You might not want to hear this but
Posted By: Can o worms on 2009-09-24
In Reply to: Mileage - getting broker
I did strictly VR for 2 years. I averaged 3500 to 4000 lines per day. I would still be there if it had not been for corporate raiding. See, there is something else to worry about after all.
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Anyone that applied with Kathy Kirby hear anything yet? I am wondering how long it takes to hear a
response back
I said MAY NOT hear, didn't say you wouldn't hear. There is
a difference, and many people have said they knew they didn't do well on the tests, but still feel like they should have heard from companies and haven't.
Hear, hear! (Or is it 'here, here?') LOL
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that, I didn't think anyone used it anymore! I'm glad to hear so
I'll definitely check them out!
Hear, hear! Read My Opinion's opinion.
Regarding Wondering's question, the company I work for is investing strongly in upgrading its MTs' and editors' skill levels (exactly what this says about need for us for ten years down the road I can't say). This morning I found an e-mail saying they would pay every one of us to attend an on-line class on making Expander macros to increase our productivity. Amazingly, I have to assume many employees were choosing not to attend the unpaid ones they had been offering...
I hear you.
And it ticks me off that they refer to these people as "medical editors." If these people are medical editors, where are DC notes sent now, to GOD?
Just seems to me they're trying to reel people in by pumping up their egos, offering them jobs as "medical editors," when in fact they probably wouldn't qualify for job as a legitimate medical Editor with any other company.
Lofty titles don't mean much if your wallet is empty. 
Would like to hear from other ST L MTs...
Hi, would love to network with St Louis MTs... I'm about an hour south... would love to work directly for the hospital, tired of services!!!
suz
I hear you there.
That's also the ONLY reason I stuck with them. I have kids at home, at college and a husband who travels and makes a hell of a lot more than I do. Guess whose schedule is always getting stepped on through no fault of my own....that's right mine. And once I go live on DEP where they can track my every move I don't want to spend every day avoiding my phone. And I NEVER received any questionaire from them asking what my needs were. And I answered the phone and it was just to tell me the packet was in the mail.e
From what I hear about OSi
it is the same as always, amazingly unqualified people in charge but if you don't mind that and the fact they send jobs overseas while some MTs sit here twiddling their thumbs go for it.
Because you will never hear the same
If you can't learn their voices and genuflections, how can you build up speed?
Since when? From what I hear,
...
I hear you!
I can't seem to make any money on this platform and I've been here almost 1 year! The dictators are horrible -99% ESL.
Where did you hear about them? nm
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you might not want to hear this, but
Let me first say that I believe that there is a reason for people phrasing things a certain way and not getting into the specifics...... probably because it would take entirely too long to do!!! For instance, when I first read the part about does Spheris offer a computer, before I even read the response, the FIRST THING that entered my mind was Yep, and heartache too! only to open up the thread and see it there!! How funny!!
I would be glad to tell you at least a couple of reasons why I encountered heartache. And please, I know that there are some that are reading this that work for the company and if you have not had the experience I had, please do not insult me nor my intelligence by making idiotic comments that have nothing to do with my individual experience, which you most certainly would not know about unless you HAPPEN TO BE me!
Anyhow, I worked for Spheris for aprx three weeks. During that time, I was informed, only after I had accepted the job, mind you, that if my QA was not 98% in ( I believe) five days, that I would be fired. Now, mind you, I am an experienced transcriptionist, but when you have had several jobs that teach and do things differently, it is kind of hard to try to reprogram your mind in five days! By the fourth day I was stressed out and making more mistakes than I ordinarily would have. However, I did make the 98%. Well, after that, I was finding that I was ALWAYS short of work and on Mondays, I was lucky if I got one note at all. Yes, paycheck was horrible. Well, the last straw for me was when they magically decided to trim down the pay for everyone on that specific account. Not sure if it was across the whole company board or not. I finally had had enough harrassment, lies, and disappointment, and it only took me three weeks to get there!
Anyhow, I say that to say this. All of us are grown. We know what you need and what we don't, what we can handle, and what we can't. Ultimately, we have to make the decision and live with it. I wish all who happen to work there all the best, and hopefully things are different now.
Be Blessed!!! 
I hear you...and ...
it is not just in our field it's our clothes, our cars, our applicances, just about everything. Look at the tag on a garmet or picture frame, or stuffed animal you have. What does it say?....this is horrific for the future of this country!!
