There's no law against that, goodness. Poor ethics but
Posted By: ethics/morals are not regulated. on 2006-05-26
In Reply to: Since we work over the internet who do you report bad labor practices to...sm - passing through
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typos are one thing (inadvertent), but poor grammar is a poor reflection and demonstrates lack..
of knowledge. In this profession, if you lack proper grammar knowledge, you should expect to receive comments from those MTs who take pride in producing top quality work. Just my opinion, but I think it is quite embarrassing to see inproper use of the english command from those who profess to be MTs. There's a difference between typing a message here and having a slip of the finger and just not knowing proper word forms and spelling. I see grammer quite often, dependible etc. I truly do no believe these are simple typos, sorry.
speaking of ethics
Can someone tell me how they would handle a situation in which the TASP you are typing on is also an MTSO. I was told initially they were not a transcription company, and later found out (thank you internet) they are indeed. I would like to keep competition close, but that is pushing it.
They offshore and lie about it, their ethics
don't exist, no DD unless they changed it again. I don't know anything about the radiology account though.
Sounds like she has the same ethics as a -
manager I once had. She'd disappear into her office for hours at a time, and behind her locked doors it turned out she had quite the little ebay business going. Never lifted a finger, otherwise. I was so glad to hear she finally lost her job.
Thanks for the morning lesson on ethics.
n/m
work ethics -- not just this profession
you will find there are those kind of people in any given profession. Also you never know one's background and you cannot compare apples to oranges. Providing wisdom for someone is far better and more professional and makes you the bigger person.
What happened to loyalty and ethics?
You sold out! You are a coward and you are weak. You are also a thief.
Question on Ethics on this Company
sincere question, not busting or kidding here. Is it legal for an MTSO to come on here and either start a thread praising their company, but pretending they are just an MT, or, is it legal for an MTSO or upper management to come on here and reply to posts asking questions of a company, again pretending they are just the MTs and giving their -- honest -- praises for a company. I ask this because I know for a fact that there is a current thread on here where this is happening, and I suspect it happens more than we all could guess. The problem I have with it is that this particular company keeps getting painted as a dream place to work, and NOT by the MTs, when it is a true nightmare in reality. So victim after victim after victim, including me, fall for these lies, which is truly what they are. I know this is not ethical, but not much we can do with MTSOs and ethics these days. I know MTs can be threatened by MTSOs never to post something negative on here, for fear of repercussions, libel, slander, etc. But what about the shoe on the other foot? If we know that a company is on here posing as an MT and lying right thru their teeth, or keys, can they get in trouble for it? Because I for sure would love to pursue this on at least the company where I know for a fact this is standard protocol. Is there any monitoring agency or licensing agency or anyone who we could formally complain to about these practices, as to me its true fraud. Any ideas? The MTs need all the help we can get making informed HONEST decisions, and this lying garbage has got to stop.
Ethics? On an anonymous forum? (sm)
It's too much to hope for wanting people to be ethical on an anonymous forum. Just take everything you read with a grain of salt and post what you know to be the truth whenever you see flagrant bull being posted by unscrupulous people. Unfortunately, that's about all you can do. People do unethical stuff all the time in business. Sad but true.
It is a matter of ethics. I have been offered multiple jobs the last
year and have turned them all down because they offshore. I stayed where I am because they didn't offshore. TAT was a problem and I was getting weary of having to work every weekend, even though I did my lines during the week and then some, but I have days where I'm short 300-400 lines. Do you think they got qualified MTs by going to India? I have done QA on a trial basis on offshore work and I have seen the quality that comes from there. If they are going to have to do 100% QA, they can't they do a mentoring program or take a newbie fresh out of school? I've quit at least one job (non-MT) due to the unethical practices of a company.
you said it. Great work ethics these MTSOs. We should charge a retainer. That (sm)
would stop some overhiring.
This is completely backwards from applicant ethics taught in business school. (sm)
This was long before on-line applications were possible, but tradionally, applicants courteously follow procedures outlined by hiring company. Then you have a chance to ask your questions. And teachers advised you to have serious, respectable, and not focus too much on money or benefit issues until the employer reached the stage where they knew they were interested in you. Only then could you get into very polite, carefully worded money negotiations.
My goodness, how much help did you need SM
where you would have to keep evidence, as you say? Are you someone who needs your hand held throughout the shift? If so, better work in-house because the at-home deal isn't for you.
You have to work INDEPENDENTLY. That is what a lot of people don't seem to understand. If you really have no ability to go through the material you have received and figure it out using common sense, I don't know what to tell you.
Well, thank goodness for that because
you wont be able to meet production on their platform and lack of work!!
