Futurenet scheduling/flexibility question. (sm)
Posted By: nn on 2008-11-21
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If you agree to work during certain hours say 8-5, how flexible are they if something comes up and you take a couple of hours off during a.m. and then make up in p.m. Is this even allowed. I know it is IC but some IC positions are very rigid while others are not.
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SE scheduling
From what I understand, Santa Ana (Orange) and Monrovia are, I guess, sort of merged. (Same regional director/payroll dept.
What I wanted to ask (for those of you that are SEs)how closely do you stick to your schedule you provided them with? I was told I needed to work a set schedule, but heard from others that I can be very "lax" with it. I'm confused about the answers I've been getting, so if anyone can shed some light on the subject, I would greatly appreciate it.
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AllType's scheduling seems very rigid and I was looking for a more flexible schedule, like a 12-hour window or something similar. Any suggestions? Anyone from AllType that has personal experience regarding their scheduling with opinions to share? Thanks!
stat scheduling
Can anyone clear up the "general" schedule I need to follow as an MQ SE? I am so confused. I'm aware each office is different. My office asks for a set schedule, but is "very flexible." For those of you who are SEs, do you follow the exact schedule you give your acct mgr? If you agree to an 8-hour day, must you complete all 8 hours if your line count is already met? Can you log in to do extra work outside of your hours such as nights/weekends? I'm just curious to know how much time is actually monitored, being that this is a "general" schedule. It's very confusing and not really being made clear to me--please help! 
Way too strict about scheduling
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How flexible is their scheduling? sm
Don't they have a 12 hour window to get work done in?
Flexible Scheduling
Are there other companies that offer flexible scheduling, or rather line commitments, instead of a fixed shift - like MDI-MD?
To MW - re set hours, scheduling, etc.
Set hours - yes you work a schedule but you can basically set your own schedule except you will need to work either Saturday or Sunday, usually Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday but they will work with you on the weekdays. TT is the most flexible company I have found.
SPI's new scheduling application
Are there any current SPI MTs who are willing to share their thoughts on the new scheduling application?
scheduling application
I find the application slow and clumsy. No way can you sign out if you leave your computer every 5 mins... it really is the last straw. Word has it they're going to dump us anyway and pull out of onshore accounts altogether.
Webmedx scheduling
Can you tell me about the scheduling at Webmedx? Is there much flexibility? Weekends required? Thank you!
Archivus scheduling
Can anybody tell me if the scheduling at Archivus for clinic work is flexible? Can you tell me anything about the platform? Thank you!
20 for PT and 40 for FT. But they are RIGID in scheduling. sm
I turned down the position because of this.
the info given so far is that scheduling will be MORE FLEXIBLE
so not sure exactly what you are asking, re: firm.
how flexibile is your scheduling at Medware? NM
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Companies with flexible scheduling?
I'm looking for a company that I can commit to lines per pay period and not a set schedule?
How's the scheduling for MDI-MD? Are they completely flexible?
As far as PT scheduling, it would depend on the account, but SM
with regard to the PT incentive plan, there is a certain number of lines that have to be done on a weekend day. I don't have it all in front of me right now to be more specific than that. Maybe someone else can help with that... Sorry :-/
Does ANYONE besides MDI pay decent and have that FLEXIBLE scheduling? HELP, please! nm
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Recommendations on company with flexible scheduling
I am looking for a company who is flexible in their scheduling. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated plus any other good/bad info.
Mind if I ask if they have flexible scheduling? pay scale? thanks! nm
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Don't know scheduling, but she emailed me saying they hire only FT and have no surgery accts. at
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TransTech scheduling question. I know you work 1 weekend day (sm)
and give them a schedule you will be working. Do they micromanage, i.e. if you have to run to school to pick up a sick kid can you make up the time at the end of the shift without calling for permission? Do they go through and check your time on line and lines done to make sure you are being productive while signed onto system as MQ does?
Have heard they are really great and I understand schedules, but some companies allow more freedom of movement than others.
Any info helpful. TIA.
IC status and being asked to commit to specific scheduling question
I thought I understood that this was not permitted to be asked if one was an IC. I work a very, very stable schedule as it is, but they want me to tell them EXACTLY when I will work and also will I commit to weekends as well. What do you all think???
do Etransplus and probity offer true flexible scheduling
or do you have to follow a set schedule? Thank you in advance for all your input.
Re: Flexibility
When you first start, they will ask that you pick a schedule that you will be working (your choice). If you need to change that schedule outside of one hour, then they ask that you just let them know so they can see if they need to find coverage or not. They are very good about changes in your schedule if you need it.
Flexibility
Thank you both. I was pretty much trying to figure out what they referred to as flexible.
Flexibility
They are about the only company out there that is still run by HUMANS! They will work with you, whatever your needs are.
flexibility
You must request your flexible schedule prior to accepting the position and then get it in writing, for your protection.
Flexibility
MDI-FL is flexible with scheduling. I have been here four years and am still raising children and it has been great to have the flexibility!
flexibility
eMTS is very flexible. I am not IC though.
Flexibility
DSG is a great company that just put up an ad today! They hire looking mostly for production versus specific, strict time of day schedules. As long as you are meeting your production they are great!
flexibility
Can you explain their flexibility? Do you pick a schedule? Do you have a time frame in which to complete your work? Thanks!
flexibility
but the pay - that sounds below average - 9-11 cpl is more like it - if not more. But for flexibility and plenty of work - I would work for less - especially if I could work on the same accounts all the time and have plenty of work - I would be interested to hear from others, as well on this company.
