Could someone please give me an idea of the pay rate for Focus?
Posted By: QA looking for a new home on 2008-12-01
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I see the discussion below about whether they pay by the line or pay hourly, but could the QA's who currently work there now give me an idea of what they pay per line? I'm trying to decide whether going thru the testing and interview process is worth my time, and I don't want to go thru all of that just to find out I wouldn't be offered enough money. Thanks!
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Can you give me an idea
on what you could do, say per week on VR?
No, sorry, no idea. Why not give them a call? nm
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I think they do kind of give you an idea.
Most do anyway. Some of the ads are really long and almost read like a short novel. I am not sure they can all put each and every scenario for benefits, hours, etc. I think most recruiters will answer questions before you take the time to test though to see if it may be a good fit. Wow, there are a lot to choose from.
This may give you some idea of their value system.
I applied with this company, but because I was a newbie, I wasn't eligible.
However, I did receive a most thoughtful reply from them, giving me advice and suggestions on some ways to break into the business. A lot of time and effort was put forth with that e-mail.
While I don't work for them, this type of response may give you some idea of how they treat people.
Most companies simply ignore you. Some that do respond send out almost rude and nasty e-mails.
This company, however, sent a very compassionate, informatibe reply. To me, this is very telling.
Any idea what the rate range is for
nm
Can anyone give me an idea of WebMedX's insurance....sm
cost for family coverage. I have left my email address if you want to send me a note.
I am on a quest to find a company with much more affordable rates than I have now so it would sure save me a lot of time and effort if I could find this out beforehand. Thanks in advance!
Could Focus give it a rest! can't be that many positions
Okay, maybe there can be if everyone keeps leaving, but I'm tired of seeing ads for them everyday!!!
Anyone who currently works for Focus Infomatics who can give me some inforamtion on them?
sue
Did they give you your rate or are we to guess what we will make.
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or tell you they "revised" their pay scale and give you a lower rate.
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If they offered you a position, didn't they give you a pay rate?
nm
Just curious...do they give you a higher line rate? nm
Focus Infomatics--Anyone have any experience with their insurance benefits, good rate, etc..
Yes, I know all there is to know about them in the negative form but people respond only if you know about their insurance plan. Thanks
Focus, focus, focus on your work. It's amazing what you can do! nm
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for MQ STAT employees tier rate applies to ME rate as well and how calcluated?
for a STAT MQ employee: Does anyone know if the tier rate is going to be applied to the ME rate as well or are they going to go with the 80% of the MT rate for each tier level? If the tier rate doesn't apply as well to the ME rate then going by the 80% of the MT rate is less than if the tier rate would be applied. I'm sure that MQ is going to go by whatever keeps money in their pockets. Guess this is a question for the supervisor tomorrow.
"warned" by someone who won't give facts or sign her name. Give me a break! nm
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Nationals give at least a week to learn program. Give
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Their line rate was less than my current nat'l rate, even with mucho experience. nm
no msg
VR rate is 1/2 rate of traditional typing,I believe it is 4 cents line.
They used to give out $25 Amex cheques -- give them time. :-) nm
I took that to mean you can get to that rate after 1600 lines and that is not the starting rate.
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Webmedx ASR rate is 70% of your regular line rate. sm
So if you are on a 9 cpl account, you get 6.3 CPL plus any bonus / incentives / shift differential.
From the current editing rate not typing rate
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I get what you are all saying about them not having to give give you work, but...
I guess I just figure that as an IC, I am basically my own business and it is my responsibility to make sure that the work is done when it should be. I just think that if the standard of the company is 24 hour TAT then that is what I am agreeing to do when they hire me. There are advantages for both of us to the IC senerio, they do not have to pay benefits, or take care of collecting and reporting the taxes, and I have to adhear to the 24 hour TAT (or what every thier standards are) but can do that during hours that are convenient to me. Of course it is better for the company if they know exactly when I am going to be sitting at my desk and typing that is why they have the option of hiring employees. Just my opinion and wanting things to be like they used to be.. I guess I have to get out of my time warp or look a little harder for a company who really knows what IC status means.
is the VR line rate 60% of the regular typing line rate?
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Idea to help us all, maybe?
I've started an Excel chart noting objective information on companies. PTO, bennies, differentials, incentives, platform ease of use, spaces, all the stuff that helps to make a decision about whether a company is a good fit. So, I've really appreciated some of the information I've seen here today, good and bad. Keep it coming! 
No idea!
nm
Here's an idea...sm
Why not just hire weekend people at a good rate? They won't have to pay benes, etc.
Here is a novel idea
Very well said!! I can name a few that do that such as, Ascend Health Care Systems, Transcend Services.... should I go on???
Have no idea.
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I LIKE that idea.
Let the recruiters compete for their paychecks like MTs do when companies overhire MTs (even if just for a week or so). 
Yes, I have an idea for you. sm
If you email me, I can give you the name of a company who offers this. Please be sure to put in your subject line of your email that it is in regard to a post at MT Stars, because I try to be careful of what email I open. Also, if you could give me an idea of how long you've been an MT, that would really help.
Anyone know how many MT's they have? I get the idea that
they are fairly large but the couple of times I have spoken with them they are really nice and pleasant and seem to be on the ball. They seem to treat people more like a small company.
