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Im so happy im getting a .....FOOT PEDAL!!!!!! YEAH!!

Well, ladies (and gentlemen), I graduated from my school with High Honors at the very end of February.  I have been looking for a job for just over two weeks.  I have no medical transcription experience, but I do have about 10 years of legal transcription experience.

So far, I have been offered three jobs!  It is a wonderful feeling to know that you are wanted!  Granted, one of the positions is paying terribly (although they seem very nice, and that's important too).  The other is a sporadic assignment (not medically related).  The lady in question will call me every couple of months or so with different interviews to transcribe.  This will be nice as an added "extra" now and then, and I have already accepted her offer.  The third position is paying fair money, and they seem like a dream company--just what I am looking for!  I wanted part-time IC work (20 hours a week), all work conducted through the internet, the ability to use my own equipment and software, steady accounts, and decent pay.  I will probably go with this company!

I have told the two employers offering steady IC work that I would like a week or so to think about it, and they agreed.  I just want to make sure that I think everything through.  This way, when I accept a job, I'll know for sure that it's the company I really want to go with, and I will be the best MT I can with no regrets.

I have worked very hard for this.  I took many grueling tests, which I passed with very high marks.  I have written scores of letters and made dozens and dozens of phone calls.  I have plugged away at it religiously, and my dedication has really paid off.

To anyone out there looking for a job: Be professional, keep your chin up, and try your best everyday--and you will succeed!

On the side of nursing the money is great, the demand is high.  You have to consider whether or not you are a "people person", how much money you need to make, etc.  I am enrolling in nursing school in the spring, but I still love being an MT.  Frankly, medicine is facinating to me and either one is great. 

On the side of MT, I did this so I could be home with my daughter.  She is in school now and getting older.  Being at home has a lot of plusses like obviously being there for your kids, but it also requires a HUGE amount of self discipline.  I have seem other people fail simply because they were not equipped when it came to separating home/work and scheduling themselves and sticking to it.  Money wise, NO, you will not make the money a nurse does, not even close at first, BUT after you get your feet wet and get some experience, you can do very well. 

I flew through MT school and my experience doing this has given me credits for going back to nursing school.  I have to take 2 prereq classes to get into the actually "nursing" part of the program. 

Every job has some form of stress no matter what.  I like the fact that I can get up and work around my daughter right now.  It will not be able to be so flexible as a nurse. 

Don't let what has been said about the AAMT discourage you.  It isn't a requirement to be a member or have a CMT.  Also it is an adjustment being paid on production and can get a little frustrating when you are first starting out and really have to take your time; however, before you know it, it will just click right into place. 

Good luck not matter what you choose. 

So, tell me more.  I guess I am excited for you because I remember those days...but not quite the same senario.  I was considering voluteering when I landed my first job.  I did not care...volunteering would bring about experience so I was willing but instead landed a job.  The day that I was to start part-time, a full time position came up in medical records (my supervisor was willing to let me transcribe when I was caught up on my work).  She was the greatest.  She taught me quite a few things.  She initially started me out on an ESL doctor and told me that if I could do him then I could do anyone else in the hospital.  I really benefitted from that.  I can go on and on...

But you tell me about your excitement. 

However, I feel like I should warn you that after a year and a half, I am still making around minimum wage.  This is okay with me.  I like being able to work at home and the flexibility.  However, I know my salary would not work for everyone.  Some people simply need more money right off the bat, so I don't think MT is the best choice for them.

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NOW i have my email address in there if you want it, sheeeesh LOL

You should have a button where you compose your email to attach files. Click on that and it will take you to a window where you can browse files.  Click on that and select where your file is (desktop, folder, computer, etc.) then open the file you want to attach and your computer will do the rest, very easy once you do it once.  Your computer walks you through it most of the way.

I just learned how to do it myself, all by myself!;) 

Good luck, and if you need more help, just ask. :)

I googled it and got nothing.  It was a rather generic gmail address, which was another flag.  Well, I emailed them with a few questions about the training (whether it was paid, local and guaranteed employment) and guess I will see. 

Something more promising is available through the job office of the local tech school where I did a certificate - $10/hr (that is good here) for MT, working at home, and grads from the program I took (med coding - though it was not very throrough on the coding end of things) are allowed to apply.  Guess they aren't that picky?  But hey, if it is offered, I will take it!

I am putting in for that tonight via email and see if the job office will refer me to the employer. 

Thanks for your opinion.  If they email back I will let you know what they said.