My philosophy: If it ain't broke... :)) sm
Posted By: Kaboodles on 2007-11-19
In Reply to: So do you think this new platform is going to - (sm) - I'll believe it when I see it.
I'm very happy with the existing platform, thanks! It's MT-friendly and it's clear that MTs had a say in what was/wasn't important in getting the job done.
I'm also very happy with the current compensation by KS rather than lines and/or VBC, but I have a feeling the KS will disappear with the new platform, all the better to compare us to our overseas counterparts, which seemed to be the major push of today's meeting... and I'm not sure I understand that.
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What is Planetree philosophy? nm
Wow. So, your philosophy is, suck it up.
I certainly would not want to work with you. I have been in this business close to 30 years and when I managed nor as an MT would I ever put up with an attitude like yours. I am not cyber-bullying just IMHO you don't have to suck it up and stay anywhere, especially where death in the family is concerned. There are always other jobs, many fish in the sea, and people who treat people with respect. And now you can just suck that up.
Could not agree more with your philosophy
I don't think I need to give the name here; it should be obvious.
I REALLY struggled last holiday season with no work (well, barely any work), but I had expected that so hung in there and, sure enough, within a few weeks things picked back up. Again, at the holidays, I think all MTs expect this to happen.
That being said, when this latest round of hide-and-seek with the work, I waited it through...for a WEEK. I then went to plan B, which was a standing offer for another IC position to fill in the gaps.
By week #3 when it was still a ludicrous waste of time trying to sit 24/7 in front of the computer to get work, I went to plan C, which was to take another position to fill in the now even larger gap.
By week #4 of no work, I had plan D implented. I walked away from the uncharacteristically noncommunicative MTSO who chose to ignore the pleas of their loyal hard-working MTs and never looked back.
If they do not have the time, nor the common courtesy, to let me know what's going on and where my work has gone, I do not have time, nor can I afford, to wait for them to 'gift' me with a few token backup accounts that are also in a famine state.
I'm doing fine now...Had I tried to wait it out as so many loyal MTs are trying to do with this company, I'd have been served an eviction notice by now and living on Top Ramen to keep the utilities on.
A company is only as good as it treats its MTs...and to me this company's previously-glowing reputation is now sullied beyond repair.
Wait it out, is my philosophy. They usually hang themselves. (nm)
dd
We are moving more into the philosophy or political categories here, but
I have always understood the ultimate goal of technology is to perform the mundane tasks, freeing up human time to pursue more pleasurable activities. The challenge is to find a way to support ourselves...how did they do it on Star Trek?
Rather than explain, do a Google on "Planetree philosophy." It's great!
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broke
well, i really dont know what to do. should i keep working, and hoping my check will be on its way? this is really a very bad christmas present for my family. never go with Medigrafix.
Broke MT
I just had an interview with a local surgeon wanting me to work from his office 2 days per week part-time. That salary would equal almost an entire week of what I would get being paid 7 cents per line. It was interesting when I spoke with this doctor because he told me he stopped using services a long time ago because they charged him so much. He would rather pay the Transcriptionist the money rather than the service. Most services charge 14 to 16 cents per line and only pay the transcriptionist 7 cents per line. We all would be making good money if we could get 14 to 16 cents per line, so it looks like I am going back to the work force and working for the doctor directly. At least I will get paid a decent salary working part-time compared to making the same amount full-time with a service. Not worth the stress these days!!!!!!!!!!!
4.5 and not nearly enough. Going broke fast.
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You will be broke if you do VR work for them..sm
Their pay system is strange. They don't pay per gross line they pay per net which I don't really understand. I do VR for them because I thought it would be much better than straight typing, wrong! I am making about $200 less a month. If you were to do just straight typing for them, then they would be a great place.
tired and broke
I have always really liked D and think she has had the best interests of MTs at heart. But this overhiring really has me stumped. I am only an old grandma, not an MBA, and I really cannot understand any of it. Does anybody know when the new accounts are going to start up? 30-60 days will take us into the time when people are getting ready for the holidays. I wish the new accounts would start and they would take the newcomers off of our regular accounts.
Tired and broke
I am giving the benefit of the doubt and thinking that many of our accounts might be overflow and therefore the powers that be at MDI do not really know how much we get to do daily, i.e., it is not a full contract account. So I can understand how frustrated they must be when (1) they do not know from day to day how much overflow there will be and (2) some unscrupulous MTs do double the lines they are supposed to, thus throwing things into disarray. I get all that and I sympathize. What I do not understand is why so many new folks were hired when there is no work for us moldy oldies. I am not asking to know corporate secrets; they are none of my business. I am only hired to type lines. But I would like to know if this is going to be a situation that will go on for months (which I cannot endure) or for a couple of weeks more. (My family is used to hot dogs, so we can survive.) I just wish there could be some words of encouragement or update during this difficult time. That is not a make wrong of the company, not at all. MDI is a magnificent company and I want to see it continue to grow and thrive and see us grow and thrive with it. I just feel kind of all alone (with no work) out here. Geez, I am starting to sound as childish as my nephew. (He is seven.)
tired and broke
I so agree with you. Your sentence that GOOD COMMUNICATION DOESN'T COST A PENNY, BUT THE VALUE IS EXTRAORDINARY should be stitched in a sampler and give to every MTSO in the world. You have hit it right on the head.
