Agree! What about your hubs, kids, sex life, groceries? Something's gotta give if you're doing
Posted By: FT jobs!!! nm on 2005-12-19
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Well, ya can't make $50k a year unless you're willing to give up your life and be chained to S
you PC 12+ hours a day. I can't recommend any particular school as I didn't go to one of the "online" schools. I learned in an actual classroom which I recommend over any of these online schools. Another thing I recommend is working in an office for at least six months, but more like a year, because there is a gigantic learning curve once you actually get a job. There are just things that schools can't or don't teach, things that can only be learned on the job from other MTs who have been doing it longer than you.
Don't get me wrong. It's great to be able to work from home. Personally, I don't think newbies should be allowed to work at home right out of the gait. There is some much they don't know. They need help. They need to be able to ask questions and one of the best things about working in the office as a newbie, is being able to ask the seasoned MT next to you to listen to something for you.
Having said all that, I think MT is slowly dying. It's become difficult to make a decent living in this profession. I'm one of the few lucky ones. I work at-home for a hospital. I get paid hourly, get incentive, and have all the benefits of being a FT employee. Oh, and they can't take my benefits away if I don't make my quota.
You can't support a family on 7 or 8 cpl or even 9 cpl when the dictation is the crap they won't send to India. I would suggest finding another profession. The trend in medical coding is that all coders will be working from home soon what with everyone going to the Electronic Medical Record. I would go into coding. You may end up working in the office for a while, but I don't see coding being outsourced to India any time soon.
Good Luck.
Gotta find a good place to live. My kids play outside.
They know to come in when the street lights flicker on.
Strength in numbers though. I'd never let one of my kids go to the playground on the next street over by themselves, but my parents never let any of us wander off too far by ourselves either. It was always with a bunch of other kids.
I gotta work on Saturday, but on Sunday I'm going to take the kids to a Renaissance Festival.
And Monday, the kids and I are going boating and to a cook out at the lake with family. 
Please do not simply give up, kids or no kids!
Talk with a professional. This can be worked through if he really puts forth the effort and you participate. The right counseling can truly make your marriage even better than it was before, if BOTH parties are willing to be honest. Give it a try. Nothing to lose at this point and everything to gain!
Gotta say I agree with above. I was in the same
position one time. I was in my late 20s, married about 10 years, and my husband showed VERY little interest in my. No "I love you," no kissing, very little sex. I started "talking" to an older man who told me he loved me, etc. Anyway, never went further than talking on the phone, but it's something I regret to this day, almost 20 years later. I feel like I was just as unfaithful as I had slept with this man.
gotta agree with this one
he is GORGEOUS !
Gotta agree
at least so far. It definitely takes me longer to edit than it does to type- I assume the drafts will get better over time but I haven't seen much of that yet.
Oh to have such problems in life. Give me a break.
How shallow can you get?
GIVE YOUR ROOMS A LIFE OF THEIR OWN--TO REFLECT ALL SIDES OF YOU
Just as a side note, I "created" moods out of my rooms. Guests call my living room "the happy room" because it is colorful and cheerul (right down to the orange border). My dining room they call "the serious room". I gave it an exotic theme.
When redorating, think of a theme, and they apply all color and shapes and sizes according to that theme. My them for the living is "60's", I even bought some black light posters. I made my own pillow covers, seat covers and curtains, sewing them by hand. I used ribbon for the curtain looks and this same ribbon (yellow and orange) I used to hang all of my pictures.
This room has absolutely no color match to the next room which is the dining room. So the other person said you should tie in your rooms, that was out with the 80's. CREATE moods in your rooms. Give your room a life and style and character of its own. Your home can be as diverse as you are. Why not show all sides of you throughout your home. It is fun and it is a place you can LIVE in!!!
Gotta ask your tech. Ctrl/T in ExText terminates the document you're in w/o saving it. nm
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Gotta agree with you there. My mom was a lab tech -- lots of Christmases and sm
Thanksgivings and other holidays she had to work. Guess that's why it does not bother me so much. The world doesn't stop spinning just because it is a holiday. But those same people who do not want to work holidays would be stunned if they went to the ER and no one was there ... or their house burned down because the firemen wanted to be with their families ... etc.
