Hmm, I had even thought about it possibly having an

• Anyone working with Escription that sees the reports getting worse instead of - Reports regressing
  • eScription - Suzanne
  • Seems to be - Lillybelle
  • New employees on it? - MslaMT
    • Hmm, I had even thought about it possibly having an - Reports regressing
      • Are these reports typed by machine or offshore - typists? nm
        • Supposedly in the US but - Reports regressing
          • I figure it is due to new typists just coming on - job. By time they get ok, new batch will be in.

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I've just had the worst and the most unproductive working day of my life.  After several days of not a heck of a lot of work, I sat down today hoping to make up some lines.  So my internet wigs out on me.  Cable guy comes, fixes problem, I'm back in business.  About 3 ridiculous family emergencies later (loads of sarcasm here), my phone goes on the charger and I ignore the constant ringing for 2 hours.  Since I work at home, everyone thinks I've got loads of time to chat. 

My SIL was kind enough to take my boys to the pool today.  I was so happy to know that I would have 4 hours of peace and quiet to be able to transcribe.  But since my internet was not working from right after they left until the moment they returned, that didn't happen.  My son comes home from the pool with bleeding and raw feet (Athlete's foot) that I have had no success at treating with the Tinactin the doctor told me to use.  So, I A&D his feet, put some socks on, back to work.  Then my youngest dumps a box of Cheezit crackers on the floor and decides he will walk on them until they are very finely crushed.  After an hour in the kitchen, I'm back to work.  Not for long though.  Older son decides he wants a bowl of coco krispies.  They also end up on the floor, scattered from one end to the other.  Then big brother decides to use his younger brother as his sketch board.  So I spend about 20 minutes trying to get pen off my little one's face. 

Please somebody, tell me I am not the only one with these problems.  I'm beginning to think the only time I will be able to work and actually accomplish something this summer will be if I work when my little monsters are sleeping, which means no sleep for me. 

pregnant and reading junk magazines in the grocery line? She's a person just like you and me. I read junk magazines waiting in line. How could you criticize her for that.

Now I didn't like to see Brad and Jennifer break up. But these stars don't belong to us. They are people, people who have to go to the grocery store, who may indeed possibly be pregnant, and may just have a tummy.

What a statement!

I was told that the clinic I MT for is considering an expensive VR program.  The person that told me works for them too and said that it is about 98% accurate.  She also said it might be something I should consider in order for my IC business to grow.  Hello?  Why would I invest in something I know the medical field would pay for in substitution for hiring an MT?  She told me that this VR program costs about $4,000 but she did not know the product make.  Is there really a VR product that accurate for that amount of money?  If so, then I think it is time for me to get out before I am no longer needed.       

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

for a doctor, but not working at home.  It would have to be in-house.  You need to get a certificate in medical transcription.  Can be done at a local community college on from an accredited on-line school.  It will take you 12-18 months to complete the certificate based on how much time/effort you put into it.   Some companies will hire newbies, but the pay is very, very low and there are few companies that are willing to do that.   Right now a lot of working is being offshored and going to voice recognition, so there seem to be an excess of experienced transcriptionists.   If you worked in an office most likely you could paid hourly.  I'd say $8 to $10/hour is fair for a newbie doing office transcription.  If you worked in an at home situation most likely you would get paid on production.  For a newbie that is probably 6 to 8 cpl.   How much you are able to make depends on several factors; how fast you type, you fund of knowledge, the quality of the dictators, the sound quality of the dictation, the format you are required to work on, etc.   For the first couple of years you might average $10/hour. 

If you're looking for a quick buck, you're looking in the wrong business.   You'd be better off waiting tables.