I am quite surprised to see an MTSO state that determination is worthless.
Posted By: nm on 2006-05-10
In Reply to: Determination is worthless if noboby will let her test though. - an MTSO
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Determination is worthless if noboby will let her test though.
I used to let grads from PCDI test for me, but not one of them passed. It’s a drain on my resources, both time and financial, so I won't even consider a PCDI grad anymore unless s/he’s had a lot of verifiable experience.
Different state to state. You would be surprised to find
IC can be defined differently state to state. Even the IRS cannot come up with a definitive set of rules. You would be surprised how many ICs actually get unemployment in some states. If the unemployment claim form asks specifically if you are an independent contractor, do not lie, but if it does not, do not volunteer it. Let the company prove you are a true IC according to the rules of your state. All you lose is a few minutes filling out the claim form. I would only do it as a last resort. If you can find work fast, by all means go for it, but the way things are now with all the VR and off-shoring, it is a backup if you cannot find work. No one should go hungry because they are afraid to file for Unemployment as an IC.
The state you live in or the state where the MTSO is located? nm
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Does your MTSO take out all federal/state employee taxes? nm
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Determination
No one is putting anyone down at all. We who have been in the biz for years and years, who have hired and fired, knows what schools offer a quality education or not. They cannot teach what they do not know.
Only You Can Make That Determination!
Yes!!!!! For me, it would be well worth it to have that pay guaranteed, along with benefits, which equal more than just hourly pay.
It is worthless to say that, without saying WHY
Why do you even bother to post it?
WORTHLESS!!
I paid a little over $900 a month for just my hubby & I in 2006 when I finally quit. It was WORTHLESS. We had one major surg during the 6 yr I worked for them & had the policies they went thru & my AFLAC per dium paid better than the medical did!!!!!! It was for a rotator cuff repair on hubby. And they tend to find policies that work best in areas where they have more MT's - NV, FL, etc. & in Wyo (Transform's home state) there would be no participating providers!! Example - the surgery center here in Cody would accept it but not a SINGLE surgeon. What good is that???? It cost hubby over $10,000 out of pocket. And when I quit in early 2006 the policy for a couple years had a $500 deductible for EACH inpatient stay - not an annual deductible. NOT worth the $$$. I now pay $150 a month for hubby's with another company (not MT anymore), nothing for my own, and have 5x the coverage. Just had a procedure myself & so far it has cost me $25. Am waiting to find out what the surg ctr will cost me but they estimate $70. Beats the rotator cuff experience!!!
Determination/PCDI Grad
I agree. I graduated in July 2004 and have had SEVERAL opportunities to test, and even work with National company. I had no problem at all finding the 2 jobs that I have now and ALWAYS do very well on the tests. I also agree about detemination...since it was a driving force for me to excel in school and to get a job. I got EXACTLY what I set out to do! I have to say that if the original poster has enough determination, she will get her just reward!! She can do it!! Don't give up!
Just LITTLE , PATHETIC, WORTHLESS Me
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I have found that the 2 weeks during someone's notice are worthless for the most part. sm
It is as if they think, hey, I'm out of here in two weeks, what can she do? This happens more times than not.
Again, two sides to everything. We (MTSOs) are not out to get MTs. We need you as much as you need us. We need to be able to work together. I am fortunate in that I have a great group of employees but I am a small MTSO (25 MTs) and have very little turnover.
It has been difficult for everyone with the industry taking on so many different factors. We are not the enemy.
Unless something has changed, health insurance rates vary state by state, so we may not have the
info you need. I'm an IC so I don't have benefits.
You are correct. The state that rules is the state the employee lives in.
My state laws has is spelled out in their Code. If another state does not withhold, they are fined heavily and if they don't withhold for years, their fines are pretty bad. I worked for a Florida co that did not withhold income tax for my state even after I brought it to their attention in the state code. They kept saying that they would eventually and never did. After two plus years and when I left, I made it known to my state all the conversations, the state refunded me all late fees they charged me and then said they were going after the company in Florida because they had many employees in our state. They deserved it. They knew better.
