Don't you feel this is the least bit unfair? sm
Posted By: NutterButter on 2008-07-23
In Reply to: Flipping the script on Employers!! - flip
Unfair to each one of these companies who has to spend quite a large sum of money to recruit and train and ship your equipment? And unfair to yourself, as how can you expect to truly learn all the different operating systems and dictators and accounts if you can't concentrate on just learning a single thing at one time?
I think you give us all a bad name.
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Another example of how unfair they are.
It is definitely unfair if someone has been
there for 8 or 9 months, has to wait until 12 months before even accruing 1 minute of PTO and a new employee hired today gets PTO immediately. How is that not unfair?
How is it unfair?
Constantly assuring someone their check has been mailed and still has not been recieved is not good business ethics period. Then to have the threats on top of it...that is just plain bs. She STILL has not gotten her check and if he has any decency he will stop payment on this supposedly mailed check and just overnight her a cashier's check for her full pay. I dont know about anyone else, but Im not rich and need my checks in a timely manner, and as far as I know there arent MTs out there just doing this for the fun of it alone. Not being paid is what is UNfair.
It is unfair because those of us
who have put in 10, 20, 30 years or more should not make what a newbie does period! It doesn't matter if it's production or not. Someone with 10 years or more experience should NEVER make what someone just coming out of school or with 1, 2, 3 years in MT. We have put in our time, learned a lot in those years, and absolutely should be rewarded with higher line rates for that! When the newbies get in their years and years of experience, they too should be rewarded.
It used to be we all had to start small and work our way up. Now it seems that everyone makes the same, and it's not right at all! 
SPi unfair!
The new comp plan looks wonderful but when you start typing you notice it takes almost double to get your line counts. Sure, they lowered their line counts, but they don't pay for headers, footers, spaces, returns, tabs, and the patient info area! We get audits and have never been provided with the policy on them.
So much is changing in that company! Something is wrong! Everytime you turn around there are new MQ managers and less United States MTs and Editors. What is going on? I've went though 5 managers in the past 6 months! The director of ops is running though the company trying to model it after MQ. Well look where MQ is now! Why don't people see that the higher-ups are NOT getting the job done correctly and everything is falling apart! A change has to happen or this company is going down faster than Leroy Brown. They need to start changing their upper OP managment team ~starting with the director and all of her MQ followers!
unfair practices
I would like people to be aware of a company called Advantec MT, to let people know that at least at the beginning they pay 1/2 cent per line but don't let you know until your first paycheck is due and then you find out and you have to pay for their equipemnt which I believe is very deceptive. Thought everyone should know.
not really unfair, a lot of other companies do that too
At my last office position I had to wait a year for vacation.
That seems unfair. I have no reason to think sm
they do anything unfair. I did a little over 3000 lines last Sunday. If they were manipulating things in any way, that wouldn't seem likely.
Granted, I would like to be able to use the Ctrl/I function, but because I cannot, I do not automatically assume something underhanded is going on. The company has treated me well, and I have no reason to suspect they would cheat me in any way, and it is unfair for you to imply they do unless you have proof to back it up.
100% QASeems VERY unfair for..sm
Unfair to QA the whole group for work THAT'S UNPAID to begin with, such as demographics garbage, etc. bookkeeping that their OWN clerical staff is supposed to be doing...not the MT for GRATIS...If the client really is so demandinging and picky about the demographic work, you know full well that he is paying the MTSO for it, while we get to do it for nothing for the sheer privilege of working for them. What the heck does this have to do with transcription?? That's what we were hired for and paid for....let them do their own bookkeeping.
You're right - it is unfair
My company actually put it in the employee manual - that employees are required to use PTO for periods of low work volume and computer downtime - and the company reserves the right to INSIST upon the use of PTO. Obviously if a company needs to put that language in their manual, they are deliberately planning to overhire, run out of work, and have computer downtime. It is completely unfair - especially since there are rules about requesting it in advance when we want to use it for OUR reasons, but of course those rules are waived when forced to use it for the company's advantage!
