Yes, I know. Our hands have been tied. I'm sorry for all involved. :( nm
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Some are tied to QA level, some aren't. sm
But they are very good people and reserve the right to pay you the bonus even if you don't make the QA standard if there is an extenuating circumstance (new account, stuff like that). They have paid me for things like lost documents, etc., so they are not difficult on paying people.
I am really tired also of being tied to my computer . . .
In all reality, all I need to do financially is put in 5 hours which should be easy and done before 1 o'clock in the afternoon. BUT, I have to stay close and milk the work so I can try to get to it first in order to get the lines. I think it's time to quit MTing forever. This is not the first time something like this has happened to me . . .
They definitely expect you to be tied to your queue
anxiously awaiting work. It's ridiculous. They overhire plain and simple. This slowdown is not seasonal and is not exclusively the economy. They lost my 3rd acct in June. I've begged me STM for another backup multiple times. Ain't happening. It's idiotic.
Are some of their production bonuses tied to the amount of work to QA. I wasnt sure about that. I
think that must be a different bonus.
We all know from the MT recruiter yesterday that Synescribe and All American Transcription are tied
into together. I think Synthescribe had gotten so much of a bad rap on here that I am wondering if they went undercover or reinvented themselves as an All American MT. A lot of MTs were not applying with Synescribe because of its overseas affiliation. I could be wrong but this is my take on it. I think the recruiter was on here promoting this company or companies as basically one and the same. I'm sure there is a lot more to this story. All of it has turned me off to applying with Synescribe, All American or whatever they call themselves. Too Bizarre for me..along with that recruiter.
It's time to get involved in
politics and vote for the candidates who have a plan fixing the health care mess. They won't bother if we just sit on our thumbs and wish for a miracle. The corporations are right up in their faces with their needs and wishes, we need to be also.
The hospital involved
used at service with work at home MTs, for one thing. It was a complex case, but several people at several levels did not follow rules and regs.
Too many companies involved & they sm
will make the choice not to deal with unionized workers. There is no law forcing any company to become a union shop and I doubt seriously any of them would. That is why a union cannot work for transcriptionists.
I was not involved in any posts at all, but ICs
I am not interested in ICing at the moment, but those who do IC work have the right to be upset at this who work as supposed ICs, yet let their employer -- note that I used this word intentionally - they let their employers dictate the hours to work, the lines to produce, and hold them to a set schedule. This is the polar opposite of what an IC is. When MTs do not realize this and happily accept these illegal working conditions, it ruins the IC marketplace for the rest of the ICs. One company gets away with it and the next one follows suit. That's how we got in the mess we are in today. When an IC says yes to a set schedule set forth by their employer, and is told how many lines to type, etc, it is 100% an employee position - the MTSOs just get their cake and get to eat it too, by having MTs, women, at their beck and call as employees when they have no legal right to do so. Everyone loses - the ICs, the MTs and the other MTSOs who are following the laws. The more ICs who are ignorant of the situation, the less true IC positions will be left. Our freedom to work as IC is literally just about the last perk most of us has left. It should not be taken away by fellow MTs who have not a clue of the laws and how it should be. So, yes, its a very very important issue and one that we should all understand and support, whether employee right now or IC. It impacts our entire industry.
Jay Vance is involved, so it must be good.
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Dislike it, too. Much too involved, too many choices, etc. nm
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Man, the testing for these services is involved. nm
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seems a little *helium* involved in this response..sm
geez, not to mention some pretty snitty answers.
I usually would not get involved in this type of conversation, BUT...lm
Your reference to the Mexicans doing work the US citizens do not want to do is WAY off the mark. If the wages were as they used to be before US employers found that the Mexicans would work for lesser wages and be happy, US citizens WOULD do the work. The same applies to the MT work - were it not sent off shore at a ridiculously acceptable and low wage, MTs in the US would be much happier. With such an attitude, I fully predict that the poor class in the US will rise to meet that of other third-world countries - and your attitude about oh well, that's just the way things are now is exactly one of the reasons this type of working condition is being allowed to happen here on our own soil! Working for a foreign employer is a choice that few US MTs with good work habits and skills is willing to make - and that, in my opinion, should speak volumes! Just because you are willing doesn't make it wrong for others who do not. Just my opinion!!
I wasn't involved in the thread and don't
know what you are talking about, but we do have freedom of speech. You can vote to get a post deleted by clicking on the blue vote/moderate button. It takes 10 votes to get post removed - not 10 votes from same person though.
How did Transtech get involved in this conversation?
