Sound was a problem for me, too. Changing everything didn't fix it so I had to leave. nm

• new job - brandy
  • broke - brandy
  • Do not do DSG, but do try GIMT - nm
    • I've been very happy at DSG -- pay always on time, decent incentive package, sound quality probab - memt
      • They told me they would call me and never did. - sm
        • Call back - Red
          • Katie is no longer there either - nm
            • Katie is still there, as a matter of fact - Red
  • I read some good things about DSG. - Donna
    • DSG FYI - Former DSG'r
      • thanks - bl
      • Sound was a problem for me, too. Changing everything didn't fix it so I had to leave. nm - wanderer
        • Yep, same exact problem. Left because of sound issues. nm - OncMT

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services that pay "down time" if the platform is inoperational.  ALL software has its share of problems.  It's the nature of the business.  When you were hired, did you sign a contract accepting the terms regarding PTO?  If so, what could you possibly complain about since you did, afterall, sign the agreement?  Did you have a good relationship with your QA Editor/Team Leader that you could ask questions about account specifics?

My understanding of the VR is that it has been in development for a number of years not to be released until the fine tuning was complete.  It would seem to me, and I am in no way affiliated with Transcend, that provided that VR is good then earning a line rate as an Editor would be beneficial, if that's how Transcend is planning to compensate.

All in all, I would say that if anyone is interested in working for Transcend or any service for that matter, make sure to ask the services Recruiter specific questions.  If what you're hearing sounds good and makes sense, go for it.  If what your'e hearing is not all that you thought it would be, move on.  However, you MUST take what you read on forums boards with a grain of salt.  While some posts regarding various services may be legitimate, others may not be.

Good Luck!

MT Manners

It appears that management and supervisor positions are going down the drain.  Reason being, a lot of them are working for two companies at one time, thus  drawing two paychecks.  The company officials who know nothing about transcription management have no idea that it doesn't take a full day to manage transcriptionists.  Same being with QA and Editor positions, they are going to line rate now for the same reason.  Seems like a few unworthy people have just ruined it for everyone.  The trend now is going toward no titles of authority and just everyone having responsibilties that will cover a full day including typing in that job description.  I wouldn't say thats really a bad change, I would say the companies are wising up, it is a business after all. 

In defence of some though, there are though companies that assign 50 hospital accounts to one supervisor which is just terrible because they are on 24-7.  Bottom line, it is no longer the prestigious job it used to be.

On job seeker's board, TTD has another add but now they posted the company name as TMinc????

Guess they are not getting resumes or responses to their ads.  hmmm

I will be changing my primary account due to lack of work on my current account. So, I will see how that goes. If it is not any better I will also have to get out.

Anyways, good luck at your new position.

visited this board to check out companies.  I don't know anything about OSI.

But I can tell from some of the posters above that they don't seem like a very nice bunch of people.  I sure wouldn't want to work with them.  The word "evil" wasn't the first word to pop in my mind.  The word "hateful" was the first word.  If I, as a total stranger to all this, can see hatred, then you as someone with experience, surely must be accurate when using the word "evil."  (Sends chills up my spine.)

Definitely scratching OSi off my list!

I'm very grateful for these board.  They contribute more than most people realize.

what is the starting line count rate for acute care at some of the big nationals? or the range?  How about for radiology or pathology?  Do most have incentive programs and what do they consist of?  If we could put it all together, we would eliminate a lot of posts and maybe have a reference for those of us looking so that we do not waste time, energy and the possibility of being lied to.

Here is what I know:

ETranz - 0.10 per line but my checks keep bouncing when I finally get paid very late.  No incentive.  No direct deposit.

Transolutions - 0.08 per line.  They supply the equipment and computer (or did 2 years ago).  Their system is a dinosaur.  I always got paid on time. 

how they pay.  I was originally offered a cpl rate for MT, then offered another rate to QA the offshore work.  Someone in the week or so is saying they are offering  to pay like 5 cents per thousand words.   I thought the sound quality of the files was poor and the few dictators I listened to not so great.   They used to be named something else, but I can't remember what - Transcription Solutions or TSI (I think).  They are out of Texas. 

If you read through old posts you'll find more info, nothing particularly good. 

they're not 'exclusive.'

the appearance of the document font/size when it goes to the client. This is a Word-based program, and I know QA has asked me not to send with View size changed, so it must stay at 150% (or whatever size) when you change it in the document.  Thanks for your help.

Work night shift and eyes are tired by the end of the day.

I am wondering about how training pay works with different companies as they do not say on their web sites how much it is or for how long.  I checked with one company and they have no training pay whatsoever, strictly production from the first minute.  Thanks for any advice.  I am going from a salary but don't want to follow the account to the company.  Is it for one week or two or more, and is it usually minimum wage or higher?  TIA

This year, Phoenix took on alot of clinic work in the specialties listed in the first post. We are looking for people to work on those accounts via internet. A neuro clinic is starting soon, and we have lots of ortho, some oncology, ent, vascular. Thanks.

Does anyone know which companies allow a 12 hour window to work your shift?  Can you post the name if you know of one. 

OSI had announced they will now having employees punch in and out starting the 16th and this will not work for me.  That was the whole reason I went with the company 4 months ago.  I work my scheduled days, every day.  Never call in.  Work OT as needed.  I work on an acute care account with multiple dictators doing all work types for a group of hospitals, don't mind that.  But I need flexibility in the hours I work.  The reason I work at home is so I can take the kids to school or be here if they're sick, etc. The reason I work at home is so I'm not chained to a desk for 8 hours straight.  I'm very disappointed. I thought OSi was going to be a very good fit for me. 

I have been trying to search for where I saw this formula, but can't.  Any help appreciated on how to make this conversion a little easier.

I worked for 3 hours today before I remembered I was supposed to be using just one space after periods and colons instead of two.  Hard to do. 

TIA

I have been hired at a company that uses Word auto-correct.  I have thousands of expansions in DocQScribe aco.user file.  I have found the file in my computer and brought it up on notepad.  Anybody able to have this imported to auto-correct?  I called the company support and they said it is doubful.  This may be a deal killer as it would take hundreds of hours to start from scratch.  Thanks for your time.