I left Spheris in September and glad I did
Posted By: Ex-Spheris on 2006-01-26
In Reply to: Having fun, fellow Spheris-ites? - JustWant2Work!
Went to Webmedx and LOTS of work even over the holidays, better base rate, too.
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Well, I am the OP and I am certainly glad I left there! sm
I did not have enough work on 2 different accounts and now the side I did work on is being shipped over to another company, so thank God I did leave. I never should have went there to begin with. Is it just another large company worried about one thing, MAKING MONEY and lots of it. They may "act" like they care about their MTs, but they don't care how it gets done, just that it gets done in TAT and they do not care if all the MTs have work. Also, did you ever think about the fact that when you jump on and work when it is not actually your scheduled time to work, then you are taking away work from those MTs that are actually working their scheduled. I also did over 20,000 lines this payperiod and only have 1 main account and work is NOT slow!!! If you like Transcend, fine, but there are certainly a lot of people out there who believe they overhire and overstaff to keep the TAT's shorter. Like I said, as long at TAT is being met, they don't give a hoot if there are MTs who do not have work. They still make their money, no matter who types it! Keep cheering, one day it will come back and bite you in the backside!
so glad I left them
in a heartbeat!
SO GLAD I left when I did...
when this company first started 'growing' they took on TMs and MTs from another company I knew only too well about ('pack of wolves' their own support people called them)...and they outright took all the good work for themselves, and left many of us out in the cold. I was pushed out, squeezed out because of no work, no money...I was barely making 1000 lines a day when I left, and NOT because I was not competent - I was ready, willing, and able to work...they just would not let me.
A lot of the same type behavior you so eloquently describe here...
Now with the ASR sounds like the same behavior going on...
They still outsource overseas, too, no doubt.
As an aside - like you, I also started with a great TM, hours, everyone wonderfully nice, etc.; however, once the new TMs came, their word was law and no one would go against them...
I'm glad I left them when I did.
I worked for them last year for almost the entire year. I never had any real problems with getting paid. My checks might have been a day or 2 late at times but none ever bounced. I loved the accounts that I had with them. The only big problem I had was that they had problems sometimes with voice files being lost and not transferred to me when they should have been and then Donna would have a tantrum and want them done immediately when it wasn't my fault they were late in the first place. I finally had enough of that though. Boy am I glad I left when I did. I always kind of had an eery feeling about them though.
I wish all the MTs who are going through this much luck. I hope you get paid soon.
LOL, Wah? I'm glad I left during....sm
the training period. I was one of those who couldn't get the 5-report/20-min dications due to low work, and also the inconsistent QA. I'm glad I left before I got to meet catwoman and contract/spec changes. Thank you!
Yup, I left a year ago myself and am very glad that I did!
HUGE waste of time. They treat their employees like dirt. It would take me about an hour to write about how horrible they are. Stay away! There are much, much better companies out there to work for!
I worked there for 2 years and am glad I left
However, I have several friends that still work there, love it and probably will never leave. I personally choose not to work for a company that outsources overseas. Just my opinion though.
Cbay doesn't sound good. Glad I left
the Q when I did. I really hashed over that decision, but I am so glad I did. There will be a lot of people looking for work very soon. I wouldn't wait around until all the good spots are filled.
And we're glad you left too. Plenty of work for the rest of us. nm
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I just left Spheris
I was there for a little over a year and I'm now moving on!
I went on a PRE-APPROVED vacation, only to come home to nasty emails from my supervisor about my not working and messages on my answering machine from someone in employee relations.
I returned the emails, explained that I had been on vacation (which my supe approved the time for), and that I could not call them back because I had lost my voice (which was true).
I got yet more emails, telling me that a phone conference had been scheduled for the very next day.
Again, I replied stating that I could not speak. I was told that if I did not call for the conference, I would be let go due to job abandonment.
Someone, PLEASE tell me when being able to speak became a requirement to be an MT. And when is it job abandonment if you go on an approved vacation?
It's all a bunch of bull there. I was a great employee, worked my scheduled shifts, met production, and had a consistent 99% QA rating.
OH, yeah, the insurance. They asked me to go to the doctor for my voice. I told them that due to the insurance being so poor I couldn't afford to go. ($3000 deductible, no co-pay) I told them that it was just a case of laryngitis and I would be fine in a few days, but of course didn't know when EXACTLY my voice would return.
I wouldn't go back to work for them if they doubled my line rate...and that's saying something.
