We all have our own agenda

• FOCUS LINE COUNTS ARE OFF - tiredmt
  • To be fair.....sm - ms
  • Line counts have always been off. Can you say rip-off, I knew you could. - Former Focus-er..
    • No, you don't understand. - tiredmt
      • Many companies manipulate the line count either with - Just me
      • Of course company doesnt feel compelled to share this info. Is there anyone there who would be - happy to hear this? nm
        • So you think - tiredmt
          • Heck no, it is not okay. But do you think they are going to start being up front and honest just - becasue MTs cry foul? In one word, NO. nm
      • I do understand. I'm just saying, get used to the bad communication. I didnt stay because of it. - Former Focus-er..
        • We all have our own agenda - tiredmt
          • I understand what you are trying to say, or what - I hear ya!
            • Thank you. - tiredmt

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I don't know how long you've worked for Transcend.  I was hired in the last six months at 8 CPL, and I had a great account.  I loved my job.  I transcribed between 20,000-23,000 lines per pay period.  Everyone told me how happy they were with my work quality and with my production.

During the last month or so, my line count has begun a rapid downward spiral.  The pay period for me, because of my schedule, ended today, and I just managed to squeak through with 11,000 lines to keep my benefits.  I'm not editing yet.  I'm still transcribing.  If this is happening while I'm transcribing, what is my line count going to be when I do begin editing?  My account has suddenly been overstaffed, without warning, without any explanation whatsoever.  Like I said, I have a great account and used to make very good money.  I've questioned this and was offered additional accounts.  I'm still thinking about this, but my preliminary conclusion is that I wasn't hired to do other accounts.  I was hired to do this one.  I'm resisting the other accounts (so far) because I fear that ALL my work on my current account will disappear and be given to the new person.  I was there first, and I don't understand why I should have to make less money while learning a new account, while the newest person will able able to make the money I used to make.  Secondly, if I have to learn a new account, I may as well do it at a company that is fair, loyal to its employees and trustworthy, if such a company exists.  I'm beginning to think that a smaller company might be less hazardous to your life.  I'm still considering another account, but I'm quickly losing respect and trust for this company.

My income has more than been cut in half without any warning.  I'm no longer earning any incentives, and I've found myself just sitting at the computer like a zombie, clicking the "refresh" key to see if I can manage to snag a job that's been dictated within the last 10 seconds or so.  I know I can't go on like this because I can no longer pay my bills and that I have to make a decision very quickly.

I don't know how long you've been there.  If it's been for years, then maybe you won't have a problem.  Maybe the job security you feel is justified.  If you're fairly new, you can take my situation for what it's worth.  Just please don't think it can't happen to you.  I didn't think it could happen to me.