Doesn't seem a valid point to me. Most people can make 250 lph sm
Posted By: LTMT on 2007-08-10
In Reply to: think, people! If she does 250 lines/hour, same docs daily, will make $15/hour - average N/M
so why not do it making 8-9 cpl (or more) and make $24-27 per hour? I don't think $15/hour is much nowadays, but that is just my opinion. I made that 10 years ago in an office setting -- hate to think of going backwards, although I do reailze that is the trend in transcription nowadays, sad to say.
I just hope he/she (and everyone) finds something that pays more than that, especially for IC work. 
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I think your point is valid
I'm sure there are many US MTs who do not work their schedule. That problem would not exist if MTs were still working in house, which is rare these days. So, I feel the MTSOs are most to blame for this problem, as I do not believe that transcriptionists were so eager to be sent home to work to begin with. It was the MTSOs and the hospitals who were so eager to save money! We always have this thrown in our face, Oh, but you get to work from home, as if it is a huge benefit. We still have to work! Also, some of these companies do not understand how difficult it is to sit for 8 hours typing. Give the MTs a little flexibility and maybe they will work their schedule. I do not know anyone who works in an office setting that actually WORKS 8 hours a day. Alright, sorry if I got off track here...it's a bit of a rant  .
you may have a valid point but sm
something doesn't smell right. I got the distinct idea from the recruiter that she didn't agree with the operations manager or whatever she is. Plus she told me she would hold onto my application in case I want to apply in the not to distant future but she could only hold it six months. If I don't work its gonna be the same thing. I realize companies want experience in the last 2-3 years sometimes especially if you haven't had years of experience. But I have had two offers (money was very bad though, no one is paying) that said they would obviously wave that requirement because of the years of experience and the type of experience. To me it was insulting. I did tell the recruiter that MT time is money too and they should not waste our time with all this testing if they have no intention of hiring. They had my resume. O well, obviously not a company that is a good fit. There are others out there.
I think I made a valid point. What is your purpose in
My point was that a lot of recruiters will talk up their company when people looking into them inquire about them. They're not supposed to do it, but it's done all the time. Anyone who is seriously looking into a company will know exactly where to contact them and TO contact them. Someone asked a legitimate question and got a rude reply from you. You got called out and you don't like it.
What difference does it make who it is? He/she has some valid points. sm
While we are hashing through our own problems and such, sometimes (myself definitely included), we many times forget to consider what the other person is going through.
Name just 1 job that doesn't get boring at some point. nm
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People at TT have been paid! People who haven't well, maybe you did not make count and your check
after insurance deduction. Maybe your bank is holding it. Maybe anything! But we GOT PAID. This is NO LIE. And I am sick of this board. Nothing but disgruntled exemployees arguing with employees who like their job. Ugggg. I am working. BTW: THERE IS WORK (clears throat) remember that? Work?
just because they do it, doesn't make it RIGHT!
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Does make one wonder, doesn't it? nm
Doesn't make it right. sm
we used to conquer countries with guns, now it's creative corporate structuring.
The point I was trying to make was...
that it is very unprofessional for a recruiter to email me and schedule an interview and then not call. This person acknowledged my resume and test, said they were very interested in discussing a position with me and then failed to follow through. That makes the company look very bad. I realize there are recruiters who are great at what they do. I have dealt with other companies and their recruiters have always been very prompt and efficient. I have never been turned down after testing with any company and I am not inexperienced. I am not complaining because I did not get a response from a company after apply for a position, I am complaining about the recruiter not following through with his/her scheduled interview. I already have a job, was just applying for this on the side. I have other things to do with my time than just sit around and wait for the phone to ring.
To make my point-SM
To make my point please see the message decent pay at the time of this board...the poster doesn't want much, but everything I said in my earlier post...now tell me I'm wrong. I will say it again, this job is 24/7, 365...so she thinks she is going to go to a new place, and start from day one working days, no weekends, and have no ESLs plus make great money...these are things you work TOWARD when you have been some place for awhile, not what you get when you are just starting some place. Does she expect the people who have been there awhile to work nights, weekends and do all the ESLs? The poster and others like her are part of the reason the work is going overseas...no one here wants to make any sacrifices.
maybe if you are trying to make a point
about skills you should have proofread this post because I am so not impressed with your grammar. In 10 lines I can count 5 errors. If Transcend is be good or be gone, you might start worrying now.
now that doesn't make sense
because why would they offer you an incentive to type more if they didn't want you to? I doubt they would rather you work less, but your scheduled is your minimum and any OT has to be approved, that's what it reads like.
That doesn't make any sense
you don't transcribe the files in Word, you do it right there on the mttest screen. Are you sure you are talking about the same thing?
Doesn't make sense sm
The ad was revised. When I first saw it, it said 18 cpl work at home, 3 year exp. Couldn't believe what I was reading, so I checked it again and it said 16 cpl, no experience and work at company. HUH?
It doesn't make sense
I can see them asking that you not try to get your own accounts, which could possibly be trying to get some of their accounts, but to ask that you not work for another MT service. That is a little strange if you ask me. It is your profession. When I left a small MT service, I was only asked not to go after any of their accounts in their competition clause.
