ANOTHER POLL - favorite books - read more than once (sm)
Posted By: reader on 2006-05-31
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Gone with the Wind, Roots, The Stand
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Favorite books
I agree, I love his books, especially The Notebook, my favorite!
Poll: What is your favorite Halloween candy? s/m
I always get a craving for candy corn this time of year! 
Who has time to read books?
I'm too busy trying to juggle 3 jobs, and spending time reading a book has become a luxury I just can't afford. Can really relate to the OP.
I keep hearing how great the economy is, and I'm starting to wonder if that's simply just not true.
That should read "reference books."
I have bought books that the kids have to read in the
summer for school there for 99 cents. Postage has usually been around $3, but still cheaper than going to the bookstore to get it. I didn't get them at the library because you never know if they will need them for a report when school starts.
POLL - Are you read for your kids to go back to school? (sm)
Yes and no is the answer for me. I love them home with me (11 and 13), but am ready to have the nice quiet house to myself for work.
You're joking, right? That was WWII, read your history books.
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Not the tapes, books and seminars I am talking about, please read....
I am referring to personal development materials by the likes of Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn, Dale Calvert, Brian Tracy, Norman Vincent Peale and stuff like "Chicken Soup For The Soul" as well as inspiratoinal music. I know Amway & Quixstar has bad reputations, but please don't put down the entire industry of network Marketing because of one company. There are several wonderful companies out there.
I used windex wipes and my monitor is just fine. Read that somewhere in my books. nt
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QA lady don't read books like Eats Shoots & Leaves, obviously
this is a great read for those of us who are "Punctuation Sticklers"!
Ask QA if she if anal- retentive is spelled with a hyphen! (This is the true test of a QA person).
FYI I HAVE reference books, but in case you hadn't noticed, thing change a lot faster than BOOKS
I was simply asking for suggestions of other places on line that I might look for the latest info, especially considering that my work is on the internet, what the hell is wrong with trying to be more productive and efficient?!?! Good Grief!!
I prefer books. I'm kinda old school. I like to be able to write new terms in my books. I do
have Stedman's Medical Dictationary on CD and I do use it quite a bit, but that's more because the actual print dictionary is so darn heavy to pick up and look a word up! 
What's your favorite food. Favorite in that you could only have one last meal what would it be?
Indulge me while I stare at computer screen waiting for Q work that isn't there.
I love spaghetti but only served with a great salad with olive oil and some garlic bread. Can't have pasta alone. And needless to say a glass of red wine. No dessert, just extra spaghetti.
In 12 years of MT'ing I've never re-read an entire chart. Edit/read as I type. nm
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Yes, I read your post, and I just re-read it, and I've copied and pasted for you in case
you've forgotten your own words! Your post above is 100% different "flavor" to it, now all positive and cheery! Your first post was 100% doom and gloom every which way, including "raining on your parade", and "if you want to go forward"...God, sounds like she's talking about jumping into oncoming traffic! Here is your quote:
My first boss (the one who hired me as a new grad) gave me some words of wisdom that I haven't forgotten. She said that transcribing at home with small children NEVER works under any circumstance. Either the work will suffer or the parenting will suffer.
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How can the word "NEVER" in caps be interpreted in any positive way? You took about 8 paragraphs to cover every aspect and completely dash this poor woman's dream. I'm not blind, I'm not talking about day care at all, I'm talking about the total negativity of your original post! You know exactly what I'm talking about, cause you added some sugar to your second version! And that's much nicer than the first!
Oh I've read that site and continue to read it...sm
I agree...much motivation there. I have tried to quit numerous times in the past and did successfully quit when I was pregnant for the first time many years ago but I have never managed to summon up the strength or resolve to stay quit. Thus the "need" for a financial investment in my efforts. It somehow makes it more motivational to know that I have $$$ invested in this effort over and above the $$$ saved on cigarettes.
Who had time to read?LOL I only get a chance to read This Old House once in a while. (nm)
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I didn't read the other posts but just read this
My daughter got pregnant at 17, said she wanted an abortion but BF didn't. I have a wonderful 2-1/2 yo grand daughter that I don't think I could live without...and now, guess what? I don't. I have custody of her. She was dropped off on my door, I got court ordered temporary custody and final custody hearing in a month.
I'm single with no family support. I had just taken a new MT job one month before this happened and they have been wonderful during my adjusting to being a mom again and I hope I can resume a normal schedule by next week.
I'm passing no moral judgments or giving moral advice. The situation is what it is. My prayers are with everyone involved.
