You missed an important point
Posted By: CJ on 2008-08-31
In Reply to: It has nothing to do with Indians - Fatcat
You should walk in the shoes of any nationality that will accept to work for peanuts before you make such a statement. For many in other countries what they are paid is *not* peanuts to them.
We are slowing being pushed into poverty wages right here in the US - and we still accept that work. So its all relative. What to you may be peanuts it to them a lifeline...
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I must have missed something important
I thought there was the question was aked about retaining PT status and that was going to be okay. Who said the PTers are being let go? Aren't a lot of us PT? Anyone know? Been looking when I have time but, dang! I'm not prepared yet with another job...Thanks!
Uh, no. I'd say YOU missed the point.
The first poster said: "You could take someone off the street and that person WOULD be doing the best they could possibly do." Poster never said "could". The only way someone off the street WOULD be doing their best is if they got hired. The other person's opinion about companies not hiring someone off the street is correct in context.
you missed my point
poster did not ask who makes really great money. Yes, you are making what you make, yes that is real. To tell the poster that $50,000 year is decent is not realistic. Making $25,000 a year is decent and realistic. Do you understand?
I see you missed the point
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You Missed My Point
I think you missed the point of my post. I would not have been upset had I tested and interviewed with SoftScript and then been turned down. But I received the nasty email ripping into me, accusing me of being mad because I was turned down, when I reality I had never even had a chance to test or interview. The email stated specifics topics that were discussed, but I never had that discussion with anyone at SoftScript. I think they had me confused with another applicant. That was what upset me. The recruiter did make a very bad impression with her jumping to conclusions. I am a good MT with almost 20 years experience in acute care transcription. To be told that my verbal and written grammar skills are substandard makes it sound like I'm illiterate. I do accept criticism when it is given fairly and is constructive. But I should at least be given the chance to fail, instead of just being told I failed without even being given a fair chance.
missed the point
You missed the point. I am not saying that prideful is not a word. It simply does not apply to me. LOL!
point missed
and that is my fault, not yours. I relize that maybe because you probably didn't take HR classes that some of that was lost - probably on most people here. So let me clarify.
Most likely the [transcriber] post was a company's HR representative that has probably never been a Transcriptionist and has no desire to become one. He or She has a degree in business with emphasis on Human Resource so they know how to write job postings and the laws related to HR and other such information that relates to HR and only HR.
The point of my post is that just like someone confusing nauseous with nauseated this HR person confused Transcriber with Transcriptionist.
On a further note, it would have been a fantastic step in a forward direction to apply for this job and gently and kindly point this out to the HR person in the cover letter. Sometimes an applicant stands out because of the information that was provided not just about themselves but also about the company or about something obscure or consistantly overlooked about the industry - like transcriber versus transcriptionist.
Again, my fault this point was missed, I assumed people would know that an HR person probably wouldn't know or care about the difference - and we all know what a-s-s-u-m-e means! :)
My point was missed
If, for example you quote as low as you attach parameters to it: Clean dictation, x amount TAT, ETC.
This just shows that the client COULD get a low price - and that low price is attached to specifics of each job.
The FIRST question I was asked every time I was called for work was 'WHAT DO YOU CHARGE' - I explained that it was based on the nature and difficulty of the work, TAT, etc., and that I would do a sample dictation and offer a firm quote.
Most people will understand as low as We all see ads for merchandise or services as low as xx - and most of the time we know in advance it's probably not the SUPREME package. Still, it gives someone an idea of where the cost of service will START.
Think u missed the point
We're not objecting to having several accounts, but that's why MQ is so *^&-up; an MT can reasonably tackle only so many accts and make money. We're commenting that MDI STARTED OUT with an MT having 1 or 2 accts and then BACK-UP secondary accounts. That whole scenerio changed. We tried to change with it. Reality is reality; if there's nothing to transcribe we MAKE NO MONEY.
*Oh, p l e a s e, can I have another account p l e a s e?*
How many times do we have to do that? C'mon.
Uh, you kind of missed the point.
which is, someone off the street could also say "I'm going my best. That's all I can do." Poster never said companies should go and hire someone off the street. Geez..sometimes I wonder about the people in this profession.
You totally missed the point
There was a string of posts (a discussion) about Transcription Matchmaker that was deleted. There were some negative remarks within the string of posts. We are not talking about a job ad. Transcription Matchmaker advertises on this board (see banners at top of page). The moderator deleted the negative posts.
