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I'll let you in on a secret. If they have global in their name they

Posted By: me on 2008-10-04
In Reply to: Accutan Global - barb

offshore work, if the company itself isn't offshore.   You can look through the archives for past info, if there is any.




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Yeah, what's the big secret?
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Katt, that is the secret, I am an old MT, been doing this...sm

for many years.  You have to be adaptable to change.  Try looking in your local area for a small transcription business or your local dr office, hospital or clinic.  Somebody is going to need a transcriptionist, and these smaller companies are a great place to build experience and confidence.  Once you get out there in the MTSOs, you will find companies that are horrible to work for and ones that are good, and there will always be different opinions.  No job situation is the same for each person, even those who work for the same company.  I might love the job I am doing while Ms. Smith hates it or vice versa.  Best advice I can give is keep searching, find the fit that is right for you.  It takes time, but if it is something you really want to do you can find it.  Also when you are not happy with a company, ask for a change and if that does not work, don't be afraid to move on.  If things are bad with a company, it generally does not get better, but there are those who will honestly appreciate you and work with you.  Keep your skills up.  Constantly research and be open to learning new specialties, accounts, etc.  An eagerness to learn goes a long way in this business.   


If this industry were really so bad, do you think there would be so many of us with 10, 20, 30+ years in it?  This job is very hard, and if you think it is easy, please wisen up, but it is worth it if this is what you want to do.   


Coming to these forums and complaining about work situations, dictators, etc. helps, although there will be those who will bash you for it, with a vengeance.  Ignore them and their ugliness, but also learn their message.  You really don't want to wait around too long if you are not happy somewhere, somebody else will get that better job. 


The OP is right, the pay rate is decreasing with new technology, etc.  This is a job you may or may not make a huge amount of money at, depends on how lucky and skilled you are.  Always have a plan B.  Now that you see you can get through school just fine and obviously do well, pick up a secondary, something like medical assistant or even nursing.  You already have a lot of the training needed, use it to your advantage.  Go ahead and take the rest of your classes while you are job hunting.  A lot of hospitals will continue your education free of charge just by working for them.  If you can't get into transcription right away, start in medical records or even housekeeping.  The trick is to just get your foot in the door. 


I wish you all the very best of luck, welcome to the one of the most craziest, roller coaster careers you will ever love to hate or hate to love, depending on your outlook on things!   


Accutan Global

Has anyone have information on this company.  Is it a good, legit company?  Are they good to work for?


Thanks,


Barb


Superior Global Solutions?
Does anyone have information/comments on this company or it's apprenticeship program?
If you'll check the company board you'll find
they have been talked about several times recently.  They are an Indian company and no one has had anything good to say about them. 
You'll just come to trust yourself as you go. You'll stop replaying the
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I think I'll be done in about ....
2 months, give or take. I'm in good ol' Texas :)
You'll get there!!

I just wanted to let you know that it is possible for a new MT to get a job with a national company.  I did it, and I just graduated in December.  Just keep putting out those resumes and testing.  It will happen!! God bless!


 


Julia


Thank you! I'll let her know that!:-)...nm
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I'll say hello!
Hello!

I'm actually quite new here too. Still trying to get used to the software. :-)

And i'll bet a lot of them have CMT behind their name. nm

You get what you pay for. Don't waste $442. You'll need it. SM
You can't learn MT for that.
I'll play!!
Aside from waiting for lessons to be graded and relentless job searching, I have nothing else to do that involves using my brain. Please post the word jumble. I will do my best!
Just hang in there....you'll get use to them
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With Andrews and M-Tec you'll get a job.
With Andrews and M-Tec, you'll get a job, and it will be a good job. Simple as that.

They teach more and they teach it better.

