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tapes.  I'm sorry to have to disagree, but the time spent picking up tapes is equivalent to the time spent uploading and downloading files.  Printing takes only a few minutes and the ink is a deduction.  Furthermore, just because you offer a digital service does not mean that you will never have to go into the office.  There are times when a digital account requires you as the MTSO to go in and be a "techie".  With a tape, you rewind it, and then you type it.  With digital, you must maintain an FTP, which also costs money and is probably the equivalent of gas. 

Not only is "socializing" a great way to not become a "homely" MT in this business, but it is also a great way to network.  I know for a fact that a new office will probably move in where the office is that I transcribe for, and don't think for a minute in passing I may just drop off my business card.  Word of mouth and being "visible" is a good thing.  How many times do you hear on this board that MTs feel so lonely!  Completing the work from home is great, but also getting out in the public is a great way to build up your clientele.  I do agree that not all practices can afford the Nationals or want to bother.  They like to see "you" and give "you" feedback and know who is behind those reports at any given time.

I'm so tired of hearing the "poor MTSO."  Cut me a break!  Yeah, I have a big attitude, when most of these MTSOs are paying peanuts and demanding that ICs follow a schedule and also commit to a certain amount of lines.  I am so sick of it!  Don't worry yourself about MTSOs, they get their compensation or the wouldn't stay in the business! 

If they want quality work and someone who is reliable, then pay more!

In my own experience, my daughter was upset all the time, crying, acting out, etc.  I was receiving phone calls quite often, but I knew my daughter.  She was in th 4th grade already.  I met with teacher it was only about 2 months into the school year.  It was actually the teacher my daughter had, who was new to the area and the district and seem very timid.  I changed her to a teacher who I knew from before with her brothers and was outgoing, gave lots of praise to all the children and really interested in the kids.  My daughter was back to herself.. 

I have also had problems with the principals, and one was a psychologist.  They will try to "bully" you, so you have to stand up for your children.  I even had them take off a suspension on her record because it was unfair, as I had many times spoke with the principal about some girls teasing my daughter and hitting her many times and my daughter  never did anything and finally was tired of it and hit back and she was suspended.  All the other times the other girls never were suspended but they were just talk to.   The principal never took the time to speak to the kids before this happened.  She just thought my child had issues, but in the end I showed her that my child did not have issues. 

Anyway, my older son has ADHD, so it took a teacher who was patient, caring, and who expand the mind of the children not just classify the children with learning disabilities as "worthless" and put them aside. 

I have walked into class without notice to see what is going on; I have stayed to help out for awhile. 

If you do not get anywhere with the school officials, speak with the superintendent; go up the ladder, make waves.  Make sure to document everything, person you spoke to, time, date, etc.  Believe me this will help enormously.

We have to be there for our children.  We also need to remember they are imperfect, they will also make mistakes and they do need to take the consequences of their actions. 

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I, on the other hand, had my children in my mid to late 30's.  I'm 45 and have a 12 and 5 year old.  At 50, I'll have a teenager and another one who will be right behind him.  There is definitely something to be said for having your kids when you are younger, not to say I am not enjoying mine - I'll be pretty old when they are on their own. 

but I only ask for 12 cents and I don't feel I am asking too much for the area I am in.  I would even negotiate to 11, but no lower.  It is a pretty good deal for them, but maybe they'd rather use India!  If I wanted to hire someone, I could not go lower than 11.  I think this area has had a lot of soliciting because it pays a little higher.  Houses around here are $700,000 and who the he** can afford to work for less than 11 cents per line.

So make an extra $1000 for me!

Can't comment on working for DR as employee, but it is the same management/QA.  I work on only one account, if you work for DR directly I think you may work on more than one.  

Pay is average, but I am making lots of lines and $$ due to a platform I like (Word superimposed on their platform) and fair incentive.  My benefits through the hospital are excellent and very affordable (main reason for taking this position) with generous time off, etc. 

They do pay downtime, which is a plus if there is no work.  There are a lot of negative posts lately about them, but I have no particular complaints.