Yes, the point was missed. And we MTSOs DO ...
have ways of communicating re: MTs. For one thing, we can read these boards and many times we can figure out who people are by the things they say and their style of writing. For another, we have a network and know each other through organizations we belong to so we do discuss things like this.
We're not completely in the dark and I know that wasn't the point of your post but I wanted to let that be known. I got the point and I do hope at least some others did as well. ;)
Read on because you missed the point.
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You missed the whole point of my post. NM
You missed the point of the post
The writer was asking you why you don't simply get another job (or a second one)... Unless you are new to this biz, you have to know to diversify and have more than one job at all times.
Doesn't mean I don't sympathize - and I speak from experience. Rad is all I do and I wouldn't dream of being without a back up at all times.
You totally missed the point of my post.
You just restated my point. The above poster is lucky that she started at 0.095 cpl. That has not been my experience. But I am thrilled to be working at 7 cpl. As I stated before, even at 7 cpl, I make more money than I ever did at any other job. I currently making over $17 an hour at 7 cpl and my pay keeps increasing each month as I get better on my account, so I am not complaining. No need to get down on me when you clearly misunderstood my post.
you totally missed the point bobo..
don't you dare tell me you never left one job to get a better one!! PuH-LeEzE!!
NOW WHAT!!??
You missed the point. She has people that do the hiring because she is busy with her own
responsibilities. There are just people that feel they need to talk to Lee or no one, and those people find that they do not get things done as they should because they did not go through the right people.
If you knew Lee, you would know how wrong you are. I have never worked for someone as respectful or caring of others and I have worked for a lot of people in and out of transcription. This is the ONLY company where I have ever felt that I was treated as a person. How horrible of you to judge someone that you do not know.
You missed my point in jobs knockin post and the
you want. If you like MTSO you are with now, get more work from there. If not go after what you want with different MTSO, different job, whatever. Whats the big deal with askin for more work with MTSO you are with, if you like them. No different that asking to work for (by applying to) any other MTSO. A real pro knows to get proactive and steer you life in the direction you want it to go.
It isn't important...
which account I work for. I have worked for the VA account in the past. I worked to help out with the backlog. In 2 days I typed 3000 lines. They were my first 2 days on that account. Hope that answers your question.
and this is important because.....??
x
if it is important -
They outsource. Apparently have set up shop in at least two cities in India, looking at Phillipines, have 2600 transcriptionists in India.
important
I have a message already from the recruiter. since your e/m isn't working for me, can i call you in about 30 min? (got to go do something).
and ... this is IMPORTANT
You do get paid by the line, NOT by the hour, and the only way you get credit for all the lines in the report is if you do a full listen from start to finish. If you are filling in blanks, no matter how many blanks, you get credit for only 15 lines. I am going broke and I can't understand my manager because he is in Bangalore, India. Also, there is NO paid training and I had to start working as an MT although I was hired as a QA. It took me over a month for my so-called promotion to QA. So I made a LOT more money as an MT than I am making as a QA because I make no money on reports with blanks.
That's why it's important...
to wait until you're released from QA at MDI and are free to type as many reports as you like before quitting another job.
But that's just common sense, no matter what the circumstances. *shrug*
Something VERY important to consider!!
If you really to to try to fix what has gone terribly wrong in the MT industry, you have to be willing to be educated about how our system of government works, and how it might mean that a UNION is not the only answer, if an answer at all.
Seriously, stop and think. Supposedly the Democratic party (and this is not all political so chill) stands for the average joe right? Then why did Clinton with support of the Republicans sign NAFTA into law - which was the vehicle that drove our MT jobs to India?
In other words, this was done to provide the cheap labor Americans WON'T (and can't) provide.
The reason? Obviously to bump PROFITS for the corporations who provide the service.
Now I don't suggest the above is the whole story, but it's a critical point and if we in this discussion don't understand that part of the problem is that we are where we are because it was INTENDED, then starting a UNION in and of itself is not going to be a fix-all.
Our country is in an economic free fall - no one knows if or when we will stabilize. Keep this in mind, too, if you are hoping for a magic solution. There may not be one.
Being in this field for 22+ years, I have read the writing on the wall.
GO FORWARD with plans for a Union but understand there are many many factors at work here.
