Very well put!

Posted By: Survey on 2006-12-09
In Reply to: here's my thoughts - (sm)

I love it!! Best post I have seen in a long time. Thank you!

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MTs/QAs/Editors - Survey
- The pay doesn't match the knowledge level required! (s/m) - blahblahblahblahblah
  - AMEN - annoyed
  - 12+ hours a day, 30 yrs exp, and can't make ends meet? - curious
    - Rent where I live is apx. $1200-1250/mo, 1-bdrm. (sm) - blahblahblahblahblah
      - Sounds like you can make a good living, just can't - afford the life you want.
      - Geeeeeez. You should move, like today!! - Easier to live for less somewhere else!
    - Dependign where you are in the US, rent can be $1000 for a 2-bedroom apt or even a - ??
      - Yeah, but 100 lines/hour isn't even transcribing, more - more like just typing.
        she - stephanie
      - You hit the nail on the head (sm) - blahblahblahblahblah
        another Bay Area MT - stephanie
        Ahhh... another Bay Area devotee! : ) (sm) - blahblahblahblahblah
        Country clubs (SF Bay Area) are great but their dues are pricey - Ex-Cali MT
        bay area MT - stephanie
- What I look for.... - Happy
  - Working at home - Perks
- here's my thoughts - (sm)
  - My thoughts - susie quintata
  - Your post is GREAT - Wendy
  - Very well written. I agree. I would emphasize that - Busy MT'ing
  - professionals? - MTbucket
    - Expectations - CoffeeCat
      - How you manage the 2 ?? - I wonder
        I divide out my day - - CoffeeCat
      - Agreed. Also, editors often have quotas, too. nm - QA
    - Where do you get the idea that QA makes more? - MT
    - Sounds like somebody didn't score too well on their - Ouch!
      - You all automatically assume my quality is low...? that is silly. - MTbucket
        this response is for most all posters on this subject... - MTbucket
        I don't think anyone has attacked you. You are simply - seeing how out of sync your view is from other'
        Not attacked? I completely disagree...and when is the last time - MTbucket
        I work as support for MTs and am an MT myself. - I talk to them daily.
        looks to me most replies in this thread are from QA - MTbucket
        I don't care how you feel. You said everyone attacked you, tho. - They didn't. They just don't share your vie
        Whether you care or not is not my concern... - MTbucket
    - Burned out - You do sound
      - If I am burned out, it is by this attitude inside... - MTbucket
        Editor attitude - CoffeeCat
        What divide? - The divide?
        Burn-out. You have burn-out. - nm
        see below, and please leave me alone, if you have nothing - MTbucket
        You're the one answering, honey. LOL - Take your own advice!
        I am not your honey...please be more professional (nm) - MTbucket
        Just trying to make you feel a little more loved. LOL - You obviously feel excommunicated from the MT worl
    - Geez, it is not a business of humanity. It is transcribing. - (see inside)
      - Your attitude is exactly what I have an issue with... - MTbucket
        No ma'am. QA is a measure to ensure - (sm)
        haha, you are the one who sounds angry and bitter... - MTbucket
        YOU aren't providing medical care, toots! - You are typing!
        who am I to say you do not care about others... - MTbucket
        You certainly demonstrate all the things the - OP lists that won't work, don't you?
        And somehow its all QA's fault! Everything! - Ouch!
        Accountability - Im behind you on this one
    - You sound very disgruntled. Difficult to be objective - when you feel that way.
    - should be reports will not be verbatim... - MTbucket
  - Agree 100% - MTing
  - Experienced Professionals - Premium pay
  - Hooyah! well thought out reply and so VERY true! nm - ks
  - Very well put! - Survey
- Who are you and what company are you with? nm - MT/QA

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