This attitude is the reason that many companies give nothing at all. sm
Posted By: Small MTSO on 2006-12-17
In Reply to: Bonuses - MTing
I worked for a company that gave a small bonus about 5 years ago. So many MTs complained about the size that the owner decided to never do anything again. I know of a few other owners that feel the same way.
I only have 10 employees, but I cannot afford a large bonus, so I am not giving anything at all. Believe it or not, most MTSOs do not make millions, live in mansions and eat bon-bons while their employees do all the work. There are times that my employees make more than I do. Not whining. Just stating facts.
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Did they give you a reason why?
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You need to give a reason. Not every company
is a good match for every MT and someone may have had a personality conflict or some such thing so then they say it is a bad company. You need to list facts like they don't pay on time, their line counts are off, sound quality is terrible, etc.
I wouldn't give that as my reason for
I wouldn't give that as my reason for asking for a raise. It probably wouldn't get you one.
Did they give you a reason for having to take a psych test? nm
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MTSO won't pay or give me reason for nonpayment
I am going to small claims court tomorrow to file a suit against MTSO that hasn't paid me in four months. No idea why they haven't paid. Won't return phone calls or emails. Only worked there a week, and I think she somehow thinks she is justified in not paying me.
Feel bad for anyone that doesn't get paid. There is no excuse to not pay people for work they have done.
I would just give my 2-week notice, state the reason you are leaving.
Sorry to hear your troubles.
I mean you have NO reason to complain about MW when there are companies like MQ-nm
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I think that attitudes like yours are the reason companies are looking elsewhere. sm
You work from home to be with your family and not be treated like you are in an office? Give me a break. Act like an employee who deserves to get perks and maybe you'll be treated better. Follow your shifts (not signing in 2 hours late and ending early) and you won't get a mean email. You sound like a high school student with their first job. Where is your work ethic? I do not agree with te work going to other companies, but they seem to want to work while a lot of U.S. MT's do a lot of whining and complaining. No wonder they want to replace us. Less headaches and hassles for them. They want to make money.
We've chased our jobs away. Not all of us, but those of us with attitudes like the above poster.
Am I angry? You bet. Do your job and they will have reason to look elsewhere. The rest of us who work our shifts when we are supposed to shouldn't have to suffer because of attitudes of others, but those attitudes seem to be the majority.
It's quality is NOT the reason those companies...sm
chose to use MTs from your country - IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE CHEAP AND SO ARE YOU!
Companies only slammed when there's a reason.
Check back to the archives a couple years ago, when it was DRC, and you'll find little written about them. That's usually the case on these forums. If the company treats its employees well and pays well, people are too busy working and being happy with their job to be posting here. Also, the former version of Acusis, DRC, was a smaller company with real people at the helm, not avian creatures and robots, like now.
No doubt there are probably people who've never known anything else, who would be content with that situation, but I daresay most of us aren't.
I agree. There is a reason why companies ask this question - SM
Most good companies will ask you this question so that they can place you an account that is a good match for you and one that you will enjoy. Why does this irritate you??? You should be happy that they want to make sure to match you up with a good account. Would you rather they not ask and place you on an account that you hate? I would get over it.
I'm guessing the reason these companies won't put their names is afraid they will get bashed.
I'm not sure why else they wouldn't be proud enough to put their company name. Pretty sad..
Why don't these companies give us
all of the information right up front? Even if they can't give the exact pay, at least a range, along with the benefits. We wouldn't have to go through applying and testing over and over, and they wouldn't receive hundreds of resumes to go through for each job. It would save us all, the companies and the transcriptionists, a lot of
aggravation! Maybe I'm missing something, but it makes sense to me.
What companies out there give you (sm)
assigned work, as in a handful of dictators. I am looking to pick up some clinic work without large armies of dictators to get used to!
Thanks!
Can't you give her any names for companies? sm
You have been around and tried many - you should have some names to give yourself.
Can you give me the name of companies who are flexible in regards to
once you are done with your required lines or your own personal goal, but is less than 8 hours, allow you to stop at that point. Hope that makes sense. Say I can do 1500 lines in 6 hours, are there any companies who will allow me to quit once I get my 1500 lines? If so, would you share the names please?
when referring to Bad Companies, give the name.
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Do companies give raises?
Not in this economy. Just give thanks you have a job.
If MT companies do not give out raises, how do they sm
expect you to keep up with the cost of living? I've been at my company for 2 years and was shot down for a raise. I know others have been at their companies much long with no raises. If I worked at a hospital or clinic, I would have gotten a raise by now. Just something to show the appreciate me would be nice! Are all companies this greedy?
