thanks, i just ordered one from Dell also...
Posted By: wow on 2007-12-17
In Reply to: I just started a new job as an IC and had to get a new computer (my old - ann
Inspiron that could be customized with XP.
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I just ordered the Magicjack -
It is only $39.95 and that includes the first year of telephone service and you can buy the second year for $19.95. I hope it is as good as the review says! That is $49 a month I will be saving on phone bills.
I accidently ordered an IVP for a hospital patient! sm
When I was 18, I was a unit coordinator on TCU (of all floors), and was ordering lab tests. All tests were 4 digits. I was off by 1 digit and instead of ordering a 24 hour creatinine clearance, I ordered someone an IVP! Had they been allergic to the contrast, they seriously could have died! I didn't get half the wrath it sounds like your pharmacist is gonna get! I did however, get written up. Thank God, nothing happened! I realize you are being inconvenienced, but can you honestly say you are perfect 100% of the time, even on the job? Of course not!
HI Dell. You have more MTs than I do
and I can see how that can get to be a problem. I have experienced that before, where an MT will just figure I'll know what it is right away, so why waste HER time looking it up (one actually said that to me - ACK!)
But so far what has worked for me is being downright snobbish about who I have working for me. Fortunately I worked with several really excellent MTs before I became an MTSO, so once I started getting accounts I hand picked the best of the best. I pay them well, but I expect them to be so good that really I don't even need to proof their work; I trust them that much. They will occasionally have a question or ask me to listen to something, but that's pretty rare.
Now when I get to the point that I need more MTs, and I may need to coming up in a month or so as I may be adding a big account, then I am going to run out out of good MTs that I know...so I will be in the same boat.
I think most of the national companies require 98% on quality checks.
One thing you might do is offer an incentive - review their work for a period of time and pay one amount for MTs whose work you don't really have to check, and then a graduated scale from there. Those whose work has to be gone over with a fine toothed comb shouldn't make as much, as you are spending your valuable time proofing their reports. Those who are worth their salt will step up to the plate.
Dell
I heard back but pay is low.
You can get XP through Dell
if you go through Dell Small Business. I just bought a new computer from them and it came with a choice of either XP or Vista, and it didn't cost me any extra to get XP. They only do this through their business division though, not home/home office.
Actually, if you go to the Dell website sm
and click on either desktop or laptop, on the far right side of the screen is an icon asking if you are looking for XP. If you click on that, it takes you to a screen offering XP on the same machines that show Vista, and the price looks comparable. I have not gone any further, as I am not looking yet, but it does look as though XP is offered at a reasonable price through Dell. If anyone else knows any more, please let me know. TIA.
Question regarding Dell who posted (sm)
some time ago. I cannot seem to find those posts when I search. Would someone mind reposting that so I can email him? I am looking for work. TIA
Did you check with Dell for a new ' puter?
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Just bought one from Dell, asked to have XP on it and
they said they still have a few with XP on it. If you can't find one you will just have to buy XP and have Vista removed from the new computer and then install XP.
Speaking of Dell, isn't it ironic that s/m
the first time you call to place an order, you speak with a pleasant, articulate American, but any call after that goes straight to India?
The last time I called Dell, there was such a communication breakdown that I demanded to speak with an American.
Hey you guys, go ahead and email Dell
because he's probably more in a position than I am to acquire more MTs in the near future. Mine all depends on an account that I'm not entirely sure of yet. But if you would like to email me anyway I will keep your information in case I do. The account I may have is an ortho clinic acct and what I would like to do if I get the account is have maybe 3 MTs share 2 or 3 doctors; that way they can all be familiar with all the doctors but also if anyone didn't want to work any given day the other 2 could take up the slack and cover for the MT who is off. And I don't even know at all that I will get the account or if I do when it will be - but I will keep your info just in case!
You can buy XP from Dell. I started with a different company about 2 months ago and sm
had to buy a new Dell as Vista did not work for them either. Most of the companies do not take Vista. It just doesn't work with everything yet.
You can buy XP from Dell Small Business section.
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Dell's website offers computers with
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You must be psychic. I just ended up going on Ebay today and bought a Dell with Windows XP on it.
I originally went through Dell directly but they charged $400 more for the same computer because they were customizing it with Windows XP as now all the computer came standard with Vista. Apparently not so customized..haha.. better deals on Ebay.. I LOVE EBAY..
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