Doesn't make sense
if the MT is willing to accept the rates.
I am an IC in California. Applied for a job that was employee status that needed my particular experience. No reply! And they're still posting!!
You may have the answer but it still doesn't make sense.
Decided anyway that I like the flexibility of IC anyway so found a great company.
Reading it here doesn't make it so.
It is still the largest MTSO in the world and by a significant degree, too.
They've been offshoring work for quite a while and have not hidden that fact from anyone.
Obviously, many are happy there or they wouldn't stay.
It's not for everyone. Then again, the same can be said about all companies.
This doesn't make any sense
I don't work for SoftScript, but if you're going to have somebody posting a question and getting negative responses, it seems only fair that they would want to defend their company--I know I would. Also, why is it the majority of the people posting all of these negative comments never even made it into the door and actually worked for them? I believe the poster wanted to hear from people who actually work(ed) there. You had a bad recruiting experience, not a bad work experience.
This isn't to bash anybody. I'm just trying to figure out where all of the CURRENT SoftScript employees are to respond to this post, including people who were actually employed there long enough to let all of the job hunters know how the work load is, etc.
7 cpl doesn't make sense.
I got offered 8.5 cpl on acute care last year with only 3 years experience. I can't understand why they would be offering 7 cpl unless it is for an easy account (i.e. low ESL, thus able to get more done in shorter period of time). Don't forget to factor in benefits (cheaper than most), 10 days of PTO (after the first year), and the incentive bonuses that start at just 5501 lines per week (don't know of many who offer bonuses at that little of lines). If you work full time, they ask for 5500 lines a week, so get 1 extra line a week, and you are already making your base rate plus an extra 0.0025 cpl. That adds up quick.
That doesn't even make sense. nm
You'd make more of a point about offshoring sm
if you asked the company representative. Besides, it will save you time. If you feel you don't trust this company now (you mentioned that below), maybe you should keep on looking. Good luck to you!
You make a good point..
You know what, you're right. An experienced GOOD MT will hit the ground running and not need their hand held. I'm sure an experienced, good MT is worth their weight in gold and SHOULD be paid more. There should be a way to do that, and if all those companies out there that are crying because they can't get experienced MTs would compensate in a way that is perceived as more fair, people would be beating a path to their door. The only thing that bothers me is the assumption that all MTs with many years experience are good at what they do. I've seen with my own eyes that this is not the case. Some of them don't seem to even know proper English usage. Why should that person be paid more just because they've put in X number of years? I guess it just reminds me too much of the labor union seniority systems that protect and reward the mediocre. I didn't mean to offend anyone with my post above; just wanted to give another perspective. If I were sitting where you are, I'd probably feel the same way. The MT profession has been eroding for years, and it's got to be tough on those who were part of the good old days of being an MT when they felt reasonably rewarded for their expertise.
You make a ver good Point.
The stuff that I have read was from 2 years ago, alot can happen in two years time. Every company has something wrong with it in someone's opinion. I just saw a lot of bad remakrs about it. Maybe it will be more of a positive experience for me.
At this point....I make top dollar at MQ sm
I am part-time and have been working for MQ over 16 years. The day they tell me I have to do ASR, I will quit, but until then I am satisfied with what I make per hour. Look around...there are layoffs everywhere and I am grateful for my job with MQ for now.
I'll try to make this point again...
wake up. MTs are not the first Americans to lose their jobs overseas. Look at your clothing labels, look at our TVs and other entertainment items, look at your children's toys. WHERE were they made. If you want AMERICAN JOBS FOR AMERCAN WORKERS, put your money where your mouth is and BUY AMERICAN. Consider all the toy recalls and the pet food poisoning epidemic from CHINA...How many American workers were displaced when these commodities started coming from overseas. If it's the cheapest brand on the market, it's probably from overseas. Bite the bullet and buy ONLY AMERICAN PRODUCTS TO PROTECT ALL AMERCIAN WORKERS, not just yourselves.
You make a good point
You were able to get some recogniton because the doctor knew who YOU were and the quality that you put out. That doesn't exist much anymore. I think THE major factor contributing to the decline of the MT profession is depersonalization. As employees of MTSOs, we are no longer individuals, but part of a big MT machine that cranks out dictation. The true consumer of the MT product, the doctor, has no contact whatsoever with the person who transcribes the report. That means that there is no recognition for the excellent MT; they are mixed in with all the substandard MTs and the doctor never knows who is typing the report. He gets back good, he gets back bad, and everything in between. Basically, the only reward we get these days is our own pride in doing a good job. Unfortunately, that doesn't pay the bills.
You make a good point -
I think you're spot on ~ each of us has different needs and different capabilities. Some companies get bashed just because they weren't a perfect fit for someone and some companies are really are validly not so good to work for.
I've been with SoftScript for nearly 7 months and I have nothing bad to say. I had about 12 years experience and a few years away - things in this business changed drastically during that time. Softscript gave me a really fair go. I worked for Medquist before for many years and did a short period of time with Spheris, but went back to Australia. I was doing VRE with them ~ that was weird, but not their fault.
