I am curious if there have been more lay-offs at Amphion, more than the 25 or so? I am wishing
Posted By: mk on 2009-02-09
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you all the best of luck in finding new jobs. We really are living in some scary times!
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Amphion lay-offs
I haven't heard of any more lay-offs, but the CEO/owner did step down for whatever that's worth. 
on Lay Offs post below, Happy At Amphion says is Current employee;
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I can't speak to Amphion but I'm curious sm
about your situation. You sound reasonably happy with your company; have you spoken to your supervisor about changing to a rotating schedule? And a rate increase? It's hard to find a spot where most things are this good, and always worth negotiating.
PS - i got that email from Amphion too.
Be careful wishing for McDonald's
If a person is happy at their job, what's wrong with wishing them well by having them stay there?
That's not nasty.
I don't believe the lay-offs have anything
to do with foreign cars, or at least little to do except that they are of superior quality overall and more might be buying them, but the main issue is gas prices and a declining economy. People are now taking public transportation, carpooling, riding bikes or motorcycles, or keep fixing their old klunker. In my area there are huge layoffs every week. People have lost their houses, have given away their pets because they are unable to feed them, people who have been self-sufficient are now in shelters. No one has $$ to buy a car. We're in the market for a car, but we are going to buy used because of the overinflated prices on a new car and the depreciation.
Lay Offs
I would really hesitate before taking a job with SPi. I worked as an Editor for a year and a half and one day I was told to join and a conference call and they let me go effective immediately. No advance warning, nothing. I was told it was due to their having lost several large accounts. Be very wary.
Lay offs
 Amphion is going to be laying off...word coming down today.
Lay-offs anyone?
Anyone been laid off from Breitner? Just wonderng what their story was to you.
Current Amphion employee...I'm very happy. The part of Amphion I work with has no faxes, lists,s
minor demographic work..superb QA and feedback. Fellow MTs on same account are more than willing to help and now they also have mentor program. My pay is what they said. They do have different pay for different levels. 
Curious too!! I am on LOA with them, but would like to know!!
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Curious?
Which "owner" are we talking about? I've worked there 2 years and never encountered a "moody" person. Matter-of-fact, I don't even know who the owner IS come to think of it?????
I'm curious
So many trashing MQ before they've read the new information. If you're that unhappy why do you stay? Why not leave before the packet arrives? Why not quit kvetching and moaning and go find someone whose practices and pay rates you find satisfactory.
How many of you are MTs with less than "perfect" skills and yet MQ keeps you on? How many of you work the required hours? How many of you do what is expected of YOU as an MT? My guess, having spent many years as an MTSO, is that many of those complaining are the ones not meeting the requirements of being a PROFESSIONAL MT.
Give MQ the benefit of the doubt. I've known this company since its inception in the 1970s and believe me, the packet is a good thing for MTs, for the MT industry, and for PROFESSIONAL transcriptionists who want to continue doing professional work.
I'm also curious if they
hire IC or FTE? Looks like an interesting company. I'd like to know something about them too!
Curious
Why, those 2 last names are partners in OSi
Now I'm curious
I agree DH is a good person, she's the only one I've ever spoken to in the office besides the techs. Curious to know who the swivel head might be. LOL Didn't know they ran out of work, wouldn't bother me once in awhile but if it became consistent....well....
Curious - What is SBC? sm
I have Verizon Freedom. I told them exactly what I would be using it fr and they said no problem, unlimited. I hope they don't call me out on it.
MDI-MD MTs - I'm curious whether you use
another expander? And if you use Bayscribe, do you use the Quick Bar? I keep going back and forth. I have ShortHand and Smartype of my own. I've tried all different combinations of using them and can't seem to find the right combination. What I like about Shorthand is that a box pops up to tell me/remind me what is going to play out when I put in a certain shortcut. The Bayscribe Expander doesn't, unless you are using the Quickbar. But then when I use the Quickbar I have trouble with it expanding stuff I don't intend to expand, especially when I putting in the header stuff. But a plus for Quickbar is that is expands instantaneously and I have found Shorthand to hesitate slightly and sometimes by that time I have gone on typing and it will do weird things like capiltalize a letter in the middle if I have pushed the caps key or whatever as I continue typing.
What works for the rest of you?
just curious, but . . .
Didn't the administrator ask OSi to confirm that they were offshoring before making a decision about banning from the board? Of course we all know they didn't get the truth, but I do think they asked them directly. If a co. is going to put ads on this board, don't they owe it to the adm. to be truthful? And I really think they would be. But my biggest question is why some of you people on here just persist on bullying people when they ask questions. It's ridiculous and childish.