If MT companies do not give out raises, how do they sm
expect you to keep up with the cost of living? I've been at my company for 2 years and was shot down for a raise. I know others have been at their companies much long with no raises. If I worked at a hospital or clinic, I would have gotten a raise by now. Just something to show the appreciate me would be nice! Are all companies this greedy?
Many companies other than "A" give computer
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you can give the names of the 2 companies here.
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Can you give me the names of the companies here that were not honest?
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Any companies out there give birthday bonuses or anything? sm
My birthday is right around the corner and I would love to know how many companies out there take the time out to remember our birthdays. I understand that these companies might have many, many employess or ICs, but we are not just a number...or are we? Just curious to find out the good companies out there...
Question: Are there any companies left out there that send give X-mas
presents? I sent my MTSO a christmas card last year and got a big fat nothing in return. Is it too much to expect a little something for the holidays, even if it's just a card?
Does anyone find it interesting how companies want ICs and then give you the schedule you are to
work. I thought by law you are not allowed to set a schedule for an IC. Seems to me they are getting the best of both worlds for a whole lot less because of benefits they are getting out of paying and all the things the government requires.
Some companies don't give that first check until 4 or 6 weeks have passed. Ck your contract. nm
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What companies give an accurate EXText line count?
Either an accurate count or the option to check your own!
Considering some companies do give a weekly quota, maybe you shouldn't speak
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I am curious as to what companies give at Christmas. Has anyone gotten a bonus/gift from their
company?
Give them a call. So many people switching companies all the HR depts must be really busy. nm
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Is it safe to ask a company after one year for a raise? Do companies give raises?
 Curious
You can be fired for any reason or no reason at all.
No one HAS to employ you. No one MUST keep you in employment.
As an IC, your unemployment isn't coming from the account of your contracts! It comes from YOUR tax payments!
"warned" by someone who won't give facts or sign her name. Give me a break! nm
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Nationals give at least a week to learn program. Give
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They used to give out $25 Amex cheques -- give them time. :-) nm
Why such an attitude
So take that? Are you sticking your tongue out too? I certainly hope you find some serenity somewhere. You must still be working for one of those "rotten companies" if you are complaining about their pay schedule.
Your Attitude Says It All
It seems to me by the tenor of your posting that maybe you have an attitude problem. I have been a medical Transcriptionist for almost 30 years and have seen people like you come and go, mostly go. Did it ever occur to you, that maybe you were the problem?
Your attitude
You wonder why you don't get raises or bonuses? Take some time and think about it. You are just plain nasty. Just do your work, follow instructions from your manager and take personal responsibility, Psychic network? Sounds like you're all too familiar with it. Maybe youre watching too much of that instead of working, or maybe chatting on line in the chat rooms, dissing anybody you can for your poor performance. Take responsibility for your work, you own it. Don't turn it back on anyone else. Maybe youre one of those ones that think a tad bit more digoxin is not gonna harm a thing, or maybe if a diagnosis is just a tad bit off, no harm done right? Get off your psychic network behind and get with the real world.
We all get to have attitude ..
To save ourselves from embarrassment we should probably try to make it a good one .. ;-)
Attitude
Ain't that the truth! I try to keep a good attitude, but sometimes people just knock that right out of you.
That attitude towards others
is uncalled for on this or any other board
RE: attitude is everything..
 I'll be sure to tell my ex-coworkers you said that; I'm sure they'll have a whole new outlook on their situations when I pass on that little piece of misguided 'advice' from you. Maybe if you removed those rose-colored glasses for a minute, you might actually see the many, many people who used to enjoy their jobs, worked hard every day, didn't say anything negative about SPi and then were summarily fired on a conference call without warning. Or maybe those people who logged in to work only to find they had been canned - again without warning - should change their attitudes. Or how about people who were let go because they couldn't meet the standards that were then lowered when those jobs were given to offshore workers?
If you're lucky enough to still have an account you love, count your rare blessings. Then go ask your supervisor if it's one of the accounts that they're right now changing over to voice recognition, or taking away from US employees and transferring overseas, or getting rid of because it's not profitable enough.
I appreciate that you have a good attitude and, yes, being negative all the time and/or for no reason is not a good thing. However, the people you're reprimanding and insinuating should just quit their whining and be happy like you are frequently now have to worry about where dinner's going to come from, whether they'll lose their house, how long they'll be on antidepressants since they lost their jobs at SPi, etc.; that's all due to SPi. And those are just a few reasons people are venting on this board and elsewhere. They have a right to release a bit of frustration and not feel so thankful and blessed right now, thank you very much. That does not mean they have bad attitudes.
