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I currently have Word 2000 installed on my computer and "an update for Word 2007"  is there anyway that I can install the update and keep it separate from Word 2000?  Starting 2 new jobs and one uses one version while the other uses the newer version.  Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

TIA

need a free FTP site to download quickly to transfer files over can anyone help??

thanks in advance

Who is using this platform, and can you tell me if it supports third-party expanders, i.e., Smartype specifically? 

Thanks.

This is my first week of working inhouse for one doctor with a small staff.  I'm the first inhouse Transcriptionist they've tried. The doctor uses a template to pick phrases and words from a standard form with bolded text and then I delete those not needed for report, un-bold, re-format and save as.  This is taking a long time for me to figure out and ensure I've selected the correct one and not take out too much, etc., especially on the initial evaluation.  I've just typed from recorded dictation before (about 7-8 years altogether).  How can I use quick keys or something similar to make this more efficient?  Number system for certain phrases?  I know I'm expected to do this quicker so I can help with the other office tasks, because have to keep a record of my finished reports for each day.  I'm an experiment, I feel! 

Incidentally, I've just figured out the office manager (male) and the doctor (female) are husband and wife!  Yep, I'm slow!  Any suggestions for handling this?  So far, they have been very professional, but a family relationship work environment would not have been my first choice for a job.  Everyone--so far--I work with is great and I want very much for this to work!!

Thanks!

Does anyone have any thoughts on being a Medical Interpreter?  Just how open would doctors, hospitals, cliincs, etc., be to this sort of thing.  That is, I would go in and do the dictation for the medical professional.  I'm just curious as to what the opinions on this might be.  Thanks.

just sending out their resume with a letter to various doctors/clinics?  I have a lot of experience in, and enjoy doing, podiatry work but it doesn't seem to be something a lot of big MTSOs are looking for.  I can do the other work, but I am able to get much higher production doing Podiatry. 

Anyone have luck going about it this way? 

Anyone know any companies looking for someone with Podiatry experience?

THANKS!

left leg were going numb and now my thumb is twitching.  Ya know how you have your thumb poised above the space bar, well whenever I pause my typing my thumb twitches slightly and softly taps the space bar.  I keep rubbing my hand hoping it will stop.  Anybody else have this problem?

Maybe I'm getting to old to be an MT anymore.  Been doing this for almost 14 years and never so much as had a headache.  Now within the last year, I have head, neck and shoulder problems with muscle spasms and tightness, my rear end problems, and now this!  Frustrating to say the least! 

I have just started using Smartype with MS Word 2002.  I have created blocks and saved them.  Some of them work but others are not pulling into my documents when I type in the name of the blocks.  When I try to readd them ST tells me that they are there so why aren't they pulling into my reports?  Thanks for any help with this.

do you think this would be painfully boring?  It is just a few hours a month.  Wondering if anyone has typed for a dentist before. 

Mucho Gracias!

I recently upgraded to MS Word Pro and now my dictionaries are disabled.  I'm almost positive that I worked in Word after the upgrade and they were fine, but this morning they are gone. When I look (Spelling>Options>Custom Dictionaries) I see my Stedman's listed and also a Custom listed which I think may be the words I have okayed (not really sure if that was there before).  They are both checked.  The custom was default so I changed Stedman's to default, but still Word is not recognizing any medical terms and is marking them all - good gravy!  Hoping someone with a bit more tech expertise than me can help me figure out what could be wrong?  TIA! 

Hello,

I am really hoping to get some detailed information about anyone's RECENT experience with TASK as a transcriptionist.  Are you working steadily?  How long does it take to get on board with them -- I returned the contract to them recently with no results yet.  Just a little concerned.  Also, I only found posts here on them from 2003 and 2004 which didn't sound great...how are they handling the growth spurt now? Have the checks been submitted in a more timely manner?  Sorry about all of the questions, but I really want to start working on a full-time basis and want to know who/what companies to contact that will get me started and paid as soon as possible.  Thanks for any help everyone!

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Another poster asked how many MTs use laptops, and that got me wondering what the advantage to a laptop would be.  I understand traveling, but it sounds like some use it for home. 

I guess what I'm getting at is that I'm trying to figure out how I can transcribe outside on the back deck with a C-phone and computer (I live in a rural area).  I guess a laptop, extension cords, and moving with the sun would probably be logical, but are there any problems with that scenario that anyone can think of?  Does anyone have any other ideas for outdoor transcription?  I get kind of lonely during the day, so I thought the outdoors might help.  Also, work wants me to transcribe 2 hours before breaking!  Even though I'm new with this company, I haven't met that goal yet.  Thought I would try some new scenery, if it's possible!  ');>

Does anyone know of a program or how to go about finding a program that works like the Apple computer parental settings for a PC.  How I would love to turn this PC in for an Apple computer!!!! but alas - I have to work on this PC! 

