I find it extremely odd how people from the same office seem to have such different stories. How do
Posted By: MT on 2005-07-23
In Reply to: Should add the usual disclaimer...No I am not mgmt - just another MT finishing her shift for the - MQer
you explain that. I hear many people complaining about work at MQ and Buffalo and having many different accounts so I do think you are damage control. Sorry.
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Yes, they are extremely busy in the office - SM
They are constantly getting new accounts, which means they are hiring a lot and are getting a ton of resumes sent to them, so it might take them a little bit of time to get to the all. Also, they just replaced their HR person, so it is a little hectic now. I would definitely give them a call. They are all very nice in the office, and I'm sure they will help you. I have been there for almost a year, and it was the best move I ever made! Good luck!
They are extremely caring people.
I agree they are disorganized at this time. I almost left because of that. But I decided to stay because they personally care about the MTs they hire. I have not been there long, and I have worked but run out of work mostly. However, they check in on me very often, not to bug me but to make sure all is well. They have said more than 10 times how much I am worth to them, and I believe them. Only 1 other company I have ever worked with has ever been so kind to me. And so, I believe once this huge growth spurt is over and checks and balances are in place which they are working on right now and fixing, everyone working there or who is chosen to work there is very lucky. I decided to hang in and I do not believe I am wrong. Rather be with people who run a company and who consider me a person, than a number and a machine (I have been considered a transcribing robot more than once in my career). Do e mail or call and yes, Becky is FANTASTIC. Good luck to you and to this wonderful company which is definitely worth giving a chance.
Very happy with PS. Extremely nice people. sm
Their platform is fully over internet. It has a few bugs, but they are working these out all the time. These are just plain nice people running that place. I really have enjoyed them and am so happy to have shed the stress of the uncertainty with MedQuist. Proscript does not offshore, either.
The big thing I like about Proscript is that they all work together pleasantly. With MQ, we are left out there alone without the tools to do a good job. With Proscript I actually feel I am part of an organization that is genuinely dedicated to doing a good job - and provides the tools and the feedback to do that. I like the QA people, too. They provide good feedback done in a diplomatic way - and they know we are all just human, which helps.
I told you--these people weren't only extremely rude and mean..
But really dense!! I can't believe they keep posting and proving 'me' point. 
I have found this time of year to be extremely busy. People
are scheduling elective procedures while they have a long weekend off and don't have to worry about missing work, plus docs do their best to get everyone home for Thanksgiving and I have DS galore. I do think around Christmas it slows down, but I also think there are lots of MTs taking time off during this time frame so you would think the work would balance out - less work, but less MTs, so still a fair amount of work.
It has been slow for me since at least August, so it isn't just the holidays.
I'm surprised the main office didn't find a bunch of
What a totally assinine 'gift'. I'll bet the globe was made in India, too.
Find out which accounts they are hiring for. They have some ESL accounts that are extremely
difficult to do. I dont know how many accounts they have altogether but as I say, a few are very difficult and I actually dont have a problem with ESLs but these accounts are almost totally ESL. I dont do them anymore.
they have a couple of people in the office that couldn't tell if you -
it was day or night or their hand from a foot - real idiots - yet, if you work there, they will be supervising you. Best of luck.
Ad here in Feb. for coders and supes only. Office people said not to be very
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People in the office then were not computer savvy and there were
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I'd hate to work in an office with you people. Classic example of why I like ..sm
working at home by myself. Kids in school, hubby at work, and most of all no hen fights in the office. I don't peruse these boards often, but when I do it never ceases to amaze me that some have so much time on their hands to bicker here.
Oh, Transtech wouldn't be able to bring all those people into the office
IF they weren't paying us MT's one-half or more for doing ASR work. It's P:USH, PUSH, PUSH to do ASR.
Why do you think they want so much ASR -- money in their pockets -- definitely not in the MT's pockets.
We had a ton of people in our office quit because of the low line count on DQS when switched from
another DOS platform to DQS. Same account, same doctors LESS lines.
My husband and his brother have a business with a small office that has 12 people in it.
I do the books for them. The electric bill is over $4000 every month. The lease is $5200. The phones are $3200. The list goes on and on with overhead, not including payroll, totally over $20,000 per month.
I respect that the company I work for has overhead and am grateful that THEY have to deal with it, not me. Otherwise, I would have started on my own.
Dont kid yourself that people dont know what is going on. Do you honestly think these office people
dont talk. Maybe you should make sure you know what you are talking about before you open your mouth.
Many people come to this board to find out
have had with MT companies that they may be checking out or applying to. I personally appreciate any information that I gain from this board and from the experiences - good or bad - of anyone who is kind enough to post that information before other people have a terrible experience with a company like not getting paid, like getting ripped off, like being lied to, or otherwise. I've also found a great transcription job as a direct result of the positive comments made about that company on this very board. If you want everyone to post nothing but positive comments, what is the significance of the Company board?
Who died and left you in charge of being the posting police?
Keep the name coming for the new people who find this web site. sm
She has deceived too many MTs. 
I find that people who call others fraud are jealous.
Many people are jealous that others have made something more. It is the difference in each of us. I am sure if the recruiter who calls herself a hiring manager says she earns $46,000 that she does. I might even know who it is. I know I earn more and guess what?? I know one more recruiter that makes more than I do!
Being a recruiter, I know that you do not go around telling the company you earn that salary for because that is not professional to name the company, but if you think it is not possible, you are wrong. When you have excelled in the industry, it is not only possible, but probable.
If you want to make that kind of money, do something wonderful with your MT work and go for it, but you can't do it if you do not have the people skills or the ability to analyze.
