Do you have to supply your own computer?
Posted By: lac on 2008-10-08
In Reply to: I'm also in the interview process and... - hoping to be a keystroker
When I applied I was told I needed my own computer with XP. The computer I have, XP I do not. I cannot seem to find XP for a reasonable price either. Is this still what they ask for or has it changed?
Thanks
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yes, they do supply the computer, but
it'll tke them FOREVER to get it out of your house when/if you quit. I quit in Feb. and am STILL looking at that stupid machine. I still continue to get company emails, my emails go unanswered.... Communication is severely lacking, always was IMO....
Will they supply a computer? Then
If they supply computer equipment, then that could be a reason. So far the only company that ever asked me for permission to do a check is a company that would have supplied the hardware. Otherwise, I have never heard of a company wanting to check a credit report.
Did everyone have to supply their own computer?
I had to turn down a job because I did not have XP on my personal computer. I only spoke to one supervisor via email and she said I needed my own PC.
Does anyone know where to find a good deal on XP?
Thanks.
companies that supply computer
Are there any good companies that allow part time work and furnish the computer, also?
yes they do, everything you need computer wise they supply. sm
very friendly user platform, pay always on time and correct, great bosses, great benefits, great sound quality, great QA people, all around a great place to work. Come on over to Webmedx. You will be glad you did.
Does etrans supply the computer? TIA
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MDI doesn't supply a computer,
so you have to have your own. I take it your current company does supply your computer, in which case - yes - you should use your own computer.
Which companies supply computer? sm
Looking for a dependable company that supplies the computer and everything you need. Are there any ones left?
Thanks.
Will TransTech supply a computer if needed?
Also, who is the pay at Transtech and how often are you paid?
I was told when I applied that if you need a computer KS will supply you with one, you then make pay
until it is paid off! Not a bad deal, and a good way to get a new computer.
Axolotl employees....Is the computer keyboard they supply ergonomic or standard?
I am scheduled to start in about a month and am trying to prepare. Thanks!
I wanted to use my own computer and get rid of the RENT on TT computer, but Vista is not compatible.
Good way to make them money. Not have to upgrade software so that Vista is compatible with Vista. Huh?
One more computer question. I got my computer today and
trying to set it up. Man unpacking the box and setting everything up is a major undertaking; more so for me because I used a laptop before and my desk isn't tower friendly. Anyway, no info came with the tower and I don't yet have the password to get in (paperwork says to call M-F). Is the tower WiFi compatible? My DSL is hooked to a different computer and I wanted to know if I can setup new computer as WiFi or if I need to move modem to new computer and set other computer up as WiFi.
They pay better than that now. They do not supply PC
but just like all the other companies, they do require Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs. They are nice people to work for. I have been there a few weeks.
They do supply equipment for a (sm)
nominal lease fee. No weekends unless you want to work them.
which companies supply pc's
Does anyone know which transcription companies who supply the pc's offer good line rates and are good to work for? I am almost burned out trying to find a good company to work for.
OSi used to supply computers - not sure if they still do
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They only supply the tower. Nothing else. nm
Do they supply C-phone?
NM
do they supply computers?
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Do they not supply another account if you run out? (NM)
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they supply the cphone, but...sm
the accounts they have with C-phones are really AWFUL!
Supply and Demand?
I would wonder if it's not more an issue of most MTs wanting to use their on computers. My Mom, sister, and I all are transcriptionists and there's no way we'd work on anyone else's computer. First, I've got to have my laptop. I don't want a big, clunky desktop taking up space in my house. We already have 4 other laptops anyway (we homeschool). There isn't any room for anything else. Also, I've got to be able to work anywhere I happen to be. I have a strict 8-hour shift but that doesn't mean I have to be home to work. I'd be too nervous traveling as much as I do with someone else's equipment.
Supply and demand
This is what drives wages more than anything ,and because of offshoring and VR, demand is down. Don't know about supply, but the schools keep cranking out MTs, so it's probably pretty steady. As long as MTSOs have a large pool of MTs to choose from, downward pressure on wages will continue. Has nothing to do with what we think we are worth. Companies will only pay what they have to pay. This is true in every industry.
they supply you with everything - you are not allowed to use your personal
computer for their work. Be forewarned - When you get their equipment, do not play or surf the internet for anything other than work related. They do monitor it. Use your own personal computer for personal emails and surfing outside of work related things.
any companies supply computers for ICs? - nm
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Their job is to supply the work, my job is to transcribe it!
