Yup, you have the perfect plan there....sm
Posted By: CindiRI on 2007-10-09
In Reply to: Thank you - I may have a plan now! - Undecided
Having your cake and eating it too??? (lol) Great plan, you can still make your line count, be making an income, and have time to see what develops offer-wise from smaller companies, sometimes you can negotiate yourself into quite a nice position, and yes, feel more appreciated! Good luck again!
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Beg to differ. It is not perfect and is a long way from being perfect. A LOT of hospitals
are moving away from voice recognition after trying it and failing. The good news is that once burned, it is hard to convince a board of directors to put out money like that for a second try.
I think that it has its place and does work if done right in certain facilities, but it is a VERY small percentage and will not hurt us for many, many years to come.
I am not hiding my head in the sand; I am actually seeing the trend reverse.
Don't worry just find out and then have a plan A and plan B
I have gone through something like this but not with that company. I too am the insurance provider for my family and there are preexisting conditions, so a private policy is no good.
First of all, I work elsewhere but had the same situation. I fell short of line count, but not because of me, because they did not have enough work, and I like many others cannot make quota because of the way they count lines. Then, on last paycheck there was a negative on insurance money taken out of check. I thought I lost insurance, but found out at the end of the year, they did an audit and found out that I overpaid all year and so I actually was owed money that check.
In the meantime, I found another job but have to wait 90 days for insurance. Can't find a policy to bridge the 2 jobs, insurance is on my mind all the time. My heart is with you. Personally I am getting the 90 day meds, working on my second job which will become my real job and if I lose the insurance, Cobra will kick in in case of disaster so that is like major medical.
Sorry such a long post, but I suggest: Not to panic. You probably did not lose insurance. Call the benefit provider to see you are still covered, not the employer. If you are not still covered, get 90 days of Rx if your plan covers by mail and be billed, immediately get another job which is a better place to work anyway (I found one) and in 90 days you will be okay. Some places like Disriter cover the first of the following month, but I would not necessarily suggest you work somewhere which is not so great just for insurance. You can consider TransTech. That would be my suggestion. Sorry for such a long post. But this hit a nerve and I wanted you to understand some options, as I have gone through it. Good Luck.
Never said perfect. If it were perfect, there would never be room for sm
change or growth. What I was talking about was the continuous posting by the same people, over and over again, that is vague and destructive. This is not just about Keystrokes, this is about the posts for other companies as well.
I think that not every MT is a good fit for every company, and not every company is good fit for every MT. If this were the case, there would be very little job searching or hiring going on, only if someone retired or left the field or entered the field.
It is the outright lying that is so horrible. Keystrokes is a transcription company which means that we have the normal ups and downs that every company has in terms of slow and busy periods. We have been very fortunate to have very little down time due to busy and also new accounts.
If there are check problems, they are resolved. We all wish there were no problems and this is the biggest topic at manager meetings, but human error comes into play here as well. We have a new time recording system that should eliminate that, if the information is entered correctly from the MT.
If there are tough dictators on the account, it is not the fault of the company. It is the fault of the hospital that has them on staff, but you have to take the good with the bad.
If there are QA complaints, it is usually that the leads are too strict. The owners have said that they would rather be known for being too picky than too lenient, thus having accounts say the work is not up to standard.
If there is a reliability problem, it just might not be a good fit.
I know that if I were to take over recruiting and hiring (which I absolutely want NOTHING to do with), I would not take job hoppers. However, I have been told that you have to look at the hopping and why it has happened. A lot could be poor choices. That's why I will never be in charge of hiring, but I can control the MT QA and reliability once they are on my account.
new MQ pay plan
It's been in QNews, snail mail and on MQ's home page under the QNET as promised by Frank for the last six mths.
What do you like about this new MQ plan?
I would just love to know what people like about this new plan because the way I see it they are not paying for your internet service anymore which is essential to getting this job done and they are not offering any kind of weekend incentives which is when they are always begging people to work and also, the part that really is laughable is even if you are part time and say work 15 hours a week and want to work 20 instead one week you have to get that approved. Now, they are always begging people to work so why do we have to get approval to work extra. I can understand over 40 hours but if you are part time what is the big deal. As long as you put your hours in that you are supposed to, why do we have to go through the trouble of calling our supervisors and asking to work an extra hour or so.
