LOL You answered 2 different posters, assuming
Posted By: they were the same one. sm on 2009-08-10
In Reply to: See message... - MT
I posted the more balanced view post and someone else followed up after your response.
We have as much right to state our opinion, too, you know.
It's as viable of an opinion as anyone else's here!
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You are assuming
that the costs the service outline in their contract are stated up front and complete. You are neglecting to mention the "hidden" costs that services often avail themselves of, not to mention overcharging is rampant in this industry (just as MQ). There are not enough controls on the transcription service industry, most particularly the megacompanies, like MQ. When they were caught overcharging, it was a wakeup call to a lot of institutions, and they were also caught underpaying some of their MTs. I believe that lawsuit is still ongoing. I used to believe the line that services were more cost effective, however, hosptial MTs were I work only make $11.00 an hour. They also pay part of the benefits. Many MTSOs offer these same benefits to their workforce and the MTs are making far more. How do you reconcile those numbers? The money is coming from somewhere. MTSOs are not in business to lose money.
Without pay I'm Assuming
In my 24 years in the work force I have yet to find an employer who would not do the exact same thing under these circumstances. Unless DeVenture gave you an advance on paid time off, which I didn't see in your comments, I wouldn't consider them any different than any other employer.
And you are assuming
that even in this day of a bad economy, the company is not ever raising their charge to the client or don't make more profit off a seasoned and dedicated employee??? Come on now. Its called greed.
Still a lot of assuming going on.
First off, I agree with you about what type of company is the best bet for good pay, steady work flow, etc. Small American-MT-only company that doesn't overhire. That's where I am now.
Secondly, the post previous to yours contains the incorrect assumption that those of us who are happy are only happy because we didn't experience the good old days. I made between 30 and 35,000 for quite a number of years working about 5-hour days. Thankfully I was able to have my babies and get them out of diapers during that time. I was with that very, very small local company for about 13 years, then we lost the account. (Ironically, the account was lost to the company that I'm so happy with now.) The next 2 years I had an awesome account at MQ, M-F 8-5. My bring-home was 1600-1800 every 2 weeks. Then they started with their downhill decline and overhired for the account, which had been perfectly staffed, and I began running out of work all the time. I floundered for a couple of years, trying new companies right and left and at times working 3 different jobs to be certain I would not run out of work. The stress was ridiculous and no, I was not happy.
Now I am working for my original local company about 4-5 hours a day (they just asked me to go to full-time, but I can't) and about 5 hours a day for the small national that has been such a great fit for me. I don't like working 50 hours a week, but I'll make over $60,000 this year. My oldest starts college in the fall, so I can't slack off now. My only scheduled time off is Friday morning (I work 2nd shift for the local company) and all day Saturday.
I am actually making less per hour than I did 10 years ago, down from about $30 to $25 and hour, but after all I have been through the past 3-4 years, I'll take what I have right now and call myself blessed. I'll be the first to say it is not easy finding a good company because it sure took me a while. But it is not impossible.
If you are unhappy, keep looking! Don't give up! If my situation changes and I lose my account or my QA starts getting nutty or I have to take a pay cut, I'll start looking all over again, too. I sure hope I can stay put for awhile, but nothing is certain in this profession.
Blessings upon us all. 
*someone* is ASSuming here! sm
You do not know at all that this person *applied* for this job at all. Maybe she has her resume posted some place and it was in response to that. It does not sound at all like she has *tested* for anything yet. Some of you people are so quick to jump to conclusions and down someone's throat! Get a grip and stop being so nasty all the time!
My, my, assuming again I see
If a person likes their job and can make good money with their pay, then all are feeding back? I am saying again, when you assume you are usually wrong and here you go again. I do not like to have any dealings with the person who owns my company, always busy with ruffled feathers. If you are not happy, try something else.
I am not assuming they are right
about only that I probably did read it at some point. But I feel the same as you as far as caring about the drama. There's drama all over this board everywhere you look.
My point is that we don't need to take sides. It's not something we need to be involved with and yes people may decide they don't want to work for that company but they can also decide they don't want to work for a company because they don't pay for spaces. It's one in the same in my eyes. Not every situation suits each person.
Trust me when I say that posters will think twice when responding to company info requests. They will think long and hard before posting. So, in essence, TT got exactly what they wanted if in fact they really did sue this poster. They got us awake here on this board and to watch our P's and Q's... Have a great day!