The Apple parental control works like this.  If the kids want to get on a specific site, I have to authorize it with my initials and my password.  Once I allow it, they can go to that site any time but cannot go to any site that I have not allowed.   It works great for my kids but sometimes it is easier for them to jump on the internet on my computer because I'm already connected (like on my lunch break) and my son has asked me to take control so that he cannot get to things he is not supposed to!  He is 13 and when he asked me to do this - I was really proud of him that he has the desire to resist temptation!! 

Can anyone point me in the right direction?  Also remember this is my work computer (it is my personal computer) so I have to be able to do research as well.

I am only a year into MT and have been wondering something for a while.  Do most MT's relisten to the dictation to edit it once they are very familiar with the dictators?  I have been tracking my errors when editing and have almost none and I thought how much that would improve my line count if I did not have to relisten to every one.  I'm thinking about cutting that back to just the difficult dictators.  The QA people are happy with my work.  Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. 

subscriptions.  I have a free trial right now and was worried I wouldn't have the whole $99 after my trial, but I can buy a subscription and save for another month!  That's so cool!  I didn't know they did that.  Didn't know if others knew, so thought I'd share. :)

Chickadee

Happy MT week to us, happy MT week to us, happy MT week to usssss, Happy MT week to us!!!!!

"He who tooteth his own horn, toots loudest".

Hey ladies and gentleman... I hope I am on the right board and do not bend any rules by posting this. 

But, I am sooo mad right now I could spit nails.   First, I have been transcribing for nine years doing various types of work from various job sites both at home and in house.   I moved to south Georgia last year.  I brought my main work with me as I work from home, but because I need insurance I went to work at a local hospital that was "desperately needing help."   After three months of being badgered  and I mean badgered for every imagined thing I finally quit, put in my notice and quit.  I thought it was just something personal between me and the supervisor and realized that no matter what I did would not ever be good enough and that was that.  

Then............ A fellow co-worker (we both work together from home) applied for a position in the same area but just at a different co-facility.  

To make a long story short.  They did not seem as interested in her extensive work background as they were in her girth... seriously.... being overweight!  I am overweight also, so the pieces began falling in place... 

Explain - somebody please - what has overweight got to do with work ethics, productivity, etc.?   

Has anyone else had this encounter ?  I am so confused.. I have worked for many jobs over the years even before I became a transcriptionist, worked in factories and stores.  Never have I been made to feel as low about my appearance as I have  just now by hearing her story.  I almost answered that add.  I am glad that I did not. 

I am at  the point of not sending in resumes, but going in person and seeing how they deal with me physically.  I dont want to waste my expertise on that kind of shallow thinking. 

Are there any jobs out there in transcription land that a "fat gal" can be appreciated for the work of her hands and not maligned for the size of her girth? 

Do I hear an AMEN?????????

i'm a stay at home mom, and would like to apply for a job. however, i don't have any contact with my previous employer/supervisor anymore. i don't know who to include in my reference that would be relevant with the job that i am applying for. please help!! i need some advice. tia.

I have an Infinity foot pedal that I am using with EMDAT/InScribe.  The pedal works, just not very well.  There is a 2-3 second delay and sometimes it will not stop the audio.  I cannot play the audio file at all if I am not in the InScribe program window.  Sometimes I will lose the audio all together if I am on the web researching things.  It is very frustrating!  I have tried every suggestion on the support page.  I have updated everything on my computer and ran every scan possible.  I do not want to buy a new pedal as this one works.  I hope there is some kind of "fix" for this.  Any suggestions would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! 

I am running Windows XP professional with Service Pack 3, DSL, Trend antivirus, and the latest versions of Windows Media Player, IE, InScribe, etc. 

Thank you  Thank You  THANK YOU  in advance! 

I am looking to move some of my eggs into another basket, if you know what I'm saying...  I'm wondering how those of you who work for more than one company juggle the work load.  I am talking part-time, IC work here. 

The company I work with now is great, but like I said, I would just like to have a little something in my back pocket.  They do call me and email me all the time asking if I can pick up this job or that job.  What if I'm bogged down with other work?

Do companies look down on IC's that have other companies they work for, or do they kind of expect that? 

Thanks for any advice.

I am an experienced MT but am new to the EditScript platform.  So far, I love the way my wrists and arms are feeling, but now my wallet hurts. 

I don't know what it is but I can't seem to garner a good speed yet.  I have only been doing it for a little over a week now but I would think speed would be increasing by now.

Has anyone else experienced this and if so, what are your techniques or does it just take time?  How much time?

TIA