Gambling, excessive drinking, working too much, etc.

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  • 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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About 3 years ago, before deciding on becoming an MT, there was an article--I am currently looking for it now--which stated that people who use a computer for excessive amounts of time are more likely to suffer from depression. Anxiety can also be caused by depression. So, I think all can be correct.

I think the most important thing is to try to stay active. With me, I have to have a second job, so I think that helps keep me in a social situation. I just hope maybe years down the road it doesn't affect me.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

 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!      

that holiday you refuse to work?  Grocery stores, food joints & seems any store is open on holidays and you expect them to be fully staffed, so why shouldn't we?

Yes, I took off for the first time on Christmas day, in 18 years and it was great, but I worked Christmas eve and this whole past weekend.

Someone has to do it!

There are so many other things I need and want to get done.  I've been working way too hard lately, and summer is just slipping by again.  Well, I'm outty.

Spinning is great if you only want aerobics, but a personal trainer deals with weight training. That's for building muscle, which speeds up your metabolism. You really need both (aerobics and weight training) if you want to slim down and shape up.

In either case, make sure you drink ice water. The body's reaction is, "What the heck is this stuff?! I'm getting cold here. Turn on the shiver mechanism." That's another way to speed up your metabolism.  

It is harder now to break in than it was 15 to 20 years ago when I started but there is still accounts out there.   I got started part-time when working for a local hospital -- not even doing medical transcription.   I was an Admin Ass't but had done this in the past and one of our physicians on one of our boards could not get anyone to do his transcription so I started doing it part-time.  I had been a CMA, CMT, x-ray tech in the old days.  But had not kept up on my certifications when I went to work in the hospital.  But this started the ball rolling.  Since my hubbie then was a truck driver I did it to keep me out of trouble when he was out of town.  Then I started doing it full time.   I get accounts from the private docs that no one really wants, larger companies, and still do tapes, printing, delivering and pick ups.  I advertise and send out flyers and seem to get a bite when I need a new account.   I have 2 Surgical Oncologists, 2 IM's, 1 Plastic/Hand surgeon, and 1 Psych.   I have one permanent part-timer and one that helps out with overflow.  I charge from 10.5 to 12.5 cents a line depending on the account.  My rates are going up this month.  I also work in a clinic doing electronic charts but that is as an employee.    These docs are small and I keep my prices lower because I know what they get back from insurances, etc. are not that great.   I am paid within 3 days of receipt of invoice (usually the next day) have never had my line count questioned, have never had a check bounce and they make me a part of their team.  And yes, I am the one from six months ago that said I would bake them cookies and you know why.  But all I can say is look through the County AMA directories or phone books or if your hospital has physician offices in them, see who works alone and try sending out flyers or going door to door -- never hurts to bring cookies either.   But have been doing it for 15 years fulltime and make enough to support myself through a yucky divorce and pay an attorney $10,000 -- barely but did it.  Good luck.  Maybe if enough would do this for themselves much cheaper than the nationals we could all go back to making a good living.   Am going digital here in the next six months or so, but only to pick up a new account as my docs still prefer the tapes.  Trying to get them to change. 

You can E-mail me for any more questions.

I could make anywhere between $20 and $90 an hour depending on how the work flowed any particular day but the yearly average was $45 an hour before taxes.  My only benefits were 2 weeks paid vacation a year and health insurance for which the company paid the complete premiums.  Since they took care of my taxes, I didn't have anything else to worry about.

Actually, when I kept that job and moved to several other states (Jersey, PA, GA, AL), I continued to make the same pay but the cost of living was less in the south so my disposible income was much greater, giving me a better lifestyle.

I am considering working as an IC employee.  I have always been a full-time employee.  I would like information on what it involves.  Thanks so much.

KG 

Jodi, I am so happy that it is working out so well for you.  You are finding out that you are a lot stronger than you first thought.  I'm glad you took those tears and turned them into strength!  You will make it!!  You have already done the hardest part....even though there will still be rough times, you have made it through the hardest part already.  Nothing can stop you now.  You are a strong, smart woman.  Your children are blessed

I will keep you and your children in my thougths and prayers.  Keep us updated - we care!