Yes, sadly, everyone has heard of AHP, as well as the miseries their graduates go through trying to find a job. No major employer, to our knowledge, will waive the experience requirements for them. They don't even get an opportunity to take employment tests.
There are more, but I'm busy. You'll notice
they refused to resolve it until after the BBB contacted them.
they'll fire you for not enough QUANTITY too, though!
lol
I'm not sure...I'll try to find out the details
and let you know.
well, tell that the MT that just lost her job. I'm sure she'll feel better.
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I'll say good for you, instead of being a hater like below.
Keep up the good work!
I'll believe it when I hear from others getting their money.
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You'll do great, as it sounds like
you've already done your "homework".  Best of luck to you!
4 cpl editing VR is about as good as you'll get.
the straight typing portion varies greatly on cpl.
Of course it does. But I'm one of the ones near retirement, so I'll just ride it out until it
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FYI, you'll get a certificate from an MT program, but you won't be a
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...Good luck to you! You'll get there...nm
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I'll give you a figure....
If you are working full time, to be on the safe side I would not expect to do more than 800 lines per day to begin with.  You may get up to 1,000 after a period of time, say 3-6 months...maybe.  As far as average length of dictation, there is no such thing.  A VERY general ratio is 4:1 (4 minutes transcribing/proofing 1 minute of dictation), and that is after some experience.  HTH
She'll need a pedal to test.
You'll need a pedal to test for companies unless you want to look slow by using your F keys.
Let us know when you find a job. Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones. nm
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Gotta know your stuff or you'll have to look up everything you hear. Must
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you overcome it by doing it..you'll never learn if you quit.
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Just ask your question on the Word Help board and if someone can, they'll help you. nm
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They'll need your SS# to issue your 1099 at the end of the year.
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6 cpl is too much for someone just starting out. If they're good, you'll know it & can up the
rate from there. If they suck, you'll know it, too, and can either take the chance of training them or cut them loose.  I know it's brutal, but it's honest and it's business.
Go thru ALL the posts on these many pages and you'll find most of
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Bad school. If you do a search using abbreviation you'll
get more info.   I'm not sure what other abbreviations you are talking about, if company abbreviations or the usual internet appreviations like DH for dear husband.  You can look on the classified board here for a foot pedal, you need USB-1.  You can also look on E-bay, or do a Google search for companies that sell new.   A new one would cost anywhere between $65 and $80.  If you go to the ExpressScribe website I think they sell them now.
If you read through the past posts here you'll
see that M-Tec and Andrews were the best.  They help with placement and most grads have a job by the time they finish up.  Career Step is the next choice. 
Search for comments, but I don't think they'll hire newbies. nm
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As you'll hear 1000 times, there IS no school that SM

can offer an MT certificate. You have to take the test through AAMT.


Also, what offices and hospitals want? A person who can sit down and do their work without a lot of discussion or BS. Just get the work out, make it correct. I was in a hiring position for several years at the largest hospital in my state. I didn't care about certification. I cared about test performance.


Of course a CMT behind your name means A LOT. That test is very difficult and, for the most part, if you have passed that test, no more discussion is necessary.



Only if you'll get into voice recognition and editorship. Look at how many hits a job on the job
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Don't worry - you'll learn all that basic stuff
in school. They used to teach it in secretarial classes, of course, but if you know you want to be an MT, go to one of the top schools (M-Tec and Andrews), and you will be ready when it's time to test.
If you spent any time at all reading this board you'll
see what a struggle it is for newbies to get jobs at home.  If you go to one of the better schools your chances are better, but still no guarantee.   I think anyone looking to get into this field now is crazy.  Lots of work being offshored and lots of working going to ASR, which leaves fewer jobs for available.  j
Who knows, maybe she'll show up at your chiropractor and undercut YOUR rates. NM
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Just keep saving his/her stuff as shortcuts/templates. After about 10 reports, you'll have
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Search the net by city and state. Many jobs/services out there that you'll never see here or on
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Scroll down just a little & you'll see "This is a huge list of MTSO's"
posted by Misha. I think this is what you're talking about.
Places DO offer ophth. only accts, but you'll still have to train for
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...You'll get questions & answers right away, make contacts. See things done as
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Getting lucky w/a great account figures in greatly. You'll be
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I'll sign that one...I quit reading her posts about a month ago
because they are so negative and condescending.  If she was nearly as smart as she thought she was, she would be kinder. I haven't read one of her posts in at least a month.  If I see her name as the poster, I simply skip that particular message. She is a nasty individual, in my opinion anyway.
CC - email me. I'll be happy to give you recommendations on equip. :) nm
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