Probably figuring they can lure in all those that are leaving
Posted By: MQ and have experience. NM on 2007-11-24
In Reply to: JJ Medical ad - using only Medquist DQS program? (sm) - SM
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Figuring pay. sm
You're the only one in a position to figure this out. It depends on how long the reports are, whether there is a lot of canned text on one account, etc. Keep track of your lines and hours on both jobs for awhile (I assume you're working them both now), and figure your hourly output. If you're doing a lot of short reports, such as clinic, you may come out ahead counting the headers. If the reports are longer, you need the spaces. Good luck.
Thanks for figuring your lines out, but....sm
could it be possible that they change line count specifics for each different account or isn't that possible. Don't know the first thing about it. Just a thought. Also, I had a very easy account with no ESL and still couldn't get the lines. I just moved on but I was disappointed because I liked the company but too hard to make any money. I make way better money now even at a lower line rate and less time on my butt...hmmm...
Okay, lets do some figuring (sm)
Lets say there are 20 MTs working for a company. The company charges the docs 0.16 per line. The MTs get 0.08 per line. The MTs each do 1000 lines per day, 6 days a week.
1000 x 0.08 = 80 per day
$80 x 20 MTs = $1600 a day.
$1600 x 6 days a week = $9600 a week.
$9600 x 52 weeks in a year = $499,200 a year.
Just figuring on the number of emails
With the last count of MLSs I had heard there at around 100 (not counting MDI), I was figuring that since I received 73 emails of support for either the content of my post or disagreement with it being removed, it was the majority. If the base number of 100 had changed, then I stand corrected.
There is some convoluted method to figuring OT.
The guy in payroll told me how to figure it once, but I forgot it. Something about figuring your total line count, dividing it by something to get your OT lines and then multiplying it time something else. Your OT lines are then subtracted from your total lines, so if you have the incentive bonus over 13,000 and they subtract your OT lines and it's less than 13K, you don't qualify for the incentive bonus anymore. I used to think it was counted for all the lines, but it's not if you have OT.
Figuring amount for pay per minute
Does anyone know how to charge by the minute of dictation? I only know rates for by the line.
Ty
Figuring line count
To figure lines by 65 character line, you would take the total characters (NOT lines) divide characters by 65, then multiply that by .06.
Example: 15,000 characters/65 = 231 lines. 231 lines x 0.06 = $13.85.
can you tell me why you are leaving WMX. Am thinking of leaving too. nm
nm
Figuring that a line is roughly 10 words, it's 8 cpl pay. nm
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Still need help on figuring what would be a good cpl if paid w/o spaces.
See my first message above. Thanks
Posting on the company board and companies figuring out
who it is. Okay, this is the topic, and the reason why I am bringing this up is there were at least 2 posts here in the last week stating they believed the company would find out or did find out they posted here and they said negative things and might get fired or did not get hired because of it.
How is this possible? Can a recruiter or boss actually pin down who is posting? What if someone says something and they are a troll and sounds like a situation which the company person perceives is an employee and they take it out on the possible new hire or employee and they are wrong?
There have been posts here in the past by company managers who say if they find out who is posting they will sue for slander. Then, MTs come on here and assume that the companies go to the board managers and get the IP address to figure out who this is. Even if it was a certain IP address, and they went through this whole process to find out, it could be routed through another IP address such as overseas (this is often done in the case of hiding identity).
Since this is an anon board, how can any company say for sure it is a certain person. Why would they go to the trouble unless it were given to the police or a lawyer in the case of attempted murder or threat of such?
I want to know you opinions. And moderator please feel free to comment. Wondering if our IP addresses are given out every time a company suspects something and if so, is this an invasion of our privacy since this should be anon. Or, is it that people are paranoid, whether it be the employee/new hire, or company assuming such. Remember to never assume because why? You make an *** out of u and me.
Thanks for your comments. This has been bothering me a while now, and I would like to get some input back on this issue from companies and from posters alike.
Hmm...I was getting 0.005 cpword 13 years ago,figuring 10 words a line, it was 5 cpl, beginner's
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Could someone help me with the figuring out of gross line versus character line? sm
I have generally been paid by character line, 65-character line. Now, I have had job opportunities offering to pay gross line but it like 3 cents cheaper than what I am being paid now. A few places I have read that gross line is MUCH better, but is it much better if the pay is so much lower? Please explain how it works or equals out. This position has offered me 6 cents per gross line - what would that equal out to in character lines? Thanks...so confused...