I don't see much of any kind of incentives in this new plan. I mean if you type over 1200 - you get a small increase. Say you type 1500 well you would make an extra $1.50 that day. What kind of incentive is that?
I just don't get it. Maybe I am missing something and people can explain to me what they like about it. I would LOVE to hear it.
new plan
There is nothing to like
well i DO like the new plan
It adds up to a lot of $ to have 18 days PTO at production rate vs. 10 days, plus now the 6 holidays at time and one-half. The difficulty premium adds another level of fairness and compensation to the skill tier.
As far as part-timers having to ask to work an extra hour or two -- where do you read that? i went back and looked and see that your option is to work between 8-39 hr a week -- if it requires permission, i guess i missed it. I can see where it would help in scheduling and TATs though.
As far as the lack of I/N payment now, that's not a plus, BUT you CAN claim it on your taxes along with your books, etc.
It may not be an exciting plan for those who have limited skills and just can do the easy stuff, but for me, it works well enough.
Better than MQ's new plan. sm
You would need to check with their recruiter for what you would make. They have the MQ-type quarterly bonus and shift bonus for night, which allows one to make good money.
TRS pay plan help!!!
I have been working at TRS almost a month now and still cannot undestand the pay scale. I thought I did,but I am lost. I am on a difficult account and I am having trouble making line count. My first pay check is coming up soon, and I need to get another job. Should I hold out, or run for the hills? I hate to jump ship, but I don't want to stay too long if I cannot make any MONEY!!!!!!! thanks
Pay Plan
Well I am one of the MTs who does like the pay plan. I've done quite well on it. I would suggest that you talk to your supervisor and ask for a better explanation of it and be sure you understand it. Once you have a good grasp on it, it's not that tough. Good luck and I hope you stick it out!
The plan is this
IMHO: Hire good typists to transcribe for peanuts; then hire qualified MTs to QA for peanuts.
Ain't globalization fun?
Thank you - I may have a plan now!
Thank you all for your comments...
I am still racking my brain (which is not helping my production by the way)...but I may have just brewed up a plan!!!
Since I was meeting double the LPH requirements, I am just going to slow way down and meet the required production - they require set hours...they are going to get it...they will still get quality work, but I am not going to stick my neck out anymore...
Instead, I am going to focus on the smaller company and pray it turns out good. I will take the extra time from the national and even out the line count I need with the smaller company..and hopefully, it will all fall into place and I will decide the smaller company is my answer...
In the meantime, I am keeping my foot in both doors and looking out for myself for once!!! Staying more and more loyal to the one who actually appreciates me....yup, the smaller company 
Thanks!!!
What new plan?
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But it isn't quite going according to plan.
I like how you stated that the benefits SHOULD flow into our countries when companies are allowed to compete better. Unfortunately SHOULD and ARE are two different things. So far the only things happening is that the companies are getting huge, billion-dollar tax breaks that are benefitting other countries. The profits that the companies are making are not benefitting the US workers, they are lining the pockets of shareholders and CEOs. They're not creating jobs here and they're not benefitting this country. Whereas, look at India and China and all the news reports of how their economy is growing at an unprecedented rate. This theory can only work if other countries cooperate and the American companies use profits to grow their businesses, instead of lining the pockets of their CEOs.
Having a plan
is always a good idea but no one should have to try to juggle 2 jobs just in hopes of staying employed. I personally think the best strategy would be to find some way to become self-employed. Everyone has some marketable skill or talent, even me. I wouldn't recommend anyone to get into the field of MT as it appears to me with all the changes, offshoring, no work, etc. ect. etc. it is a pretty poor way to make a living. I know that many people swear they are doing great in the business although how is beyond my comprehension. I'm more inclined to believe those who say they spend 24/7 praying for a job to pop up. I know my own income toward the end of my career went way down and I'm one of those who can do anything that is thrown at me. THAT didn't make an iota of difference, I got the same no available work that the majority seem to be getting. I could think of half a dozen ways just off the top of my head that I could start and operate an at-home business outside of MT. No one should have to hold 2 jobs unless they just want to.
Lee Perfect
I always ran out of work, so I ended up quitting and finding another job.
The perfect job
1. All dictators sound like Patrick Stewart, calm and perfect speech.
2. The company pays a minimum of 12 cents per line, of course spaces included.
3. All management staff were transcriptionists for at least 10 years.
4. 20-year-old Buffy is not assigned as my account manager, just because she's somebody's wife in the company (and she's so dumb she thinks car horns need fluid).