I think the idea is that you tell them what
details are important to you, because no ad is going to give you all the details that might be very important to you. For instance, is good software more important than available IT help or whether there are ESLs or whether you can specialize, etc. When I've seen it discussed before, one person said they were referred to off-shore companies. Which would explain why posts might be removed from this site. But obviously you could stipulate it has to be an American company. I intended to use them when I got sick of sorting through companies myself, but found a good one in the nick of time. Good luck.
if your idea of
a good time is working like a dog for $11 an hour making some young white hotshot rich, this is an ideal career opportunity.
I had the same idea, but
the one job I found that was not MT, made me crazy - because all the rules were completely different... Try going back and forth and be able to keep them straight.
I'm still dizzy from that experience. That said, if I could have found straight data input, it would have been find. Let us know if you find something :)
Novel idea
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An even better idea - sm
How about the people who are not scheduled to work the holiday NOT work! Then those of us who are scheduled to work might actually get some work.
I have no idea but they sure need more
Some of the reports I come across are full of stupid errors that QA has never seen. They are far too easy on MTs and apparently don't do audits after you're released but maybe it's just me. I've been there nearly 2 years and have never been audited. I was surprised but am still careful just in case...
I think the TT niceness is carried too far when you have medical records with errors. So for all you potential naysayers who wonder how I know about the errors, with Dictaphone EXtext we have access to other reports and that is how we get samples. I would say at least have of them have some pretty bad errors.
I have an idea
Just let them know up front what you expect to get paid. I am sure they will be willing to oblige at that rate. Good luck!
An idea.....
How about a -----Watchdog Group---? Possibly representative(s) in each state. This group could appoint a committee to... say check on companies.....etc.
I'm sure that out of the thousands of US, some of you are good at writing letters getting a point across, organizing people, etc.
Personally, I had always thought AAMT was a bunch of baloney (just my opinion). They used OUR money to more or less screw us. Maybe there is something legal that can be done? Maybe they did a breech of contract so to speak.
Basically, senators, news media, etc. can help. At the end of the road, it is OUR problem. No one knows it like we do. Therefore, we are the ones with the solution.
Hey, now there's an idea!!!! s/m
You've got a deal! I loved to crab when I lived on the Texas Coast. We could always paint gourds when the crabs didn't have any meat in them, that was in the full moon wasn't it? I forget. I've slept since then. BTW, LT did you find a good new home? Haven't painted many gourds today, just loafing with a mini-migraine.
I have an idea for you!
You could always apply with SoftScript, Inc. They'll match your line rate (under certain criteria) and offer excellent benefits. After employee contibution, there are some plans that wouldn't cost you a penny out of pocket. Give it a shot!
You have got the right idea. I should have done same as you are doing.
I'd still be there now. Just got scared out of town which is my own fault. Oh, well, things happen for a reason. Just to say, you are very mature and your attitude is a good one for the long haul, at least as far as this company. It is a fantastic company and if you keep up your attitude you will do well. All I can say for me is that I jumped the gun, got scared. But ended up in a good place anyway, so just learned a life lesson about not running away, I suppose.
I like that idea
As it is now with the company I work with, I know nothing about my fellow MTs other than the fact that we are editing/typing in the same boat remotely.
Where did you get the idea
that ICs cannot have direct deposit? As long as the person hiring you gives you a 1099, it doesn't matter how you get paid. MDI gives the proper and accurate tax information each year. BTW, their pay is always accurate and on time, too.
Exactly right, but the whole idea of being
So, really in essence what you are saying is correct. However, I don't really know any IC that wants to work a set schedule or they would apply for an employee position. As an IC, I work when I want, end of story... Too bad if the MTSO is not doing their job on their end by contracting with enough ICs to take the work and get it done within TAT. Oh well.. That still doesn't mean an IC should work when the MTSO says they have the work that needs done. As an IC, you have the right to say no.
No, they do not have to give you work when you want it, but that's the idea of being an IC.
And yes, there are companies out there that allow you to transcribe from a pool with no quotas and no set schedules, but they are few and far between and usually well staffed, so they do not have to advertise, since they are doing things right to begin with.
I really had no idea that something
as little as that would make a difference on a message board. I love this site because people are very informative, and if I was looking for a job I would definitely make the effort to do everything correct, but till that time comes I didn't figure a little slang words here and there would hurt anybody. :) Thank you for your opinion though:)
My IQ is 174, and I have no idea what you are
indeed be very interested, as you can tell I already am. I think you just need to start with a little bit, just a tad, of background info to enlighten your fellow genius MTs, who just might not be versed yet in Illuminati. I have to go out and about now, but plan on Wikipedia'ing and Googling Illuminati. I love to learn, and am intrigued already by your connections and theories, but I need a bit of enlightment!
I have an idea.
As hard working MTs working for these type of companies, why don't we all email them a Happy Holidays or send these companies a card and see how bad we can make the nongiver companies feel. Doubt it will even make an impact but think it will send a mssage that we are the better folks. I'm gonna do just that and will get a little satisfaction.
Another Idea Here
Does this company have ONE standard they use, like BOS? I've had a few QA people do what you describe to me. Before I went to the supervisor, I would reply back to the QA person with something like this, On page 68 of the Second Edition of the AAMT BOS, it says to blah, blah...which do you prefer, your interpretation or BOS? It would be even better if you could find one of their own samples or rules that conflict & point that out.
I've worked for some companies who do keep you on QA for a week or so and others that released me immediately. Don't take it personally, but when they do give conflicting info get your ammunition out (BOS, etc.) & politely and firmly defend yourself.
As another person said, some of these people are just plain arrogant, rude and don't care if you stay or leave. Don't know how they stay in business. Oh that's right, they usually get bought out by another company & sometimes justice is served and the mean ones lose their jobs. lol.
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