I find it hard to believe with this new pay plan coming out soon that they will be paying people
that rate and I understand all offices will be paying the same base rate and I seriously doubt they will be paying all MTs 9.50 base rate with incentive to get 2 more cents at 1600 lines. That is more than they are paying most now and have stopped giving raises.
Do tell. I find it interesting in what some people like and dislike in a company. Could you share
more about your experience...
I find that people who refuse to say who they recruit for are frauds. Nonsense.
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They pay 0.015 cpl for QA work! Extremely, extremely low, low, low. nm
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If you do a search on here you'll find mixed responses to the experiences people have had with th
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I've been following your story because I find it disgusting the these MTSOs stiff people
and get away with it. I find it awesome that you had the courage to stand up to her and send this notice to the hospital. Why shouldn't they know what liars and thieves they contract to. A lot of business out there that subcontract, especially hospitals, are even running background checks so they know how they are dealing with. I'd file a complaint with BBB, Department of Labor..anywhere I could to get her bad name out there and hopefully if she does try to solicit more business she won't be able to. Again, I applaud you!!!! Good work!!!!
stories
Where did you hear the stories about pay and equipment? Can you expand on that?
Thanks all for telling your stories about
these companies. I have been looking for a new job and have applied at 10 the past week with only All Type responding. Guess I will not even bother testing.
I appreciate learning from the experiences of others. It avoids a lot of heartache that way.
yeah, and the stories you get when you ask -- sm
your everything is at risk and you need/want/deserve to know the situation they put you in because you are the type of person that makes EDUCATED, LEVEL-HEADED decisions in life - and they 'do the dance.' (put your right foot in, take your right foot out...shake it all about.
just what part of 'I asked because I'm NOT stupid' do they not get? True hokey-pokey for me is they think I buy what they're selling.
Already spinning 2 different stories, huh?
NOT a good sign. We aren't allowed to post such information on the boards, or I would cut and paste the portion of the email I received from them about how they have NO part-time positions at this time; all positions are full time.
Since I obviously have nothing to regain by misleading anyone about PT/FT status, and I'm sure you have no reason to mislead anyone about PT/FT status, this leaves me with the obvious situation - They are placating everyone until the final drop shoe drops.
Sad but apparently true.
I have heard some horror stories
about exactly what you are saying. So, when I called Verizon, I made sure I told them exactly what I would be using the LD for and approximately how many minutes I would be using per month. They told me, No problem, it is unlimited, so that made me feel a little better. I thought maybe you meant technical problems, like disconnecting too often. I do think it is important to just be up front with the LD companies to help avoid those little suprises!
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These stories warm my heart
which is maybe why I love helping people. Had the people who were my mentors not been so kind, I would never have achieved the success I achieved in the MT world. They gave me knowledge that no MT school could ever provide. I could never be arrogant or try to put anyone down, I remember too well what it was like to be a newbie even though it was nearly half a century ago.
She's a sweet lady. She has a lot of experience and a lot of stories that go with it.
I like her a lot, but I can kind of see where you are coming from, as whenever I've spoken with her I could pretty much write off the next 60-90 minutes. It was a great time to clean out email, though! (And if you are reading this, you-know-who, it's not a criticism but rather an acknowledgement that you have a LOT of stories to tell!)
Horror stories about cheap transcription
FYI, there is always someone out there who is willing to do transcription and/or editing cheaper than someone else. There are those clients who only look at the bottom line cost. But they must employ sometimes at least three people in-house to make the corrections. I wonder if anyone at the client source ever looks at the overall costs to get that report on the chart and done correctly. I am amazed at how some transcriptions even stay in business. Just my $.02 worth.
I think you should write novels or short stories :-) nm
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It was during the summer, I think. Maybe you can access old stories from your local newspaper on
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Consider yourself a free bird and move on. Lots of stories like this out here in MT land. nm
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The main office was in Bolingbrook but they built an office in Yorkville last fall. SM
I think that the owners live in Yorkville, so it was built close to their house. Nice office, just pretty far out.
Just curious, is the MQ Nashville office the old Lanier office? nm
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I don't work in the office and never claimed to. I am just saying that since the new office open
October with everyone of the admin staff in one place, these problems do not occur any more.
When I find decent people who know the value of decent wages, I will!
tyvm
Can't get paid in the office if you don't work in the office.
JLG has MT's working at home, not in the office, not to mention working out of state. The mail is the only way to get paid since they have temporarily suspended direct deposit. The only ones getting paid on time are the ones that do work in the office, like the management and people answering the phone.
Closed FW office, Indianapolis office too. nm
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Did find a Wright Watson Sten-Tel in Austin if their site isn't old. Find 'em with Google. nm
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Trying to find info on Encompass on this board, can't find any recent. sm
Anyone have any current info. Any employees out there? Give me the low-down if you can! Thanks a million.
YES, extremely sad. Especially,
When you search and search and try to find a great company and you find one like DRC. Gone now. Who next? Very depressing. Time to get out.
What do you consider extremely
I work for a company and I average $20+ an hour. For my city I'm at about twice the hourly pay for someone without a 4-year degree and about twice the hourly rate for an in-house MT. I don't feel like I'm underpaid.
If you are talking about companies that pay 6 cpl or something... well, that's a different matter.
Extremely low
I agree that the people at Proscript are great (wonderful in fact), but nice doesn't pay the bills.
My work load there has been very low (to sometimes nonexistent). I have sometimes had to just sit at my computer for up to an hour or more just waiting for a job to finally come in.
Pay was okay, staff was extremely
rude, they will fire you for anything and you cannot trust them at all!! Worst company out there IMO
He was extremely rude to me when he was at JLG. nm
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Extremely unprofessional nm
Are you a member of management?
That's extremely hard to believe
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As of a few months ago, the pay was extremely low.
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