5. Quick and responsive QA people who provide samples and are not menopausal, in a bad relationship, or on a power trip.
6. The company provides me a wonderful leather chair with heat and massage.
7. The turnaround time is 72 hours on all reports.
8. The CEO looks like Johnny Depp and comes to my house for one-on-one training.
9. We all head to Hawaii at least once a year for work relationship training.
10. They actually have a wonderful retirement program that will allow me more than a shanty house with outdoor plumbing.
Am I asking too much?
Perfect! Thank you! nm
Lee Perfect
Is there a company called Lee Perfect in Illinois, and does anyone know their website or anything about them? Looking for a better job...any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Are yo sure this is Lee Perfect? - sm
I have been with them since the early 90s and have had no problems. I know they made changes with their pay schedule so you now get paid in 21 days rather than 14 and in July we go to 28 days, but I've never had a problem with a bounced check, missing check, late check in all these years. Now there's another company that put me through that hell, but not Lee Perfect.
Lee Perfect
There is no QA per du jour. We have a staff of several QA/Editors and I am the QA Account Manager/HR Manager. We do not change our policies every month. When emails are sent out to our MTs - they go to everyone in the entire pool so that someone cannot come back and say that they did not receive a notification that work was overdue, etc. I know that EMDAT is extremely user friendly, however, I do not know about anyone who took a 30% pay cut. If anyone's pay is reduced it is because they are not transcribing the lines they should be. In fact, i have many MTs who are making more on EMDAT than when working on previous accounts that were Dictaphone based. It is all a matter of opinion. However, if you want information, you can come to me directly. I will answer any and all questions to the best of my ability and if I do not know the answer, I will ensure that I find out what the answer is and let you know. I am sure you have heard that same line before but you will have to trust me to see that I get things done!!!!
Lee Perfect
Can anyone tell me anything about Lee Perfect Transcription? Thanks
Lee Perfect
In response to the statement that Lee Perfect pays late is completely incorrect and false. Lee Perfect Transcribing Company is owned by Linda Manderfeld and has been in business for over 18 years. The service to which you are referring that has payroll issues is Keystrokes Transcription Service, formerly of Bolingbrook, Illinois, now Yorkville, Illinois (hicksville). Keystrokes is owned by Lee Tkachuk and Lee Perfect is in no way related to Keystrokes. Lee Perfect has never, ever been late on a payroll or any bill for that matter. You have the nerve to bash a company with one of the best ratings in D&B. You need to get your company information straight. If you want the real scoop, contact me via email and I will tell you - I was one of the lucky ones!!!!
I would be perfect for that but they never have
responded to anything I sent them. That is so very sad. I know others who never heard a word from them either. It's their loss the way we all look at it.
Lee Perfect
I checked the archives and only came up with pretty old info. Would like to hear from current people working for Lee Perfect who could give me answers to these questions. Is there enough work on the heme/onc account advertised on the Job Seekers Board? What platform do they use? How are the staff to work with? Are they flexible on schedules? Pay scale...average, below, above? TIA.
Lee Perfect
I was hired by Lee Perfect in August and ordered a special foot pedal (98 bucks) and have been waiting since the Tuesday after Labor Day for my training. Every day the trainer e-mails me and says she will get in contact with me later that day, and every day I do not hear from her. I e-mailed her yesterday, stating I was seriously considering sending my foot pedal back but she said she would definitely train me yesterday afternoon, she was working 80 hours a week, and was so busy and guess what...not a word since. This is just for some part-time extra money - how long do I wait before I really do send the foot pedal back?
Lee Perfect
I would also say forget it on this one. In my opinion, you have been more than patient. Be sure though when you send that pedal back you get a return receipt from the post office. If they are that unorganized, I would want proof they received it so they cannot come back later and say they never got it.
Lee Perfect
Nice people, but never enough work. I hardly have any work during the day. Very slow. I think they have too many transcriptionists on the account.
Lee Perfect
I had to resign because I never had enough work to do. The QA supervisor is under a lot of stress since she is undergoing chemotherapy. It takes a very long time for her to get back with you. There are other better jobs out there, but you just have to look carefully. They put you in a typing pool, which I hated because they hired way too many MTs on the account and when I logged on to work, my que was totally emptied. I'm experiencing the same thing with my current job as well. I'm beginning to think I need to find a different career!!!!
