Just be sure to also get therapy for your cold and thoughtless nature. nm
Posted By: Unreal. on 2007-10-25
In Reply to: My wants are just as valid as anyone - I want
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Nature of the job
QA is always loathed.
That's the nature of an MT
No problem... I do believe many of us are very much alike. I am always impatient and especially when it comes to work! I have often bugged my ISP at 3 in the morning LOL. But it got the job done...:)
Its the nature of this particular board because
no one has to actually register and be accountable. There are lots of other nice MT sites, professional, friendly, supportive, and this catty behavior just doesn't happen or isn't accepted. Its not censored out either - as in posts disappearing - but the threads get locked when someone says something nasty. Those posters quickly come back here to there anony turf where they can rag away!
It's human nature.
Grass is always greener on the other side. Human nature. At least there will be green for Christmas! LOL.
The nature of the business
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Physical Therapy
I have to beg to differ with your last paragraph. I work for a small owned company and I am assigned all of the physical therapists, (speech and one OT is included in this group) and I have no problem making money in this field. As a matter of fact, I asked for part time but the way these PT's talk, I'm almost full time with my line count. I'm sorry you aren't having a good experience, maybe it's just not a properly run situation?
Have you look into Respiratory Therapy? - SM
Yesterday I visit the website of what seems to be a very reputable Online University (located in CA) that offers a variety of degrees in many business and health care fields, including either a AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy. It really caught my interest. It's hard work, just like getting a nursing degree -- but pay seems to be pretty good. You can start any time - no semesters, will refer you for financial/scholarship aid. All study and tests are done online with the exception of your clinicals, which have to be done in a local hospital, just like with the nursing degrees. I saw that the field also appealed to a lot of men, many of these were military service connected, others worked with advanced EMS after graduation. Seems like a bright light at the end of a dark (MT) tunnel - I'm just a few years short of retirement age - but what the heck - I don't want to retire in dead-end poverty in this MT h****. If you're interested, I'll give you the name of the college - I think it's the only one that gives a 2-year degree in RT - the others all require 4.
Have you look into Respiratory Therapy? - SM
Yesterday I visit the website of what seems to be a very reputable Online University (located in CA) that offers a variety of degrees in many business and health care fields, including either a AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy. It really caught my interest. It's hard work, just like getting a nursing degree -- but pay seems to be pretty good. You can start any time - no semesters, will refer you for financial/scholarship aid. All study and tests are done online with the exception of your clinicals, which have to be done in a local hospital, just like with the nursing degrees. I saw that the field also appealed to a lot of men, many of these were military service connected, others worked with advanced EMS after graduation. Seems like a bright light at the end of a dark (MT) tunnel - I'm just a few years short of retirement age - but what the heck - I don't want to retire in dead-end poverty in this MT h****. If you're interested, I'll give you the name of the college - I think it's the only one that gives a 2-year degree in RT - the others all require 4.
Its human nature
to hear and see the bad. Bad always trumps good and the saddest part of all, the same people trashing it won't come back to post good things after they've tried it and were proven wrong.
Ever consider going to a cognitive therapy counselor? nm
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You must have a cold then. I am not now, nor have I
ever been an MTSO. When I first joined the work force I worked for a company that was part of 2 different unions. I did the payrolll and saw how much money the men paid in union dues. I also saw them be involved in a strike and saw how little money they got from the union. I also see the company bring in nonunion people to work. The strike continued long enough that union benefits had run out, so the men had no source of income at all. I don't call that progress.
Clinic notes or physical therapy?
Hello,
Does anyone have suggestions for companies that hire for physical therapy or just general transcription/clinic work? I've tested at several companies and did not score high enough apparently to do acute care, even though I did not leave so many blanks, I thought. My problem was with the actual transcription; passed the other part of tests. Really discouraged right now. TIA--
Just update your resume, be more complete but keep it brief. They just want to know the nature of yo
If you want a job, and they want to know how to fit you for which department, best to say what you can do like basic 4 acute 10 years, etc. Nothing wrong with that question. They are just trying to match your skills with the job. Some MTs have only done clinic notes or psych notes and some have never done ops no matter 10 or 20 years, etc. Put yourself in their shoes and you will find a reasonable answer. IMHO
do you mean part time or physical therapy. nm
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found them to be hot and cold -
Do not have time to play head games with people. Waste of my time and energy.
Aside from the fact that you are right, was it necessary to be so cold?
