone consistently (unless they do the same account over and over and over again) can keep that up in an 8 hour period every single day. Something doesn't sound right.
From what I read the test consisted of for the CMT now it is not going to take 6 hours.
I don't know what you friend makes per line or what kind of MT she does, whether its acute care with ESLs or in a doctor's office with that type of MT. But either way you have to look at it this way...........if she is doing 2400 lines in a day for a ten day period that is an extra 240 bucks a pay period. Larger raise than most people get who work by the hour. When you work in a hospital most of the time you get 3% yearly raises. Sometimes more so that is a good raise. The company I worked for for 23 years started handing out raises in 1/4 cent increments the last few years I worked.
Like I said, I haven't quite made up my mind yet, but it is a personal choice for my own personal reasons. I have been very ill and am now ready to get back to work and its as much a mental thing as it is possibly a money thing for me.
BTW, if your friend is subcontracting and they are telling her how much she has to type (that's excessive) her employer is probably breaking the law.
Again I agree with both of you who answered my post. I don't think its necessary. I think the CMT should have tougher standards than they do and folks should have to have more experience required to take it than they do. When the test was first started, you had to have 5 years to be "grandfathered" in. I do not agree with the "grandfather clause" they were using at the time. I think everyone should have 5 years experience in acute care in a hospital before being able to take the CMT. Just my personal opinion. Don't want to criticize anyone.
Thanks for the feedback from both posters and I would like tohear more.
I also live in NC..........Asheville to be exact.
Here you go, the majority of posters
are on your side.
Nobody can make you and your daughter to agree to take the vaccination.
And...I see no typos...!
I know a lot of posters on here feel you are
just whining, but I do believe I understand what you are saying. I don't know the company, so can't say whether they are just finding themselves between a rock and a hard place meeting TAT or if they are trying to take advantage of the MTs they have in order to take on more accounts they can't properly staff. Either way, try to take a deep breath and maybe the new account will actually be better for you and you will actually be able to be more productive financially!
I actually work for a company that believes keeping the MT on the same account is a good thing, as long as that is possible; it is more productive for everyone involved. There are times when there has to be exceptions, however. Speak to someone and see if there is another account altogether you can move over to that may be more productive for you. Your account just may be a bad fit for you.
Good luck to you!
The below posters are correct but
another thing that they did not point out is:
1. The schools that teach MT'g promise wages that are a thing of the past. They state you can work at home and make upwards of $40,000. It sounds great, but the fact is, you need more than schooling to get that kind of job. What they don't tell you is you need the experience and to get that, you really need to work at a hospital or have mentoring for another 2 years for the experience to be able to get a job with a national to work at home.
2. Those that have "graduated" from these schools also get so desperate for a job and no nothing about rates being paid, that they think the rates being paid today are the norm, then take those jobs, leaving the company the option of trying to see just how low they can go in their next ad.
I've only been an MT for 15 years. I've watched the rates go from $.12 to what they are paying now.
Most of the companies that offer MT schooling also offer medical billing.That's also a crock. You need the same amount of training/experience in that field before being able to work at home. I, myself, had a job doing medical billing with NO EXPERIENCE and the doctor's office that hired me, trained me. I worked there 2 years and it's not an easy job, either. Too easy to make a mistake.
Now that overseas MT'g and VR are in the picture, the wages are still going down. I've written letters to the newspapers, state congress and senate, federal congress and senate, and signed petitions. The answer is always the same: "We thank you for your concern and will get back to you." Of course, they never do. I even wrote to the Labor Board about their average wages for MTs being too high. Got the same answer.
Banding together doesn't work, either. Everyone wants better wages, but they want to "let somebody else do it." Walking out won't work. They'll just replace everyone with another body. It's a no-win situation.
I agree with the above posters, but I seem to
come across totally different attitudes from people when they hear I work from home. People seem amazed and view it as lucrative, cushy, easy to be able to work from home. Most want to know how to get such a position. When they hear it involves schooling/training, constant learning, long hours, lots of sitting and typing, lots of researching, crappy files, crappy pay, they usually shy away from it and ask no more once they get the message that it's a real job with real hours.
My neighbor (I call her the overnight CMT), decided she could become an MT since I could do it. She actually tried it for 1 whole hour, although it was probably less than 1 hour. She went to school 7 weeks for terminology (only terminology at the advice of the MTSO) at the local community college, had a cushy MT position handed to her by her friend's mother who is an MTSO, was offering her 7 cpl knowing jack sh*t and was going to be on full QA/mentoring to get her up to par. Basically she had it made as a not-even-newbie-MT, but she gave up quickly when hearing the first dictation and has had no desire to pursue MT any further, even with my offering to assist her whenever she needed and point her in the right direction to becoming an MT.
Once she had that "in" with the MTSO, she suddenly knew more about this field than me and ignored all advice I offered to her. She even told me that I should apply with this MTSO. I had to hold back laughter. As if I'd need her to help find me a job in a field I've been in for over a decade, that she's been psuedo-involved in for about the length of a blink of an eye...whatever though, thanks for the job lead. MT is too much like "real work" and my neighbor wasn't really wanting to have to work...if only she had listened to me when I warned her it was not going to be as easy as she imagined/was led to believe, she could have saved $800 and not wasted 7 weeks going to class, but what do I know.
Sorry for going off topic with my story...I agree with Claire, you owe no one an explanation and you should turn the question back around on them. The blank stare reply had me cracking up.
Have any of you editors ever scored anyone at a negative 27% before?
I went over this several times and I keep getting the same score. I have never had this happen before and am wondering if anyone else has. This is beyond me and I have no clue what to do. Under comments on my score sheet, I just put "I don't even know what to say." Any feedback is appreciated.
Think you need to do more research than the negative answers you are getting.
They have at least 2 platforms, Dictaphone and Merit. Not sure about all this offshoring stuff, but there is more than enough work. The Dictaphone platform is much better than Merit. I am able to use my text Expander or it has a built-in one. You need to do some searching on the company board on the archives, as there are happy MTs working for Medware.
You musta posted something negative
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There are some negative posts about them on a search. nm
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I don't know - I find Kikki very negative myself
don't even bother reading her comments because they are so anti. JMO
Funny, I don't find her negative at all!
opinions based on the negative
Then I ask you this...is it right to base your opinion on a large group of peopel based on your experience. We have all had negative experiences. I have had quite a few of my own. I have had experiences with legal and illegal Mexican's. My husband was an engineer at a poulty plant in NC that ran on the hard work of legal and illegal immigrants. He did not agree with hiring illegal workers, he knew it would not change, and he has since moved on. We cannot go around pointing fingers because there is always someone to point the finger back. For example, your father did something wrong, should we hate him, should we suggest he got what he deserved? I would not do that. You also talk about hygiene a alot. In fact....you say they work all day in the hot sun and then do not shower. Is it possible that working ALL DAY IN THE HOT SUN exhausted them. Lets continue this dialog.....again I ask is it right to form opinions of hate based on your own experience, which in a world view is still limited or is it better to dialog with people find out what their experiences are, not just the ones that match yours. We all have negative experiences, but you can chose to forgive and move on and yes even love. I hope you do.
Anyone know of a trial looking for Rh-negative donors?
I heard a commercial on the radio looking to enroll Rh-negative donors for a trial, having something to do with plasma. The kids were being loud and I couldn't catch the whole message but I am interested in learning more about this trial as I am Rh-negative. Any information is appreciated.
What a ridiculously negative comment.
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