A lot of mail order folks you talk to are in prison.
Posted By: n/m on 2005-10-08
In Reply to: The prison's employees - ????????????
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Talk about debtors prison...
Who would have ever thought in this great country you would not be able to work unless you, well, do not need to work...
Anyway, in my searches for a way to make more money I came across this information.
http://www.vipdesk.com/info/careers_baopenhouse_faq.asp
This really appealed to me only I would never pass the credit check but I thought I would pass it on...If anyone is interested in still working at home but perhaps getting out of MT, or even supplementing your income this seems like such a great job -
Ever wonder when you call and order a product over the phone and it is some type of a call center how the people get these jobs? This explains how you can get those jobs and it sounds like an interesting field to work in...
Unfortunately, the credit check is pretty extensive and you need a very high credit score to qualify for a job but anyone out there with a nice phone voice who likes to work at home but is not making enough money with MT, perhaps you should check this out...
If you have a prescription mail order plan
utilize it for ongoing meds. We had been getting our meds filled monthly at our local pharmacy. I was trying to get better control of our money situation so tried the mail order pharmacy. I got 3 months of the same medication for the same amount of my co-pay for 1 month at my local pharmacy.
With all the national chains you can go on-line to check prices.
With mail order I paid $15 for a 3 month supply,
the same as I would pay in my local phamarcy for a 1 month supply, so saved $30.00 going through the mail versus buying locally. It was with ExpressScripts (sp), which is the drug program that comes with our insurance.
Harry & David is a mail order service for lovely goodies, flowers, fresh fruit arrangments, etc. nm
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Could I possibly talk with you through e-mail?
I have some important info regarding the panic attacks your son has had. I know all too well the situation.
prison job
What part of the middle of nowhere is this place? I know that some California State jobs pay 3500/month.
Prison Job
I guess it depends....
Did you feel safe there? Are you out of the loop and protected?
Could you live on that salary?
At your age, I would think a job with the state would be good job security, most likely if it faded out they would put you on something else and they usually have great benefits and perks to being an employee. I liked the idea of the poster below on holding off on selling your home and maybe renting a room or something there to see if you actually like the job before taking on such a big step. If it ends up not being for you, you still have your home and there are plenty of jobs out there! Write out the pros and cons on a sheet of paper and weigh your options. Good luck to you! Follow your heart more than your head to be truly happy. :)
The prison's employees
Pardon my ignorance. I'm still confused. What does the prison system have to do with transcription? Why would the prison system hire transcriptionists to work in a facility as a transcriptionist??
No way would I work at a prison
No amount of $$$ is worth working in a prison.
Has anyone worked for state prison?
Am aware of a state prison hiring MTs. Wondering what type of pre employment testing is required.
Thanks!
a lot of them leave prison and go to halfway
Was he up on state or federal charges, because they are different. When my ex got out he had to go to a halfway house first for 6 months and was under house arrest for 2 years and parole for 5. Parole is very serious too. Good luck on this.
Me too, but also looking forward to 24 and that prison show sounds
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Prison systems in this state use in-house MTs, I am almost certain of.
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the prison transcription thing was squashed before it even got started = sm
At least it was in Florida. Once it made the news, I think people were quick to call around and make sure that it never took off. I, for one, am thankful for that.
Let's face it, if you are a Transcriptionist typing for a service at home, you can have access to all sorts of medical information. Take for instance celebrities. Think about this - what if a celebrity went into the hospital for "rest" according to their publicist. And a transcriptionist typing for that particular hospital through a transcription service transcribes the records on this particular celebrity, and certain information was dictated, i.e. "patient drinks 5 alcoholic beverages a day. Patient needs to start her day with such and such a drug." I could go on and on. Do you realize what a transcriptionist could do with that kind of information - sell it to the tabloids, call up People magazine, get Victoria Gotti on the phone ... blah blah blah $ $ $
Think about it. It can happen.
Request that they place a stop payment on the check, reissue, and mail priority or overnight mail
If they refuse or invent unbelievable excuses, you'll know you have a problem. If MY check was a week late, there are many months I would be in deep trouble.
I realize checks occasionally do get lost in the mail. If they are 100% sure it was mailed, then they shouldn't mind issuing another.
Be firm and be persistent.
My friend who works for them is having her mail go to her own account. She hates this new mail prog
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In every company I have worked for that pays via mail, they mail the checks on payday. sm
Depending on the distance you can get them anywhere from 3-8 days later. Right now one takes 3 days, the other 3-5.
what state does she live in? Was she prosecuted and sent to prison or just held in jail?
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Joyce CMT - e-mail karen - deleted your e-mail address nm
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How long by mail did it take to get your IRS refund check after a mail out date was given when you c
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My mail carrier just informed me that the mail is sorted by
prisoners as part of their work. Now do you feel safer and more secure?
Block her E-mail, return mail unopened
On AOL I can determine who I want to receive mail from and block those I do not -- and if they are blocked they get their E-mail back as being "undeliverable". If she sends things out -- send back --unaccepted. But to be simple just E-mail her back or call the recuriter if you don't want to deal with her directly and state -- leave me alone. If she is in another state you should not be scared of her but you may simply have to put it out there in no uncertain terms.