If you have never experienced infertility, you should just keep your mouth shut. Sorry, just my opinion.
HEY COLD HEART
What makes you think think I am suddenly trying to fix it? You must have a pretty hard life, or maybe too good of one to have that kind of heart. This isn't new, this is something I have been working on for some time. And, you know, I could tell you about the fire and the parents and all that, but you don't deserve it!!!!
Wow! That was Cold and Heartless
I am not in any way, shape or form a supporter of AHDI. In fact I despies them. I think they have sold this entire industry down the river.
I should be surprised that they treated you in this horrific way, but sadly, I'm not. They are all about money and padding their own pockets.
I did happen to get a very small raise when I got my certification, certainly nothing to write home about and certainly nothing to compensate for the expense of maintaining their credentials.
I just did it to see if I can accomplish it. I don't know if I will bother to keep it up either.
I'm sorry you had that experience at such a hard time in your life. I think we both agree that AHDI sucks...as in the loud sucking sound from dollars leaving your wallet...
Yep, it was cold and heartless
which was pretty much the tone set by the original queen bees who set the organization up eons ago. As a Californian, I saw first-hand the shenanigans. I once went to one of their daylong seminars at a hotel in Berkeley just to give them a fair chance. Guess what the presentation was? Some plastic surgeon who gave a thinly-veiled infomercial for getting your boobs done. That lack of professionalism, coupled with the coldness and heartlessness they showed to a friend of mine, was enough to convince me that this was not a group I would want to give any time/money/loyalty to. I didn't, and I have been just fine.
Are there companies that hire for physical or occupational therapy?
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agree! and when you point the finger at others? time for therapy.
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I understand that, but tis the nature of this profession to expect a slowdown sm
with major holidays -- Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Labor Day, etc. Patients do not go in for elective procedures, docs take time off, etc. That's just part of the game. I just try to put a little aside during the feast times to prepare for the famine times.
I think you should give them a chance. They are good people and they do care. I doubt you'll find ANY place that has a constant flow of work, 24/7. If you, please let us all know so we can enjoy too.
It'll be a cold day in July when that happens.
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Groan. MT'ing has become such a cold racket. nm
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On a bed of nails, honey... they don't care. Cold as ice! nm
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They will pry my expander out of my cold dead fingers.
And THEN they'll find out what Cranky REALLY means......
A wax doll, a long straight pin, and a lock of hair - great therapy. nm
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I wasn't being cold, simply matter-of-fact. sm
My own reproductive history isn't a factor in my opinion. In the list of medical procedures, some things are necessary for life, others are not, they are elective.
Medical insurance exists to protect you against catastrophic financial burden due to unforeseen medical expenses. IVF is personally chosen, it is 100% elective, and it is done only to satisfy a personal want.
The above post is the most inconsiderate, cold-hearted, not to mention ignorant piece of work I'
Do you even have a clue as to how much one cycle of IVF costs? Try 15K to 20K and it takes on average three cycles to achieve conception...if at all. How many people do you know wait until they have $20,000.00 saved before starting a family? Get real.
Not that it's any of your business, having a child was not a mental issue for me. I initially didn't feel that it would be necessary to share the details of what led up to our infertility because I didn't see the relevance. Infertility is what it is. However, if sharing the details will prevent you or anyone else from drawing conclusions and posting abrasive half-truths, then here goes:
My husband, against my wishes, had a vasectomy when our only daughter was 3. Coming from a big family, I always wanted at least two children. Long story short: We went to Texas for the first reversal and Arizona for the 2nd (5 years ago). We spent our entire savings, which was close to 20k and both surgeries failed. My daughter prayed for a baby brother or sister every night. I had this tremendous burden of guilt because our infertility was self-inflicted. I knew she would never be a big sister or even an aunt because of our selfishness.
Infertility in and of itself is traumatic enough, but when it's self-inflicted, the guilt can be overwhelming. At least it was for me.
There, now you have the facts. However, if you find it more entertaining to post over-the-top fabrications about my complete lack of control and severe mental issues, as you called it, knock yourself out.
I have been pretty honest about my personal life and would appreciate it if you could just answer 2 simple questions.
(1) Dou have any children?
(2) In your opinion, do you feel that insurance companies should cover the cost of elective abortions?
You can just answer yes or no. I'm not posting anymore on this thread so you won't get any arguments from me.
Are you required to work major holdays at KS. I know nature of biz to work them. Thanks for info. nm
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