Oh my goodness, I too would like to know what co that is.
email me if you want to share :)
Oh my goodness!!! Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness....
I am absolutely AMAZED at those figures.
I know by the time I started things were already way down from where they used to be, because I know it was fairly common to start at 14+ cpl. Since I've started, my pay has decreased an amazing amount...which is really, really sucky.
I keep hoping it will get better. Funny thing is, when I think I should get out of this business and wonder what I should do...I always think....hmmm, what could I do to make 100K/year. So, you've just completely blown me away that you actually DID make that AS AN MT!! Kudos to you:-)
thank goodness
your work on everything
My goodness
That was uncalled for. Who are you angry at? MTs who are successful or yourself for not being motivated enough to work at home? There are lots of people who need the structure of in-house or need a supervisor breathing down their neck to make them work. MTing is not cut out for everyone.
BTW, a good MT does not have to be glued to their work 24/7 and therefore has time to surf the net or do anything we please!
My goodness!
It just amazes me how negative this board can be. I am a partner with Superior, yes. I have my OWN clients as well (have for years & years). I do not work with Focus. There are many people who do not wish to work with these larger companies directly. I do the best I can to supply work to this industries. Those of you that do not like it, I'm sorry! I cannot please everyone, but those of you that do work with me know that I'm fair, honest, and will do whatever I can for my team. I have not always done this. I have been with Superior since the end of 2008. So, maybe you should get your information straight before you post things like this. It really saddens me to see such horrible attitudes on this board when all I'm trying to do is provide work to this industry. I do not see what is so wrong with that. If you think the pay rate is too low, then do not look at my job ads. 
Oh, goodness...
Here we go again with the TTD drama. Everyone here is adult enough to know what they are willing to take and what they aren't. Why continue trying to babysit people? 
Oh, my goodness.....
NM
Thank goodness!!!
I thought that I was the one that was going crazy and trust me, these days that is a great possibility!  
thank goodness...
that people are finally starting to see the light about this company. when the editors took the hit, a lot of the MTs didn't seem to believe what they were saying. We knew it was just a matter of time before the truth came to light.
one of the things that really amazed me about those folks is that they seemed to believe that we didn't talk amongst ourselves, so their dirty deeds could be kept a secret until they were screwing everyone.
surprise. word's out.
Thank goodness
Plenty of work, new accounts and new work types on the old accounts. So glad I didn't quit when work was low. My family helped me out because I told them I had faith in TT.
LET IT GO FOR GOODNESS SAKE
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Looks like they pay more at MQ for goodness sake.
Pretty sad.
Thank goodness for these forums!
You're right, they are not the only ones; but my experience was opposite. More work that a person should be expected to do in one day, worked 14 to 16 hours. Did not have a choice, had to clear out my que each and every day. And THEN came the battle of the paycheck! They, Panhandle, still owe me my last one from over a year ago!
Again, thanks so much for all of the posts on these forums. I always check here first (don't post much tho) to research a company. I did submit my resume to Sten-Tel, but thanks to your posts, I'll never apply or accept a position with them.
Oh my goodness! Did this really happen?? nm
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Thank goodness - I was beginning
to believe this was a company from hell - according to the other posts.
Oh my goodness! I have to admit that I
honestly am flabbergasted at all the praises TT gets. Its actually so wonderful, yet I admit that I have had my doubts in the past as well, as it is just so completely unheard of in our industry anymore to have a company that is great to work for. I admit, I'm jealous. Though hopefully I can turn my jealousy into a positive and actually push myself to apply for a position with TT. I have thought this over the last few weeks, and then talk myself out of it because I figure its too late - all the positions must be filled. See what spending a lifetime working for a cold huge national can do to one's self-esteem? I need to make changes in 2007, and applying at TT is on the very top of the list! I think I would burst into a river of tears if I even got a card, let alone a gift - anything. I have devoted nearly 20 years to one company, and expect nothing, absolutely nothing. Its sad, isn't it?
Oh, goodness. We WANT MTSOs and others to
This way open dialogue continues.
If we shut this place up to ONLY having MTs here ... we'll never get any information in/out!
You don't have to like anyone else's posts.
Thank goodness! Someone agrees with me!
Hooray!!!!!! Someone agrees. IC's do not work set schedules. Hello????? IC's set their own hours to work. I have been saying this all along. Companies can get into trouble. They could actually be held responsible for withholding prior taxes for as many years as they have been making you work set hours. 
Thank goodness someone other than me caught that!
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For goodness sake!
This is whining now, ridiculous.