Companies SHOULD live up to their end of employment and pay when you show up to work as agreed - and most do in other industries! What is the point in EARNING something they can snatch away whenever they please? PTO is not really a benefit when you are forced to use at the company's whim and for their benefit instead of your own. This ensures you never get to plan an actual vacation, and the company doesn't have to have much concern when work volumes are low - they can just force us all to go on vacation - although instead of CALLING it that and letting us WALK AWAY from the job and go do something else - they force us to sit there and TRY to work, then take the vacation after the fact when it turns out there was none! That is a double whammy because you never got to actually LEAVE the workstation - and it snatches away a future time when you actually planned to! So of course we get burnt out and miserable without hope of a REAL vacation spent away from the keyboard!
It stinks that every chance they get, some suit (who gets salary and NEVER gets forced to take PTO himself) finds a way to steal an employee's benefit and turn it into a benefit for the company instead. PTO under these circumstances is NOT a benefit - it is just another term for slave labor. How DARE they act like unpaid time off is a priveledge that THEY may choose for us, but WE may not. Its unbelievable the lack of respect we receive, and the crap we are supposed to put up with, for the luxury of working at home.
That's pretty unfair.
Just because the patient returns for multiple hem/onc visits is not a good enough reason to pay lower scale to type a few lines.
Unfair and no work
I have worked for them for about a year now and they are always running out of work. They are sweet as pie to you if they need you to help with overflow, but when work runs out they get ugly. JMO
It's unfair to say it's only people with children.
I think the above poster is correct that it's the perception that you can work when you want to that has caused this, not just people who have kids. I have a transcription service and some of the worst offenders don't have any children at all. Even in the real world I always saved my vacation days, etc. to use for my children's school events or whatever and took time off for my kids because they are my no. 1 priority. That has never interfered with my fulfillment of my job duties, even when I worked outside of the home.
I've hired anywhere from someone straight out of school to older people nearing retirement age and some of my best ICs were mothers. Some of my worst included one gal who wanted to party every night of the week and couldn't work the next day with a hangover, an older lady who got tired earlier in the day than she thought she would so she had to stop work early, and yet another lady who had marital problems and used an argument with her hubby as her excuse not to work on any given day. I can give more examples, none of which involve kids. Most of the women with kids did well because they knew how to organize their time, worked when kids were asleep or at school since they knew it was their only chance to get it done, and they were adept at multitasking.
What you are really seeing is a lack of work ethic in general, in all different professions. So many want to get rich right now but they don't want to have to work to do so. We live in a drive-thru, high-speed society and everyone wants everything RIGHT NOW with the least amount of effort possible.
as unfair as it sounds, I have never heard sm
of a company that lets you see a contract until you are ready to sign. If when you read it you don't like it, you don't have to sign it. A hassle yes, but companies are not going to just arbitrarily send out their contracts for folks to see.
Payback is what comes after notification that your sup is being unfair.
I have lost 1/3 of my income, lost ability to work OT and am having less than desirable work siphoned to me since I finally found the courage to go above my sup's head. So, know the risk if you stay in the job.
I think you are being a bit unfair. We all say we want MTSOs to be upfront sm
about what they will pay, what they expect, and not to waste OUR time testing if the wages or whatever do not meet our expectations, then when someone does that, she gets blasted. I just started doing some part-time work for her, and the work is clinic work, which is super easy, and the pay is on time and it is weekly, which is a nice little extra.
Just my thoughts. 
That is crazy!! I do QA too - how unfair to be docked points!
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I feel the same way...I love working for Keystrokes and feel blessed that I have such a wonderful jo
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As I have stated repeatedly, although very unfair, leads have line counts too.
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Curious. Scrolling down yesterday and noted comment about unfair labor practice
suit possibly brought by an MT against a certain company. I know this company only hires ICs - not employees. Is this possible? TIA.
