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I have been transcribing for years - feeling burned out - can't concentrate and keep on typing enough to make much money.  Does anyone have any tricks for staying motivated??

I started with a company a few months ago and with the exception of one paycheck coming on the actual due date every check has been late.  One was two weeks late with all other ones being a little over a week late.

I like the accounts but this is putting me in a bad financial situation when it comes to paying my bills.  Is it worth staying with a company because of good accounts and good pay if this is happening?

I have emailed several times about this but it keeps on happening.  I have recently let them know that I would have to find employment elsewhere if this issue was not resolved. 

I do not want to start over again though.  Any comments/ways to resolve this would be great.  TIA.

Stuck.

Have you ever had to explain to someone that you actually like working from home?  I've had a few people tell me that I would be happier if I got out more.  I disagree.  The trips I take to town to the grocery store and for necessities have me ready to pull my hair out by the time I get home.  I enjoy going to the library every couple of weeks for my "me time," but I like peace and quiet, not the hustle and bustle.  I don't have to be surrounded by people.  That's one of the reasons my job is such a perfect fit.  I also don't have the money to be out and about, and I don't see how working outside of the home would make things any different.  Just wondering if you've ever had to "defend" liking to work at home and it not being a problem.  To each his own, right?

does anyone use this program - i have been using for about a year and now all of a sudden it will not bring the "patient fields" into the document - error says add document failed - was not having this problem before.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I am a single mother of one and am thinking about going into MT, but with all the downsizing that is going on do you think it is worth it?  I've seen a lot of posts lately about veteran MTs being worried about their jobs.  I don't expect to get rich, but right now i'm umemployed and have been making a living selling on ebay.  I would like a career with more consistency and benefits.

Thanks for any input!!

Kelly

if I do it with one company, will it be easy transition to do it for another company?

Thanks.

I would really LOVE to work on a Mac, but there have always been compatibility issues in the past.  Anyone out there using a MAC and if so with what platforms?

Anyone living in the country using SATELLITE and accessing a VPN successfully?  If so, can you tell me who u use? 

Thanks!

I just had Lotus Notes installed on my PC from my company. If I upgrade to Vista, will I have to get them to re-install it and is it even compatible?

Thanks!!

Kinesis Ergonomic Keyboard.  Newest technology, a MTs dream.  Feels like a cadillac when compared with other keyboards.  Purchased 10/2006, excellent condition.  Paid $350, will sell for $290--like new.  Adaptation exercise book.  Retired as MT.   Follow this link to review benefits:

http://www.kinesis-org.com/benefits.htm.

I have been a medical Transcriptionist for 10+ years but never as an IC, can someone help me out on what to put when I submit my bill for payment or a good site that shows samples of this?  Please email me if too much info.  Thanks so much. 

Hello

I currently use Express Scribe software for dictation. I was wondering if anyone has used the Express Dictate system. I am looking to expand and add more doctors and was wondering how this system worked.

Also, if you have any advice on a cheap start up not using tapes please let me know.

thanks!

Just got a new account; however, the doctor wanted me to take half a cent off my rate AND not charge him for his templates (even though it's my ink he's using) AND he wants me to do the cc's and envelopes at no extra charge.....I do not want to do this as I really think that's a lot of extra work with no extra pay....could anyone help me with this?  What do yall do? 

How much for evelopes??

How much for copies??  Thanks to everyone who replies!!!  I realy need help on this one as none of my other accounts have asked for a bunch for nothing. 

Suckered in the South

QA/editing, MT job to go with this start-up publication?  Well, they asked me to write my first article.  Yesterday was my day off.  I had to write an article on Easter.  Nerve wracking.  On top of all of that, not sure if ya'll know who Chris Tomlin is (popular Christian singer), they wanted me to interview him while he is on tour in Atlanta Friday night with press passes, tickets, photographer, the works. OMG. Anyways, his public relations assistant contacted me Monday to cancel the interview because of Chris's tight schedule, BUT in return, is sending me his new Amazing Grace CD?? and another signed CD, plus tons of info and pics on Chris to write or publish a story in this new publication.  The editors are leaving this totally up to me.  Unbelievable.

Had another meeting today where I presented all of my info I've been working on for them including my Easter article - 1,000+ words = Editor scanned it over lunch (there were 4 of us there), my palms were all sweaty, and he says, "This will work.  We'll use this."  Again, unbelievable.

All of these doors are just swinging wide open. Big, huge corporations and companies are advertising which is great for this business.  We are all Christians and I'm finding that as long as I keep this into perspective and not focus on me, but God and allowing Him to use me, there is nothing I can't do.  The same goes for you, too.

I know some will be happy for me and others not. I'm so sorry if I sound like I'm rubbing this in your face.  This post just shows that there is life after MTing, although I'm not quitting my day job yet.  I am, however, going to ask to go down to just 3 days a week, especially since I spent 12 hours writing yesterday. I can't do both.  I still have little kids at home!

Will update later - I know a few people asked and I wanted to share what I decided to do and what this publication wants from me = little, ole, unqualified me.  God is so good.  He can promote and He gives you the knowledge and wisdom you need to perform your job.

I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for me.  I'm trying to locate a counselor who apparently just disappeared.  I used the ecare.com and whitepages, but didn't find anything.  He had 2 offices in my city.  Fortunately, I don't need to see him, but I'd like to locate him for another reason.

While I'm at it, maybe someone knows if deceased physicians are located in a certain place.  Hopefully this isn't the case re this other GP, but he was my doc many years ago in a different state.  This is more a curiousity thing. 

I found my neighbor listed on ecare (she's a PA-C), so I know it's not just for MDs.  I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks for any ideas!

Aware of any new fixes for Smartype freezing in Word 2003?  Thank you!

I need to figure out a way to hook up two computers to one monitor and one DSL connection where I can just easily switch back and forth between the two computers.  I know this has been discussed before, but I can't remember how you all do this.  If someone could explain what I need to get and what I need to do, I would be very appreciative.  Thanks for any and all info you can give me. 

In the past 15 years, I have worked for no less than 20 (yes 20!) national services.  Some are still around and some have been gobbled up by the giants, but almost all either ran out of work, shorted my paycheck, or just plain sucked (no communication, crappy supervisors, screwing with lines, or just plain dishonest).  I've worked MT and QA.  I've worked for a three hospitals in my time, one of which laid all the MTs off to save money by outsourcing, and two I had to quit my jobs because my husband was in the military and we moved around quite a bit.

In the last year, I've been laid off (from the hospital mentioned above), took a QA hourly position and was fired from that job due to downsizing (code for sending work to India), and as a VR Editor which eventually just turned into MTing.  My last two paychecks were screwed up and I had to fight for my money. 

I am now at the end of my rope in this career and I'm ready to just euthanize my dying career.  I came into this career a wide eyed innocent girl with high hopes of working at home and being my own boss.  I'm leaving a beaten down, used up, cynical woman.  It's like a bitter divorce -- my husband (industry) screwed me over so badly, I won't trust anyone again.

So I've taken an in office secretary job at a hospital and in 90 days, I can take advantage of their tuition reimbursement program and go back to school.  I should be excited, it's all wide open for me, but I all I feel is bitterness at being back at square one after all these years.

So to all you MT newbies or wannabes out there, think twice and then think some more before jumping into this career field.  It's a trap.

I am making the switch from straight transcription to VR editing.  Just curious to know how many lines you all average.

Thanks