On the other hand, they did make it known to their employers when hiring on, so if the employer hired them, knowing that, then it is the employer who should get the "shame on you" to placing an extra burden on those of us who ARE willing to work and do our share on holidays.
My husband just signed up for group life insurance with work which will give him 10x his salary if
he dies which will leave the kids and I with almost a million bucks if he dies. Of course I would much rather have him here more than anything. He had just 150,000 in insurance but for some reason just opted for this group thingie. When talking last night I asked him if he died if I could marry again and this man got so upset with me I thought he was going to cry! He told me absolutely, positively NOT that I could not remarry ( am 31!). He is 35. LOL
Poor guy. Leaving me all this money and I supose the thought of me sharing his wealth with someone else makes him sick!!
I told him he could go ahead and marry if I should happen to die. I want my kiddies to have a great mom and person who loves them very much. Wouldn't you agree?
How do you feel about your spouse or partner remarrying if you or he dies??
When you kids want money, don't give it to them and say, 'I thought you said
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Nothing would have made me happier than to give my kids a car. SM
The money just was not there for cars AND their hobbies, which were expensive ones. DD's horse cost more than any car I ever had (till my recent new Explorer). DS had a sprint car that was expensive too. They loved their hobbies enough to go without a car to get to race/horse show.
But yes, if I'd been rich, they'd have each had a new car.
Give your kids an extra hug Bonnie
You had to be half frantic! I saw the news and it was a very sad situation.
I'd give the kids the same treatment on their birthday....sm
that should get their attention!
you're wasting your life being an MT
Get that monkey outta there.
Life's full of situations where you're backed into a corner
a winner thinks outside the box and takes a chance rather than be ASSURED of a life-time of misery.
You're the type of people who live in the same town their whole life even when there are no jobs and complain that they're unemployed.
Complacency will get you nowhere, neither will whining about having no money when there are other options but you refuse to look into them.
Your employer may be partially responsible for the trouble in your life right now but the only person keeping you in this mess is you.
I don't mind self checkout or bagging my groceries. It does keep costs down.
I just want to buy my stuff at the cheapest price available. I don't want to way ethics and morals of any store because if I need to do that I probably wouldn't buy anything from anybody.
You're not the only one, Kim, and my kids are big! :) nm
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Here I was worried about groceries. Lets worry about your stuff. Its easier.
;P
Actually, they're usually really good kids.
Especially when compared to most of the kids these days. But just like any other kids, they do get bored. This summer has been weird because most of their friends are "visiting their fathers" for the summer, so there's no one around to play with. And it's been unusually hot and rainy, so they're cooped up inside a lot. Besides, they didn't hit me on purpose. They lost a couple of Hot Wheels today, got a lecture about throwing things in the house, had to kiss Mom's head, and did slave duty. Now they're all in bed early so I'm getting a jump on tomorrow's work.
I feel sorry for kids now.. They're 4 and being labeled because they
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OK. I give up. You're 100% right. Its not
you - its QA and we all stink. You are definitely wasting lots of energy on the negatives of QA and nothing I can say will make you change your attitude or heart. Good luck to you.
If you're willing to give up a job
over an apology for a snarky email - that is certainly your prerogative.
but you still are missing my point: It's not a matter of whether "they deserve" an apology. It's about making a smart move, i.e., damage control.
I "personally" would probably regret an unprofessional email or phone conversation - and would want to apologize, but *even if I felt justified*, I'd want to protect my job while I considered leaving or staying...by simply saying "oops, my bad."
If people apologized more often, this world would be an easier place to live in...
I heartily agree with the other poster. You have the shock of your life coming SM
anyway, why involve children in it? 
Honestly, good luck to you. But you can't take care of your kids and be a good transcriptionist, let alone make any money, not at first.
