To the MTSOs inquiring on this thread...
Posted By: my opinion inside on 2007-01-25
In Reply to: Very disheartening for MTSO's to see negative comments - Another MTSO
I wouldn't worry about what these negative posts say, for many reasons:
... It could easily be just 1 or 2 people who have a bee in their bonnet today; no one knows the true number of posters here
... It could easily be people who are not even MTs but friends/families of MTs or just bored poots looking to cause trouble
... No one, hear me, no one makes any MT work for any company. They are free to leave, are they not?
... I have not had the experiences with MTSOs that these people are talking about; in fact, quite the opposite so I think this is just a group who are probably not even mediocre at this
... Not one of these posters knows what it takes to run an MT business. I do. I had one and it was very successful. They don't know the incredible competition out there. They don't want the full responsibility.
... They are not willing to sign their God-given name to anything. They come here in absolute cowardice and sling their words around but if you ask them to pony up facts and ask who they are talking about and their own ID...nadda. Nadda.
I've done this work a long time, MTSOs. I've even been one. There are always going to be a few low-barrel companies but every line of work has that. For the most part, I see MTSOs on the up-and-up, offering good pay for good work. If an MT is an excellent worker (i.e., keeps the schedule, does the production and has the quality), most MTSOs will do what it takes to keep them.
... Everyone has a price and theirs is too high, in my opinion.
Now, all the naysayers can fire away. Said my opinion. :)
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Was wondering if anyone had good or bad comments regarding this company? Would sure appreciate feedback either way ASAP as I am considering applying. If possible, please put "all type" in subject line if emailing me. TIA
You are inquiring about MedScribe
and yes, they have the 12-hour window for acute care MTs however that is for full-time positions only, not for part time. Hope that helps.
If you are inquiring because of that job being offered, consider this.
The ad says there are 25 lines per page. If you divide 1.25 by 25, you'd be making 0.05 per line. I don't think that is reasonable even if the voice system is very audible.
inquiring minds want to know.
Does anyone know anything about Transform?
There is nothing wrong with inquiring here for information on a company. sm
A lot of useful information is exchanged here regarding other MT's experiences.
Fast Chart, TAe software? Inquiring MT needs to know......
I am thinking about signing on with them, but need to know exactly what TAe software is? More specifically, I am hoping that it does not ruin my Windows XP and my MS Word 2002 already in my computer. My understanding is that it is a stand-alone software, maybe proprietary? It is made by Arrendale Associates is all I really know. Is is user-friendly?
Thanks for any information on this.
I would call or drop an email inquiring.
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Inquiring minds are a terrible thing to waste so here
For inquiring minds, I do not think any of the following information is confidential, since it is on the court website for anyone to look at, but I found it fascinating and think some of you may also.
The Transtech case has been transferred to Federal Court, US District Court in Texas, because of two or more different states being involved (TT is in Texas, Defendant is in another state, and the five Jane Does can be anywhere in the world).
This information can be publically obtained on the Federal Court Website – PACER.
While I was there, I checked out some of the other Libel/Slander cases that had Closed or Settled to see what the timeline was and how they were settled. They ranged anywhere from 3 to 6 months, from date of filing with the Federal Court to date of closure.
I found it curious that on most other filings where the Defendant was not known, they used JOHN Doe, but TT used JANE Doe, assuming that everyone who posted on the MTStars was a female. Or maybe, all TT hires are females?
There were two other cases that really interested me.
One was for a Travelscream Technologies who filed suit against John Doe, Defendant. It was filed on 10-15-2008 and closed on 01-20-2009. They were asking $100 million against John Doe because of comments posted on two website. Apparently John Doe posted: (1) Tranvelscream is just the latest scam by a group of con artists… (3) Beware of Traveloscream.
The Plaintiff had to DISMISS the case because THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT WHO JOHN DOE WAS!!!!!
But left it open to refile if they could ever identify the person.
The other was for a Beauty Signature Group who filed suit against another company. The complaint was not on file so I could not read what the allegations where. The suit was filed on 04-16-2008 and was Settled on 08-12-2008. Again, the Settlement papers were not filed, so I do not know what the outcome was, but some of the other cases only wanted retractions and no more posting of remarks by the Defendants, so there may not have been any actual money involved, except for court costs, etc.
So, this could all be over by Christmas.
Man this thread is getting serious.
Dont fight over spilled milk. Its just two thousand dollars. We dont want to start world war III with a simple two grand.
look below, there is a thread on them - nm
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not me...see thread below. nm
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there is a thread going now, look below
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My bet would be no. From the other thread
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Oh, not another TT thread. Not another day of this!
