Obviously editing and typing are different

One is T-Y-P-I-N-G the other is E-D-I-T-I-N-G, pretty big difference.  Of course the knowledge we need is still the same (terminology, grammar etc.), but they way we put our knowledge to use is different, and if somebody doesn't believe that they will probably never make money at VR.  (I even changed my home row on the keyboard for VR--now that took a while to get used to)

When you first started doing MT everybody how to learn how to increase your production, you didn't just start out doing 200-300 lph did you?   Same goes for VR.   I have tons of command shortcuts just for VR editing (it not just about learning short cut keys for navigation). 

It is perfectly understandable that people don't want to be paid less for editing, which is why I said in my post that companies should increase pay until VR is learned, and of course 4 cpl is too low, but that is your companies fault, not the fault of VR...find another company that actually has decent pay for VR (there are some out there just look). 

• Doing VR and making money - You can do it
  • Somewhat Agree...sm - cindylouwho
    • I recently started on VR with TransTech, - TTer2
      • Do you mind if - SallyS
        • Sure, that would be fine - TTer2
    • You say regarding VR......sm - ()
      • Obviously editing and typing are different - cindylouwho
        • VR isn't even editing-it's worse-and such a pain I - don't understand why pay is so low-nm
          • Can you tell me what VR is if it isnt editing? - Clue me in
            • BEST COMPARISON I CAN THINK OF - sm - Half-Pay
            • I meant it's worse than editing - it's - editing gone bad - nm
              • I think you are clueless and don’t know what - Clue me in
                • Not the poster you're replying to, but she is RIGHT - VR is way worse SM
                  • I'm wish you, only wish to differ partly on 1 point - SM - Lonestar
                  • Have probably more years experience than most here - Clue
        • VR and straight need the same MTing knowledge...sm - ()
          • Actually, the CHALLENGE is = sm - poorbeach
          • Maybe VR was designed for people in other lands to - make it easier for them - no msg
          • exactly what my post states sm - cindylouwho
            • you state that no MT on VR will - ()
              • I can't speak for myself, but I very seriously doubt sm - cindylouwho
                • VR help - seen it all
            • Your posting is a case in point - CynicalMT
              • Very intelligent post, and right on target! nm - Wise1
              • True....but - ()
                • Correct - CynicalMT
                  • excellent point, not at a speed of 1000 lph, claimed by some...nm. - ()
                    • Are you serious? Someone doing 1000 lph? - SS
                      • o.k., I was exaggerating a little, but... - ()
                  • Lost cause, Cindylouwho - Knowing it all
                    • I give up, it's you beating the dead horse......nm - ()
                    • Such presumptions - CynicalMT
                      • I don’t have to be saved because my job - Knowing it all
                        • LOL HAHA LMAO, etc. - CynicalMT
                          • same here: LMAO !.......nm - ()
                            • Brings to mind famous saying by Liberace - Knowing it all
            • what you are saying does not apply in these - ()
              • And I guess you have worked on all the platforms so - Say what?
        • had to learn not how to learn - cindylouwho
          • So what is the difference in your pay - Questions
            • pay issue - cindylouwho

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Not sure I'm gonna like this editing job

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They do have lots of work, they hire IC's only, and for themost part the people there are great.

They have issues, can't get into it here, but if you want steady work, they do have it.

Just keep your eyes and hears open, as with any company.

Web site for them is medicalreport.com.  They hire often, some say they don't pay on time, some say they pay low, some say the staff is bad.  Others say the opposite.  I would say search but with the initials, nothing comes up. I say beware of any potential new client' as an IC.  Hard to tell with this one because no one comments frequently like they do the other companies here - maybe they aren't known like I know them.  I can tell you they like to fish, so you may get other responses here - all part of a fishing expedition. Like many of the other posts regarding them.  They try to catch their ICs talking about them - like they could ever be confirmed.

I have nothing nice to say about them, to any question you may ask. so to be fair, you should wait for other comments for both sides.

You must just be an unemployer loser as someone down below stated .

I have been an MT for 2 years, I have never edited before.  This is my first editing position.  I am learning a lot.  Sure the pay is not the best, but I am learning.  Don't get me wrong, I do need money, but I also need experience in this field.  I don't know if the pay goes up or not, I have only been with them for almost 2 months and have not asked for a pay raise.  I am sure there are editing jobs that pay more, but I like the company, the people, and the flexibility.  There are no set lines you have to edit.  You go at your own pace.  There are pros and cons to every company.  Some like Shapin, others do not.     

I Like editing with eScription.   I can edit twice as fast as I can type.     Before eScription, my wrists and shoulders would hurt at the end of the day.    I don't have that problem any more.

I've been a transcriptionists for 15 years.  Before, eScription, I was worried about how much longer I could work.  I think eScription has extended my career.