Too subjective
Posted By: EmmaMT on 2009-01-07
In Reply to: Worth of MT......sm - Leese
Unfortunately, your questions are subjective. I've seen many MTs think they are worth the moon by virtue of their showing up at the office to work. Then I've seen others whose talents far exceeded how much they were being paid.
I proof read as I transcribe. Spellcheck every report. Have experience on every report type and every specialty, need very little training to become productive. I wouldn't take an MT gig making $20-30k.
Thankfully, I'm also fast, so I generally earn $50-60k which I think is commensurate with my experience and ability.
Fast MTs lose way too much money if paid hourly. How you are paid should not, IMO, determine whether you are accurate, proofreading, etc. That should be part of your job regardless of how (or how much) you are being paid.
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highly subjective
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