Did they overhire or something earlier. nm
Posted By: MQ2 on 2006-03-14
In Reply to: Proscript-Laid off sm - lucy
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Then as I said earlier.....
Next time leave it for someone who will truly appreciate the opportunity to make an extra $100 - you obviously don't. In these economic times you should be grateful for the extra. Also, it wouldn't matter where you worked, either self-employed or employee, everyone has to have taxes taken out. Even if you made minimum wage somewhere the taxes still get taken off the top. That's not something you can get around no matter where you work. I don't understand your logic of working 5 hours overtime actually equal 10 hours, but even at that it's still $10 an hour and a lot of people in this country don't even make that much. You should still consider yourself lucky and stop complaining about it or don't work extra anymore.
WMX - earlier and earlier
It's 5 a.m. and out of work already. Seems to get earlier and earlier.  I wish an MT who's been there for years could tell me this is the norm and it's going to get better soon. I'm very concerned--haven't been able to get 20 hours in, and it's already Friday. 
Here you go...I should have thought of that earlier!!
d.addesso@mchsi.com
I took it earlier........got second e-mail
that some were complaining they couldn't get on one file either, so she sent another file which loaded on my media player, but at least I could hear it clear as a bell.
i was with MQ til earlier this year,
and i totally understand. I am using the Bayscribe platform, and yes there are markers you can go-to the same way. Was also able to transfer my MQ Expanders to the Bayscribe platform so i didn't lose years of input. This platform isn't quite as fine as DQS on many points, but it all balances out and i am happier than ever -- i wish you the same!!
earlier this year I tried them...
my computer crashed after weeks of their being in there setting me up. Lost everything, had to reload.
Think about it - virtually everywhere else sets up in hours. Is it worth it?
approach with extreme caution.
There were several posts earlier saying it was the
big Q.
Discussed earlier - DO NOT DO IT
As per the discussion over the last week, testing with them is most likely a terrible, terrible idea.
They're asking applicants to test with 10 LIVE files, which means all they're really doing is getting their backlog done for free.
Think about it - 30 applicants? 10 live files each? That's 300 files right there - no more backlog and no money spent. Yowza.
LOL-I saw one of those at the eye doctor earlier
this week. The gal taking my information just turn 62 on the 12th. She said she still uses the electric and the docs would probably retire it with her. She said it was a great conversation piece. My MIL has an old carriage return. It has 2 keys that rise above the others. Haven't seen that in forever.
Complaining about VR earlier
Weren't you MDIers complaining about MDI work going to VR about 6 months ago? If it already has gone to VR then what is the problem with that VR work going to Transcend's platform for VR? I'm not a VR advocate by any stretch of the imagination but I was following the thread a few months ago that your work was already going there and I was glad to have dodged that bullet when I turned down the job with MDI-Carlotta had told me the work would NEVER go to VR but then it did. I'm sure Transcend does not want another VR platform when they already have their own. Just an observation.
But an earlier post said
If the pay cuts are taking effect 10/1 then why would people not be getting calls until November?
I called earlier today
?
Sorry, I had not had coffee when I responded earlier ... sm
best of luck to you too. I'm sorry that you are having to go through all this. I think most of us just want to work hard and do a good job and be treated fairly by our employers. Seems so simple, but in my experience it has been hard to find. I'm moving on and hopefully will have found a better employer.
In refernece to earlier post...has anyone
Just checking to see where this stands.
Can you restore to an earlier date and get (sm)
the changes the techie made to your computer? I had 2 different companies set me up with an e-mail addy for their company, and got scam stock e-mails. I feel your pain.
I posted about them earlier this week. I
received the e-mail with the prescreening form and it was worded so that I felt it was coming from off-shore.
I was out of work for a short while earlier sm
I baked a cake. LOL
I left that company earlier
They have no communication. I arranged to have a week off as I was moving. This was totally arranged and okayed. Then they took me off the books because they said I did not report to work and had abandoned my job. I explained the situation, and they had to sign me back on with direct deposit, etc. Evidently somebody did not communicate with somebody else in the company. I quit.
I am in a wonderful job now and am glad I went elsewhere.
i hope u are the one that contacted me earlier
if not, plz reply to me by sending an email.
I heard this earlier today...
... Are we worried yet? I feel worried.
I worked for them earlier this year (sm)
They are very nice people and paid on time DD. Platform was easy to learn as well. I had to quit because my daughter was very ill, but had that not happened I would still be with them. Good luck.
I think you are referring to my earlier post
and I am not in an illegal situatuation, though the poster who answered me tried to suggest that I am, or that I am somehow making the world less wonderful for other MTs.
If you feel used and abused, if your MTSO treats you as an employee when it comes to scheduling and as an IC when it comes to pay and benefits then you are in an illegal situation. I have been in similar situations and have simply chosen to move on. But I would not discourage anyone from slugging it out with their boss over the issue if they want to keep that job.
I simply don't want my personal very seaworthy boat sunk by somebody who has a hole in her own boat. 'kay?
Sorry, I didn't see the earlier posts at first.
It just shook me up with GP's original post, because I like GP.
They overhire -sm
Can't give you enough work if they overhire. Grave and early day shift are out of work when they sign on, or shortly after. They want all the accounts cleaned out by evening, and then there is nothing left for anyone else.
Well I never know when they overhire...
I have never run out of work unless it is around the major holidays when people would rather spend their money anywhere but the doctors/hospitals (don't blame them)!
Actually looking forward to them hiring some help...the accounts are so busy and we keep getting new ones...one can only type so fast for so long...lol!