Anyone leaving?
Is anyone leaving companies for lack of work or is this just a slow time of year for transcriptionists? Having tough time making lines.
Leaving
In my experience, our work has always slowed down just before school starts. Most people are focusing on buying school clothes, books, supplies, etc., and aren't taking the time nor spending the money to go to the doctor or into the hospital for elective surgeries. Believe me, after the kids get into school and start passing the "bugs" around, it will pick up - or at least it always does for us.
Leaving
Would any of the MTs who have left mind sharing where they went and if things have worked out any better. I am feeling like it is just trading one bag of crap for another in this business.
Leaving
I am leaving for a few reasons, mainly because I got a better offer, more $$, benefits, etc.
I was moved to Columbus from another office. There is lots of work, I'm on DQS. However, I had much more schedule flexibility in my other office. I'm an SE, buy produce more than full-time. Since the switch to DQS, if I work 15 minutes less than my scheduled "shift" I get questioned on it, even if I have produced 1400 lines that day. My old office (the one I was hired on) did not require a set schedule.
Mostly I am leaving because of money - 2 cents more per line, and only a line commitment required each day, not a set schedule.
I'm leaving MQ...
and I will never go back. I've been there for years with no raises. They just came out with a 'rewards' program that isn't a reward, it's a pay cut. They are currently being sued by their clients for over-billing and by their transcriptionists for under-paying. In order to pay for their mounting legal problems, they are moving their transcription to India.
Why is she leaving OSi again?
She hasn't been back here that long?
Leaving OSI?
I am not leaving OSi but I was recently laid off from SPI/Cy-Med. Glad to hear you are so happy with TT.
That is see her say she was leaving.
Okay so blast me for a typo. I care about my typos more than your calling me down for writing on here. LOL.
Why are they leaving?
I'm in the middle of testing right now, and I am wondering why so I know whether or not to continue? You can e-mail me if you don't want to say it on the board.
leaving OSi
I am in the process of leaving due to very low work volumes the last few months. I cannot believe they are hiring.
For those leaving TT.....
Did you call or email management to notify them you were leaving? Did you give a 2 week notice?
Leaving MDI
I know what you mean. I have spoken with and e-mailed to other MDI MTs and we all seem to be going through a grief reaction. I will find myself breaking into tears without warning. I thought maybe I was going nuts or something but several others have the same thing happening to them. I have to admit, that this tops anything I have ever experienced. For me, it is not what was done but how we were kept on hold for so long without work. When I asked, I was told that some accounts would be coming on in September and October and it would all be fine then. Yeah, right. Anyway, I wish you good luck in your search.
leaving MDI....
I have an interview at 1p. I will probably take the job, already know all the specs. I will probably stay at MDI, just cut down to part time and see how things go. Good luck to you!
leaving MDI....
I have an interview at 1p. I will probably take the job, already know all the specs. I will probably stay at MDI, just cut down to part time and see how things go. Good luck to you!
leaving MDI
I agree with you completely. I feel a real sense of loss. I wish MDI and all concerned nothing but the best, but like you, I think I made the right decision to leave. I hope all who are looking can find the right jobs.
Where did you end up working after leaving?
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People Leaving
I think a lot of people may be leaving just because of the unknown. Myself I plan on sticking it out. Of course we got the short update today. I myself need the insurance and love the time off.
Not sure who your sup is, but i guess i have been lucky as a remote MT. I have had not been given any thing bad to say about anyone in Toledo, or remote sups. At this point all i can do is wait and see.
I wonder if the clients are leaving
because they are being sold and that is why I have no work? I can't wait until they make the announcement - then I will know if I need to pack up and leave.
Accounts leaving?
Is Doctors Georgia of Columbus still with them? I always liked that account and wonder who they are with now. Thanks!
I am happy too since leaving
Medscribe was the worst job I ever had in 30 years of working.
I am now happy and hopeful for the future. Seriously, that job was depressing.