In the meantime, how many of you here have contacted YOUR representatives in Congress to ask about regulation for this industry? Don't wait for a union, or for someone else to do this simple act: Look up the numbers and call them. Follow up with a letter. There is power in numbers and if they hear from us throughout the nation they will take note.
Just my 2 cents.
Best wishes for a better 2009.
Exactly. Seriously important.
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Depends on what's important to you.
Low pay, no raises, deceitful but polite about it (hard to get your vacation time, say they will not bounce you around but do, say they will customize to what you want but don't, etc.), expect you do to a lot of free work, very top-heavy, volunteered AAMT Employer of the Year (don't know by whom, I was not given a vote). It probably also depends on what accounts you are on, whether you do acute care or multispecialty clinic, and who your team lead is. Communication: Very one-sided; lots of e-mails, etc. from them for you to read/take action/respond to (unpaid), but not so interested in you communicating with them and giving you timely answers; I've been blown off A LOT. They are VERY into AAMT and CMT certification, but don't pay well for it. Oh, and they offshore. When their system goes down, you don't get paid and can't take sick or vacation time to make up for it (was down for 2 days last week).
On the plus side: Good insurance benefits, easy platform, my accounts were good for the most part, pay on time.
My opinion: If you're experienced, you could probably do better. If not, good place to get more experience. Hope this helps.
I think the most important question is
whether it is good money for YOU.
:)
While the work is important,
please keep in mind that you're doing it to earn a living. While it is often said that it takes about 3 months to get up to speed on an account, it seems that you have some sense of the situation already.
If the finances aren't working out, I would start looking. If it's not a win-situation for the employer and the employee, it's not the right job. Good luck.
Doesn't seem too important to get especially
if you have to get CEU's and renew. I already do that as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I don't need the additional expense and there doesn't seem to be a financial benefit.
Thanks for all your responses.
the most important question is how
important is it for you to work from home versus out of the home - with today's escalating gas prices, figuring in everything related to traveling to and from work, dress clothes for work, meals, day care, etc. etc. etc, you must weigh the pros and cons - for some it is not enough whereas others find it very worthwhile.
Yes, you are so right. The account will be important. nm
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It's important to ask if you will have 20,000 a pay period
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and I never claimed to be more important than others
LOL LOL LOL. How do you know what is FAIR to you and others? You don't know me. LOL. Stop analyzing so much and stop twisting people's words around. I bet you're one of them gossip-busy bodies that have nothing to do interrupt other people's lives. Take care of your own business.
Could I please ask for an important opinion?,,,,,sm
I work for a great company as an IC, and love the work, my bosses have been great (been there about a year), love the accounts, platform, etc., but something bugs me. In the beginning, I told them strictly, verbally and in writing, that I needed to really be flexible hour-wise, I have 3 kids and also take care of my 90-year-old mom part-time, etc. They said sure, jump aboard, very flexible. Okay, lots of days they are okay, but we have dedicated queues and at times I know i am working TWO JOBS instead of part-time, I signed on for approximately 25 hours a week. I have a fabulous line count to show for it, but I keep getting roped into these 12-hour work days, 1200 lines or more, and I am getting wiped out. They are great about so many things and the pay is fantastic, but should I complain, what would you do?? THANKS!!!
Thanks for sharing, very important!!!
Though I did not apply at MDIT, I can relate. United Transcription out of North Carolina used ExpressScribe and MPWord (not MTWord) plus a FTP. The lady VP was not a transcriber so had not ideaaaaaa.
With this setup most of the demographics are entered by the MT (remember her/him making production, not paid unless something on the page).
There were plus 15 different popup screens to click, unclick, delete, type in name, plus flipping back and forth between window screens. Really ridiculous. These things should be put in the system by programmers not the MT EACH REPORT. Image with very small reports, making nothing and those Keystrokes are not paid.
There was no hard copy of doctor roster, so had to scroll through entire list trying to figure out the name referenced. Equally hard to even figure out first letter sometimes. I was told, why didn't you look it up I said I could not even figure out the first letter.
It was a ridiculous way to work. She was probably a good person but she just had not IDEA what MTs need, are about, about platforms. Just got the impression she had not idea how to process pertinence of something as she had bad-mouthed previous MT or MTs during the interview, has general bad thoughts, I told her she was wrong, MTs work their guts out, they are not lazy and on and on, I said they make nothing and go to great efforts to get the answer (I volunteer on 2 Word Help Boards.) Pissed me off her idea what an MT is about.Like sneering (sp?