I hear ya.
I worked for them last year on radiology account. Pay is very slow....never know when you will get a check. I had to call twice for W2 this year. Quit last christmas because check should have received prior to Thanksgiving was mailed after Thanksgiving, no phone call, no email, nothing just mail checks out late. Require high degree of accuracy from MTs, but office people, that is another matter.
Sorry to hear about that.
How long have you had the computer? Is there any way you can bring it back and at least get part of your money back? Wow. Sorry to hear about what happened.
Where did you hear about this?
I work for Amphion and haven't heard anything about it???? Are they telling you this or did you find out some other way? Just curious as to what the plans are. I've only been there 1-1/2 months but have been pretty happy and satisfied so far.....
I hear ya! I am right here with you. sm
Melissa is my manager too. They could have let us know a long time ago. They knew... what about the 4-6 months they were 'investigating options'... they didn't have the balls to tell us then that we should start looking? Such crap! I'll work with you to do anything we can to get them off the map. We should email the clients!!
I hear ya! -
Been at TL, then MQ for 15 years. That makes it tough. But with the changes, this is definitely not going to work out long term. Good luck to you!
Any one hear of CMT?
Anyone ever hear of CMT. I think they are in 813 area code somewhere. Thanks.
Hear anything yet?
I was considering applying for part time work as well. Have you heard anything yet?
How do you hear anything there? sm
I've been there nearly a year and hear absolutely nothing from anyone! No communication whatsoever. At first it was strange as I came from a company who emailed us multiple times daily, switching to nothing. Now I'm kind of used to it I guess. I do wonder how anyone knows anything there as there are no emails!??
Hear hear! (sm)
Actually would like to hear from
on how it is to work for Precyse at this time. Thanks!
You are better off when you hear
are receiving the pay on time. That's all that really matters. If you are hearing negatives then you need more training. If all is quiet then usually all is well. As for the coffee mug... well... I'm at a loss for words.  I don't need a coffee mug to fill me. More money would be great but there's always someone out there who will work for cheaper in any industry not just this one. Maybe you shoud go into journalism. However, when you write a book, usually you'll need an Editor and from what I understand they are brash as well. Find new clients/jobs because dwelling and writing stories like this will not gain you the attention you obviously require. JMO. Good luck in your endeavors.
sorry to hear that
good luck to you guys.
Then I will have to hear it that way. . .
from the person who said I was off the account. If that was you, you need to e-mail me.
Hey, Im sorry to hear...
about that. I know when reputable people start leaving a company, you cant help for feeling helpless and antsy.
If you don't do well you may never hear, but
response time can vary depending on if they are actively hiring and how many resumes/tests they have gotten. The longest I've ever had to wait was 2 days.
where did you hear about pay cut?
just curious
I hear ya!
I do ebay part time selling items purchased at yard sales and make more there than being an MT, go figure!
When did you hear that?
I left a message this morning, but have not heard from anybody. I thought I was doing okay. I always met my TAT.
I hear ya! sm
I am currently putting out resumes and am hoping and praying that I get answers soon. The only reason I'm still there is because I need the insurance at the moment, and the money until something else comes along. Kudos to you for getting out when you did. You made the best move you could have regarding SPi. I desperately hope to be out of there soon.
wow. do you hear yourself?
BIG HUG, feel better.
I am sorry to hear that -
sad enough MTs are getting paid such low wages and this MTSO cannot or will not pay their help? whew! that's pretty bad.
Anyone hear anything about.......
Verbatim Medical Transcription out of NY? Thanks for your help!
I hear you!
If this new thing works out like I am really thinking and hoping it will, I will be joining you. Its just too much.
We Don't Hear That Very Often!
This reminds me of a recent discussion I had with another MT, where we both agreed how honest MTs are across the board. We see all the info a crook would die for (and they often do), and never use it inappropriately. I also had the same conversation with someone who isn't an MT, who also agreed.
Based on how seldom this happens, we need to feel proud of our honesty. As for anyone who would pull a stunt like this, they'll get theirs in the end.
It reminded me of another discussion here about background checks. While I believe that our years of work experience should cover that, basically all companies who have their employees coming into our homes to work have passed these checks.
With increasing identity theft, don't be surprised if this becomes standard from here on out. I don't like it, but have to look at the definite possibility.
Hopefully we'll learn more about this situation at Grady. Do others have similar stories like this? Just curious.
