Drinking Poll
Posted By: AA Counselor LOL J/K on 2006-06-06
In Reply to: not while I am working - nn=no name
I'm not a working MT yet, but I don't see anything wrong with having a drink after work. During work is a different story, that in my eyes is the equivalent to a bus driver boozing it up before his/her shift. 
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drinking...
You seriously think you kid is going to tell you that he is drinking? Very, very few kids get out of junior high these days without having smoked pot and had some alcohol at the least. Any parent who isn't aware of that has his/her head in the sand. Waiting until college to drink is extremely rare.
BTW, go to a a teen AA meeting - they'll tell you that many of them started drinking when they were in 2nd or 3rd grade. Parents are the easiest people in the world for kids to fool - the kids will tell you that.
Drinking
Just a few weeks ago our son went to a party and when we called the house, the father was drunk and some teenage girl got on the phone and pretended to be the mother. Needless to say, he was told he had 10 minutes to be home and he was really POed and there was a big fuss up in our house. Yesterday on the news there was a story about a mother serving alcohol to minors and there were arrests made. Guess what, these were the same people we called our son home from. I am soooo happy about this. They got what they deserved and I hope that some of the other parents in our town got the message. 
Drinking one right now at 7:30 pm...
usually about 10 mugs a day :)
Drinking
It does sound like your BIL needs to get into detox and not just counseling. Alcoholism is a disease and as long as anyone enables him he will continue. Oh yes, they are very sorry, apologize, cry, feel very badly. But, in the long run they need help. He is probably also depressed from his fall/brain surgery. I would suggest seeking out a detox center/rehab center program. I know, I have been married to a recovering alcoholic for 25 years now, who has been clean and sober for 23 years. It truly is a rough road. I stopped enabling my husband and he finally got "the program.' Good luck, the main thing is protecting your sister in law and the children and getting your brother in law the program he needs. He may not get it the first time, but if everyone stops enabling him, he just might. I feel for you as I do truly know what drinking does to a family and my prayers are with you all.
drinking spouses
ranting with drinking will only go into abuse usually & you do NOT want to go through this nor do your children deserve to...contact your local YWCA on their Women helping Women programs. My prayers for some peace for you
Yes along with drinking my pot of coffee! nm
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Drinking and Transcribing sm
Someone's life is placed in my hands when I sit down to transcribe. One letter out of the way such as an "a" could change the meaning of someone's medical diagnosis. One slip of a wrong medication or dosage and the patient could die. We all know when docs get used to us getting things right, they don't even read what they sign. One pass-over of a word that we don't want to take the time to look up could kill a patient. Don't tell me to lighten up, please. That's your excuse! I have had an anaphylactic reaction to a medication. If someone decided to skip over this or whatever - I could die, yes, DIE! I would no more drink and transcribe than play Russian roulette with an infant. Sorry, it's probably what you don't want to hear, but I would not want you NEAR my medical history. I once had a student skip over an allergic reaction and instead of looking up the name of it she just typed "the dye". When I caught her on it, she shrugged her shoulders as if it didn't mean a thing. She just wanted to get her line count in, looking things up took away from her $$$.
Please take me seriously, it's worse than drinking and driving. It's a serious, serious thing to do. Alcohol definitely affects judgement and makes you sloppy. Slop and medical transcription do not go together. I don't want to kill anyone tonight, do you? If you want to drink, that's your business, but don't drink and type someone's medical record! Don't bother responding for me to "lighten up" because anyone with half a brain knows I'm right! If you drink constantly, then you're still "drunk" when you get up in the morning, coffee does NOT sober you up. That's BS.
 Put the plug in the jug!
About drinking coffee....
I gave up caffeine a few years ago. I used to drink 8 to 10 LARGE mugs of coffee a day but gave it up.
The bad part about being caffeine free was waking up in the morning and thinking "This is as good as I am going to feel all day long."
But....I got used to it. 
Yeah, I've been drinking a lot too lately,
coincidentally since 1/1. Oh, you mean coffee... Well that too! 
oh ok - and legalized alcohol drinking....N/M
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You and your kids need to get out, permanently, BEFORE he gets physical from the drinking. nm
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Gambling, excessive drinking, working too much, etc.
These are all unfaithful if they take time away from those to whom you are committed.
Drinking and Transcribing sm Posted By: No Prude
 So I'm addicted.....what's the big deal??? But **I*** have never been drunk while at work! I am completely in control of all that needs to be in control for MT work. You see, we all have our crutches. Some smoke. Coffee is a big time popular drink, don't you think? Some like to sip wine. Others just have to have rum and Coke. And, still others will drink Bud Light cause it less filling! My addiction that I have happily supported all these years and will for many years to come is Yummy Pepsi! 
Do you have to be snockered to understand that message, I should take up drinking again!! NM
nm
Yep, the drinking is exacerbating it. Causes a person to ruminate. I feel your pain.
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After years of drinking diet drinks, I am off Nutrisweet, Splenda, etc. due to health reasons..sm
but I really don't want to drink sugar drinks/juices and cannot stand water! Does anyone have any drink suggestions? I am at a loss. TIA
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
POLL: Any SE had IRS problems?
I'd like to hear how things are going with the IRS now. Is their witch hunt for SE's over? I was lucky I had a signed contract with my then MT company that clearly stated my SE status, otherwise I would have been done for. It took my 2 years to get the IRS out of my hair due to that status.
Okay, here's a poll. see inside.
Who has the best pipes, Barbra or Celine? Personally, neither is my cup of tea, but I listen to the radio at work a lot and I have to admit, Celine just knocks Barbra out of the water as far as power and range and just about every other way. Let the voting begin! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Work poll
 How's the work flow today. Back to normal from the holiday or same old same shortage?
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