Some people can't be satisfied with anything ~ I'm happy knowing I have a job and the people are really nice.
Just my dollar's worth (2 cents doesn't go anywhere anymore)
Once again, you people are making my point...
Former SS Employee- I would think that if were smart enough to actually have worked for that fine company at one time, you would be able to 1) decipher a joke when you hear one, and Letterman made plenty of BTK jokes in his lifetime, and 2) you would even BELIEVE that poster was, in fact, an SS employee. Why? Is it because you WANT to? Ok, I work for Medquist. I think the BTK was brilliant for remaining uncaught for twenty years. There, as a result of that post, alll Medquist employees suck and are sick and deranged. Please- get a life!!!
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.
That statement doesn't make any sense at all
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I hope DSG doesn't make the change
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This whole thing doesn't make sense.
It seems someone is confused or doesn't know what they are talking about. If you have to make $900 to be considered full time, how much is that a line? Are the hours flexible or do you have set schedules? Are you required to work a 40-hour week or is it completely by lines?
You make my point. Find what works for you. You
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Just because people are super nice, doesn't SM
mean the company is so great. Everyone at Spheris is real nice too, but don't think you would like working there.
People who underbid to the point of extinction are - nm
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Mute point, I guess, but is that what people
Even MT management feels that each and every one of us are low-down scoundrels who steal an hourly wage while surfing the net? That's a shame! I worked hourly for 17 years and was never treated in the way this manager above comes across. I was told great work and went above and beyond even for that hourly rate, which was not much, but I had benefits. There was no line requirement, but there was TRUST!
Well, yes. But my point is the OP said wanted people to post
positive experiences with Focus. I've seen other posts like this where a person will ask about a specific MTSO and say something like just good things or no negative posts please.
It just strikes me as looking at the world through rose colored glasses. How can you make an informed decision if you only consider one side of an argument? It's just silly. Why bother to ask any questions at all? Just take the job and be done with it. People take time to answer questions honestly here and try to help out fellow MTs so they don't make the same mistakes we've made and what thanks do we get?
Pollyannas like the OP who just wants to hear the good.
Amphion doesn't make you work weekends
or nights. They're a great company, and I hear they're hiring.
and offering a bonus. Doesn't make sense that there
isn't work for current MTs. Unfortunately there are lots of companies that overhire.
Question - doesn't that make your 8-hr days a lot longer? (nm)
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I know.. she's pretty ridiculous and doesn't make much sense
You don't want to steal their expansion program, right? You just want the expansions that YOU thought up and that YOU put in. Not a problem in my eyes. Just figure out where the file is, copy it on to a disk or a little flash drive or something.
You're right...that post doesn't make any sense...sm
How could high producers mess things up for the rest of us, when, in the past few weeks, we were offered incentives on most of the accounts to keep them in TAT by working extra?? And how could a responsible member of management even state something to that effect? The only logical conclusion is that this particular poster wants to discourage high production (on his-/her OWN accord) in other MTs to keep the pickings greener for him-/herself.
If poisoned pet food and toys doesn't keep people (sm)
out of Wal-Mart (and it doesn't seem to, read the blog Behind the Counter), I can't see it stopping offshoring.
Not to excuse it, but I've watched the trend over the last decade, and I honestly think a lot of companies offshore only because of the bottom line; transcription is one area that hospitals are always trying to cut and the pressure to drop line rates is tremendous. I used to take several calls a month at the small MTSO where I used to work requesting us to drop our per line rate. It ranged from whining and pleading to outright threats of losing the account if we didn't comply. It was a constant aggravation and stress.
I think some companies dipped a toe into offshoring just to try to keep up and then it trapped them into continuing so as to meet expenses and the TAT. JMO on the mid-size MTSOs; not sure how it worked in the big ones.
You missed the point. She has people that do the hiring because she is busy with her own
responsibilities. There are just people that feel they need to talk to Lee or no one, and those people find that they do not get things done as they should because they did not go through the right people.
If you knew Lee, you would know how wrong you are. I have never worked for someone as respectful or caring of others and I have worked for a lot of people in and out of transcription. This is the ONLY company where I have ever felt that I was treated as a person. How horrible of you to judge someone that you do not know.
My point was some people are happy there and are not "brown nosers"
It's sad that you left and you still have so much hostility. I wonder why? Some people are not satisfied anywhere they go, and never will be.
Agree to point, but people need samples and also ability
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I do over 10K a pay period. The point is this only hurts the faster people.
And that's not you. I came here from MQ and these folks are moving in that same direction. You have a lovely Easter too.
your post doesn't make much sense. Find another job then? That's what the rest of us do!
A typo does not make it unprofessional. Perfect doesn't exist.
We all do our best, but typos will happen from time to time. Won't matter tomorrow and certainly won't matter next year.
This doesn't make sense to me either. Scan is advertising for MTs but there is no work?
What's up with company who constantly overhire when they can't even keep their current employees happy. I certainly won't be applying there.
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