If company is in state that has no state taxes
they are not required to take out state taxes. It's enough to keep up with your own state tax law code, could you imagine having to stay abreast of 49 other state tax codes? The cost would be huge and ultimately passed on to us by lower line rates. Regardless of who owes the tax, someone has to pay it. Just a matter of convenience I guess.
Not state by state, federal labor law - sm
and you don't have to be asked. If you work it, asked or not, they have to pay time and a half OT rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.
Taken right from U.S. Dept of Labor -
An employer who requires or PERMITS an employee to work overtime is generally required to pay the employee premium pay for such overtime work. Employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)MUST receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek of at least one and one-half times their regular rates of pay. The FLSA does not require overtime pay for work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or regular days of rest.
Extra pay for working weekends or nights is a matter of agreement between the employer and the employee (or the employee's representative). The FLSA does not require extra pay for weekend or night work or double time pay.
when docs give mtso a check, then mtso pays you?
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They should take out state taxes for the state
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It varies from state to state
nm
Varies from state to state
My own state recognizes partial unemployment, too, when your work gets cut down to half of your regular workload/income.
Isn't she an MTSO owner - which MTSO ? Just curious. n/mnn
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Most of them do - You would be surprised.....
how many are doing it that have not come out.
I am surprised a lot of the MTs
at Heartland did not follow Tracy to Transtech.
I'm surprised
about Trinidad because their website states they do not outsource. They seem to be very family oriented and all that as well from what I read. I do know the accounts have 12-hour windows and the scheduling is flexible within that time frame.
I was surprised
that it was mentioned that they pay some of the MTs in India as independent contractors.
With what I know of them, I would not be surprised
about anything that they do.
Why are you surprised?
What are the names of some professional organizations who require that you live in the US in order to join?
Are you surprised???
They don't care if you have work or not. Their only concern is keeping the reports within TAT. They don't care if you quit as a result. They will just post more ads here and more suckers will apply and get hired to take your place. DSG is the pits.
Really? I'm surprised because
work has been really slow on all my internet accounts for well over a month and I've not been able to make lines. But I love MDI, so I'm hanging in there.
Are you surprised?
I would guess that 90% of MTSOs read this board. They would be dumb not to know what is being said about their companies.
This is a public board that most MTSOs know about. There are probably just as many MTSO owners/managers/and other suits on this board as there are MTs.
If you'd notice, YOU are the only person who posts here with your full name. Most people know that MTSOs read these posts.
not surprised
How do you find things out like this?
I wish I could say that surprised me, but...
sadly I can't. So many things about this industry seem to be going down the tubes.
I first got into this because it seemed so secure. After all, people are always going to need doctors - right?
That part is still true; unfortunately, though, those doctors don't seem to need us anymore.
I wonder if anything is going to be able to pull us out of this awful downward spiral we all seem to be trapped in.
I'm not surprised
Watch out - they are vague about everything, and expect you to magically know everything then fuss at you or terminate you when your QA is 100% after a week. One friend who worked for them was done that way. they are rude jerks as well.
I am really surprised - sm
You do not have to associate yourselves with AHDI. There is information on how to contact your state representative. There are other links there. I am not a supporter of AHDI, but I thought you would see that that information is useful. It is convenient. Get off your duffs and write! A lot of good it's doing you to get on this board and slam AHDI. So what? Not exactly constructive behavior. I would be willing to bet that not one of you who has responded has done anything but whine and form and share useless opinions.
Not surprised
I contacted them about a Rad position, they said it was filled. Then they called back and said there was an opening, to take the test. After I did this and passed, I was then told there was no opening. Question: Do recruiters make commission on each person test and interviewed?
Not surprised in the least.
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I'm somehow not surprised but....