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You needn't be so smug. I'm not involved at all, other than reading
It takes no guts at all to come on and cheer for your company - any company, and even use your name. Kudos to you, and mgmt will be tickled. It does, however, takes guts to come on here and post, even anonymously, about negatives with a company, any company. I would assume from the postings that the person you are trying to "call out" is a current employee. First of all, you all know that even Larry reads this board regularly, along with all his "eyes" as in MTs. They even discuss it via interoffice email. Second, if said employee is complaining currently about certain issues that are causing his/her unhappiness, he/she will be easily identified by the postings. Its a no brainer. Then Transcend will be all over his/her butt, threatening whatever they want to threaten. I am an ex-employee with Transcend, and I even have to watch what I say regarding my 100% total negative experience, as I don't want them honing in on me, either. Finally, it is just so ignorant to make blanket statements about any complainers who are "vague" as being job-hopping malcontents. I can assure you that one thing that bothered me BIG time about Transcend was how they treated me differently, as in preferential, as a new hire compared to what was supposedly required on hire, i.e. working set shifts, etc. After I was hired and not happy with a set schedule, I was allowed to do what I wanted when I wanted to. That info alone will identify who I amt to my account supes. I was shocked at getting that preferential treatment myself, and that had the opposite impact on me - it made me wonder who WAS getting what and why! And you act as if thousands and thousands of happy Transcend employees are reflective of the health of the company. It is a tiny company in the big picture. When I hired on, I had the impression Transcend was HUGE - right up there with MQ and Spheris, but there are only a 300 employees? If that? Larger than a small MTSO, but nowhere near the volume of the big guns. I also had an account that had mandatory overtime - mandatory, while others had no work, etc. Just wasn't my "fit", but that doesn't mean I'm a job hopping loser MT. Quite the contrare'! So, lighten up on the poster who has graciously told you over and over that he/she doesn't want to post details, and get off your high horses! One can get bucked off easily when riding too high! Or hit in the neck with a branch!
why does this matter so much to you? Are you personally involved or affected?
It seems like you are being vindictive. This was all 15 years ago but you are dragging it up over and over. Perhaps you are jealous of how she turned her life around. Have you never made a mistake?
Past posts said they involved the owner. nm
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Tapes? So there is shipping involved too? Yikes nm
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MTSOs are the bosses; MTs are the employees. There is no friendship involved. nm
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I think I would not stage an accident where a rope around my genitals was involved. sm
Obviously, I wouldn't be around for the embarrassment, but you'd think he'd think about his family. I am sorry he is dead ... and really sorry that it happened under such freaky circumstances.
No, we did not give out information. No court order involved. sm
Obviously, TT was able to look at the information provided in the posts and determine who they FELT were making the posts.
No information has been given out by MTStars on this situation whatsoever.
Move on.
Moderator
They are cruising for a bruising! I got a check from another co when the labor board got involved
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I completely concur. Find a good one, or move on, quickly. No loyalty involved. The don't sm
have any to the MTS. NONE of them.
Hands Down, it's......
Amphion. I worked for HealthScribe, and as it turned into Spheris, it seemed more and more work went overseas, more and more perks were taken away, and more and more MTs felt like cattle. I admit, I have not had experience with Medware but I've heard good things about them, too. If you want support staff that supports and genuinely listens and cares, then Amphion is the place to be. Amphion pays higher cpl too, for experienced MTs.
Please do. They need your hands!!
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DQS was the best hands down--sm
I worked on DQS for 6 or 7 years with MQ. I never had a problem with sound quality unless the dictator was doing something to mess with it, i.e. cell phone, not holding the phone up to his mouth, holding the phone too close.
I have also read complaints on this board about the sound quality with other companies, and I know that 1 company in particular handles the MQ overflow. I think maybe they re-record it or something when they download the work to that company. I'm not sure, so I would probably stay away from that company.
Other than that, I think DQS is excellent. It's definitely built for speed!
Hands-On Transcription in PA
Anyone have information on Hands-On Transcription in Yardley, PA? Thanks! 
hands on transciption
Great company, very nice and lots of work!!
Does anyone know of Hands-On Transcription
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Medware, hands down.
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Hands-On Transcription
Thank you very much for the information!!!
Wow, you all have way too much time on your hands.
So, what do we know about Hands-On Transcription? SM
Haven't read anything about them and am curious. Pay on time, good communication, consistent work, etc.? If anybody has any information on this company, that would be great. Thank you.
Hands OnT ranscription
Hi! Can anyone provide any info on this company based out of PA? Any info appreciated.
TIA!
Hands on Transcription
Can anyone give me any information on Hands on Transcription? Thanks!
Hands On Transcription
Really nice ortho dictators. She does not pay for spaces, but easy work and weekly pay.
RAISE YOUR HANDS PLEASE
Those of you who fit the description previous mentioned of companies that remain in the USA and truly respect US hardworking MTs, please identify yourselves so we will ALL know who you are!
Keystrokes, hands down nm
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Transtech hands down
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wow...you definitely have your hands full...
I have a 2-year-old daughter at home with me while my 9-year-old son is in school...she is fairly good about playing by me, et cetera, so really I think I have it easy as far as she is concerned...but I am most productive while she is napping in the late morning...since yours are so little, I would say waking up before they get up in the morning to work, working during nap times and then possibly later on when their father gets home from work so he can help take them off your hands for a bit...good luck...it is hard work but it can be done...
Wow! How are your hands still holding out
typing that much for that many years! After 10 years, my hands are killing me after half a day. I used to be able to do that much, but it hurts too much now.
LOL! Someone has too much time on their hands
I think that is stretching it a bit far. Too funny.
TransTech hands down
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Hands-On Transcription..sm
does any body know anything about them? rate of pay? thanks.
Hands Down... MedQuist!
 Isn't that a good one!
Hands On Transcription?
Anybody familiar with this company? Do they pay timely? Decent line rate?
Best company to work for hands down...sm
It just doesn't get any better than this. Been an MT for almost 8 years and by far this is the best company I have ever worked for.
Nobody held your hands to the keyboard
 Go away!!
I think there are way too many MTs on this board with 2 much time on their hands-sm
I feel like in am in 2nd grade again.
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