Definitely an eye-opening read. Having my teens read it, too. nm
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POLL
Ok, we know what we are unhappy about in this business. LET'S TAKE A POLL. In 4 lines or less, what would be your ideal Transcriptionist job? No flames please. Just list the important factors that would make you want to go to bat for a company. Include pay plan also. Thanks.
re:poll
Consistent, steady amount of work on the same one or two accounts, you know, the ones you know so well you can do them in your sleep?
Pay that makes you feel like getting up and hitting the keys each day.
For at home MT's, at least some feedback from office ie: what's going on, who's new/old etc, instead of calling in, asking for someone only to find out they jumped ship....ooops, I've run over my line allotment
Poll
1. To be treated with RESPECT and shown appreciation.
2. To work 1 account with less than 500 ESL doctors in order to have some consistency and become familiar with your doctors and then maybe be able to achieve your line count.
3. To be paid for your actual lines typed and not what they think you should be paid for.
4. To be informed of what is going on in the company by your supervisor or other higher up and not have to come to this board for information.
POLL
Curious as to what many of my fellow old-timers in this field may be telling the newbies and/or wannabies coming into this profession. Personally, I'm getting out. Too much disrespect and flat out ingratitude by the doctors and allied health care professionals alike. I worked so hard to get where I'm at, and have precious little to show for it.
Therefore, I discourage new people from entering this profession. STRONGLY! What do you say on the matter? Answer: (Your letter is enough on the reply.)
A. I strongly discourage newbies entering the field.
B. I somewhat discourage newbies entering the field.
C. I have no opinion. Too tired.
D. I say go for it, but feel sorry them.
E. I highly encourage them. Things will be well for them, and different but good.
Opinions, anyone?
That has nothing to do with the poll.
It wasn't meant to be democrat against republican or liberal against conservative. It was only a question to see what people would rather see their tax dollars spent on. Both parties pay taxes. I'm just curious as to what means more to people....taking care of those in poverty whether by their own choice or not OR taking care of those who are already wealthy and paying for things that we could not afford to have for ourselves like million-dollar pensions.
POLL - sm
Can anyone else not type well if their nails are long? I have to keep mine trimmed short....anyone else type better like this or does it not matter how long they are? Just curious if it's just me.
Poll
What would you go into if you left the MT field with this being your only skill, in your late to early 40s, and having a high school diploma?
poll
I really would like to know. I dont want to do this anymore.
Poll
I think you youngsters should go for your dreams, and do it now. I have been MTing for many years and my arms hurt so bad. I am tired of being jerked around, making less and less money. I'm an exM*er (you-know-who) - pretty much says it all. I now do VR for half the money. Been through court reporting school and even took flight lessons long ago (flying was just for fun - eh, don't care much for the justice system). Now going into coding. Can't wait to say goodbye to the MT business. 
Poll
I went to court reporting school many years ago. My husband (at that time) paid for it. He also put me through flight school. Like I said, I do VR editing for half. I have no money. Just to be able to pay for coding school (I intend to go to Andrews), will be a struggle. No fun, but this is my reality. What to do? Suck it up and move on!
let's take a poll
I am ticked about something that I probably should just forget about and count my blessings. I work at home usually until about 5 or 5:30 pm. My husband comes home from work at 4 pm. He does not even say hello or give me a peck on the cheek let alone a hello smack on the lips. He thinks I should get up out of my chair and quick working for a little bit if I want attention. Anyone else in this same boat?
Poll
Why not compromise? He speaks when he comes in. You stop for 2 (TWO) minutes to respond and then get back to work. Both happy!
Poll - Ever since I saw that - sm
commercial where the woman was cleaning her kitchen with chicken leg, I have switched to using a dishcloth instead of a sponge. That was the most disgusting commercial .... Anyway, what to you all use? Cloth or sponge, or other? Just curious, as it takes time to get use to using something other than a sponge.
Poll
Psychiatry is easy - ophthalmology, denistry and vet - hardest.
poll
Easiest: ER and psychiatry.
Hardest: Cardiology and anything by a mumbler or an individual with a REALLY HEAVY accent.
Poll:
It's whatever you make of it. I've known women who thought it was slavery, and ones who thought it was the pinnacle of their job life. It is what you make of it. Intensely personal experience. I've found that people who are true word geeks feel fulfilled by the learning experience. People who do it cuz they HAVE to, generally will hate it no matter what, because then it IS the equivalent of slavery.
POLL: What is your cat/dog's name?
I have 2 dogs, Bandy and Molly, and a cat, Katielynn.
