HOW the heck did you read that email??sm

I swear, some people have issues with comprehension or they read words that are not there.  That email said NOTHING about firing people.  Goodness Gracious....or maybe YOU are worried because you are one who is NOT maintaining your line counts???? uggg....some people on this board.

• Keystrokes hiring? - MT
  • After their email the other day about looking to fire people, I'd say … - uh uh
    • HOW the heck did you read that email??sm - ksmt too
      • They're firing alright, trust me I know. nm - sonicfingers
    • The email the other day said nothing about firing. - KS firing
    • The email was not about looking to fire people. Yes, they are hiring. sm - KS MT
  • Only one sure way to find out, - KS MT

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Would anyone who gets an email like this go for this job?  Has anyone else gotten anything like this recently?  Is it a bit unusual?  Opinions please.  Here is a copy of the body of the email letter.

In the past, we were in contact about medical Transcriptionist opportunities. I wanted to send you an update on positions available with Spheris that may be of interest!

This is an exciting opportunity for home based employment, steady work and individualized attention. We place you on a primary account based on your experience with no current shift requirements.

ESL (accent) experience is not required for all accounts and we have account mentors available to assist in your transition. We are currently looking for MT's with a minimum 1 year experience outside of school. We have clinic (minimum 5 specialties) and Acute Care (Ops not required for all levels) opportunities available. Family Practice, Urgent Care or Internal Medicine at a minimum is required for clinic.

Looking to move up that career ladder as an MT? We offer definite career paths taking you from an MT to a manager- all work from home positions.

With a focus on you, we offer:

• Small supervisor to MT ratio
  
  
  
• Full benefits including company paid life insurance
  
  
  
• Weekend differentials
  
  
  
• Weekly based production incentives
  
  
  
• Longevity bonuses (our monetary thanks to you, each year of employment)

We offer paid training and a flat rate for your first week as you become acclimated to our system- you'll be ready to go live after two days of training!

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On the Seekers Board, Synernet is hiring RAD MTs.  On their website, they require 1600 lines/8-hour shift.  Does this include the RAD accounts?  And isn't this the company who offshores?

Really, what IS YOUR PROBLEM????  If you don't watch it, GP will sue YOU for defamation of character!  That would be a fun countersuit to see. 

with these MT companies!!!!!!!!!!!!  I have been looking for part-time QA or MT actively for about a month now.  I had left the MT profession when my mom was sick and took care of her until she died.  I have wasted a ton of time in the last two weeks taking tests and having preliminary interviews with recruiters.  The recruiters tell you one thing and when the person that does the hiring calls, they tell you something else!  Was suppose to start last week with a company and set up appointment for software download and THEY did not keep the appointment.  When calling to find out what was going on, they were very nasty and rude so I decided that was a sign not to deal with that company.  Just got done with an interview and while the recruiter was great, the person that called and did the hiring did nothing  but complain about how she had to babysit MTs etc. etc.  It was like she was on a power trip to make herself feel important or something.  After being talked down to for 15 minutes, I told her I was not interested.  Why start with a company that talks that way to you in an interview?  I have been at this profession for over 30 years, hired, trained, etc and I know what a hard position it puts you in.  NEVER EVER would I complain to a potential employee!!!!!!!  Anybody else having this problem?  Its like these companies are trying to tear your self-esteem down before they even get started.

I think I will take a breather before applying anymore.  I am tired of testing and interviewing!!!!!!!  I really did not want the hassle, but I am ready to find an account of my own and just IC on my own.  This is ridiculous.  Forgive me I am just blowing steam!

Oh, one more thing, these companies pester you to hurry and take their test, but then THEY take their own sweet time calling you back, don't answer e-mails, etc.  ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH  I think we deserve more respect than this.  I would NEVER treat anyone the way these companies are doing.

a break .. years ago when I worked for MQ I came from a company where QA were called editors .. and in many places QA are still called editors.  Why in heaven's name would you argue a moot point.  Call it what you will .. she had a question and you are beating the semantics to death.

To curious I would say consult a lawyer and see how you can proceed.  I have paid people in my company retroactively for things I have overlooked .. it is good will and probably in their policies and not a really huge deal.  They may not want to admit holding you up .. but hey .. go for it!!

Cannot get into anything!

look for something else.  You'll never make any money off it, especially if you can't type in Word. 

I know that isn't what you were asking, but it will be like beating your head against a brick wall.  

I actually prefer the wav files to the C-phone for the convenience factor.  I hope to have my laptop set up so I can work a little when I travel, and it would be nice not to have to lug the C-phone around too.  However, I never had any sound quailty issues with the C-phone -- not sure what the other poster is talking about.  Looking at the days of the vinyl belts, endless loops, and cassette tapes that broke, I think we have come a long way.