And while I'm up here on this soap box, I might as well correct another error you made. A LOT of the people you're referring to did NOT have a choice in the matter (see above about the firings - and those are just two examples). Yes, there are people who quit, but many of them that I know were virtually forced to do so by the circumstances they were forced to work under. And others were told they'd better move on before they got fired. I personally know people in QA, MT, tech support, supervision, and management who have felt the ill consequences of working for SPi specifically.
I'm glad you're happy at SPi, and I'm not suggesting you shouldn't be or even that you're wrong in your idea that attitude can make a difference; it certainly can. What I am saying is that not everyone has had the good experience with SPi that you seem to have had; in fact, you may even be in the minority, believe it or not. And you should be aware of how condescending your message sounded. You might have a good 'attitude' but you certainly don't have good manners.
Attitude is everything...
I have personally been with SPi four years. We have gone through a lot of changes. What company doesn't? It is really unprofessional and concerning when you see negative posts about SPi. I started as an MT (15 years experience already), and I now work in QA. I love my job! Attitude is everything! People choose to have a good or bad atittude. People also choose where they wish to be employed. Could go on and on but won't. The positives for which I choose to stay with SPi consist of working an account I love and am committed to, direct deposit every 2 weeks (they have not missed one, can't say that for some others); and awesome benefits package for all employees. This company is here to stay. It is financially strong and structurally solid. I'm sure everyone has heard the saying, If you can't say something nice....then don't say anything at all. It really is a bad reflection toward those who choose to be negative. Life is too short! : )
attitude is 90% of everything
I know, attitude doesn't pay the bills. but with the right attitude, you will be patient for an hour or two if work is slow, or talk to your liaison about any concerns, and i per my experience, he/she will do all they can to work with you to overcome any obstacles. I researched this job/company before i started and in 33 yr of MTing, i've never been happier. Again, it depends on what you are looking for in a job, and the attitude you have. Don't let the naysayers worry you.
NO, IT'S YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS MTs..sm
What we take offense at is the general overtones of contempt of MTs by QAs on this threat and the transcription industry in general. The QA is above having to look anything up because now most are paid on production. Well, what do you think the MT is being paid on? We don't get paid to look up Dr's name, unfamiliar names, terminology, etc., only what's actually down in black and white. QA is asked to perform this job because it is assumed she has more experience with a particular doctor in that hospital, medical term, etc, that's why she's a QA instead of MT.
The only one with an attitude here...
:-( Feel better now after being nasty to someone looking for help? Pathetic!!
That attitude by most (it seems) SM
at KS really puts me off. She is sitting there bragging about doing CLINIC WORK, for Pete's sake - and then implying that someone whose work pool runs out is a slacker. I guess she has to put her brain to use typing meaningless implications on this board because she doesn't use it typing clinic notes.
Sad as it may be...it is not MY attitude
Just the way things are, so I am told. Can't say that I agree with it but I do have to live with it. I am paid at the top amount for my skill level and I am told that the industry standard has not changed, so I cannot receive a pay increase. I guess I should consider myself lucky that my pay has not been decreased because that, in fact, seems to be the industry trend. My production is at least 2000 lines a day, will work overtime, good audit scores, and I am very reliable also. Still does not constitute a pay increase. I guess it is what it is. Having said that, I am still pretty happy with my company, my work, and my pay. It is better than most and for the 6 months I have been here, I have never felt mistreated, over-worked, and management has actually taken complaints to the doctors on behalf of the MTs. I really cannot complain.
First of all, have a decent attitude
Lets face it, working for a living sucks. Unless you're doing whatever your passion is and getting big bucks to boot. MT is not my passion, but I still put all I can into it, in order to get a paycheck and stay on the good side of my supervisors. Simply a good attitude, work when i'm scheduled to do so, focus so the quality is above 98%. I agree, its getting bad in this industry, you can complain all you want, but some of us are working hard to hold onto our positions...at least until we have something better to fall back on. I don't have hubby to pick up my slack so I do what i'm told and collect my paycheck.
I think you just have a negative attitude. Why
Actually, you sound like one of those people who complain about everything. I am really sorry for you. Wish you could be happy too!!
And on top of everything else you have no idea what you are talking about. You have been proven wrong on here at least 2 times.
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