Didn't make decision whether offshore
Posted By: me on 2008-02-26
In Reply to: how can you indicate NOT an offshore company based on what you "read?" - just curious
company or not from what I read. What I stated was that they used to offshore, but I read a post the last couple of weeks that said they thought they quit offshoring.
My statement about them not being an offshore company is based on private conversations with the owner of the company.
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How do you make the big decision
on which company to go with when there are good and bad points about each? I'm wavering between Global Info Systems (also known as GIS) and SoftScript and have gotten an offer from both. I got an offer from Opti-Script but turned it down. Need some solid reliable advice before next Tuesday. Any of these 3 companies worth trying? HELP!
DSG or KS? Have to make decision
on which company I should go with by Monday! HELP! I'm looking for long-term work, have over 14 years in the acute care, do not want to make a mistake like I did with MQ, no shuffling around to 15 different different places a day!
Thanks so much for your Honest opinions!
Thanks. I have been trying to get as much information as possible to make the best possible decision
I would never base my decision solely on this board, but I have found some advice very helpful and truthful. There was one company that been said to have a QA Nazi by several people. I didnt listen to that and went ahead and accepted a position. What a nightmare. I do have over 13 years of experience and right off the bat this person told me how she had over 30 years experience and it went downhill from there. Not only did she want me to change a sentence HER way if the doctor did not say it quite right to her standards, but the final straw was when she told me basically that I was wasting their company money by paying me and then paying her to check all of my work.. I was like EXCUSE ME. isnt that your job in QA.. I thought they were supposed to QA your work at first when your learning a new account. Anyway, so I do try to pay heed to other's experiences..might save me later..
Here is how I would start to make a decision...
Make a pros and cons list on all the companies on a piece of paper. Go through all the things you like and do not like of each company from the information you have. Who has the best insurance, the most days off, the type of reports you want to type, etc. You might also contact the recruiters and ask what type of turnover rate does their company have, what are the average lines per hour or shift that the MTs on the accounts you are going to be doing are making, and how flexible are they with scheduling if you have to deviate from your schedule. The problem with boards like this is you normally only get negative on companies or you get no replies at all. If a recruiter though does not answer the above questions, then you might want to look elsewhere, because then they either have something to hide or the numbers are so bad they do not want to disclose them. Just a few thoughts to help you with your decision.
I need to make a decision from 3 offers
SPI, Transtech, and Medquist. Please, I know they are all over this board but please give me some advice that is helpful to me. I have 8 years' experience. Thank you. 
It is ridiculous isn't it? I am trying to make a decision.. sm
as to whether to give it a try or start looking for another job. I have no experience with VR but 3 cpl sounded lower than most companies pay and honestly MDI is such a great company I don't understand why they are not offering more. You are so right, I did feel insulted when I was told the line rate. I have always had such respect for them that it makes it doubly hard to understand. I think I realize I need to look for another job but good companies are so hard to find and I always felt I was working at one of the best. I just don't even know where to begin looking.
I just started with them also...trying to make sure I made the right decision...nm
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To make a decision not to have kids based on
health care benefits and not a safe place is a way to make it okay in your mind, but I wouldn't trade my children for the world. I would pay a million dollars a month if I had it to be sure my children could be safe. However, the rewards of having children go far beyond anything monetary or what we consider safe. When that child looks you in the eyes and says I love you Mommy, nothing and I mean nothing else on this planet makes you feel like you have conquered any and all things. When that little person shows you an art project made just for you with those words scrawled on it, I love you, Mom, again, nothing and I mean nothing makes you feel like a queen as much as that does. When that 10-year-old child comes running to you (not his coach or even Coach Dad) when he hits his first homerun, you feel like you want to just cry because you know this child loves you that much. I wouldn't trade that for the cheapest health insurance or all of the money in the world. JMO though.... Good luck on whatever you decide. Having a family is not for everyone, but I'm sure glad I chose yes. Am I worried they may not be safe, of course, but the benefits far outweigh the risks. 
eScription Question- Need to make a decision this weekend?
