Thanks for all the responses! sm
Posted By: struggling MT on 2008-01-24
In Reply to: How do you increase typing speed? - struggling MT
By the way, 150 lph is with a very easy dictator where I can understand almost all of what he says.
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Wow is right and thanks for the responses!
First off, to mighty, you didn't offend me because I didn't participate in the similar-earlier thread. I had just read through that thread and it left me curious about specific schedules MT moms were finding worked for them, why and how!
My schedule, as is, seems to work pretty well. Although it is crazy and hard for other people and family members to keep up with. Like I said, my son actually does very well entertaining himself and letting me get some work done, but when you're home alone with your child there will always be things you'll have to jump up for. I'm sure that has an impact on my productivity and was mainly just wondering if anyone had some BIG secret that would shed light on a way to do it all with the least distractions and the most productivity. As is, I don't see how I could ever become a HUGE producer of work. I do plenty with the current set up and am realizing that the only way to improve (much) would be to work during a time when there would be fewer distractions. Than again, that may not help either because I tend to get fidgety and need to get up and walk away from "it" frequently, at least I consider it frequently.
I'm not sure what I was hoping for, a miracle perhaps? 
My schedule works pretty good though. Thanks for all the responses. I do think that I'll probably change up my schedule a little once my son starts school in the fall, I'll at least have that block of time for steady, kid-free work!
Thanks again!
Now, let's have a good weekend!
Thank you very much for all your responses...
and thank you for saying the most important thing is to hang in there. I was feeling like maybe I shouldn't have gotten into this line of work, but I will just keep trying and do all those things that yall have suggested. Thank you again for your suggestions.
Thanks for the responses
Thank you to those who responded to my post. As a newbie, and new to this board, I couldn't help but feel like it was an advertisement for M-Tec and Andrews schools. Forgive me - it was just an observation by someone totally ignorant of anything MT. That's why I am here - to learn. 
Are you taking tests and failing or not even getting responses? nm
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make sure your responses are squeaky clean...sm
in terms of grammar, spelling, typos etc. This includes every email you send, resume, etc. Follow directions in posting exactly. Be willing to invest in equipment you need to run your business if you are wanting to work from home as an IC. I've been preaching for quite a while for newbies to offer their work for less. There is an unbelievable amount of training that happens post grad from course, and frankly, I'm not interested in doing that for free...so tend to hire experienced people. Go in house temporarily if you have to. Experience is key, so do whatever you have to, to get experience, IMHO.
Oh boy, you're going to get some interesting responses! Here's mine (sm)
First of all, I am not an authority on what the MT future is. I recently got into this business myself and consider myself fortunate in my situation, as I was able to find a job with a private MTSO who was willing to give me a chance. So I do believe it is possible to find work.
Secondly, if you're considering M-TEC, that seems to be the best choice for schooling (for those who can afford it), as I have seen many posts from M-Tec grads who say they were placed the day after graduation.
Thirdly, you seem to have the drive and the affinity for the English language that it takes to succeed in this field. Personally, proper grammar and use of the English language has always come natural to me, and I have always loved typing, and those two things helped prompt me to make the decision to go into this field. That, and I wanted to be able to work at home doing something I enjoyed.
So I say GO FOR IT! I think you will do well. Best of luck to you!
You will hear responses from both ends of the spectrum and everything in between on these boards. (s
Personally, I LOVE MT. I went to The School That Dare Not Speak Its Name (not one of the "big three") and I had a job before I finished my course. I have had plenty of work since then working for a local service.
I only work about six hours a day. I could work more if I wanted, but I have children and would like to spend my time with them. I make about $1500 a month, which was what I needed to make to supplement our income.
You will read here about people who say they make $60K a year, and you will read here about people who swear they have no work and that the end of the world is nigh. Take it all with a grain of salt.
For what it's worth, I love what I do. I spent six years in college getting a BS and an MA, and I will never use them again... I love MT! Good luck, and feel free to email me if you like. I think you'll be just fine.
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