It's getting like MQ. Get TT their own grip board, will you? It's no fun coming here anymore with the same gripes over and over again. Ugg.
There's a thread below about that
Apparently they want a Transcriptionist in their Bangalore office- or at least their ad states they're based in Bangalore and looking for an in-house transcriptionist.
Keystrokes thread
Get over yourself. You're defending a company you say you don't work for and you want me to leave it be? ROFL.
I'm an observer who understands double-talk. Shoot me for pointing it out to those who might not have caught it. Apparently a lot of people did. I made some interesting observations. Is that what's really bothering you? Does one have to work there to make an observation, ask a question, or question their comments? Sounds like you have a problem with people who can think for themselves.
I'm sorry I missed the posts of those "trying to soothe" me. Is that why the thread was removed because there was so much soothing going on? You obviously read all of them. Why? Or maybe you misread all of it just like the one who viciously answered my post.
Keystrokes thread
Did anyone notice that Keystrokes personnel got pretty vicious?
Hanging by a Thread..
Yes, I currently work for HIS, but not for the reasons you have. I am only holding on for the insurance and PTO. My supervisor is unbelievable rude and all of my accounts are 97% ESL. If HIS is not being sold, why are people leaving left and right? It makes me wonder if the employees in-house know more than the remote staff.
Thread deleted. (SM)
The thread was without any substantiation whatsoever, just 2 inflammatory remarks with no credibility and the replies were starting to get out of hand.
Information about any company can be posted here; however, it should be posted with specific information, not just general name-calling and not even specific complaints listed.
The thread turned and
and drifted to another company. It's not your fault, and it's easy to see how you could have taken it the way you did. (As an aside, I totally understand and empathize with the late nights!!!) 
And I agree with what you said. It is very helpful to express good experiences with a company. However, I'm not going to do that unless I've been with a company for a minimum of 1-1/2 years.
I don't know how long you've been with FN. I can only speak from my own experience, and I came here before as a newbie, bragging about how great a company was, only to discover months later that the negative comments I responded to were completely accurate and warranted, and now I have egg on my face. ~LOL~
I won't ever post a positive post about a company until well after the honeymoon period, when I'm certain they're for real, even though I know how tempting it is when you think you've struck gold and found the right company, getting good line counts, making lots of money, etc., to want to share that positive experience with the world!
Sometimes I think that's part of the company's reason for the honeymoon period: So the employees will think the company is so great, they happily and unwittingly become a PR person for the company.
I've recently been burned pretty badly by the company the above poster was referring to, so that's why I responded. Even though she didn't mention any specific names, those of us who are employed by that company know exactly who she was talking about.
Again, I apologize for confusing the issue. I totally believe everything you said about FN, and I'm glad you found a company that makes you want to defend it. There's nothing better than being able to respect and trust your employer. I hope someday I can find that kind of company, and I just might check FN, based on your comments.
In a thread yesterday or the day before, a QT MT said that .... sm
she had heard from loose-lipped office staff, as I believe she put it. Soit was leaked out unintentionally but, I would imagine, not without merit.
Pulling up thread from below. Why I believe MT is not going
anywhere for a while ...
WordPerfect 5.1
We still have clients that use it. If they are still on DOS-based word processing, do you REALLY think they are going to invest in Voice Recognition? Do you think that they are so open to change that they will welcome offshore transcription with open arms?
We have to learn technology and be ready for change, just like when typewriters were replaced by computers, but technology changes do not happy everywhere overnight.
In addition, the VR that I have seen in place has a LONG way to go. If they put it out too early, which I truly believe, it will take a lot to convince someone to give it another try. I think this is why they realize now that they cannot do without the transcription component.
Can't get rid of us that easily 
This is weird, I was actually under the thread I was
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and I thought this thread was going so well
I often quote Einstein when he gave his reason for not remembering his home address. He said he didn't dedicate anything to memory he could look up so he could use more of his brain on more important thoughts! Of course, I'm blonde so that saves me sometimes :)
BUT, when it comes to knowing tenon versus Tenon, that is important and will slip by any well taken and readily available notes when you're going too fast to care to look it up. Well taken notes don't help if you don't remember the contents. I think everyone has stumbling words but good MTs know how to compensate for that with good work habits and productivity tools. Having a cooperative attitude is something else they test for on verbals.
Well, I think some of the posts in this thread
I think it was this thread.... A recruiter had come on screaming at everyone saying she didn't have time for every (can't remember exact names) Jane, Jean, Abdullah, or Mustafeh who contacted her but didn't suit her needs. Then she went on a bizarre rampage--it was really quite spectacular, albeit on the dark side. Then she used the name Mustafeh again, basically saying she couldn't give a d*** what an unqualified Mustafeh thought of the situation. She received a reply saying that someday Mustafeh might have exactly the skills and experience she would need, and s/he would remember her rudeness. So....I think that's where it comes from.
looks to me most replies in this thread are from QA
not MT. Good for you that you talk to MTs daily. Now, what does that have to do with my opinion? Are you implying I am supposed to think like everyone else?