Totally agree...The Life of David Gale is excellent!
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I agree. Life is too short. Be the bigger person and keep reaching out.
My sister is a big 'ol gossip. She has talked about me more times than I can remember and she has been telling our mom on my all my life. She and I would have bitter fights as adults and not speak for months at a time, but then one day I realized that she's never going to change. So I basically stopped confiding in her things I didn't want to the world or my mom to know and moved on. We have a great relationship now mostly because I won't allow myself to be in a position where she can make me angry.
Yep - I agree - your kids should know better...
I feel for you and in my own life have felt like *chopped liva*.....I used that expression growing up in a family with 4 kids. So, I do GET feeling like chopped liver. I only have 1 child and she never forgets me - I have everything she ever gave me (she's 25) and she makes my life and vice-versa. I'm very lucky. She said in a card yesterday that I was her best friend, provider, caregiver, and support in her life. WOW, did she EVER MAKE MY DAY.
That's okay - your old children hopefully will someday GET IT!! They are at THAT AGE....a little self-absorbed.....it might very well change for you in your favor with your children.
As for husbands, I got rid of mine years ago and don't want another one. *grin*
Be well......God sees everything!! *hugs* 
I agree about the kids....AND
Unfortunately people don't always think about the child's future before bringing them into a bad relationship or into this screwed up world. I am so sick of seeing divorced pregnant women or women with toddlers who say the marriage was bad for years! HELLO! Guess not that bad? And knowing what we know now and how screwed up society is, who would want to bring another child into this world, period? Things are not going to get better. Just the other day even Oprah said it's a totally screwed up world with no morals. I often wonder if that's why she didn't have children. Very smart lady, that Oprah!
Heavens, now you're popping in about NOT having kids. You've sure been quiet for a while!
If you read the whole thread and all my comments, I said that MTing is a big career choice for women in their childbearing years when they want to work at home. We ALL know that, though some of us want to refuse that reality. It always has been the #1 career choice for women who want to work and be home with their kids. Period. Of course, there are a lot of other women who choose the career or fall into it for different reasons. Its like the #1 job new moms or wanna-be moms look into. You all sure blast them when they post on here with a few innocent Qs on how to get into the industry. You don't have kids by choice - good for you! You and I have crossed paths many, many times before. Its a great choice for you, and I totally respect it. At least you aren't having kids and dumping them in day care centers! That I just do NOT get, and never will, especially when you could have them home with you - at least the choice is there. And as for moms not being able to control their kids, you will NEVER be able to control them when you just ship them out. No one ever seems to post an argument on that one. Yeah, I couldn't control little Johnny and Sara. They never wanted to just entertain themselves, or play with each other. All they did was fight and scream and demand MY attention, so...off they went to day care, and now its SO much better when they're home. They get along beautifully now, and just LOVE each other, and no more fighting...Nope, the only peace is the 8, or 10, or 12 hours a day that they are absent from their home. Sooo sad. And the poor day care workers and teachers - they get to deal with the disastrous kids whose own mothers can't stand them underfoot, but at least they get paid $$ for it!! Maybe I'm in the wrong profession.
Me, too. I told my kids that since they're not in school and I'm working two jobs
just to try to keep the utilities on, they get to do chores. Don't even get me started on holiday stress. My extended family sent me gift cards, so I'm using those to buy for the kids. I even offered to pay them $5 an hour for cleaning so they'd have Christmas money. Instead, what are they doing? Watching TV in their pajamas still. That's OK. I'm about to go unplug all the electronics in the house and give them a big chore list with NO pay.
They're great - give 'em a try!
Nicest company I've worked for in years - respectful, patient, plenty of work and they appreciate their employees. They're a breath of fresh air.
Well, if you're willing to give up what you have worked hard
Oy....
They're not going to give up a lucrative account
Yes, the amount of lousy dictators seem to grow every day. The MTSO will focus on finding MT's that can and will type them, and keep the account vs cater to one good MT, IMO.
I agree - my kids are grown and gone.
