Boredom does, sometimes (sm)

Posted By: MT on 2005-12-31
In Reply to: I thank you all so much...sm - OP

Seriously. I think we humans get in trouble a lot because we're bored, and it leads us various ways. Maybe resolve that this year you're going to create some goals of things that absolutely inspire you - write a book, go back to college, train for a marathon. Think big.

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Way off subject, but I need opinions... - hope this doesn't get deleted...sm
- Cheating = anything you're doing with - sm
- I thank you all so much...sm - OP
  - we make mistakes - aj
  - Boredom does, sometimes (sm) - MT
  - Good luck to both of you. Just be honest - honey
- it's not only in actions - nee
- If you wouldn't do/say it in front of your spouse, it's wrong. - Busy MT'ing
- the easiest way to decide (sm) - my penny's worth
  - That's how I would decide also. Treat others the way you - honey
- I'm not going to remove this thread but ask that religious discussion be moved - Administrator (sm)
  - this isn't a religious discussion...sm - in my opinion...OP
- Even if you have a lustful thought in your mind, it is considered sinful. - nm
  - No, it is you act on that thought. nm - MT
    - Not according to my NIV bible. It says even if you have lustful thoughts, they are considered sin. - nm
- Momma always told me that if it looks and feels wrong, - shades of grey
- Any kind of intimacy emotional or physical - mt
- for what its worth - my opinion
- being faithful - sm
  - Gotta say I agree with above. I was in the same - not right
- As far as it being wrong, well who defines right and wrong? On the - Dancinn Shoes
  - God defines right and wrong. - nm
- Whatever you are thinking of doing, DON'T! It's not worth it. nm - Anonymous
- Personal opinion: If it's a secret, it's probably wrong. SM - Becky
- If it's something you wouldn't do with your spouse - or SO standing right there, it is cheating. nm
  - Absolutely right. I use this philosophy - when I am tempted to
- emotional adultry - dls
- No, I don't think you have to have sex to - be unfaithful. I think definitely
  - Gambling, excessive drinking, working too much, etc. - Nancy
    - Yes, but being with a spouse who does those things - sounds like my ex
- Emotional involvement worse, sm - Love my mind
- I think that any form of indiscretion with someone - Wannie
  - I think that while its true that most men - My 2 cents
    - Can't help being attracted to people but - sgh
  - I think Wannie is exactly right. If in doubt, - Nancy

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boredom
I am glad I am not the only one here with this problem. Having toaster syndrome and surfing when I could be working. My friend works at home as an MT also but does not have this problem because she works at home for a local hospital and has a set schedule she has to sign in and out. But when you have that freedom to get on and off when you want it is hard to make yourself sit there for hours.

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Does anybody else out there struggle with extreme boredom with transcription? If so, have you found anything to help?

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It goes in cycles for me.....I'm fighting it right now. What I've been doing is set mini goals throughout my day to achieve so much in an hour, by noon, etc...that helps. Plus time is money...so the more I work, the more I make$$$...plus I stay away from carbs...that's the kiss of death for me Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

Boredom + distraction = Poor production.

I'm hoping some of you guys will have some ideas for me to try. I've been an MT for about 3 years now, mainly clinic work for nationals. On a good day, I can average about 250 lines an hour, when I'm focusing and motivated, but it seems like I go through a ton of long periods where it is just nearly impossible for me to keep my attention on my work.

I have 2 kids at home (5 and 2), which is rough enough, but I found that when I hired a nanny to come in and help for a few hours a day, my production didn't even go up at all. If anything, I was lazier then. I'm bored to tears with what I am doing, and therefore, am really, really easily distracted, especially with the internet so close at my fingertips. I really want to be successful and I know I have the capability, as I've done it before, where I've had whole pay periods where I've averaged 1700 or more lines a day, but right now, I have days where I'm below 600, and it's because I just can't keep focused.

Do I need to get on Ritalin or is it just that I don't have challenging enough accounts? I work Urgent Care, which is second nature to me by now, and I did a multispecialty clinic awhile back, and had just the same problem. I tend to work best under pressure, but I found that even the threat of corrective action doesn't seem to snap me out of it. Help. I love my job and I don't want to go back to working outside the home, but I just can't seem to get interested or pay attention. My QA scores are fabulous - I haven't gotten less than 100% in 6 months, and even then, it was rare, but my productivity is really awful right now, and it's like I just don't have the motivation to even care anymore. Sorry if that sounds terrible, but I really need to figure out how to change that...

Any ideas? Anyone been in that situation? How do I make a 1500 line day as much of a priority and motivation as some of my coworkers? I'm not a bad person, and I'm not lazy, but I am so overwhelmed with everything, that I tend to just slack when I sit down to work. All help and thoughts are welcome. Thanks.

Sounds like you're suffering more from job boredom than anything else.
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