But she probably didn't know going in that

• New in-office job has NO spell check - Jennifer
  • I'd work in Word and cut and paste into their system. SM - lb
    • They may not have word on their computer - Patti
      • Well, Word is easy to buy and easy to install. Word 97 works great. Cheap. SM - lb
        • You are coming across as being very strong armed - Patti
          • See post below, about investigating and presenting options, plus web site for spell checkers. NM - lb
          • But she probably didn't know going in that - there was no spellcheck. sm
            • Others are working without spell check, facility - probably didnt think about it. nm
    • Also, Word has the AutoCorrect and AutoText--see inside - lb
  • I type into EMR with no spell checker - Patti
  • are you paid by production or hourly? - n/m
  • Can a carpenter work without tools? (sm) - anon
    • Totally agree!!...nm - blondie
  • Vianeta had bad spell check. Copy & pasted - into Word to use that spell check. nm
  • Spell check....... - sm
  • You know, people are totally spoiled now - OMG!
    • This is 2008. Why work without the correct tools. nm - anon
      • Hello, know the year but I am saying - OMG!
        • Maybe not end of world, but.... - AnnieM!AnnieM!
          • I agree, easier but I worked on production years ago - OMG!
            • I worked with typewriter and carbon paper, too, but - I was also paid hourly then!
              • But way back then, we not only had hourly - OMG!
                • I agree I learned more as a result of the - "old-fashioned" ways, but..sm
                  • This is why Andrews is such a great school. . sm - sm
    • I would not work without my production software, including spellcheck sm - shipaddict
      • Great reply-- Can you list the productivity tools you use? Tx NM - lb
  • I had to work without a spellcheck for a few weeks once.. . - sleepy
    • Good grief! - Jeeperbelle
      • Agree with OMG sm - Anon2
        • They used to wash clothes by hand, too, - but I'll take my washer, tyvm. sm
          • The only difference in now and then is - My take on this
            • Oh, yes, you're quite right. That is such an - awful word to use in a casual setting.
              • And then there is no class - My take on this
                • Ah, what's your purpose in this? If it gives you a - false sense of "class" to cut .. sm
                  • All that rhetoric about old days sm - Anon2
                    • Same thing happens over and over again - human nature
                      • Yes, you have it right sm - Anon2
                        • My views as the last 2 here - OMG

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I feel sorry for the employees.  I can't believe they were making that much inhouse!  I was only making $12.00 and had to answer phones, file, photocopy, greet patient's etc.  I left to do this and actually make a bit more (and saving tons on gasoline), but to be making $150.00 a day and have benefits?  That's gotta hurt.  My former employer "offered" benefits, but my health insurance was nearly $600 a month out of my pocket.  My husband insures us now for half that.  I can't imagine not having that.

I was offended by the part of the article that referred to at home transcriptionists making errors,etc.  I know for a fact that most big companies do not hire "newbies."  My poor niece was under the impression that all she had to do was take the MT course (don't remember the name, but it was a good one).  Even though she graduated early with high honors, she still can't find a job with a national. She found a few local accounts and is only making 5.5 cents per line.

I don't know about everyone else, but I've been doing this for 16 years and I found the "testing" for nationals frustrating!  I thought I failed miserably and was shocked when I was hired as my testing was 98% (2 of four dictators being fast talking ESLs and ER reports which I have never done and won't do again).

Ad in my paper today says:  "You too can work at home!  Become a Medical Transcriptionist!"  Seminar held at the holiday Inn and the ad gives the impression that anyone that can actually use a keyboard will be hired right off and make tons of money.

I'm sure you already know there's lots of information on line.  My guess is that you wanted to hear someone's personal experience with the same problem.  I'm a relative "oldie" myself.  

I also don't have to tell you that your orthopedist is your absolute best and clearest source of information.  The only suggestion I do have is that you develop a list of specific questions to ask him, and only him, during your upcoming appointment.  Good luck. 

...and I suppose you are perfect...never made a mistake or had bad judgement?  This is NOT what she needs right now.  Don't you think she knows she did wrong?  Get over it.  She is asking some very serious questions and doesn't need any moral opinions, okay?

it would be that easy. I was absolutely in the dark on this.

I will be using the other keyboard, though, because the letters are completely worn off this one.

I had one that made me feel more than inadequate!  Nitpicky corrections EVERYWHERE!!! Going as far as--if the whole report was dictated in present tense and 1 word was dictated past, and I changed it to present, I would hear about it--then again, if I didn't change it, I would hear about it, too!  It was a no win situation for me.

There were always dumb corrections being made to my reports, always non-medical.  I just felt like no matter what way I would do something...I would get corrected back to the other way.  I never, EVER got any corrections back that were necessary.  Never changed the meaning of any report! I was to the point where I was spending 8-9 hours on 30 minutes of dictation..and I am NOT KIDDING!! trying to make sure that all of the "little" words were perfect. I was so paranoid the whole time--only to get more corrections!

I have QA'd at 99% to 100% monthly (never dropping below) on a verbatim accounts for 2 other companies and just could never understand why I couldn't do ANYTHING right for the other company.

Needless to say, I am a lot happier now with a much higher line count for sure!! Lol, making as much, if not more, elsewhere in 5 hours a day as I was for the other place 8-9-10 hours a day.

Kenny has been quite open about all the plastic surgery he has had, he and Dolly Parton (good friends) have always been open about their multiple procedures, which I appreciate.  Kenny is 67 and just had twin boys not long ago, 5 wives, doesn't believe in prenup agreements, and hence, he admits he has lost tons of $$ via the prior 4 divorces.  He was just on TV on someone's special not 2 months ago.

However, I miss that weathered handsome face he always had...he doesn't look like the original KR. 

they were paying production -- probably an hourly position. Mop up the drool.

I didn't get your e-mail.  Please write back and let me know what you said.  Thank you!  Sincerely, Nissa Landry

controversy. I was just venting after a very frustrating ESL. I still think they should have to learn the language better if they're going to practice medicine, but maybe that's why I'm "just" an MT. As for me, I'll stay in this country until I learn another language (lost most of my Spanish acquired in high school), but that's just me.

For those of you who are bilingual, good for you. I hope you are "bi-minded" as well, so that when those of us who aren't or have a difficult time with ESL, you can be a little more compassionate to our plight. I've encountered many ESLs in the last 10 years I've been MT'ing and this guy just really burns my butt. As if the thick accent doesn't hinder me enough, he has no concept of report format. But, alas, I'm done with him and not in the mood to get on that subject again.

As for the "cat" commentator, I think I know why you chose that name for yourself. Have a good one anyway!