I have an opportunity to work for a company using eScription with half VR and half straight typing. I have noticed on this board the majority of you enjoy the eScription and think its the best VR software out there. Would you mind giving me a breakdown as to how efficient and edit-friendly eScription is? Can you use Short-Hand Expander with eScription? Do you have access to the line-counting utility as you type. How long did it take to get up to speed and start making money? All-in-all, would you consider editing with eScription to be better than straight typing production-wise? Say, if I transcribe 200-225 lines per hour, then I would need to edit 400-425 lines per hour to make what I am accustomed to making, since the VR line rate is about 4 cpl?
I can't wait to make the final decision today!!!
I am sooooo tired!!!! This is exhausting. LOL I know SoftScript was very organized and already has me ready to go with signs and everything, but am still a little leary of them as far as rigidity and strictness. Transcend seemed a little more flexible, not that you don't have to follow your schedule, but they give you 90 days to get up to speed and Softscript only 30.
at least you didn't lose your job offshore
guess its about time to learn new skills.
I didn't say they offshore. They say they don't, but they throw
it up to us all the time that if we fall out of TAT we may have to look at India. With the holidays coming up too many people are wanting off and they may have to look to India. I don't like threats.
She didn't say they didn't offshore at all s/m
What she did say is that if the work needs to be done here, it stays here (paraphrased a bit, I think).
That is not lying and saying that they don't offshore work, as was stated by another poster above, but saying that if the client wants the work to stay in the US, they will keep it here. Sheesh.
I know the difference between outsouce and offshore and I didn't
mention either one. The reason I mentioned the lay-off is because someone I know works there and recommended I apply there. At the time I was investigating there were posts about several MTs getting laid off.
Offshore doesn't make any more sense than
The work is being outsourced offshore or is referring to offshore outsourcing. If you're going to be picky about the term, at least be picky about the correct terms.
Make everyone admit offshore is a fact. sm
Maybe, if we MTs and MTSOs put it so out there that this is happening, even if the facilities/doctors would prefer to turn their backs and ignore it, they will have to admit it goes on and either contiue using offshore, or pay higher for US MTs. This seems to be the elephant in the room and we need to annouce to everyone there is a pacyderm in the doctor's office.
try to think how this didn't make sense to you
If the company pays for all those things and it is in *Word*, most likely you will be using either their line counter or Word's counter (found under Tools). Is this for an MTSO or your own account?
There has been a lot of discussion regarding this issue in the archives if you want to invest the time to research.
It almost looks like a memo she got and didn't make it into an ad.
I was also wondering about that $7000, is that per month, per pay period, maybe per year? 
I never said I didn't make money being an MT. sm
I simply was exploring what would happen when a manager was informed they would take home half their pay in October. I don't know if I'll make money when my pay is cut. Will you when yours is cut?
Kudos for the rolling eyes, I wouldn't have thought of that.
She didn't make 1 spelling error that I can see.
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My quotation marks didn't make it on.
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Actually I didn't quote a figure that I make per hour....sm
(it is above $25/hour, however) but I will say this: if the MT field is one's chosen area, then investing in it is a must. That means, instead of calling others who state they make healthy per-hour wages liars, your time would be better spent in getting as much info as possible in how that was achieved - and learning from it as well as adopting whatever it takes to help YOU. It means spending more time learning and less time bashing. It means concentration on retention of info, both old and new, to further your knowledge. It means learning what works best for you - not the next MT or whomever has posted on this board. It means taking feedback, again, without whining about it. I know of no other field where criticism isn't an essential factor - again, use it *positively* and don't let it affect you negatively! It means being open to trying new specialties when asked - you never know until you try - maybe it's just what you needed! There is a whole host of other things that you can try, but TRYING them is the key. Nothing ventured, nothing gained - and gain IS, after all, what it's all about, isn't it?
Well, I was thinking I couldn't make enough $$ but I truly didn't stay long enough..SM
to really give it a chance. I know that now. I started but got cold feet and went back to my old job. I really liked their benefits, and I'd be willing to give it time, this time, to get more used to the account and system, etc.
I was just wondering if they ever hired anyone back. Thanks for asking and not flamning. :)
offshore overseas.... not outsource .... correct term is offshore.
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This seems to be pro-offshore board. Messages against offshore often just disappear.
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Decision
I hope you don't actually base your decision on this board. Use your own intellengence and if you can actually talk to someone who has worked for both companies, I wouldn't just believe someone who says "hands down."
Weigh the pros and cons from both companies and then make your decision.