So sorry to hear that. sm
Not sure I understand why you would have put MT before your husband, though.
Sorry to hear about that
It's unfortunate when things that can be easily (or fairly easily) remedied, are not. Makes for a cruddy situation. Anyway, I currently work for DTS out of Oklahoma (www.dtsok.com). There are two companies with DTS (not related or affiliated in anyway), but again, this one is out of Oklahoma. I've enjoyed it so far. Some of the equipment is out of date, but overall, I haven't had any problems. Recruiter and managers are really nice. The account I'm on, the QA is super. They completely stay out of my face. The rules are basic and generally follow the BOS. The test to get employed wasn't too bad either.
The pay is so-so, but they offer quarterly incentives, and the benefits are really good and very affordable. Also, the schedule is really flexible. They also provide you with a computer if you work FT (they also offer IC status if you prefer). I think they're hiring for cardiology clinic and acute care right now. No outsourcing either.
The only I'm not thrilled about is the high line count required (or at least it seems high to me), which is 12,000 lines per pay period for FT.
Geez, I wound like a recruiter. Sorry about that. Good luck and I hope you find a better place!
I hear you there! nm
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Sorry to hear that. Were you (sm)
consistently meeting production and working your scheduled shift? If so, that would seem very wrong.
I hear ya'....
I also questioned line rates for a handful of MTSOs and flat out said too low of a rate for me. I have 20+ years of experience. They'd be getting my 100% effort and 100% knowledge, but only want to pay for about 50% of what that's worth.
I had one that did finally offer me 9 cpl, but I didn't want the assigned ESL he was trying to give me as an IC - say no to assigned work and quotas when an IC; stand your ground. State your rate of pay; don't back down! What that offer for 9 cpl told me is that this guy is trying to get over on MTs, so I dare not contract or work for anyone who will try to get MTs to work for the bottom rate and when faced with resistance, will offer 9. Why not just offer 9 from the start? I knew I had no seniority, so why ask for more than 9? I am fair in that regard, but these MTSOs will not lose accounts because they pay their MTs a little more. Most clients will go with another MTSO if they feel the MTSO is not meeting TAT, and in my eyes meeting TAT has nothing to do with rate of pay. JMO.
Anyway! To the OP: I totally agree with you!
I hear ya
Doing lousy, hate speech rec, hate cornerstone, believe you're absolutely right about TWS, much simpler for transcribers, anyway. Hate the account I was placed in since they lost a group of Texas accounts. I'm looking seriously for another job daily at a smaller company, might try IC but really don't want to, putting in for local secretarial jobs, sending out resumes daily. Don't know what else to do, have too many years left to work.
I hear you...
I was on a different account with VR and it was really different than what I am on now, maybe it's the platform I don't know. But the VR was so bad that I would also just delete the entire report and manually type it thus getting paid VR rate which stunk.
Sorry to hear that!
I hope you were able to find something else right away.
Well, that's disappointing to hear.
Do I hear $1?
No one with any info on this? ... please?
HEAR HEAR!!!!!!!! You said it sm
correctly. It is part of the job! We don't have bankers hours, never will, that is NOT part of the job. you are so correct, this is the attitude that has brought this profession to the place that it is. Oh yeah, that and the schools making big promises about 3-6 months in school, work at home by yourself and make a ton of money while watching your baby!
If and when the MTSOs get wise and ever start bringing the transcription back into the United States, it WILL NOT be these types of people who will have the jobs. Its gonna be the ones like us who know what it takes to be an MT and what it requires! Not the 9-5 whiners.
I hear you both! SM
I am in the same boat also. Problem is, there is no husband. My paycheck is the only one coming in. And this paycheck I will be getting this week is the first paycheck ever, in my 10 years as an MT that it will not cover my house payment. Talk about stressed out! Some days I think I would actually like to have a brainless, thoughtless job again....LOL!
Sad to hear this...
I hate to hear this... I was considering this company, because I'm going through this at ZyloMed. I'm getting stuck with the same dictators no one else wants to do... SUPPOSEDLY the AM was suppose to farm these files out to all MTs in order to be fair, but every time I check my pool, they are still there. I'll see a great dictator further down in the pool and, by the time I get done with the junk files, those are gone... That proves to me that the junk files aren't being put to all the MTs. I'm getting tired of favoritism! 
I did hear that...
Someone on the Medquist board lives in CA and the Q has to pay her when there is no work. I would post this question there.....
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