Must be an April Fool's joke!
Posted By: catsxoxo on 2009-04-08
In Reply to: 6 cents a line for surgical reports for an ESL dictator? Are you NUTS?? - omg
She does say, Don't waste my time and don't waste yours. Couldn't have said it better myself. 
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Hahaha. Good April Fool's Day joke but gotta break the news to ya,
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not trying to fool anyone
I work on the voice wav player and it is great and many other companies use it. So what? Why does that make you so angry?
FYI, you'd be a fool to hop on with them now.
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Don't fool yourself.
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Sewing fool?
Nope. Not me. I looked for sewing fool and didn't find anything - thought maybe it was a good post or something.
Sounds like they are trying to fool somebody
From my experience they send as much stuff to India as they possibly can. All the really, really good accounts go to India, and we get the hard accounts or the ones who refuse to let their work go to India. Spheris is not a place I would work for if I were looking for a new job. It is quickly going to speech recognition, which isn't bad, but it seems that the workload is getting worse with the work going out the door quicker.
I work a 12-hour window, but I don't know what they offer new employees. Insurance is the pits. Other benefits are good.
Any fool knows that VR is a TOTAL RIP OFF.
How that can be slander, well, only in the mind of an MTSO. Don't want the MTs to realize they are being taken with these LIES about VR, now, would we?
Been with them since April
I have found the pay to be about average for the industry, but between the great platform and wonderful account I have, my line counts have greatly increased when compared to previous companies' counts. My line counts are always right on the money, the account I am on has probably 25% ESLs, but only a handful of tough ones. They ARE a nicer, kinder MT company (your description fits perfectly). I have found them to be very honest and true to their word. For now, sign me very happy camper.
april 15, I know about the 1/31 law, but...(sm)
some companies are more on the ball than others, as someone just posted in a new posting above. They got theirs 2 weeks into the new year. Having only been with MDI-MD for a month in between jobs, I just wondered if they were a company that was on the ball and sent them sooner rather than later. It's a moot point now with 1/31 being Wednesday. Thanks anyway.
Smug fool is threat-y?
That made me laugh. In what way does that make you feel threatened? Is a smugger going to leap out of your computer?
Some of that note was addressed to Teresa as well. It IS smug and foolish to tell people out of work at the same company how much better things are for you and how you are given special treatment. It does not leave a lot of hope for the rest of the MTs, does it? I seriously doubt the company wants us to be aware that you're given such prefential treatment. That is what I meant by not too smart.
You are a fool to think US work won't go to India
Happened to a group of us. We had a US force and India force, and guess what, it was more cost efficient to send ALL work overseas, hence all US employees laid off. You really are naive to think they won't do that someday, but I hope you drain their pockets dry before they do.
Funny that you laugh at me when you are the one who looks like a fool. nm
I had been offered a job with them also in April
and did receive lots of acct specifics. I didn't actually print it all out though. It took forever for the acct to start and I actually ending up receiving a job offer to start the next day from another company, so I took that one instead. Hopefully it will work out for you.
An ad here from April said FT job w/benes, but pay is said to be low and
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Christmas in April
Company bonus just extended....guess I didn't need to get up at 4 AM!
Cyber-terrorists are horrible, but turned out to be a financial blessing. Those of you who work for our company know what I'm talking about. 
Back in mid-April
I was asking about MTs and NOBODY would step up to the plate and answer me. Everybody kept referring me to those mysterious archives. And I never found anything on my repeated attempts at searching them.
Is everybody afraid to talk or what?
are you the same poster has sewing fool down__
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Post from April said 8.5 for a little or a lot of experience. nm
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I left in April 2008
For me, it was the schedule. I hate to be tied down. On top of that, I hate being tied down and working on accounts that aren't mine. Towards the end, though, the account situation was getting better for me. I was getting mostly my primary and only 1 or 2 other accounts.
Leading up to that was the paycut. ASR was great in the beginning when we were getting paid regular pay for it, but when they cut us down to 70% and then took away the daily bonuses, my paycheck was pretty skimpy. Add to the fact that I had gotten a raise in 5 years, it wasn't a hard decision.
People leave companies for all kinds of reasons. Some we understand, some we don't. The only one it should really matter to is the person leaving the company. MQ was great for me in the early years, but it just went through too many changes for me. I'm just glad I got out before the pandomonium of CBay hit. I must have had a guardian angel looking out for me. 
I have worked at Mediscribes since April 07
I have never had a problem getting paid, have always gotten immediate tech support, and cannot imagine a more competent group of people to work for. Any doubts about working for Mediscribes, please ask away. I love my job. And anybody who would like to air their complaints, please let us know how long you have been with the company. It's easy to be new and run into some problems. How you react/learn/resolve those problems defines your success with the company. It's all part of the process. Mediscribes is looking for competent, hard-working, honest team players who are secure enough with their skills to learn to type for many clinics. If you meet those qualifications, you will get regular work. SIMPLE AS THAT.
Back in April they did -- hated that platform!!
One of the main reasons I left.
Not the lowest! Was offered 2cpl back in April.
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No one called you a joke, just called the post a joke because
we all know better, but you're entitled to your opinion. You're the one insulting saying those of us who don't like SS probably couldn't cut it and that is the reason for our complaints. You would be hard pressed to find anyone who ever worked for SS to agree with you about how wonderful they are. They aren't getting new accounts, yet they always have an ad running - umm, let me think why that is.
Posts from April said everyone gets 8.5 cpl/newbie or experienced. Recent posts said
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What a joke...
There software is the worst around! It is not MT friendly, very slow and locks up almost every day. Supervisor is clueless.
It was a joke...