Wow! Thank you for writing this. This is very important
Yes, I do depend on a paycheck being timely and so do my bill collectors. My rent cannot be late either. And I have a small child to feed. Thanks for letting me know the history of this! Now back to the drawing-board for my job search :).
It's so important to her that she mentioned it not once
Maybe it's just my perception, but that post came off as really pretty arrogant. I know things can be conveyed wrong in writing but she does not sound like she would be a pleasant person to work for, that's for sure. The whole tone of the post made me go EEK...
As if your opinion is so important...
Get over yourself already...
The accuracy is also important when they end up -
in court. This year I was a juror for an assault/'attempted murder' trial. I tried my best to get out of it, seeing as how my company doesn't pay for jury duty. But, when the attorneys were screening the potential jurors in the courtroom, asking among other things what they did for a living, you should've seen the judges face literally LIGHT UP when I told her I was an MT. I knew immediately she wasn't letting me off. The defendant's attorneys weren't going to let me go, either.
And later I could see why. While in deliberations, we were presented with a pile of medical reports that were at least telephone-books thick.
I was the only one that knew their way around those reports, so that was my job to read through them. I was grateful that the transcriber of these reports had been very accurate, with few blank spaces. The doctors in the key part of the reports, which had to do with the forensics of the stab wounds themselves, were accurate and to-the-point, and there was no confusing double-speak. That would've been even more important had a non-medical-language-understanding lay-person been assigned to read through the medical evidence.
As it turned out, these well-done medical records had evidence with regard to the placement of the stab wounds that proved without a doubt that these wounds were made in accidental self-defense, and not as the aggressor. This prevented an innocent woman who was being beaten by an abusive husband from going to jail.
So, the records we type every day, day in and day out, can have far-reaching consequences that we'll most likely never even know about, but which we should always be thinking of.
IMPORTANT DATE
Another poster just indicated the date of the official merge is September 1st.
I just wanted to point this out so anyone intending to take a stand could make August 31st, 2009, their last date of employment for MDI-MD.
Another very important thing
Leave the pet name calling i.e. sweetie, honey, sugarplum, whatever, to my hubby. I have a name.
Excellent point, and point in case
look at the charlatan christian in the
Whitehouse who uses religion to push his agenda...
Christian IS as Christian DOES...
I understand your point, my point is why can't MTs and QA work together..
being QA doesn't mean you are above everyone else, you are just an extra set of ears...and why do so many MTs take offense to QA??? That is my point...you made have had bad experiences in the past with QA but not all QA are bad...
Can you say ANAL RETENTIVE? Don't you have something more important to be
a HYPHEN. Get a friggin life!
Me too, emphasized flexibility was more important
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At least we can laugh at ourselves..That is important. Sometimes, I cannot believe I get paid ...
to type.
Working at home is very important to me
But keep in mind we HAVE BEEN working at home in this industry and making GOOD money for years now. It is only recently that this downslide has occurred. It is as much a benefit to the employer as it is to the employee to work at home. Think about all the money they save in office space and utilities and more and more of them do not supply equipment anymore. They want us to keep thinking the way your post reads and forget that we benefit them by working at home too. The working at home is a wash when it comes to which side benefits so we need not even go there
The important thing is not how many MTs are looking for work. sm
What will matter in the end is your skills. There are thousands of MTs in the country, but unfortunately only a small percentage of them are well trained. Not bragging, just a fact; I know a lot of MTs. If you know the second-edition BOS well (which many companies require), are meticulous in your work, great at researching terms, and are dependable, you can get a job. It helps if you have an extensive background in various areas of transcription.
Put your strongest assets forward in your resume, and keep plugging. There is ALWAYS a shortage of good MTs, even right now. An MTSO may overhire, but if he/she is wise, they will keep the good ones in the end.
It's a little more difficult to get a job right now, but still possible. One of the biggest points is your resume. Make sure it sells your strong points, but is brief enough to be read.
Good luck to you all, especially at the big company.
I make a list of what is important to me
line rate, benefits, incentives, flexibility,work flow, etc...and compare offers.
Ive worked for a few different places and think I have finally found my home. Im getting paid a very good line rate, with incentives, benefits are not too expensive, they are flexible and I have more than enough work to make my line count daily!
So, think about what it is you need from the job and decide which, if any of them, can meet your current needs. HTH
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