Of course we want to support our fellow MT but not at the expense of our own jobs. We try to help one another and then the bashing begins but who is to say that someone working for one company thinks they are spectacular and someone else didn't truly have that bad experience? I've seen where people beg others to state the company name where it is so great so they can apply, too. Then all of a sudden a company is accused of overhiring. TT had a great reputation here, and now all of this has sent things spiraling on the basis of one poster's experience, just one poster has caused all of these threads to be neverending and we don't even know that poster or if anything she says is true or false now do we?
You are assuming that I am taking a side, and that's your assumption just from reading my post. There's a lot to be desired in assuming.
Companies have the right to look at posts and post here all they want as several have done. This is a public forum.
As a matter of fact, I could be gourdpainter for all you know... see what I mean? It's one of those things where we take what we read with a grain of salt.
I am assuming the 0.075 is a typo?
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What's arrogant is your assuming that other MTs in a bad
situation with this company are there because they've somehow not kept up with the times and have become dinosaurs. I'm on ASR, I'm certified out the wazoo, I to go the conventions, I am active in the industry. Guess what? No dinosaur here, and my job has changed for the worse. I've done literally everything I can do to climb in this company and make more money, and it's been impossible so far. My pay isn't climbing either. When it comes down to where the rubber meets the road, the fact is I need an income that brings in enough money to meet my bills. If I'm doing everything right here and it's not, then the problem lies with the company. The timing of when to leave is the dilemma. Things can get better at companies, but if they do, sometimes it takes years. Sometimes they never get better.
Since we're all ICs, I'm assuming not.
Maybe someone who has been there longer can correct this perception if I'm wrong.
They're assuming...
That you're not fast enough to get the top tier of the bonus plan without their lovely ISR that will make you such a better producer. If you can already reach the top tier of the bonus plan with straight transcription, you have nothing to gain and everything to lose.
You're incorrect in assuming that....sm
the reports that aren't edited are the "garbage" dictations. I currently edit on an account that has switched to editing and we have dictators that are new to the hospital that aren't on editing yet - and they talk just fine.... and we have 1 dictator who dictates very well but isn't on editing but has been at the hospital for a long time because this dictator has a PA that oftentimes dictates on their ID# and the voice profiles get confused about who is talking when this happens.
I also know people that edit at other companies that say that not all of the reports are on editing for these types of reasons - so to presume that if a dictation isn't being presented in a draft is because it's a lousy dictator is untrue. I've also seen some real bad dictators go through the drafts with excellent draft quality - and fot those types of reports you NEVER hear a Transcriptionist complain "but I didn't have to listen to Dr. XYZ yap at 75 miles per hour - the system did it for me and I got paid anyway!"
We're ASSUMING this leak came from a QT MT sm
however, it could be from that poster who doesn't work at QT--an outside agitator.
I am only assuming that is the account they are hiring for. (sm)
I know I saw a memo stating there was a large response of those of us wanting to work that account. Maybe they just filled the shifts we were willing to work and are hiring for other shifts. I really don't know. Just trying to be optimistic.
I've seen a lot of managers come and go, so assuming MTs do too! nm
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ASSUMING makes one look stoopid
You'd be willing to bet WHAT?
Seriously you don't diddly about the OP, but you are willing to bet that they are 'guilty' of A, B, and C - which then justifies another lecture - in your mind.
WHAT IS IT about you - and others who posted similar sentiments - that makes you think you can judge another whose shoes you have never walked in - and whom you know nothing about?
So did I disappoint you? Let's see if you can answer my post and its questions - instead of 'blessing' us with another harangue.
You're assuming this is a sweetheart dictator ... sm
With a good dictator that knows what he/she wants to say and says it, without all the ...uh....ah....mmmm.....ah.....ugh, ad nauseum... rudely shuffles papers while you're waiting for the next sound ... without the courtesy of shutting the machine off while they steal even more of your time....yes, without all this inconsiderate behavior on the part of dictators...the above equation would probably be correct.
I am assuming that the Bait and Switch tactic
people smell the coffee and leave. That is just IMHO. Of course, if you don't make that great sign on bonus, and you decide to stay for making about 300.00 a week is your thing, then go for it.
Stop ASSUMING and judging and blaming
Who are YOU to say why people may need the services of a payday loan place?
YOU really need to apologize: Before you accuse, ridicule and abuse, TAKE A WALK IN THEIR SHOES.
Their ad was on another free board in May. I'm assuming they're in MIchigan. Said they had a 6
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Looked on their website but it does not appear that they offer benefits so I am right in assuming
this is not an employee status position?
I'm assuming she freezes on the phone with a pop spelling and abbrvn quiz. nm
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OP - I was assuming you meant to STAY employed and get unemployment for the weeks...