Decision
WebMedX - Medware offshores work BIG TIME and they will have no qualms about pulling your account out from under you and sending it over to have Raj and Nashira do it. At least 1/3 of their work is done in India and they are constantly expanding their volume over there. WebMedX does not off shore and they have better, more affordable benefits than Medware. Also, their QA people are level headed, not egocentric jerks like Medware.
decision
I'm glad you admit to being a egocentric jerk because that's exactly my opinion of QA in general.
decision
Why would you choose one over the other. Do you know anything about Transtech or Archivus from a personal experience?
Job decision - sm
After reading your post and replies from 11/17/2007, and seeing you are still undecided today, as a bystander, I just get the feeling that you are more than just apprehensive of learning a new platform, etc. Personally, if I was this unsure of making a change and that the new company doesn't appear to be a good fit, I would stay where I am. It's natural to be apprehensive, but the new job offer should make you feel more comfortable about the switch..but, if you are this undecided there must be an underlying reason? I say go with your gut feeling on this one. Good luck.
Right decision?
I accepted a new position with TT for 0.085 per line! I currently have a position for 0.10 per line, but struggle to get 1200-1300 lines per day! I have been able to easily get 2000 lines a day with other positions and I really need to get 2000 lines a day. Is this possible at TT?
The incentives and differentials at TT are much, much better than my current position. The PTO deal is also better by being paid your average hourly wage instead of a flat hourly rate which is really low! Insurance, thankfully, is not an issue for me due to my husband having coverage. Both places do not pay headers or footers.
Do you think I made the right decision? I am just a little worried that I will only be able to get that same line count at TT and with a lower wage, actually be making less! Any opinions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Big Decision
I have to choose between two job offers (both employee positions). One company I know a lot about. The other is Keystrokes. Have been offered one account, a hospital, at .08 cpl on a Chartscript platform that I've never used. Have been told that there are no normals or templates either. While the people seem nice, the benefits do not seem so great. For example, only 5 days of PTO after one year. Do they give paid holidays (and if so how many)?. Also, was told there were no line incentives (over the required 1200 minimum), and if you were allowed to work beyond the eight hours it would probably be at the same line rate (no incentives, no OT). It does not sound like they are offering anything that great and yet so many people say they love Keystrokes. I would like to understand: 1. Why so many Keystrokes employees love the company. 2. Is Chartscript a good platform to use. 3. Can I use the ShortHand word Expander with Chartscript? 4. When people say they make good money at Keystrokes, what is considered good? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
decision
Sounds strange but I tend to listen to myself, the gut feeling that tells me where I need to go. Works every time.
Which one do you feel more comfortable taking?
Job decision....
 Hi, I have been offered a position with a company doing acute care. This is a 60% voice recognition account and the remaining straight typing. The pay is 5 cpl for the editing and 10 cpl for typing. I have been an MT for 16 years, doing straight typing. How much of a learning curve does this voice recognition require and am I set in my ways too much to even consider it? It seems the industry is moving more in that direction, so I guess I need to get my feet wet at some point. She said they use EScription. Anything you can tell me about this would be very helpful as I have yet to sign contracts and all that. Thanks for your time.
thanks, you have helped me with my decision
I applaud your decision
In the beginning it looked like AAMT was going to be a good thing but I don't believe anyone can name one thing they have done to better the lives of MTs. They sold us out years ago, about the time they started taking corporate members. Doesn't the fact they have corporations in their membership tell anyone ANYTHING. Who has more money the huge MT companies or the MTs? Yep, greed took them over too. And as for the CMT exam, most physicians never even heard of it!!! I for one, have never had any prospective employer even ASK if I was a CMT or not, even those companies who advertise a premium for CMTs. I WAS a CMT, am not a CMT now and refuse to ever consider having ANYTHING to do with AAMT ever again. They are a big root in the evil in the world of MTs.
Faced with a decision right now!
I have been working hourly for QA since last year and it's nice, but the hours dropped from 40 hours to 20 hours so having to look elsewhere. Now faced with a rough decision, offered VR at a better than average rate and when I did that part time, I did around 4000 lines per day, but I get awfully weary doing total read throughs. Offered hourly at another place for only editing and no total read throughs, BUT it's a shift I don't like to work and straight hours instead of a split shift (my legs get awfully tired). I have to make this decision pretty quickly and I'm down to flipping a coin!!!
I definitely prefer QA to MT because my hands just can't take it anymore, not after nearly 20 years.
