we are certainly in the minority I think...

Posted By: curiousMT on 2008-12-24
In Reply to: I already make 10 cpl or more based on - me

but how much longer do you really think that will last? the last 2 companies I worked for everything including benefits was downgraded after 1 year, and it is even happening again where I am.

not to mention, there are so many others suffering, as to this board they seem like the majority suffering, and I would like to see everyone able to thrive.

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SERVICE OWNER RATES POSTED - InitiativeVolunteer
- hmmm, not seeing a post (?) No message inside - curiousMT
  - The Rates Are Posted Here and Posted Below - Initiative Volunteer
    - The client usually never knows about VR sm - always remember
      - that's true. companies are STILL charging full rates using VR - while cutting MTs pay in half or more. UNFAIR. nm
    - This is absurd - EmmaMT
      - so you are saying give up and do not stand up for yourself... - curiousMT
        Not at all - EmmaMT
        Not sure if you understood financially I am not able to - curiousMT
    - I already make 10 cpl or more based on - me
      - JEEEEZ! who do you work for!? - PC MT
      - union.. - hmm
      - we are certainly in the minority I think... - curiousMT
      - Glad to see there are others out there - kt
    - At first I was thinking that you were being unrealistic, not thinking about taxes, benefits, etc. bu - MTSO
    - thank you, it went over my head, but do you think - curiousMT
      - Yes, it is more than possible - it is very likely - sm
      - It'll NEVER all be sent overseas. - UnionNow
        I agree wholeheartedly but look at CBay - curiousMT
        Not all of us know the answer, either, but you are - so right in the problems you
        there is something more dangerous lurking... - curiousMT
        dangers lurking - EmmaMT
        how many hospital MTs do you think there are - curiousMT
        hospital MTs - EmmaMT
        thought you might be interested in this, taken from the main board - curiousMT
        my point about AAMT is that they elevated - curiousMT
        Think you may be mishearing my points - EmmaMT
        Just saw an ad for a transcriptionist to (sm) - mtmtmtmtmt
        Yes, I have heard of same for years, too. - But
        back some 15-16 years ago when I first started - MTcurious

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In the minority
A post below says MTs at Transcend that are not happy would be the majority, not minority there at that company. How do you know this? I am just wondering. How do you know who is the majority or minority there when it comes to those who are happy versus those who are unhappy? You said you had a lot of emails. Those would be from the people who were in support of you, I suppose, those who are unhappy. How do you know this is not the minority? Those who are happy at Transcend don't speak out too much because of getting flamed. I know many, myself included, who are quite content here but just don't say anything because they are jumped all over if they do. There may be quite a majority of happy Transcenders, more than you know.

Unfortunately we are in the minority....
The starting rate is now 6 or 7, and a huge amount of new MTs are accepting those rates happily. Companies would rather hire a newbie at lower rates than an experienced MT asking for 50% to 75% more! Quality is not a factor. They can just have QA clean it up as many QA'ers are also accepting very low QA wages now. And because you really do get what you pay for, it is turning the industry into a cesspool. I just keep hoping the quality will get so bad they won't have a choice but to revert back to the way things were.

We're definitely in the minority, but I agree. My
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Remember, these posters are the minority. (sm)
Just like any work place, there are always some who cannot be pleased.

I left MQ to go to a smaller company, took less pay, less PTO and a system that isn't as quick and efficient as DQS, but the people are sooo nice I plan on retiring from here.

This MT was always in the minority trying to warm people
My Christmas check was short, that was poo-poohed by posters here, my line count short of full time for overhiring, they are great was the response, only 1 person ever said they agreed and thought they were the only one. So, I would say actions speak louder than words. Maybe seeing that 3 cpl for VR (very low in this industry) and 7.5 cpl for full time acute care (because a person cannot get their lines b/c of overhiring) has become the norm for these wonderful people and this wonderful company. Well, if you can afford it go be with this wonderful company. Or, get a real job and remember the lesson of actions speaking louder than words, and the story of the scorpion and the frog... which I hope you already know...

Beg your pardon. Not the minority. Hospitals are getting clued in.

important.

If we give them the proof by way of solid proof in educating them on how it is done - they will bring transcription back in-house to gain control of the cost.

Medical records are legal documents. Right now they are carelessly done and at great expense. Hospitals are paying through the nose for this "convenience". Times are getting tough and cost saving measures are on the horizon.

Control control control.

you're in the minority if you've gotten all those raises...
You're the only person I've ever heard of who has gotten not only *a* raise, but raises every year. Even management people will tell you that they do not give regular or scheduled raises. I've asked every year I have been with Cymed and now with SPi and have gotten a grand total of 1 raise, and that was only because there were extenuating circumstances. More power to you, Jamilynn! :D