I feel the same way. I'm irritable because I feel
and that my years of experience overall, and past few years of busting my @$$ for them hasn't been appreciated or noticed in the least.
We're all just cogs in the wheel.
I know. I feel the same way.
Makes no sense to me..
We've got fiery, feisty redheads all over this country, although my brother and his wife got married in Ireland.
I feel for you
I think I once felt the same way as you. Its ashame what's been happening but it has been happening and some of it for good reason.
I feel the same way. SM
Who are the people who say that they are doing well financially with DQS? I see them on boards saying that DQS is the best platform but I can't figure out how unless they were making a lot less before than I was. It is strange for some people to be doing so badly on the platform and others to be incredibly satisfied and vocal about it.
Feel the same way ever since...
St. Louis and Chicago CSC combined into one - meaning one branch manager for both CSCs.
I have to work day and night between multiple accounts because they recently hired a bunch of new MTs. Talk about overstaffed!
So I guess this is how they repay MTs that have been loyal full-timers for them for many years - replace them with entry-level MTs.
I know the only out is to try another transciption company part-time to see if they're better but I just don't know if I have the energy to do that right now.
I often feel the same way...(sm)
Reading enough, one gets a feeling of hopelessness. VR taking over the better work, leaving the garbage for the rest. I sometimes wish MTs would stop to think what they're actually doing when they readily agree to take on VR editing. It reminds me of all of those IT techs who were forced to train E. Indians to do their jobs, knowing those same E.I.'s would be taking their jobs FROM them. This is actually worse, because those IT's didn't get a pay cut while doing it!
Some will say that you can't stop the technology...
Really? Where would that technology be without us?
Know how you feel sm
I screwed up ilial/ileal. I just said, um, um, you know, I goof this one everytime and always have to look it up, truthfully gave it my best shot. I was wrong and got the job anyway.
Yes, lol! Feel the same.
If you think about it, anyone can basically score perfect on that with an open book and looking it all up on Google. I thought maybe it was timed so tried to rush through. Who knew? If they are not following it up with a typing portion, they're in for a rude awakening! Think about it, a nurse may pass that test with flying colors, but can she transcribe??? JMO.
Don't feel bad.
MT for many years for many companies including two top-20 rated medical centers and didn't pass two online tests not long ago. Both were very, very simple. I think some places are slaves to the AAMT BOS and the slightest deviation from that is counted as an error. Unfortunately, I think some others may discriminate based on age, geographical area, sex, race, marital status, etc., and use (phony) test results as a way to get out of hiring somebody who may be well qualified but may not fit into their sociopolitical clique.
Know how you feel
I did the same thing last year and it was a big mistake. Some people enjoy working for them but I just couldn't make any money. I was on 5 different accounts and they would all run out of work. It was just so frustrated and couldn't live off the money I was making from them. Needless to say, I left quickly.
I wish you much luck!!!!
I feel for you,
got into a bad situation myself with my old job, but everyone's advice has been good, there are jobs out there, you just have to look. I have had a good luck with Keystrokes, you might want to try there. If not, there are others out there. I wouldn't quit your current job until you have something else. Good luck.
I feel the same sm
Taken 1 sick day in 10 years. Always work more than I'm asked to. Never complain and where am I? Without enough work to pay my long distance phone bill (which I never had to pay for in the past). Very discouraging. :(
Think how you would feel (sm)
if you gave notice at your old job and expected to start with the new one and couldn't for 2 more weeks. I think they should be compensated, seems only fair. If I was in that position though, I believe I would have kept my mouth shut.
Used to feel that way but no more.
Unless you get a lot of the same MDs with macros? Seems in these modern times and if you work for a national you never get the same MD twice. And then all the new instruments and unfamilar terms that you have to look up. Now, it's more like give me more H&Ps where I don't have to look much up, anytime! :)
Well thanks ...Now, I feel better. NOT....LOL
Must have been your time. Congratulations and I hope they have an awesome offer for you...
anyone else at DRC feel like
something is wrong. I mean one of our largest accounts is now all of a sudden empty? I work in this account and I find it extremely odd. This place is a huge facility and never having much to any work really should not be an issue. I am already cross trained on something else, but I am getting a bad feeling.