It was an unpleasant experience. The recruiter is nice but does what she can to get people to come on board. If you ever have a problem, she will be right there to solve it. She will never set you up. She will always be there, so call. Believe this? I gotta bridge for ya to buy.
I just saw that same ad! What a joke!
Good luck to her finding someone.
what a joke
dont believe if you are transcribing the old fashioned way...on different accounts...with a 100 different docs... that you are making 1000 cleared a week. Sorry. Dont believe ya!
Is this a joke? sm
Your post makes me think that perhaps your work was unacceptable. Your grammar is horrible. Is English your first language? I find it hard to believe you are a professional transcriptionist.
they are a joke!!
They said I was hired. Then they sent me a file that said testing for $ to determine my rate of pay. When I opened it, it played the song Bridge Over Trouble Waters. What a complete and utter waste of time dealing with them!! Unprofessional.
another joke
Hey - Lets all give some recruiters some advise! I could make that quite length, but I don't really have the time today!!!! Maybe MTs are busier than recruiters!
no joke there
I have 6 years experience in radiology just recently started with a company at 8.5. I told a friend of mine to apply as she was familiar with the platform (2 years), but NO experience with radiology. They hired her a 8.25! 
No Joke sm
I was not the one who called it flavor of the month, I just asked for the website. Thank you for your information. I am weary about the nationals. I am losing my job in April after working from home for a a hospital for 9 years, due to Voice Recog in my radiology dept. I do not want to work AT a hospital, so what choice do I have to start researching these national companies. Talk about a headache. So many negative people out there on this board, I can't find anything positive about any company hardly. I mean, come on, are there any good nationals out there? Not by the sounds of the people on this website! You can email me if you would like. I would like to get the FACTS!
Thank you and good luck to you!
This is a joke, right?
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Yup...SPI is a joke.
I completely agree! I am glad that I got out of there when I did!
Actually it was a joke
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IMO, they are a joke - sm
Turned them down for an acute care job that they were practically begging someone to take (and STILL are) then months later I took the ortho test and they told me I flunked. Yeah, I'll bet. BTW, they never recognize you from previous resume submissions. If they would look through their old apps, they would see potential MTs instead of going through ad after ad for new ones.
The joke is on OSI.
I know 2 team leads who do the same thing, when one is on her scheduled shift at OSi she will put her OPN status as away but she will be actively working on another job. I know this because I have 2 computers- one for each job. I obviously can't type on 2 accounts at the same time but I have worked at OSI on my scheduled shift and she was scheduled too at the same time but she was sending IM's and emails on the other computer at the same time that she had her away OPN sign turned on. The joke is on OSI. They would have a fit if they ever caught them. At least 2 team leads do that which I am aware of and I also know about the manager with the 3 jobs.
Sorry this post turned into an OSI post but they have so much crap going on at their company its hard to avoid it.
no joke!
I do QA, too, and that's one of my biggest complaints! There are tons of search engines and I can't figure out why some MTs can't use them! And the thing with the punctuation, that's another issue, especially since the company I work for outsources to India - they just type it exactly like it's being said, whether it's correct grammar or not - like they know!
YOUR a joke (sic)
Maybe you should spend your time learning basic grammar rather than bashing others on a chat board.
You do know that was a joke, right?
This has GOT to be a joke!
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Joke's on you then.
I have plenty of heart and plenty of compassion --- FOR PEOPLE WHO HONESTLY DESERVE IT!
But what is predominating this board is all-out whining and a week-long pity party.
Don't bother feeling sorry for me. It seems like you have your hands full feeling sorry for yourself.
Tragedy of great magnitude. If this is the worst thing that's ever happened to you, consider yourself blessed!
If you think this is a joke, how would you...
if you were one of the people who heard this week that their wages are cut in half? No joke. In 1 week, you have half the cpl rate.
Fortunately, whether you liked it or not, this was a joke/parody. What would the pay cut for management sound like?
Unfortunately, there are some MTs who have to figure out how to make a living on half the CPL and only a promise that the platform will be better/faster.
This is a JOKE, right? Please be a joke.
DAH is not a word. DUH. You are a joke
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I agree. SS is a joke
They just lost a major account. Actually it's not that bad if you don't mind constant negative, nagging, threatening global emails about things that don't even pertain to you, and if you don't mind using your own equipment that they get into with PCAnywhere to install their software and freeware which also spawns junk mail and spam. Oh, and if you don't mind footing the bill to call long distance to attend their training.
OMG. And I thought their MT pay was a joke. nm
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This is a joke - this does not happen.sm
There is obviously a disgruntled ex-employee posting things here. The training period is not 2 weeks, it is 90 days FT, 180 days PT. They do not let you go because you can't meet line count. There are at least 20 MTs who did not make line counts last week and they are not being let go, they sent this out in an email to let everyone know they have to keep up their production of 1200 lines per 8 hours. I can't believe the lies being told here. They also do not hire new grads, must have 3 years acute care and believe me you do need it. QA is also excellent and gives feedback and supports MTs to help get up to line count. GET REAL!!!
I really don't believe that, that 4 of them are making more than they did before. What a joke.
Why does it always have to be love it or leave it with these corporate sallies? Certainly there is room for liking working for a company, but not being satisfied with everything they do regarding MTs, and promoting decisions geared to keep the employees happy, disagreeing with those that do not.
Tons of MTs might, but could they pass the tests and do the accounts I have done for years? Every management person claims they have trouble finding qualified MTs, and a lot are leaving because they HATE ASR, and do not wish to be turned into underpaid editors.
3 cpl for editing? What a joke! sm
What are these companies thinking (and for an IC position too!) I am so sick of all these low paying jobs. Everything is going up except our pay. Anybody know of a good company looking for editors that pays decent?
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