Well, I want to become proficient with
Posted By: I'm new to MT on 2006-01-07
In Reply to: Sounds like where I left. I do ESL very well, sm - Former Diskriter
ESL. That's really taking advantage of the system to tell potential employers that you can't (i.e. won't) do ESL. Just for future reference, is it typical to be paid more per line if you can say that you're proficient at ESL? I figured the pay would be the same regardless.
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Why, because I'm proficient at VR?
Yeah, see note above from moderate regarding cyberbullying.
On what planet do you reside where accusing people of being management, accusing posters of lying about their skills, etc., NOT bullying?
The only 'issue' I have is the ability to be successful and making the choice to learn VR years ago. If being successful is having an issue in your book of rules, then I'll happily take my issues over those of the cyberbullies on this site any time.
Proficient Transcription
Apologize...Your still trying to make your self feel better. Do you think this is going to go away with just an apology? I don't care if you refund everyone, it was still WRONG!! Does the bottom of your heart think that too?
No it wasn't Proficient
I have heard about them from reading the posts, though. Keeping clear of that one!
Experienced and proficient MTs should have no problem..SM
I find it unbelievable that there is so much lack of confidence in obtaining an MT job. I will share my story in hopes that others will find benefit in it...I lost a large clinic after 16 years to voice recognition. I have operated a small MT service for just over 20 yrs. now, hiring several subcontractors with overflow. Yes, I busted my rear averaging a 12-14 hour day. I lost my large clinical client several months ago, and was quite upset. However, I weighed the pros and cons of operating my own service. Just having a toll free 800 number for digital dictation for my clients to use an FTP site was costing me over $300.00 per month because they dictated many minutes per day. If the system went down, and trust me with the FTP carriers, it is common at times, the MTSO had to take the brunt of it. Anyway, after losing this client, I decided to work for a company as I had done many years ago. I was hesitant at first after reading numerous messages on various MT message boards. But honestly speaking, after sending just two resumes, I had two job offers the following day. To summarize my point, if you have the experience, skill, and drive to be a good MT, you will not struggle with finding a job. I make as much as I did working for myself. I was offered a very high line rate because I was able to prove there was very little to no editing needed on my work.
For those who complain of low wage and disrespect, please consider this may not be the profession for you. If I had to estimate, I would say probably 15% of MTs are successful long-term. Sorry if I offend some, but I believe this to be the fact. If MTs are unhappy and cannot find a good match for what the believe to be their skills, quite possibly your skills are not what you think they are. It's called realism! Good luck to all of you in your endeavors.
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