I challenge you to not just talk to the MTs, but ask their opinions on lower pay, longer hours, making less money than when they started...
The MTs I would talk to would be the single mothers, or MTs who are supporting themselves or are the heads of their household, not married, not working for a second paycheck. When I started some 15 years ago, I was making more than I am now, benefits and everything included.
Rather than just say things like that is how it is, it is a business, etc., etc., I say, why not be role-models for the future? Where else can that be done other than chat rooms or boards...
This is the only outlet, period, so when people express their opinions and are personally attacked, rather than supported, even if in disagreement with the majority, you are only allowing more and more repression...
This whole thread is weird and obviously has some
ulterior motive - so much name throwing and personal smut details. Susan and now Tara? Sounds like Days of Our Lives. Give us a break. We're really not interested in whatever your personal agenda is. Buh bye!
You may want to start a new thread.
Not many people going back this far in archives for discussion.
it's about time. That thread was truly getting old
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That isn't the point of this thread -
which you know already. Nothing like trying to change the subject BECAUSE you can't defend your position.
It's because there are people in this particular thread (sm)
who aren't reading posts and who are jumping on the defensive in an offensive way. JMHO. This whole thread has turned into a train wreck.
regarding Axolotl thread
For all of those confused readers, I would invite you to read the post that is encaptioned - Such hostility! Wow! - which is right above the - Your [sic] just jealous! post - for a quick summary of the original point.
Once again, I would like to say that I believe we all deserve to be treated well - not just by our company, but by our fellow MTs - and I wish everyone all the best.
The thread seems to have died
why revive it?
Nice to see us on the same thread again (sm)
I worked for MQ a long time ago as well as an IC. I was in-house back then and we had just our primary account. It was a nice job years ago.
Sure, why don't you send me an E-mail and let me know what report types you transcribe and how many years experience you have. I have not seen an advertised opening where I work for around 8 months, but sometimes the owner asks if we know someone who would be interested before an ad is placed. I will gladly pass along your information.
This was not a 'venting' thread...
Someone asked for an opinion about this company and people gave their opinion along with facts about their experience.
Read this thread
http://forum.mtstars.com/company/v/1/68814.html
Clickable link below as well.
I believe if you read the thread that
someone posted below you'll get the good, the bad, and the ugly. As far as the nasty person I believe she has been talked to as things are better. .
What happened to the thread where the MT was asking
for names of companies with plenty of work? I am in the same situation (constantly running out of work with current company) and was looking forward to reading the responses. Please feel free to e-mail. Thank you!!
This thread is closed. sm
First, this topic has dwindled into tit-for-tat insult trading both in this thread and the one below. Both threads are locked.
Second, if you want to talk about cherry-picking, it belongs on the Main board as it is a transcription issue in all companies. A word of caution, though: Make sure you discuss the issue and stop the personal boxing matches and name-calling. If you have problems with a thread, do not try to police it - report it properly, please.
Thanks,
Moderator
There is already a Focus thread below.
sorry wrong thread
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At least now this thread can be put to rest. sm
I knew from the first post that something didn't add up. I just hope everyone who followed it, finally realizes how bogus it all was and that LM is still the same reputable company it's always been.
This is one sad/sorry thread.
Here is the link to the thread
http://forum.mtstars.com/company/v/1/97040.html
If you look below, there's a whole thread on this company - NM
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If you don't like a thread, why not just move on?
It's a shame you allow such tiny little things to annoy you.
Well said!! This thread is way off topic now b/c some .
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The thread should end with THIS post
Perfectly articulated and summarizes everything I felt reading her post and her apparent looking down her nose at that of us who do take these schedules so we can provide for our families.
While I'm sure my teenaged daughter would love to just hang out every weekend, she's understood from a VERY young age that mommy HAS to work to provide her with the things she needs in life, and I explained it and handled it in such a way that she understood. I never got any grief from her about it, and if it was an important event for her, I of course would juggle my schedule to make sure I could be there. I had a bright kid; she 'got' it. Mommy doesn't work = We don't eat. Plain and simple.
Big desire to attending church? Well, if it's an IC position, do your shift before or after services. Last I went, services did not last more than 1-2 hours. Don't understand the problem here, either.
Thank you for articulating precisely what it was that annoyed me about this poster from the get-go.
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