Lee Perfect
Does anyone know why Lee Perfect requires Emdat experience in their ads for jobs. Is this system that difficult to learn? After working for several nationals, none of them have ever required that I know their platform before they will hire me. How is Lee Perfect to work for. Pros and cons, please. TIA
Lee Perfect
I always ran out of work. I do not like being in typing pools. I could never be guaranteed my daily line count. Be careful.....
Lee Perfect
You must have Emdat experience. I sent my resume to them because I had everything they wanted except the Emdat experience, and they wouldn't even consider me. Do you know why they would require that experience? I have never had any difficulty learning a platform before.
Lee Perfect
They hired me immediately without EMDAT experience. I had lots of ortho experience. However, they never had enough work for me to do so I looked elsewhere. I do not like typing pools. The lady who is in charge of hiring is very nice, but is under a tremendous amount of stress. She is undergoing chemotherapy. She is probably swamped with applications because she placed ads for tons of different positions. I would just keep e-mailing her back and tell her you are experienced. EMDAT is a breeze to learn even if you do not have experience.
Lee Perfect
I sent my resume to Lee Perfect responding to their ad on the Job Board here...they e-mailed me back with a test that included a zillion questions regarding everything from A-Zand another test on the usual medical stuff. Does anyone know if it is worth going through all the hoops? Are they good to work for and how about their cpl rate, is that good or not so good. Not sure I want to go through all this before knowing the answers to my questions.
TIA
Help please...Lee Perfect
I am interested in hearing from current MTs who work for Lee Perfect. How are they to work for and would like to know if you are able to get good line counts with EMDAT, and if so, how long does it take for you to become productive. I am especially interested in hearing from hem/onc transcriptionists and what they think of these accounts. Thanks so much for your time.
Lee Perfect...
Lee Perfect - like them.
TTS - they stink
Focus - they stink
You can also look at the following link for a list of companies that have eScription accounts.
http://www.escription.com/services_mtso.htm
LEE Perfect
Hello! I got an email from Lee Perfect telling me that I passed their test. I was wondering about their platform is, good pay, pay on time, good accounts, etc, etc. Hopefully I can speak to her tomorrow regarding this information but would like your opinions first
Lee Perfect
I did not like working for them. I never had enough work to keep me busy. I was constantly running out. The pay was good, but my paycheck stunk because I never had enough work to do. I also do not like being in typing pools and they do not assign you your own doctors. Good luck.
Lee Perfect
Lee Perfect is great! Very prestigious - no insurance, however.
Well, they are not perfect for everyone.
I know somebody who worked there who had a terrible account. The high line rate could not offset it. It's a fine company and the people are nice, but so much really depends on the account.
I liked Lee Perfect.
They paid well and left me alone to type. I only left because they lost the account and I didn't want to work on their other software.
Perfect? If you like 7.5 cpl....
NEVER said perfect, sm
I'm not being defensive here of my post, it had errors, I even posted right below it that I knew it had errors.
I have never said I am perfect. I said I have received 100% quality reviews consistently for the last 5 years, having been an MT for almost 11. This has been with more than 1 company and with more than 1 person reviewing my work - all far more experienced than myself.
Errors when posting on boards mean nothing, they don't pay my bills, so why should I waste time if the point comes through as intended, regardless of misspellings - everyone knew what I meant.
Lee Perfect does. nm
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Anyone with Lee Perfect - sm
I've seen people complain about different platforms with Lee Perfect. Do they still use different platforms and which would be the best one to work on? I do not want training on any system. Is there an exText account?
Also, people have mentioned that you work in a pool and thus have run out of work in the past. Is this still the case?
Thanks for any info.
Lee Perfect
They have plenty of work right now. They DO pay what they say they are going to pay, but they want reliable people. I have NEVER had a problem receiving my pay and i've made some substancial money working for them. Don't knock them until you try them for yourself.
Lee Perfect
This company is by far the best to work for. Paychecks ALWAYS on time. ALWAYS plenty of work. Very, very satisfied.
Lee Perfect
The owner goes by each person's experience. I started with 9 myself.
Lee Perfect
Are they hiring?
Lee Perfect
Yes, they are hiring.
Lee Perfect
I was just wondering if anyone works for Lee Perfect and could give me some information, good or bad TIA
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