when they get that glazed over look

Being that we are in such a litiginous society - I then say - "I am to a doctor what a court reporter is to a lawyer".  Everybody's been to court....:)  At least they can picture it.  If I start explaining digital dictation, working at home, rerecording,  medical terminology, etc., etc., they get lost again.

Next question - my daughter, son, sister, husband, etc., is unemployed, how can they get a job at home like you?"

1.  Have a grasp on the English language.

2.  Be able to type.

3.  Maybe take a couple of Med. Terminology Classes.

4.   Possibly know how to use a computer.

etc.etc, etc.

Oh, I don't want to spend any money.....or

She/he/they already have a degree in Educational Psychology, social work, Political Science, Dietitics, etc.   (well, they need to go get a Masters degree and get out of your pocket)

• What response do you get when you tell people you're an MT? - Are the reactions you get like the ones I get?
  • when they get that glazed over look - msbeanctr
  • They give me a puzzled look, ask what it is exactly what I do and when I tell them - they look at me like I'm retarded
  • I just got through telling someone yesterday - sm
    • I asked people if they can tell me the difference between facial and fascial. - nm
  • They are underwhelmed. Think work at home is cool, but - that's about it.
  • There are people who..... - Yes, I get the same thing.
  • I'm an MT - sm - Susan
  • Most see it as... - sm
  • I have gotten... - mac
  • Great post! LOL - sm
    • MT - Pat
  • I get - Me
  • Cool..you get to work at home is the response I get and ...sm - AJ
  • "How do you remember all that stuff?" Cuz I's smart. I has a brane. nm - R
  • I've gotten - me
  • "Oh...you type. " Ya, I sure do! LOL...nm - wanderer
  • I haven't noticed a change in reactions - Itsy-Bitsy
    • i am an MT - Janet Doughman
  • The responses I get and usually positive. - just me
    • Oops! the are positive, not and positive. - sleepy MT

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