Just out of curiosity, why are you leaving? nm
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That's the reason I'm leaving
Have been working for them with no problem. Now that the memo came out indicating they will be sending a certain number of reports per day to test the waters, I'm finished with them. I would leave ANY company, I don't care WHO they are, that offshores. I've been with Transcend for awhile now, but once I found this out, that's it. I'm finished with them. I'll only work for US-based companies that only hire US-based MTs.
Leaving Amphion
I am quitting too. The management there is so out of touch with the realities of trying to make money as an MT. There are WAY better companies out there.
No, I have never been audited since leaving DSG...
I was also never audited before DSG. Furthermore, I was not audited my first year at DSG. That was something that they have always made up as they go along.
The only thing High School or immature here is your inability to present any valid arguement. All we hear is how much you feel sorry for me... and dont really feel sorry for me. I feel sorry for you. DSG is a total rut of a company to be stuck in. I hope they miss me every day - I was a good worker and always went above and beyond for them, and was never appreciated or rewarded for it.
Unless you want to point out something positive, a true and valid point, dont bother with the rhetorical responses.
unless MTs are leaving in droves
nm
Leaving ASAP
Not because of pay...ESLs are getting worse and I rarely make my line counts anymore without working 12+ hours a day. Getting ridiculous.
There are lots leaving and not just
mgt. I think some MTs leaving will not be on a voluntary basis either. Last time work got this slow they let a lot of the ICs and part timers go and that was right before Christmas time. With work being so slow, wondering how long they are going to keep paying insurance benefits when a lot of people are not making the line requirements anymore.
All I can say is, I am leaving after 12+ years.. The changes that have
taken place in the last 2 year are causing people to leave in droves.
why specifically are you leaving?
nm
I also am leaving Webmedx
..can't give me enough work.
Really? Is she leaving her current co?
Curious
Leaving transcription?
Anyone thinking of just quitting this industry for good? I've watch it go through so many changes and I'm just plain tired of having to work more for less. My bills are getting bigger and paycheck shrinking proportionately. Can't take it anymore. Anyone feel like I do? And where are you going?
Leaving transcription?
Wow, I envy you! I used to be an RN, but really want to still work out of my home. I also breed poodles, and want something else along those lines. I just need financial security.
Leaving transcription?
What is DH's business? I just started a new job after MQ and oddly I'm making SOOO much less because of having to learn another system. I just can't make a living anymore, and have been studying all the other companies out there. Still havn't found anything worth going for.
Leaving transcription?
You're a doll to suggest so many things. I actually live way out in the country to save money, and need to drive at least 45 minutes ($20 gas RT each time), to get anywhere or have anyone come to me, but I sure do love those animals and people who love them, too.
Leaving transcription?
Great idea! You have my vote. Let's go for it.
Leaving transcription?
My heart goes out to you. I love this job, but I can't see doing it until I'm 56. You're right about doing something part-time until you find out for sure if it will work for you. I've been trying that for years, breeding poodles alongside transcription. At least it's at home, but now I'm working my fingers off in transcription and don't have the time to start another part-time job to try out. I'm feeling desparate.
leaving was the best thing I did...
I had a great 2 years, until they grew and took on a huge influx of Medquist MTs only to adapt a lot of their ethics...I too as the poster below had to work way too hard to get even minimum lines, was working probably 10 hours a day, started on voice recognition which killed my line count because I guess I was not a favorite or something because no matter how I tried I could not make enough money.
I originally thought they were the best and really referenced and searched, but now I have found another company and (for the time being I guess) they are really the best.
I actually enjoy transcribing again just like when I started some 14 years ago. It is a pleasure to work and my paychecks are even a bit more than I used to make 14 years ago, which come on nowadays is pretty good! I was bringing home a little over $500 in TWO weeks with WMX, CAN YOU IMAGINE?? Oh my gosh, haha, what a dope I was. Just did not want to accept the fact they had changed so much...
In the beginning they were so pro-employee, and by the time I left it was one excuse after another about (like below) how we should be just lucky to have our jobs because they were considering outsourcing overseas and were even doing a study, blah blah blah -
If you are a wickedly fast, no-homelife type of producer, you would probably do well; but if you have a life outside of MT I suggestive you keep searching because you will have to kick and scratch and claw your way to getting lines, in my humble opinion...
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