Hard decision.......
My heart would be heavy, but if it is inside information you probably are thought to keep it confidential NO MATTER WHAT, just like if you typed a report on your neighbor and found out they had HIV----IT IS CONFIDENTIAL. I think you should keep quiet about it, even though it will hurt your heart.
Did you try other job before making decision? SM
I'm waiting for a good reason to quit, like them stopping offering health insurance. Anything is possible.
Good luck to you.
Smart decision. Believe me, I know. nm
I think that is a wise decision pls r/o
Like I said above, they are nice people, but nice doesn't pay the bills. I had glitch after glitch with Dictaphone TransNet. It was always MY FAULT somehow. LOL It was pretty archaic. One day I couldn't work for almost a whole day because the TransNet would not load up any jobs, but they kept saying it was MY computer and not theirs. Then they wanted to know how late I would be staying up to make it up! (BTW- lo and behold, it was THEIR SERVER at fault! LOL)
I would not base my decision on
what this board has to say. These boards are used as a place to vent. It doesn'the matter where you work, some people will be unhappy. I have worked for Transend for over 2 years and the only complaint I have is that the insurance is not what I would like to see. It is quite high and the deductibles are quite high.
Use your own judgement. If you would rather do E-Bay, by all means that is what you should do. Personally I do not like the packaging, mailing, posting, leaving feedback and everything that goes with each transaction. Too much to keep track of.
To KS'er re: Big Decision
Thanks so much for your feedback. Perhaps I'm missing something in the math but I'm just a bit confused about how you are able to make so much. 1600 lines a day at .09 cpl is $144/day or $720/week. Even if you worked 52 weeks (no vacation) that only comes to $37,440 per year. If you made $61K last year, does that mean you worked a lot of overtime on weekends, holidays, etc.?
that is a tough decision, but...sm
Just my point of view - I have a 3-year-old daughter and I absolutely treasure the fact that I'm home with her, despite the fact that my pay is so lousy. I would not change that even for the chance to be a multi-millionaire. I say look into your heart and try to see it through your children's eyes. Personally, for me, regardless of the financial struggle I have to deal with, money will never be more important than the well-being and happiness of my child. Even if she turns out screwed up, at least it will be from my influence, not outside influences. Especially while they are so very young....
I hope you'll find my post helpful! Wish you the best...
It's a tough decision. I nearly got an
ulcer worrying about it last time I went through this, but the bottom line is that all we can do is research the companies, weed out the bad ones, and then choose between the ones left. There aren't any guarantees because none of them are perfect, but if you choose one that pays well, fits your schedule, has a good platform, etc., then that's about the best we can do. Once you take the plunge & make the final decision, a weight will be lifted from you :)
NO THINKING TO BE DONE ON THIS DECISION -- JUST DO IT !
The at-home MT's jobs are going fast with no work and constant low work, so you will eventually have no paycheck at all. Don't let those newbies/youngsters who have children at home who like to babysit their children while working influence their way. They can work in their PJ's and have hubby income for 2nd source. They have no worries.
In-house MUCH better -- excellent benefits, better dictators, etc. I would not hesitate a minute on putting in my resume and as quickly as possible. Take away some of the stress of working at home for these greedy MTSO's.
While I would definitely appeal that decision
I would not be surprised if the decision is upheld. Unfortunately, if you were not meeting their production requirements or any other requirement to work, then it is misconduct in performance.
Wish you luck with your appeal, though.
Forum helped with my decision about OSI
OSI didn't tell me they outsource jobs to India in their job offer, and I refuse to work for a company that does this.
Thanks to this forum, I learned about this and chose to go with a company that does not outsource. I ignore some of the inane comments, but to do nothing but praise a company here is unrealistic. I read all the proof I needed to help me make a decision.
Why would it be so difficult to simply remove crazy things like, "Oh, you are nuts if you work for them," and leave comments such as, "I have had no work on this account for one week," and she soon learned on this forum that it was because the jobs were sent to India. I don't know why you believe it is necessary to remove the entire string.
Thank you.
Every employer makes their own decision about that.
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Good Luck with your decision
Decision made on who to pick!
After reading all the feedback, I decided to go with Keystrokes. MQ just seems to iffy with work compared to Keystrokes, who certainly has some good feedback from fellow MTs.
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