Supply me with work and let me do my job! I am keeping up my end of the deal.
Do they supply/lease computers? NM
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Maybe they can supply you with the right copy of word.
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Does Focus infomatics always supply
computers to MTs who work for them? I ask because I'd rather use my own computer. I'm a little leary of hooking up someone else's computer to mine even with a router. I don't want the risk of any viruses or company Spyware or anything like that affecting my own personal computer. Can anyone shed some good light on this matter? Thanks in advance for your help. God Bless.
To correct answers above, they do supply
C-phone and/or foot pedal. They do not supply computer. I was hired less than 2 months ago and they provided equipment and had placed an order for more so doesn't sound like they are phasing that out. Starting pay for everyone is 8 cpl and after 90 days is reevaluated based on quality and difficulty of the account and can go as high as 9.5 cpl. You should receive a letter via e-mail stating this when you get a response to your resume. I don't know when the instituted this as cpl varied at one time.
They use ShortHand as an expander. You can download a 30-day trial from the ShortHand website and KS can give you a key to make it permanent.
Webmedx does supply an expander, it is
ShortHand. I never worked for MQ and I've been gone from Webmedx for a month, but I left because there was consistently no work on any of my accounts. One day I got 4 reports all day long and that was sitting in front of the computer for an entire 12-hour shift and checking every few minutes. There was plenty of work on some accounts, but I was told I couldn't work on them.
They have their own platform called Enterprise and I there were several issues with slowness, it locking up, losing reports, etc. They kept updating promising fixes but I never saw any positive results. They had production tiers, but because of so many problems with the account and lack of work there was no way to reach them. I believe they have restructured the way it is done though so it may be easier now, provided there is work.
I am no fan of Webmedx, but from what I've read about MQ there is no way I would consider them. Check the archives or read the MQ board here.
They use Dictaphone's ExText and will supply the pedal. nm
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MDI-FL has India contact they supply work to. nm
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Do they still supply the puter with Lotus Notes on it? nm
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They do supply standard, but I have connected my IBM keyboard.
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What type of software is required at TT and what do they supply? nm
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A company is not required to supply anything to an employee. The problem sm
is when ICs are supplied with equipment; they cannot be supplied with anything or they are employees.
Other professions need to have their own equipment, references, etc. This is not just in transcription.
did you have to purchase equipment for this service to work or do they supply - nm
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All good. Computers they supply $20 PP. Average pay, but GREAT support!
Work load consistent. Nothing bad at all to say. LOVE THEM!
What is their policy with regard to weekend work, and do they supply equipment?
Thanks.
Diskriter and Precyse supply puters. Opti-Script in Penn. used to, and Charts in Time (CIT) in Fla.
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No, I had to use their computer. Yes,
the accounts were full of ESLs. I was off QA really quickly, though. My team leader wasn't strict about the time schedules, but I always felt as if "big brother" was watching me. If I had to pick the kids up early from school, I had to make up my time. Understandable. It's not a bad place to work.
If you are using your own computer,
you can have on it what you want and have attached to it what you please. Only if you are using their computers can they ask this.
buy computer
You have to have $300.00 deducted from your pay checks in increments and if you stay with them for 3 years they will refund the money; that is what I was told when I was thinking about working for them
Do you still have their computer?
It is my understanding that when computers are sent out, the understanding is that if MT leaves final paycheck is held until equipment is returned. Which does not seem unreasonable to me.
Do you have to have their computer? Can you use your own? nm
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use own computer, or theirs?
I was wondering if you get a company computer...I don't think Extext works on my computer, but If I had theirs, I could hook up my keyboard/monitor/mouse with a KVM switch to their towr
computer
thanks! I get the drift! I won't be downloading anything. 
What is the RAM. on your computer.
I was told when I first started that if I did not have 512 RAM on my computer it would cause the programs to lock up. I tried updating my computer to 512 RAM so I bought memory card after memory card but my computer is stubborn and won't go for it. So I have been typing on Merit on 384 RAM and so far so good. I was just thinking maybe that statement was for the Dictaphone.
you have to use their computer - sm
A lot of companies want you to use their computers because you will be transcribing directly into the hospital system. There are other reasons that companies want you to use their equipment only, i.e. virus protections, spyware, etc. If you take the position with Diskriter, please note that you cannot do anything personal on their equipment. They do monitor it. This means no personal emails or looking at sites that are not work related. I'm not sure if they emphasize that any more, but they did when I worked for them. And yes, they definitely monitor it.
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