Eewwww... you don't talk like an MT, you talk like mangement. Ick. (n/m)
:p
I'm getting e-mail and personal mail from MQ regarding changes
and lawsuits. What's up with MQ? Any speculation? My mail is general and not specific to my office. Think things are coming to a head with the lawsuits and MQ is trying to play nice?
not in age-order...but
sun-in for the hair was as brave as we got -- and trying to convince dad i didn't do anything to my hair...
rolling up our skirts at the waist when we got to school so they'd be above our knees..
when velvet oxfords were the coolest
when rollerskates had keys (i still have my key)
getting vaccines at school via sugar cubes
or howabout when seatbelts first came out in cars...
going to visit great-grandma and she would sit and read the Bible, while i read "highlights" magazine and how she'd try to give me 'a penny' for my thoughts...
Must See TV (in no particular order)
1. Law and Order (especially SVU)
2. Judge Judy
3. Dr. Phil
4. Dateline.
You can just order them that way.
I ordered mine from Gateway w/ XP and really like it.
Where to order from:
This is the best place I have found, from Executive Communications. You can email Tom at:
ecssales@tvps.com
or go to their website, just Google Executive Communications. It is located in Ventura, California.
You can order them here
http://www.softflex.com/
the natural order in the would does not
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Well, I guess we better never, ever order from them again
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No wonder they can never hear your order. nm
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....Would you like India with your order sir?
I can understand how incredible it seems that fast food chains are outsourcing BPO services, BUT IT IS TRUE.
Will never order a Dell again
I ordered an XPS400, over $1,000, with extras. I was assured this had a 15-pin game port for transcription, did not need to have it added on. Get it in the mail today and no game port. There is a 15-pin port, but the monitor is on it. They said it included a DVI adaptor for the monitor, said it was included, but it is not. So I tried Delll Chat and was not able to get through, was told I was not a customer.
whoops - in order to see them all....sm
in my prior post, in order to see them ALL, you have to scroll all the way down in my prior post.............sorry *L*
Congratulations are again in order...
 He just came to get the rest of his belongings! Two police officers were with him. It's snowing here, but I put everything and I mean EVERYTHING of his outside. He took his dog and off he went. I watched all of it from my livingroom window.
On a personal note, today is his 28th birthday! I say Happy Freakin' Birthday and GOOOOOOD RIDDANCE!!!!
Here is a list of emoticons to demonstrate how I'm feeling...       It's the beginning of the end of my marriage and I love it. Whooooooppppeeeeee!!!!! Congratulate me!!!!!
It's not in order of just generic???
The drug information is under the generic of the medication. It's in order of brand as well but under brand it says see (generic name) on page --- for the information on it. I love this book and use it constantly.
My first order of business would be...
to desposit an unexpected load in my shorts at winning! Holy crap that is awesome for you! I can squeeze the living daylights out of a dollar, and with that kind of cash I'd most definitely put myself down for a sabattacle from the danged keyboard! I'd invest it, just because I've always wanted to do that but never had nuthin' to work with. Lame, I know, but I don't call myself "hayseed" for nuthin'!
Congratulations again!! Wow!!
Order new computer without it ....
Was told by computer person not to get it. By the end of the year there would be another update to correct everything that was wrong with Vista. Same thing happened with Millenium. I will be waiting for the next update.
need to order a dell with XP.
or should I be able to just order it on-line? Any preferences? Thank you. Merry Christmas.
NEED TO ORDER A DELL WITH XP
I AM SORRY TO PUT THIS HERE, BUT I CANNOT GET A REPLY FROM MT STARS. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THIS BOARD. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
ALSO, I KNOW GATEWAY WILL SELL YOU DESKTOP WITH XP, BUT IF YOU WANT A LAPTOP, YOU HAVE TO BUY A REFURBISHED ONE TO GET XP. THERE IS NO EXTRA CHARGE TO PUT XP ON.
Welcome to the New World Order!
Our losing our jobs to overseas companies is part of "globalization," which is a major facet of creating their New World Order.
Why would you need to get out of anything in order to look up info?????
All you need to do is minimize screens to bottom . . . HUH??
I think this happens a lot. Usually, the folks
Some of you people are basketcases.
I wonder why there are so many folks
compose an email that is not riddled with misspelled and misused words? I get emails everyday from a workflow coordinator who leaves the letters 'ed' or 'd' off of almost every word that should have it...Example: "The work has -increse- in the last few days." -incomplete sentences, missisng commas, etc.
It's ridiculous. I have managers who send out poorly composed emails as well. Unbelievable!
You might want to try these folks
I don't know if you've found anything yet, but you might want to try a company called Transcription Matchmaker. They found me a job a year ago when all I had was dial up. They find out what your requirements/specialties are and then match you with a company that best fits you. I've now been with the same company they found for me 10 months ago and I am happy with my job. I hope they can help you.
So now we know, folks, why so many MTs - sm
never get so much as a response when they apply for the literally THOUSANDS of MT jobs we see online every single day.
YouTube is not only a fun and entertaining website, it is also proving to be an amazingly POWERFUL TOOL, and I think that power has only just begun to be tapped.
Now there is one way to get the word out about MT. If you have the capabilities to make YouTube video (or your kids do), the word about fraud, ID theft, & American job loss can be spread.
IC folks
Hey there all you Indepedent contractor folks. Just want to take a quick poll and see if you are happy being independent. I am thinking of the making the jump over from employee to IC. Just want to see and get a quick glance and see if you are happy or not so happy with being IC.
Welcome! I like seeing new folks here
it's great to get some fresh perspectives or see how MTs in the business are doing.
Thanks so much. I will Google PC Concepts and see what I come up with. Where did you order your
keyboard - on line? Thanks!!!
All the Law and Order reruns ROCK
I've been disappointed with A&E lately aside from Law and Order. The rest of that low-life crappola is neither artistic or entertaining. 
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