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I quit a national MTSO a little while ago and they just sent me a "termination agreement" with a "release" that they expect me to sign that says:  "...you hereby release, for yourself and all people who may act on your behalf, XXXCOMPANY, and its subsidiearies, affiliates, officers, employees and agents from all claims or causes of action, arising from or relating to your employment with XXXCOMPANY, including, but not limited to, any such claims or causes of action arising under any Federal or Sate law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965 and 1991 or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended."

Has anyone else ever received anything like this before when they quit?  I've worked for 4 different MTSOs and have never gotten anything like this, not even from Medquist (and the company that sent this isn't MQ).  I'm not about to sign anything like this, but just wondering why in the world they would feel they need to protect themselves like this and if this is standard procedure?

After job hunting for about 3 months,  in desperation I accepted an in-house job in the medical records department of a large, seven-doctor clinic that was 98% clerical and about 2% transcription.  I was told this upfront . Also I was advised to wear comfortable shoes, not heels, as there would be a lot of walking involved.  I haven't worn heels in several years except to church so that wasn't a problem.  Since I do have very flat feet I bought two pairs of comfortable wide shoes with lots of support (spent about $100 for both, which is more than I normally spend on shoes). 

As it turned out, most days the work required 8 hours or more of standing and walking, posting the daily notes turned in by the contract Transcriptionist and filing/pulling charts.  In addition, my work area was very cramped, there was one more person in the office than I expected (she and her desk were behind a screen on the day of my interview) everyone talked and laughed constantly and loudly and gossiped, used profanity and vulgar language -- generally, was the nightmare of "office politics" people dread--the worse was our boss, who used threats in reprimanding me and others in front of co-workers on a daily basis. Also, I was seeing a doctor for foot and ankle pain and taking Ultram daily. The doctor said I should try to  stand only a couple of hours a day, but that was impossible.  Finally, all of these caused me to quit. I turned in a 2-week notice, had a change of heart and tried it for 2 more days, then just walked out after an argument with the girl who was supposed to be training me about who was to print (sitting) and who was to post that day.  I needed more instruction and practice I knew, and I felt that was why I was having so more trouble getting "up to speed" on the computer programs.  The few reports I had to transcribe were a piece of cake; it was everything else I was expected to do.

My question is, how would you explain this on a resume and during an interview?  I have worked over 30 years and have never walked out on a job before, but I simply could not take it.  I have been asked if I thought it was a "hostile workplace," and in some respects it really was. 

Thanks for any constructive advice...

You can always tell them that your workload has suddenly changed and now due to time constraints you are no longer able to provide them service and give them 30 day notice.  Or you can be half way honest and just tell them that you feel it is not a good fit and that they would be happier with someone else and give them 30 day notice.  I wouldn't be completely truthful but semi as you never know when you will need them for a reference but just let them know in a nice way that it is just not a "good fit" and move forward.  They are probably having a hard time keeping anyone and if this is so the OM might ask some questions and I would let them know where some of the problems are nicely so who knows they might improve for the next person.  Good luck. 

Patti 

Would the same rules apply as if you were an "employee" whereas you would give a two weeks notice?  Just wondering becuase of the fact that you have to sign off on a "contrract" when employed as an IC.  From my understanding the meaning of an IC is that you are contracting out your services for an undetermined amount of time, right?......that doesn't mean you are bound to a MT company for life though right?

of a profession.  Can't pay my bills, hungry and can't afford to buy groceries MOST of the time.  I will just go to work as a waitress at the local casino as they even make more than what I have been making. 

I became pregnant when I was 16.  I was told by my family "you will have an abortion" when the initial shock hit.  Then, I was told "you will put the baby up for adoption."  I went with my ex-boyfriend (who is now my husband going on 10 years and our child is 12) to talk to a co-worker of his who had an abortion - she said DON"T DO IT!  I was made to look through family profiles to consider for adoption.  Then when I finally stood up for myself and said wait a minute - THIS IS MY CHOICE, I was taken to talk to my minister to talk me out of keeping the baby.  His words were "God has given you this gift and has a purpose for this baby, do what is in your heart."   Needless to say, I didn't give it a second thought and decided to raise my child.  I did so with the support of my family realizing they had been wrong to judge me and try to make my decisions for me, also with the support of the birth father (now my husband and we have a 2nd child too).  I beat the odds, I finished high-school, went to 2 year community college and got a very good job.  When our son was 2, I was 18 and husband was 20 - we decided that we wanted to be together, we had grown up and 6 months later got married. 

My advice to anyone who finds theirselves in this situation is "do what is in your heart" and do not listen to other peoples opinions, judgements, etc.  The decision she makes for her and her child is between her and her God if she chooses to ask him to help her with her decision.  If she choses abortion, that is her right (I am a Pro-Choice Christian).  I do feel abortion is wrong, but no more a sin than any other as God sees sin as sin, not at different levels.  I would hope your niece would choose the option that is right for her, hopefully adoption or raising it herself if she wants and thinks she can do it.  What she needs now is support from her family, not criticism or judgement - whether you agree with her decisions or not.

Just my 2 cents, having been there and having assessed all angles myself and now knowing what its like to be in those shoes

Okay, I have a total non-work related problem that I need some feed back on.

I am 1 day late on my period, (my periods are usually right on time), and I took a home pregnancy test and there was a very faint line. So, I went to the store to get one of the digital ones, because they tell you "PREGNANT" or "NOT PREGNANT".  Well, it says "not pregnant", but then I ejected the stick out and there is a pretty bright, while still a little faint, blue line. The ClearBlue Easy website says if there is any line at all, faint or not, then you are pregnant.

I am just confused. We have been trying for months now and I just want to know. I guess I will find out sooner or later, but if anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it!!

THANKS!!

Since I started there, they have been telling me I am doing great. Not once did they ever tell me there were any problems. I have sent many, many reports to QA because I was not sure of the date of service. It makes me wonder they were just sent to the client without being checked. She said the client was not going to pay for the reports, so she is not going to pay us if it happened in the future. I think this is something that I should have been told when I was hired. I think I may put my 2-week notice in and find another company. Thanks for your response!

I am really, really tired at this point.  I have a 2-1/2 year-old that goes to the babysitter for 4-5 hours a day Monday-Thursday and home with me on Friday.  I get started at 6 a.m. when I am most functional and my production is the highest and work until 9 a.m.  After dropping my daughter off at the babysitter I get back to work for about 4-5 hours.  I find myself having to take naps during the day whereas I did not with my daughter.

I try to work extra when I can to help make up for my decrease in production.  Also, we both are in the bed at night by 8:30 p.m. just relaxing and watching television; therefore, I feel much more refreshed in the morning.

I thought I went back early with my daughter at 3 weeks, but you have me beat.  I do plan on going back at 5 weeks after having this baby, but we will see.  Not sure how I will manage with a newborn.  By the way, I also work 2 jobs, but I find myself doing very little production on my second job if I work at all on most days, just cannot get it done.