POLL
All the posts about proofing as you go versus proofing when you finish got me to thinking. One poster mentioned something about having the TV on while working. I'm guilty of that myself sometimes. I don't usually keep the TV on my entire shift but I like to have it on part of the time. Usually toward the end of my shift I'll turn the TV to make it seem a little less lonely. I work second shift and everyone has gone to bed before I finish work. Sometimes I just like a little background noise. Unfortunately, sometimes something interesting will come on and I stop to turn around and watch.....sometimes too long. That usually only happens when something VERY IMPORTANT is one like American Idol. Eating is another habit I do too often while working. Or throwing in a load of laundry in the washer/dryer. Oh, and cooking. What else do you do while working? I know my wheels are always spinning about what else I need to be doing.....what to have for dinner.....what needs to be done before I go to bed.....what I need to do tomorrow..... Or cooking and talking on the phone, helping with homework, etc., etc. Let's not forget being on MTStars while working. LOL. These days it is hard to do just one thing at at time, isn't it????
ANOTHER POLL
 What are your favorite TV shows? Do you have favorites that you will never miss? There are regulars that I tape daily/weekly (unless it is a rerun):
- Young and the Restless
- Bold and the Beautiful
- Grey's Anatomy
- Desperate Housewives
- New Adventures of Old Christine
- American Idol
- ER
- Scrubs
I also have other favorites, but I don't go to the trouble of taping them. Only so many hours in a week! Some of my other favs are the dating shows, Oprah, Tonight Show, Paula Deen, and those entertainments shows like Extra, etc.
POLL
I would have to say this week on this board the word "troll". Seeing that word so many times a day is getting on my nerves more than the posts the "trolls" post. At least what the "troll" is posting is something different to read. Of course, then there are a few other overused words/phrases:
- like
- you know what I'm saying?
- IMO
- cool
- actually
- basically
- brangelina
- jen and ben
- awesome
- most curse words
- to be honest......
- git-er-done (hate that one)
- how's that working for you?
Poll
Dog-Rojam 14-year-old black lab retired guide dog--named after his sponsor's grandchildren--Rose and James. Dog-Daisy--golden. Cat-Charlie. Cat-Skoshi-Japanese for "little"
Poll
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POLL: What is your cat/dog's name?
My cat is Dorothy.
Poll
Need some positivity today!! Having a bad month and want to hear that others are having a good things happen! Thanks.
Job poll
Same here. I was comfortable working for a smaller company until they lost the account I was working on. I was there for 2 years and happy for the most part. Since then it has been down hill. I have held a part-time job for the last 6 months and have tried others only to quit after a week or in one case a day. I have been taking a lot of temp jobs. I would love to find one full-time great job again.
Concerning the poll
This may an odd question but who do you work for? The last time I did QA I was paid $15/hr. Took a few years off and now doing MT/Editing work. I need to find a QA job again. Any suggestions?
MT Poll...
How many years have you been an MT, and what's your longest run at the same company....
I've been an MT for 11 years....the past 8 with the same company.
Another poll: Regarding our tax dollars.
In view of the increased cost of gasoline, housing, medical care, now heating and electric, when it comes to the tax dollars coming from YOUR income, would you prefer it go to:
A.) Those on welfare due to bad choices, those on welfare because they refuse to work, those on welfare due to unwed pregnancy, or those receiving governmental aid due to just being elderly and unable to work, or due to catastrophic illnesses or events such as Katrina.
or
B.) Those elected officials to use for their wives' tummy tucks, their children's daycare, their expensively catered business meetings with other elected officials (including water at $500 a case), their tax-funded trips with their families as "staff", and their million-dollar tax-funded pensions.
Time to take a poll
Anyone out there have to wear bifocals to type?
KWIK POLL
Need a quick stat if anyone has a moment to answer .... what is the "going rate" for transcription of VR these days? I do use that term loosely, as I know it can involve either hourly or by the page or by the line, and it also entails "easy" work vs very technically difficult. However, from the standpoint of someone who needs a springboard to start from, any sane offerings of truth out there? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE VERY, VERY MUCH! You are good people.
MT poll question
If you had a choice would you prefer to work hourly or continue to be paid by the line? What do you think a skilled (let's say 5 or more years experience) MT is worth by the hour? 
MT POLL Question
I personally would rather work by the hour and in house. These Nationals are all alike. They say whatever they want to get you hired. I have worked for several and I think most of them are the same, although the smaller ones are much better to work for. As an MT with 20+ years experience, i started out in-house at 16.50 an hour with benefits
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