Used to be, not any more. Overhire is the name of
the game, so you are lucky if you can get your line counts. Just like any other big company, you are just another set of hands and another number. Their platform is terrible.
They do overhire.
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They definitely overhire
Not only do they over hire, they are turning to all ASR soon, which is a cut in pay. Working on secondary and third accounts most days due to the over hiring situation. Will not give me a fourth account. Have 25+ years experience and transcribe it all, so inexperience not the issue. This is a dying business.
I think they overhire so they can have
up to the minute turnaround time. They don't care if we MTs have enough work. They only care that they look good with there lickity split turnaround time and screw the rest of us workers. For instance, there is no need to get in a panic if there are 200 jobs in the backlog that ARE NOT out of TAT. That just means there will be plenty of work for the next shift of workers and they won't be sitting at their desks fighting over the 1 job that comes into their work pools. It doesn't mean that it is time to hire 15 new employees, and it doesn't mean it is time to send out a distress signal for OT or the world is going to end. If these companies could understand that, I think we would all be a little happier.
I wish they would not overhire!
I have been at work for two hours and have already run out five times and currently have none.
I called earlier and hung up from being on hold so
long. Apparently lots of calls today. Wonder why?
This is exactly why I told a poster earlier to get her degree! nm
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stay far away from Alltype...see earlier messages.
far far away.
What happened to post earlier today regarding MD-IT?
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No response earlier, anyone getting reply from FutureNet ads? (sm)
I submitted a resume several days ago and have had no response yet. With all the hooplah on the boards about them not having work I didn't think they would be swamped with applications. I was just looking for PT to supplement my other job so running out of work now and again wouldn't kill me. I have 20+ years acute care experience so I really was vain enough to expect a response. Foolish me.
I read this thread earlier today and I was
amazed that nobody had called you a liar yet. I knew it was coming. It is human nature to be envious.
I for one believe you, and I'm glad somebody is still making some money in this field. It gives me a little shimmer of hope. 
They posted earlier for an account starting on the
They can't control the one they started on the 15th. It's total chaos!
Yes I do. I accidentally emailed you earlier. Instead of hitting
the post reply button, I hit the email button. Feel free to email me. Maybe we can add each other to the messenger and talk that way.
It was on the Main Board earlier this morning but
was apparently deleted.
Fatcat...I sent you a private email earlier..sm
and am not sure you got it, but my basic question was that the jobs I am being offered are about 8 cents or 9 cents VBC as an IC or employee. After 30 years in MTing I hate to take such a paycut, but I don't want to be turning down jobs if that is the best I can hope for! In your experience in job searching was that about the rate you were encountering? You can email me privately if you like. Thank you!
Overhire. I see 4 or 5 new names on
my accounts every week, and we never needed any help.
They way overhire and it can be very hard
to get lines because there isn't work. Some accounts have tons of work, but they won't let them be used as backup accounts. They do pay on time and if there is a holiday on payday they pay before. FT is considered 35 hours. You have a 12-hour window to do the work. They do expect you to work your schedule to cover TAT, although due to overhiring there frequently may not be work on your shift to get your hours in and they do expect you to make them up - but because they overhire it may not be possible to do.
I think you could do worse, though they have lots of room for improvement. There are some dips for STMS, which is your main contact, which may make your experience good/bad.
Can you say overhire...I knew you could.
Don't bother unless you like A LOT of flexibility in your day. Have a backup job so when there is no work I can work elsewhere. There is more work at night so if you like working evenings and nights this could work out for you.
I worked for WMX. They overhire, especially when
a new account is coming on-line. I ran out of work sometimes just 2 hours into my shift. I tried working my days off and other shifts to make up lines, but everyone else was doing the same and I still couldn't get my lines. I didn't have a good SCM and trying to get additional work took going to top management. There are some accounts that have a ton of work and on OT frequently, but they wanted people working on them as primary accounts and not backups.
If you need a FT paycheck I would not rely on WMX for it or at least would not quit your other job for several months to give the account time to balance out, for MTs to quit who hated it as much as I did, for MTs to quit who can't get their lines like I did, and for the account numbers to be consistent.
So, what's your opinion? Did they overhire? NM
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I've said it over and over again that they overhire and
rarely got 35 hours, usually under 20, even with 3 accounts. I was crucified every time I said anything, but this is not uncommon. When I left there were at least 5 months that left around the same time, for the same reason. I was depleting my savings because I wasn't making any money.
There are always some accounts that have a ton of work and have frequent OT, but they also tend to be horrible accounts.
With the holidays coming up there are going to have fewer people having elective surgery so the census will be done. MTs will be trying to get every line they can for Christmas money, so I can't forsee tha the work load is going to increase.
ya know - GREATFUL! they obviously do not overhire.
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One word - OVERHIRE.
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They will overhire whether you pitch in or not so
Loyalty is a 2-way street. If you believe the company line and stick with it, let time tell, and the bill collectors begin to call. Just BTDT, and IMHO keep the client happy at the expense of overhiring to keep TAT is the first priority there, not to make sure that IC's commitments are accountable by the IC and the company too. Hope your dreamworld doesn't spoil if and when you wake up and smell the coffee. Good luck to you.
Agreed, they do overhire.
Yep they offshore, and they overhire sm
Worked for them over a year ago for about 3 months, and never had enough work, and now I am just being petty, but I want to mention also that they would never give back my deposit on my Dictaphone foot they supplied, which was only $50, but dang it, IT WAS MY MONEY. It just shows that they are kinda shifty.
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