Natives are broke, busted and
downright disgusted! It is not just the wages that have been ground down, but morale, too. A job is a lot like a marriage. You picked the one thinking you were in love and willing to give everything you have in you, but after a few years of being kicked around, even a toothless dog will eventually bite! All anybody seems to know about TX anymore is that they don't want to do it! It amazes me still the worst critics in the office were the ones who did the least amount of work, talked in the halls, on the phone,etc.
Yes and you'll go broke. Impossible
You'll spend 30 minutes on a report trying to decipher the horrible dictators and you'll be lucky if you make 30 lines in that time.
ATF broke me financially - I left after spending all my $$
anyway-----------and then all roads lead to STINKFEST anyway.
I just went broke because of a company and would love to share their name
www.ripoffreport.com
We take a job expecting some semblance of constancy. We are not teenagers living at home.
And I have yet to meet an MT who does this for free, as a hobby, 40 hours a week.
Here we are, in the U.S., where insurance is expensive, the economy is mutilated and dirt cheap labor is just across the deep blue sea.
Some whine more than others but this Gourdpainter, I have been reading her for a long time, and from the tone of her posts, she is not a (an?) habitual complainer. She is helpful and considerate in her posts to new MTs and others who have a question.
United we Stand, Divided we Fall.
Just like the coal miners back in Pennsylvania, the company will let you eat coal dust all day long to save themselves the cost of ventilation, and then fight to not have to pay for the medical costs of an aging coal miner with black lung and ashen colored skin. No one made him go down there, I know, I know, but a man has got to feed his family. Work is work, you take what your skills will get you.
Fair enough - Some huge corporation is going to sue someone over a thread on the internet. This is about the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of. Have you read message forums elsewhere on here? There are disparaging remarks made about everything under the sun.
Word of mouth travels far and wide, and so does the truth.
So give us a break and let us make enough money to live a respectable life in this job which we do with steadfast dedication if we make it over 3 years.
Kindness reaps kindness. Consideration for the MT - For instance:
Supervisor: Gee Susie, work load is light these days, and your paycheck reflects that. How are you doing? Are you able to make ends meet? How can we remedy this in house or outside of this company so you can have an income you can rely on?
MT: Thank you. I would appreciate that very much. I am down to a few nickels after I pay the bills and am beside myself with worry. The anxiety sends me to MTstars where I vent in hopes of finding others who understand the DREAD AND FEAR I AM EXPERIENCING because I WORK ALONE ALL DAY LONG,without my comrades to take breaks with or have lunch with WHERE THIS TYPE OF VERBAL EXCHANGE WOULD ORDINARILY TAKE PLACE.
From the sounds of things, you'll go broke waiting
your resume. From the looks of things, it sounds like there is more crab grass than green grass in that Keystrokes pasture. Those who want to pay for equipment while being an employee can go ahead with their bad selves. That would be the number one  for me. As an employee, they should not make you pay for your own equipment  . Just put me in a  if you think that Meditech is a great platform. That program is all kinds of outdated and NOT  friendly at all! Okay, I've had my fun with the smileys!!!! Have a great day! 
They will overhire and in 4 months you will have no work and will be broke - happened to me..nm
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People don't "choose" who they love. My family is broke s/m
as broke can be, but I would not trade my husband or anything else for all of the money in the world. Your comment was pretty rude. The original poster is obviously just feeling discouraged. Who in the h*ll are you to judge who she picked or to act as if perhaps she just get a better husband? You sound like a spoiled child.
Not to mention your grammar. Are you an MT? You SHOULD OF CHOSE a better husband ?? Nice. You might be more careful the next time you want to insult someone that you don't come off looking incompetent yourself.
If you anger the acct manager in this business, you may end up broke.
They call us teams - yeah, right. The games played by those in management positions can essentially hold an MT as a financial hostage, making their life a living hell. I am watching it right now happen with a coworker who stood up for herself and now? She makes 50% less than she did a year ago and is powerless to change it.
No problem :) No matter how long, it is too long for me - I am broke the day after payday. Kids wi
do that to you!
I know that they have worked very hard to make sure that checks are never late and I can say that in the past two years, I have had one problem (2 days late) and in the past 18 months, they have all been on payday and perfect.
I know that there are a lot of hard feelings in MT in general. I also know firsthand (and I am not mgmt) how hard KS has worked to get things going good.
I would not want to walk in an MTSO's shoes for any amount of money, but that's just me. I like to finish my work for the day, forget about work when not working and get paid on payday. I never want the other things that go with mgmt or owning a company of any kind :)
Yes, work at TT and I am very low on work and going broke...nm
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