I feel the same way (sm)
I learned a long time ago to enjoy the slow times because it never lasts.
I know how you feel.
I too am in the same boat. The only thing different is I work for another company. From what I can see it sounds like transcription is heading in the direction or VR. They want us to do twice the work for half the money. Most days I struggle to make 12.00 an hour. It is to the point where after transcribing for over 20 years that I will be going back to school and getting as far away from transcription as possible. Between the cut in pay and wondering if I am going to have enough work I am finding that it is not worth staying in this profession.
I feel
the same way. It's frustrating. I've only been in transcription for 6 years and am ready to get out. I worked in an office for years. I was treated much better in my office job than doing transcription. My family also refers to this as a sweat shop job. I feel stuck right now, but am trying very hard to get my ducks in a row so I can get out of this nonsense. These nationals should be ashamed of themselves. JMHO
Don't Feel the Same
Sorry, but I don't agree with you. Accounts are only hard to the people without the skills to provide a quality product in a timely manner.
All I can say is that at my new job I feel
valued and respected, am well treated, and the pay is more!!!!!
Don't feel bad.....
I'm the same way.....I should have left the Q long ago, but can't get up the nerve......ho hum.....some day! I keep watching the posts for KS, though!
Thanks to both of you! I do feel better right now.....sm
I guess I am just very worried, as many of us are, of NOT getting paid at all, or something being wrong....I guess we are all used to a bi-weekly or weekly check where we can actually see that we are getting paid correctly and on time.....I guess I have to trust that until March 31st, they seem to be a great company, I guess I have just been burned a few times before! Thanks so much for your encouragement and support!
Still feel the same
It is now a year later, are you still happy with Ascend?
Don't feel bad s/m
Just starting your second year I would say you're doing fine. I would expect that you can reasonably expect to see what you made last year come close to being double that in your second year. 
Don't feel bad..........
I have 14 yrs. experience and I've been beating myself up all day wondering how I could have failed their test! Glad we are both currently employed!
Hugs to you Cheri!!!
I feel better now
LOL. I feel so much better now that I've read your post. I've taken a couple of online tests after having been out of this field for about 10 years. I am able to pass the written portions, but haven't done so well with the transcription portions, unless they are really, really clear. I thought it was just me.
Okay, now I feel MUCH better
Yes, I flunked an online MT test where they said I left out a complete SENTENCE, which I would never do. EVER. A whole word, maybe. It got to me. I even went back over the dictation since I had downloaded it to my computer, and there was NO sentence missing. I found ONE word I had missed for which I left a blank. Something is fishy in the way some companies grade the tests for sure, or they are having the computer grade the tests, and there is something wrong with the computer programs. Don't let it get you down. I am glad you posted this, so that I have further verification that this happens.
thanks, I feel a bit better now
did you notice how he talks over you on the phone? Maybe it was just me.....
I feel sorry for you!
MGR, you appear to be a very sad, depressed and hateful person. Your attitude towards foreigners is tainted and not what I believe this country is all about. We have the ability and opportunity to obtain gainful employment here, something other countries don't have. This is the home of the FREE and the brave. You are free to choose employment that suits you best. Obviously Transcend is not for you, I wish you would utilize that freedom and find someplace else to work.
I pray that you do not have children who are being raised in such an atmosphere of contempt, distrust and hatred. Perhaps you should try visiting third-world countries where people stand in line for the opportunity to work in places such as underground mines (and are grateful for the job) so you may begin to appreciate what you have right here and now!
You need an attitude adjustment, MGR. Try counting your blessings once in a while, it would be refreshing for all of us who visit this post.
I feel sorry for the 10% that ... SM
are surely made up of 1 or more of us who unknowingly works for someone of your caliber. So sad. What goes around, comes around. I'm glad it's not me, that's for sure.
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