Have you also tried to email D and your liaison and anyone else in the upper ranks to see where all the work went? If you've read the thread below, you'll see several of us have tried but our emails go totally ignored.
I'm also wondering if you and Fatcat are on the same account(s). Out of the blue her accounts were quite suddenly chock-full last night and we kind of suspected that work would disappear today.
I'm so sorry you're going through this. If it's any consolation, know that you are most assuredly not alone in your catfish, bottom-feeder feelings. We're all right there with you.
What are you surprised about? I know several MTs and
There is nothing wrong with this. It is on the American compound. It is a tax-free (or at least it used to be) excursion. You sign a contract. They pay for your round-trip travel there/back at the beginning and end of your contract plus usually 2-3 more trips within the year. They usually provide paid housing on the compound, etc.
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Not surprised
I am with you. I think you have called the situation correctly. MDI/Transcend will drop the shoe when it is convenient for THEM. If anyone thinks they really care about the needs of their MTs, review in your mind the events of the past, say, six months. Did you have enough work? Were you given flimsy excuses? Were you promised that things would be fine for once and for all in September? Indeed, SAD, but also, APPARENTLY TRUE. I will never trust another MTSO again. Ever.
I am really surprised to hear this.
When you say your pay is always late...have you looked at the postmark date to see if it was mailed on a payday Friday? It may take 3 days for me to get it but it is always mailed on time. These are the most professional and aboveboard people I have ever worked for. Why is your pay always wrong? Do you type or QA? Did you make them aware of the problems with your check?
I am surprised anyone still works for them!
I am surprised about the low pay posts below as
when I applied with them, they offered me great pay. They must have changed. How sad:(
I am surprised you were treated this way after only ONE day of being ill.
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Really surprised about your post..
I have been there about 4 months now and have had no trouble whatsoever with getting paid on time and my pay being right. I guess with every job some folks like and some don’t. I for one am really loving it.
I'm surprised you would ever be able to find a
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not surprised about the poor
communication and the jumping the gun. I think someone there likes to blame all the unreliable transcriptionists for the problem rather than taking responsibility for poor pay and poor management.
I'm surprised you didn't get something that was
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QUALITY...You'd be surprised by how...sm
many MTs with 10, 15, or 20 years of experience are still getting paid peanuts, barely able to make minimum wage, yet highest quality is demanded of them. Where's the meat???
I'm surprised anyone gets work there done
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I am really surprised when I read so many different
replies about one company. I have now worked there over 2 years and have none of the issues you have had. I work on the Escription platform and it is extremely easy to get lines. I make at least twice a day on VR as to what you said. I don't blame you for being frustrated with only that amount but what system were you on? I have a schedule but never feel boxed in. Always and I mean always when I say I am taking off no problem. Controlling. I just don't see it. Oh, for VR being for slow. That might have been what happened with you. You cannot be slow and do VR. You cannot make any money that way at all. I type at least 130 wpm and doing VR is going as fast as you can scanning each and every word in order to make a good salary. I think VR is gravy compared to straight.
WOW! I'm surprised you work for TT
with that attitude. 
What's wrong with you???? Weren't you ever young and pregnant???? Don't bother to answer.
Attitudes like yours is why I no longer work outside the home. Lighten up. Getting pregnant is a natural thing for young 'uns. So what if they get time off? You're not paying their wages.
Look at the bright side. There would be a little more work for ya.
wow very surprised at all the nastiness
lately when it comes to wmx. not sure who your STM is but mine is very clear on the cherry picking issue not being tolerated. i just came over to these boards recently due to low work volumes and have seen pretty much nothing but snarking and sniping at coworkers. maybe its like this all the time, but i would hope we could find better ways to cope with a bad situation than go after each other.  i have been there for quite a while and while things are rough i am hoping they will get better. it's obviously not just here, but an industry wide thing that is affecting many. that said, if you have a ton of issues with how things are run at wmx, then by all means find another place of employment - the rest of us would probably benefit from the uptick in work volumes.
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