Flexibility
That's what some of the companies in transcription out there are lacking. I work for a hospital that has the same 12-hour period. We can clock in 4 separate times in a day. It's heaven! First shift starts at a certain time, second shift and third shift, but it's amazing how we can keep everything covered - guess it's because we're happy!
Flexibility
I work for Futurenet and they are very flexible. Nice people. Pay always on time.
40 hrs for FT, I have no flexibility, SM
Enterprise or Chartmatrix are the platforms, for me running out of work happens at least once a week and I have 5 accounts. In past couple of days I've seen posts that they are using some other MTSO to do work for them so that's where some of the work is going.
Flexibility
At MDI we submit and set our own schedule 2 months at a time, having to commit to 2 weekend days a month.....do you do this at Transcend?
Amphion flexibility?
Can anyone who actually works for Amphion tell me if there is much flexibility in your schedule. I know they require you to submit a schedule, just wondering how flexible within that time frame they are. Thanks.
Flexibility as an employee
Can anyone recommend a good company to work for who will allow their employees to have a very flexible schedule? I have two children and I have to work a schedule which works around their school schedule and after school activities. I also would like to have some time for myself and be able to participate in the gym or going out with friends and my family. I want to put in my 8 hours a day and am willing to work on the weekends.
Flexibility at Diskriter
I have been offered a position with Diskriter. The recruiter told me when I speak with my supervisor, I could have a flexible schedule. Just how flexible is Diskriter? Also, do they have 12 to 12 shift, where you can work 8 hours in 12 hours? I speak with my supervisor this Wednesday and just wanted to get the heads up. Thanks
here is the scoop on flexibility with DSK
I worked for them and was told I could have flexibility. This is no lie, I would run out to the mailbox to get the mail, or maybe get interrupted with a phone call - probably no more than 10 minutes away from the computer - AND I WOULD GET A PHONE CALL FROM Diskriter ASKING WHERE ARE YOU? ARE YOU ON BREAK? YOU NEED TO LET US KNOW WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A BREAK OR GOING OFF TO LUNCH.
When I took my lunch break, my phone would ring if I was over 30 minutes. I felt like big brother was always watching.
Maybe it wasn't that way with everybody, but I never ever deserved that kind of monitoring for any job I had. The sad part was that when I worked for them there were times I would not have any work whatsoever, but was told not to leave my house in case work flowed into my que. One day, I sat for three hours on a Saturday morning because they insisted we do overtime, and I did not get my first job until 10:40 a.m. THREE HOURS ON A SATURDAY. I can still recall that day - I made $17.00 for an 8 hour shift. I quit shortly after that.
Flexibility - They great with it
I have never seen a company as generous with flexibility. If I need to run to school for the kids and make up time later, all I need to do is email and let them know. If I need to switch days or hours because of anything, I have only been denied that 1 time because there were too many people off sick and it wasn't for something I had to do, just for more free time in that day.
As for the person who said they called and asked where she was; I am sorry but they are too busy doing other things to be watching over your shoulder, I doubt this occurred. If it did, perhaps you had extremely low line counts and they were just trying to account for if you were really at your computer making an effort or if you were taking off on the clock and not actually working your scheduled hours, if you are supposed to be working, you should be THIS IS A JOB and just because we work from home doesn't mean we can come and go as we please (unless it has been approved, which they are ready and willing to do).
Diskriter is the only company I have found that realizes being flexible makes for happier MTs, which makes for more productive MTs.
Good luck and glad to have you join us.
Sorry.. I mean FLEXIBLE.. not flexibility
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The best company with flexibility and
pretty much everything else! You will be happy!
Looking for company with flexibility...
I have no issues with a required line count per day, week, month or whatever, but I do need one that has flexibility with the times. Need around 8 cpl. Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated.
Transtech if you want flexibility.
I have worked for both. I chose Transtech over Ax because there is absolutely no flexibility with scheduling. Transtech expects you work your schedule but if you swing a little bit earlier or late, and they know you will be there they leave you alone. Ax, on the other hand is very strict. You must keep to your schedule every time, no exception. Both companies have good work, good benefits. Both need excellent quality. The difference is Ax is smaller and you must stick to your line count, quality and schedule, whereas Transtech does not micromanage at all. But they do expect you to do all that Ax does, just a different management style. Different strokes for different folks. Both good companies, but for different types of people. Good luck!
Keystrokes - Flexibility
Please explain what you mean by flexibility. I was just hired by Keystrokes and told that I must work my schedule but no PTO for the first year, only five days year 1, five days year 2 and then ten days year 3. Although everything else sounded okay, I did not feel there was a lot of flexibility. Would appreciate if you could elaborate. Thank you.
You won't get flexibility or IC at Medquist.
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Flexibility in that you have 24 hours to get your
projected line counts in. Your line counts are put on a schedule by you every month. This is what you think you will do on a daily basis within 24 hours TAT. If for some reason you can't make it a day, you e mail your sup as early as possible to let them know. So, flexible in that they don't stare at you every minute. You are also welcome to do more than projected and work other times in addition to your schedule if there is work. They e mail the team on the accounts and say when there's lots of work and help needed.
Yet, you are a statutory employee. For me, it is flexible because if one morning I am tired I can work later in the day. If I am up at 2 a.m. I can type. So forth. When I was a regular employee I was often micromanaged and I cannot stand that. Even when there was no work, I was chained to my desk. Here, there is no chaining whatsoever.
Can you tell us about your flexibility with Transcend? sm
Do you have to work a shift? Are you required to work weekends, and if so how often? We have enjoyed flexibility at MDI in that we state how many lines a day we will do and have a 24-hour window to do the work (provided the work is there which it has not been lately).
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