You still don't get it ...

Posted By: LMT on 2009-01-07
In Reply to: If I have twice as much experience - then why wouldn't I be worth twice as much?

Look, the initial question was hypothetically. I'm not saying I WILL get 13-14 cpl, for goodness sake. I'm saying that is what I believe I am worth - with my experience, and with my work ethic, and with my ability. That is what I BELIEVE I AM WORTH. Again, the initial question was hypothetically (and, I assumed logically and realistically, if our profession paid what the workers were worth).

I don't see any point in nit-picking this, though. If you don't believe you're worth more than 13-14 cpl, then you don't. That's your deal.

However, I've seen several service owners state in various places that they charge 20-25 cpl these days. So do I think I could go get my own accounts for 14 cpl? Um, yes. Show me proof that any of the big companies charge less than that, and I'll rethink my worth.

As a matter of fact, I work part-time IC for a relatively larger company that does pay 10 cpl. I doubt they're charging their clients anywhere near 13-14 cpl.

Anyway, it's neither here nor there. You seem locked in on what's unfair in the business, and not willing to look at what might make it fair - even if it is only a daydream. Okay. That's fine.

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MT worth - cj
- I think it is also wise to keep in mind..... - Leese
  - my thoughts exactly - cj
    - Thank you for the compliment! I will watch for your... - Leese
- Worth of MT......sm - Leese
  - Too subjective - EmmaMT
    - I think spell check, proofing and the sm - Leese
      - I cover - EmmaMT
    - For seasoned, fast transcriptionists, hourly would be a step down ... - LMT
      - at 12 years you're worth 13-14 - then at 20+, am I worth 28 cpl?
        Missing the point - LMT
        If I have twice as much experience - then why wouldn't I be worth twice as much?
        You still don't get it ... - LMT
      - I like your numbers much better than sm - Leese
        What about an in-house position with - mt
        I think that sounds wonderful. I hope they call! - Leese
        It is all according to what you make now. - kt
    - I agree on that.. - cj

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