The house looks great, but I do miss the days when they were kids and lived here.
I agree wholeheartedly. Your kids are only young once. nm
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I will agree to that, but when I give my
opinion and people come back to me with their nasty comments I will do what I have been doing. When I make a post defending MQ, most people tell me to get a real thought, that I am naive, stupid, etc. I am not going to take that.
Yes, I agree. Don't give up! sm
Many places have their tests right online, and you can just take them. If you do really well, they might give you a shot! Keep sending your resume, taking tests, and FOLLOWING UP. If you don't hear from someone you applied with in 10 days, send another NICE reminder letter and resume. Make calls. You can DO this! And now you DO have 7 months of work under your belt, which is better than none.
I agree... I'm pulling my hair out some days with my own kids..
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I agree, don't give them info....
The school system does not need your family's health history to educate your child. Put N/A unless it is related to education...It's none of their business.
Totally agree...don't give up!
It sounds like you are being bombarded all at once with everything and it's overwhelming you. First of all, I wouldn't quit MTing but I would find another job. This job seems to be way too stressful. There is no way it should take you 8 hours to do 400 lines. I do clinic work and do 400 lines in less than 2 hours. Look for something else. You don't need any additional stress right now, so find some transcription that would be easy and less stressful.
As far as family is concerned, they will never understand what you go through, NEVER EVER. My sister-in-law does factory work and told me one day that I wasn't as tired as her after working all day. That really fumed me. I may not have to do the physical work that she does but that doesn't mean I'm not tired after working also. When she said that it made me realize that no one would ever see my job as a real job. It has just been within the past couple of years that my husband has realized even just a little bit what my job is like.
I've been an IC for 9 years and until recently have never had any time off. I finally realized that my kids were growing up around me while I was working. I had been grouchy and hateful to everyone around me, I've been close to divorce, and I have realized that it's not worth it. I now do take time off sometimes, even if it's just for one day and since I have clinic work most of those times are when the offices are closed for holidays or such. It seems as though things don't bother me as much now that I'm not stressed with working all the time and I'm not Oscar the Grouch any more.
I wish you luck and hope you can find a solution for you soon!
I agree. Give yourself time
to learn their accents, the way they word things.... ask QA to give you feedback, if they are not, and report back on words or phrases that you didn't get. Hang in there. I'd give it 2 weeks and you will be done leaving blanks. Good luck with the new account.
Have to agree. Kids do make working at home "different" (sm)
Mine are grown, but the grandchildren occasionally are over. The oldest one will play his Gameboy or some cube thing all day and only occasionally ask to be fed. However, when the youngest one can't go do daycare for some reason my world is turned upside down. The granddaughter has it in her head that when I ask her to be quiet it means come over to my desk and whisper. All in all, it isn't too often that I have children in my house when I work. My hat is off to those of you who do it on a regular basis, you are queens of organizational/concentration skills.
Sounds like a bunch of BULL to me. I agree, I wouldn't let the kids
 stay with her again at ALL. It's not okay for the kid to get arrested and the parents not be told IMMEDIATELY or at least first thing in the door when you're home. THAT is total DISHONESTY and I don't see how hubby could feel any different.
I agree with the Hyland's homeopathic tablets - saved me with all 4 kids!
I agree with you. Why would we give a discount for being paid what
we're legitimately owed? Some businesses do it to encourage prompt payment, though.
Give it up and enjoy your vacation! They'll live w/o you for a few days.You're allowed! :) nm
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My hubs and I married there and he
thinks that is the only place really to vacation. Been married 7 years and have actually gone back 6 times since. I love the shows, he loves the Rio seafood feast so he goes 1 way and I go the other. Really fun place and we did stay at the Bellagio last time. He is such a sweety wanted to do something really nice for him. The Lexor has really good food. Try that if you get a chance, little out of the way but we think worth it. The Mirage has gone too asian as far as food.
Hubs and son each have one and love them. No problems at all. nm
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Totally agree. Her kids are brats and spoiled with dirty money. I know she works
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