Goodness, I hope not
Once upon a time, I got a 97 point something or other on a quality review. I was devestated and terribly hard on myself. I have never had a score like that since, thank the Lord.
I seriously do not think they would let you go because of one review under 98%. I do believe this company to be very professional and really do think they would first talk to you about maybe slowing down, giving you tips on better quality rather than just saying well you messed up once, you're outta here.
Please let us know how you make out. :)
Thank goodness, but it's not your fault..
my company has been extremely low too for much longer than the usual seasonal times that occur, keep getting the same just wait, work will pick up emails. Good luck!
Goodness is you work there why not just ask them?
Thank goodness you're NOT
a business owner. On the one hand, you say you wouldn't give employees free money for doing nothing, and then you advise to build up PTO, which is the same thing. LOL!
And FYI, most other careers do have holidays off and plenty of PTO, it's not just a wonderful fairyland daydream.
My goodness, see how others feel about this
I do the majority of work on Escription and love it. I do not know why you only make 7.00/hr some days but that is just plain insane. I can make almost 3x that much per hour using version 8- you must not be using your time wisely.
Oh my goodness $1.00 a page sm
that is terrible. I made $1.00 a page starting for Transcriptions Limited in 1983!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Goodness! You'd think it was Friday--sm
today what with every body biting each other's heads off and getting all *snarky* over things that don't really matter. Get a grip you all, have a cold one, and mellow out! geez. some of Y'all are just LOOKIN' for an argument and if you can't get one going, you'll start one! sick *o this stuff. I think most of the people in this thread need a good long ol* fashioned *time out* in the corner!
thank goodness I don't have a life...
...so I can do that. If I was active and involved in things, I'd be stuck working my schedule only -- and probably not meeting my minimum requirements. That's pretty sad.
Oh, for goodness sakes! sm
I was not criticizing you for making an omelet. The original poster was complaining about having no work. If I was sitting around with no work, I would find another job, that's what I said. I was in that situation with my former company, found another job. It does no good to complain here about no work, might as well spend the time looking for another job or making omelets if that is what you choose to do. I know we are allowed to take time to eat, but we do not get paid for that time. That's why I end up eating at my desk :)
Well for goodness sake
spill the name of your company, maybe I'll come out of retirement. LOL
My goodness how unfeeling can sm
you be? Im sure she isn't being dramatic. Maybe there is no work for her to transcribe or it isnt her shift or whatever. How can you be so judgemental. Anybody can be in that situation. Just because you haven't been there doesn't mean you wont ever be.
Food stamps are not that easy to get. This person may be going through a bad month where the cash just isn't there but it doesn't mean she can get food stamps. If you have a house or a car etc you can't get food stamps or any type of help. Hate to tell you this but the government help doesn't go to the folks who need it necessarily. If you have worked all you life and have a house and a car and just the necessities and come upon bad times for a bit, you cannot get any help from the government. I know that I have been there in the past becasue of sickness.
Now if you are lazy, don't work, have 14 kids by different fathers you can get all the help you need.
I feel sorry for you because folks with your attitude usually find out the very hard way about these kinds of things. It happens every time!
My goodness how unfeeling can sm
you be? Im sure she isn't being dramatic. Maybe there is no work for her to transcribe or it isnt her shift or whatever. How can you be so judgemental. Anybody can be in that situation. Just because you haven't been there doesn't mean you wont ever be.
Food stamps are not that easy to get. This person may be going through a bad month where the cash just isn't there but it doesn't mean she can get food stamps. If you have a house or a car etc you can't get food stamps or any type of help. Hate to tell you this but the government help doesn't go to the folks who need it necessarily. If you have worked all you life and have a house and a car and just the necessities and come upon bad times for a bit, you cannot get any help from the government. I know that I have been there in the past becasue of sickness.
Now if you are lazy, don't work, have 14 kids by different fathers you can get all the help you need.
I feel sorry for you because folks with your attitude usually find out the very hard way about these kinds of things. It happens every time!
my goodness another unfeeling sm
hateful witch! I cannot believe how cruel people can be. You don't know this person's situation. People like you scare the heck out of me. Self-centered, hateful and unfeeling, kick em while they are down type.
I bet you would walk around someone dying in the middle of the road just to prove a point wouldn't you?
Thank goodness you are all starting to listen!!!
None of what was posted on the board was to stir the pot but rather save a bunch of wonderful MTs that are being messed with. It is so true and I would look for another position ASAP.
Thank goodness you didn't leave your old job!
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Explain for goodness sake!
These clip answers do not really help anyone. Why not discuss your reasons why? I would like to get a better picture of why your thoughts are such; otherwise, it leaves everyone going
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