I just left Spheris
and move to webmedx as well. Seems that is a common theme right now. Spheris needs to get on the ball.
I left Spheris to go to OSI
and it was the best move I ever made. I don't have low self esteem and I'm definitely not desperate for work as I have been offered positions with a number of other companies but chose OSi and I am quite happy there.
I left Spheris because of SR
I worked at Spheris for 3 years and was doing quite well. I left right before my account transitioned to the new platform and SR. I knew I couldn't make any money at SR. I went to a company that does not use SR (smaller company), and love it. If I were you, I'd get out now. The big companies are not the place to be right now.
I left Spheris to go to
OSI 3 years ago and it was the best move I ever made! I would not return to Spheris for any amount of money.
may people have left spheris sm
Yes, I worked for them for 9 years and finally had to leave because they cut may pay in half. At least 4 people from my team alone have left, and I suspect many more are leaving. Horrible insurance with sky-high deductables, abusive team leaders, no holiday pay, expectations to work most holidays. I never got a raise in 9 years. Terrible place, they just keep cutting benefits/pay/perks.
I left EDiX/Spheris after 8 years there to come to Webmedx. SM
I moved over here in 2003 because I knew the recruiter and she told me it was a great place to work. She was right. The benefits are fair, the work plentiful, the bosses fantastic, and the QA staff wonderful. Good luck!
I think it was September
and it has been wacky and stressful ever since...
I have been there since last September and like it very much..(sm)
They have worked with me on a couple things to make me happier. The pay is always on time. Rather high insurance at the moment but as the other poster said below, there will be a new, much more affordable insurance company starting in March, plus KS now has Aflac. I am on a very high volume account doing mostly ERs and have never really ran out of work. So far, so good.
I am currently working for them (since September).
Terry is great to work for. This is a small company that is very good to work with. The Emdat system is great! Very easy to work with. There is plenty of work to keep everyone busy! Let me know if you have other questions.
I started with Keystrokes in September and so far I like it...(sm)
Before KS I worked at Medquist for 8 years and at a local hospital for 15 years before that. I think KS is pretty flexible...they seem to be so far and leave you alone. I don't know about TransHealth or Trans Tech but I do like KS so far.
I started with KS on September 6 but my insurance did not go (sm)
into effect until December 1. So there is a 3 month waiting period for the current plan we have. Not sure if that will change when the new insurance goes into effect. Good luck!
they added a big hospital in september - nm
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After 8 years at MQ I went to Keystrokes in September 2006..and (sm)
I don't regret it. For the most part my account doesn't run out of work. I wish I had a backup but I haven't been able to get one. But my main account is swamped a good part of the time so when they do run out of work it doesn't usually last long. Good Luck!
I started in September 2006 and have not received one yet (nm)
Specifically, Axolotl has been low on work since the first of September .... SM
when they lost a huge account. It affected me and several other people. However, I have moved on so I don't know about recent developments. I wonder how long they will continue to pay downtime instead of laying off.
The date is September last year. Why bring it up now that it is being dismissed? sm
Companies get sued by ex-employees for things that are not true all the time. Ask any lawyer, look at the # of dockets in a court every day. The percentage of suits that are true is less than 8%.
This is someone trying to stir up trouble.
Keystrokes does not have ICs.
I gave a couple of days notice, just til September 1st...
The day the merger actually occurred. It was about 3-4 days' notice.
I am so glad, so very glad that finally I have reached
the age that if we are low on work, I just take off. No problem at all and love the extra day or so off. I now have worked since the 70s and finally made to retirement age, get SS plus other retirement money coming in and thank the good Lord do not have to worry about if there is work or not. BTW, when I worked inhouse never ran out of work ever, only when transferring out to company do they run out of work. If I had to raise a family now I would most certainly cross train on other accts at my place but only have 1 that I work on, by choice.
Has anyone ever left Keystrokes and gone back? I left a few months ago and realize that I made a
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It is as simple as filling out a form. I did it when I left an MTSO and when I left sm
a non-MT position at a company years ago.
What company? I did not know that any of them offer 401K anymore.
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that, I didn't think anyone used it anymore! I'm glad to hear so
I'll definitely check them out!
I still feel like a team player of Spheris, as the shackle scars are still on my legs! Spheris was
Micromanaged to the microsecond, or ms! Horrible. And part of a team? Total opposite - part of a team as in prison.