I'm curious about this too. (sm)
I spent some time on the AAMT website and can't find it there either. Were you able to get an answer?. I may call the company tomorrow to ask them again before I make my final decision.
Curious...
as to why you only worked on it for a few days?
Just curious!!
 Does anyone know anything about a company called ATSI (american transcription solutions, inc.) also known as MT World? Just wanted some info on this company (the good, bad, and the ugly). Thanks
Just curious!!
Is the money the only thing that stopped you or was there something else?
To Just Curious
Yes, the subjects are similar and forgive me if this second post bothered you. My first message was directed at how to ensure I could get my first job back within the MT department where I previously worked. In this second message I was questioning whether national employers might hire me if I wasn't accepted back into my department. I was concerned how my two-year lapse working would be received by the national companies as I'm sure the dates will be verified by my employer.
I am curious as well
I have also taken the initial test and will be taking the second portion. Would also like any info anyone may have!
But is that at 4 cpl? Just curious.
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I'm curious too!
:)
Curious too
I work for Cymed too, but I'm pretty far out of the loop about anything..just sitting home typing... curious though.
Just curious though...how many hrs PTO
do you get per year and how long before you can start using it. Also, is the PTO and holiday time paid at a flat hourly rate for everyone or based on your average? This is all stuff to compare. Thanks.
Curious
Are you considered an employee or IC with them?
Curious to know...
if the original poster below did indeed report them...or if the previous team lead did as well?
I'm just curious about something sm
What do you have to lose about communicating openly and honestly with your manager? The worst they can say is No, I need you to stay on X accts. If you say look, I'd be more productive on 1 primary - or whatever your magic number- although happy to help with other accounts, maybe they'll say Sure.
All you can do is ask. I asked for 3 primaries and 2 backups at my employer (Webmedx) and my manager was happy to do it for me.
just curious
how many different accounts do you have to work on in that shift to stay busy?
just curious. Who came up with the 40%? nm
Was just curious
I really couldn't care less about the insurance. I was just curious as to how much it was in case I ever do decide to sign up for it. I don't even get the insurance where I work now as I don't need it. I just asked out of sheer curiosity.
curious to know...
how did they change their pay? I used to work for them on an oncology account...stayed for about 1 year. I do like oncology but it was for a teaching facility and had mega ESL dictators.
Just curious
what company is TTS?
just curious
any information on TAIB in Maine.
Curious too
I saw the same add. Anyone had any experience with them? Their website says they pay 8 cents a line or something comparable, depending on the account.
curious as to
.
Curious
I don't think I would be in breach of any contract (which I haven't signed yet anyway) if I told you that my last day of employment was Monday, September 10, 2007.
Curious....
did anyone contact them with more than 5 years experience and what did they offer you?
I'm curious too, and about CMT...SM
I started in MT in 1985 and have never bothered to get certified, and it hasn't held me back any. I've worked in a hospital, a huge clinic, two several-doc offices, and for 2 nationals. No prospective employer ever asked me if I was certified (as an MT, at least...lol!). Don't really think it's that big a deal.
Curious
If that is the pay for SR, what would the cpl rate be for a seasoned hem/onc transcriptionist?
Yes, curious as to when that was...
I have been with DSG for 3+ years and never had an email begging me to say anything nice at all!
Really funny how you have to be bribed into saying something nice or in management to say something positive about DSG? I am just a an extremely happy employee loving my job!
Just curious
When did they start having a daily minimum? I've been with them for 1-1/2 years and was never told this. It's IC status and that's not how it works for me. Did something change recently that I'm not aware of?
Why no thanks? Just curious....NM
Just curious...
I just got hired-on at Transcend! How do you like it there? So far I like what I'm hearing...
Thanks.
Curious on how you do that....sm
My question is, do you have to do that yourself or do you have it manufactured that way?
Curious
Anyone ever been paid per minute of dictation? How does it compare to per line? Thanks
I'd be curious to know more s/m
I also work for MQ and applied for DSG and MDI. I got offers from both and I'm not sure which one to go with. I'd like to take them both and ditch MQ altogether, but I don't think I want to learn that many new accounts at once.
I know quite a bit about MDI from the boards, but not too much is said about DSG. Does DSG use ASR? I know they use the DQS platform, which is the most appealing aspect to me about DSG. What do you mean about them bothering if you don't work when you say you will? Do you have to have a set schedule with them or just meet a daily line count?
You're right about the pay - it's definitely decent with either of these companies - beats MQ!
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