She does not make her lines. Not quit or be fired and unemployment. That is self-explanatory.
To OP - My post was for partial employment or underemployment; i.e., keeping your job but filing for benefits.
Sorry if I was confusing! LOL
Thanks so much to all who answered!
It makes it worse when your posts don't get answered either!! But you guys did, and they stayed long enough for me to read!! No, I am not impressed so far. I could have been hitting the job boards myself for a week now!! Happy nearly weekend!
Is MDI-MD the same as MDI? Sorry if this has been answered before. nm
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i answered
your e/mail and it bounced back to me ???
Sorry nobody has answered.
Landmark - can be great when there is work. As far as I know not steady enough for full time. Pay is not great as they don't pay for spaces. MDI-MD I know they get lots of raves, but I have known some who have not had things go well. I would definitely try them out before leaving Q. Of those I know who did, several are struggling. No experience myself with them. I know from the past, though, that I never leave one before I know the other is all its painted out to be. Best wishes.
I just answered you below.
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I have already answered this above. nm
This has already been answered. Only
you can decide. Neither has a great reputation, but Transcend is probably a safer bet than Softscript, but again, only you can decide.
you may just have answered sm
a question for me. I don't work for the same company, but my company just lost the ER part of a huge account. Asked questions for over a month about what was going on and only got the answer that things were slow. Bull! all of a sudden. Finally was told yesterday we lost the biggest part of the ER account which slowed everything down, due to budget restraints.
I am wondering if the ERs went to VR and nobody is telling us. I have come to the conclusion taht all these companies will LIE!
I wish they would figure out that they would be better off to let the MTs know at the beginning what is going on so they could make informed decisions about getting other jobs. So frustrating!
Are you happy now? I answered them all.
I cannot believe you would side with someone who shouts at people for not having any worthwhile input to the questions. People can search the archives for information about ALL the companies listed. Otherwise, Google will bring up any comments made at this and other MT sites. I was not being nasty. Why is it so hard to believe that out of 60-100 views, none of those people worked for XX company? Believe me, honey, I've been plenty nice around here answering technical, newbie and word board questions. You don't shout at people who try to help. THAT is nasty and offensive.
Just answered a question, that's all.
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I asked this before and don't think it was answered (sm)
Have you ever heard of or worked for Orion (OMT)? Been offered a job and am considering it.
This question was answered
Please disregard. You already answered. nm
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Thanks to you guys who answered...
on Oracle. Guess I don't know about the platform since I saw some not so favorable reviews on using it and being productive, am trying to figure out what exactly I really need to get started purchasing and I don't think at this point a C-phone would be one I would be willing to purchase. Thanks for the info!!
Anyone out there on JLG and their platform? Thanks!
Nobody has answered my JLG inquiry...
Please somebody tell me. Good to their MTs, flexible, how is pay, what platform, how is QA?
We hav recently answered these
Look on page 2,3,4,5 etc...
I have answered that many times.
If you don't want to provide that info you don't have to but they don't have to review your incomplete application either.
Sorry, just noticed nobody answered you yet. sm
The benefits are pretty good regarding PTO and holidays. If you are asking about insurance, the coverage is great with BC/BS, which you can use almost anywhere. All good providers take it. Cost depends on how many you are insuring. If you yourself, it is about $75 per month. Cost grows for spouse, or 1 dependent, then entire family. The cost for that is pretty high, but individual is good.
and there was no reason for you to have answered, if you -sm
felt uncomfortable or paranoid about the question being asked. It was not a requirement for you to answer anything. jmo
No one answered this. Does it mean what I think it means?
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Answered your post below
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I think we have already answered this question for you ....
not sure, but I remember your name associated with past posts on PM. Just do a search.
You answered your own question.
QA is known to changes that contradict the style guide, and when questioned state oh we changed that. Then why wasn't the client profile/guide or style guide changed?
Well she answered the question
12.5 cents for overtime, so that must be time and a half which would mean she gets about 8.35. At that rate she needs all the overtime she can get.
Hi. Did you ever get your questions answered? If not, let me know.
I'd be glad to help if I could..
My emails have always been answered..
and if a subject line in an email indicated someone was out of work, I am sure they would get them some work ASAP as bad as they have been needing help lately.
Answered above. Just forget it.
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I answered that same ad a year ago. . .
I am over-qualified for the position and have extensive experience in both veterinary ophthalmology as well as vet pathology. The recruiter is a very rude woman. She offered me the position but I could not work with someone like that. It probably explains why she keeps trying to recruit.
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