Don't imply you're worried at all. Just stating fact that Spheris does NOT allow a Spheris MT
work concurrently for MQ - no exceptions. MQ, on the other hand, does not have the same feelings as Spheris. Just all I had to say so that MTs aren't misled into thinking they can do the same "legally". Even went to the ropes on this issue with Spheris, as I was professional as well, and wouldn't share info, etc. The point they raised was that MQ is their direct #1 competition, and if I was typing for MQ and doing great work, that was in direct conflict of interest with Spheris' best interests. Guess which one I obviously stuck with!!
Thank you, Spheris recruiter! Anybody wanna place a bet that there are lots of Spheris
HELP WANTED ads on the job board?? So funny!! Out of the blue, Spheris, we love you!! Lets all run and apply NOW!!
I also know Spheris would fire you if they knew you worked for MQ. That is a BIG NO with Spheris!
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Spheris - any spheris employees out there care to s/m
comment on the new Cornerstone platform, good, bad? Will we all be going to SR on this? Thanks.
My experience with Spheris isn't bad at all. I have been with Spheris sm
6 months and already have 40 hours PTO. I was shocked. Spheris is a great company. After 90 days I did get my sign on bonus and didn't even have to ask. There is soooooooooooooooo much that Spheris offer I wasn't even aware of. I am so glad that I didn't listen to the negative posts on this board in regards to Spheris because I am a happy camper.
we will be glad to use our
after we find another job
I'm glad I could help.
I am an MT, before I get accused of being in a managerial position.
YW...glad I could help :)
I'm glad I'm not the only one
When I was hired two years ago, I gave a set schedule as an SE (with every intention of following it), but right from the beginning I had to adjust it because of no work being available. Since then, I pretty much do what I want to. Thank goodness I work for a good office and they don't bother me much, but all the talk about the changes coming are worrying me. If they make me work a set schedule, I may just fly the coop, because I know there will never be work available during my shift.
I am glad you think so
You must be in management and not an MT or ME.
I have never had so many problems with MQ since being transferred to Amherst. Yes, there it is again, AMHERST. I am exhausted after my 40 hour week and feel like I have been typing for 2. I just do not get anywhere. All crappy dictators, and jumping from account to account and running out of work.
You must not do acute care or as it used to be called, medical records, and you must have easy, easy reports. I am making squat for all my aggravation.
Even if the grass wasn't greener on the other side, I would never come back.
I am just holding on until I can find another job and I am looking.
I can't take this garbage anymore.
It is not worth my health, happiness or my family. They all come before this company. It used to be a good company before FRANK came on board.
Can't wait until I can get out of here.
Oh, do you have to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas, if you celebrate that holiday? Just another one more thing to annoy me.
well glad you think so
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I want to say I am so glad that (sm)
I am not the only one who cannot stand the company. Every time I post elsewhere (will not say where) I got flamed for saying this is not the absolute best company to work for. Believe me, it is about the worst. Any time a company claims it is the best, that is a red flag IMO.
I am so glad....
I am so glad to hear that! I just got my work computer and am scheduled to start on the 30th :) I have been so nervous because I have had 3 different job offers and chose Spheris.
Glad it is not just me
I thought maybe it was me, but I know I'm able to do more than 150 lph. Been there since summer 05 and wondering how long to stick this out. Demo screens can really slow you down and no compensation for them either. There are so many MTSO out there, where to go??? I don't want to hop from this one to that one again and again.
I am glad I went with them too. I have been there sm
two years. The first year was a little rocky but everything is great now.
My account has only one ESL but a handful of ATROCIOUS American docs. I would prefer a nice accent to speed-demon mush-mouth at this point. I am glad I do not get them often or I would be bald from pulling my hair out!
You will be glad...sm
Pay is on time every other Monday, never had a problem. They are very flexible, as long as you work your scheduled day. I work whenever I want during that day. They never bother you once you're out of QA. Very nice people!
Glad to know this about them
Sounds like stinky pay IF and WHEN you even get paid. I tend to gloss over the too happy to be true posts. That bubble will burst in short order. Things for the realistic info on this company. DELETE!!
Glad for you
Sounds like good news for you and your friends and relatives, but have been here for awhile and so have some others and it has been the same with them also, not just me. Bounced from account to account. I just received an email saying, Congrats for saying what others past and present have not said. That is a fact and says something. I am not making this up to slam anyone. It is the truth. I am sure there are those that a happy, some do not know the difference especially the new ones. It is just a matter of time. Everyone has to decide for themselves, but I can guarantee many just keep on looking.
Welcome!! We are glad to have you.
I really think you will like MDI-FL.
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