I Don't Find It Offensive...
Posted By: justme on 2005-08-22
In Reply to: "Oh, I could do that..." sm - arrrghh!!
I've been told a lot of times that "they can do transcription," and my response is "yeah!! you can do transcription." ... I simply tell them take transcription class, work in hospitals or companies that hire newbies, when you have enough experience (2-5yrs) then you can apply to companies that allows you to work from home.
Your neighbor doesn't mean to offend you... actually, reading between the lines, you inspire her...
curiosity sometimes is a way to become successful in this business.
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Could you please explain why you find this term so offensive?
The term 'wannabe' is regularly used in society and it not considered a terrible insult. It stands for someone who 'wants to be' like someone or something else - for example someone who copies Madonna because she wants to be as controversial or as famous, etc.
True it's not generally meant as a compliment because it's applied to those are striving to be something they probably can't be, often because of lack of 'enough' talent or capabilities... but it's really not an out and out slam - and certainly not racial in any way, or gender-biased.
The original poster seems to have used the term correctly.
It's disgraceful and offensive. Too bad if you don't like it
when others are offended by such lack of character and integrity.
If you're an adult, learn to speak like one and leave the juvenile language in the toilet where it belongs.
I agree with you. It's very VERY offensive!
THe problem is, though, that it's okay to offend you or anyone else who is a Caucasian of European descent and push minorities and their "cultures" down our throats, and even worse those of our children. Something has to be done about it because it's ridiculous, offensive and just plain nauseating.
Your kids have a right to be proud of their heritage too, not to be made to feel guilty about it or taught that it's something to be disregarded.
not meant to be offensive
but you have to admit, statistically MT's are more likely to have big rear ends. And so do quilters. Of which I am both. LOL. Relax.
Thanks "Me" - That's why it's offensive! (sm)
I live in a southern state and the term "ebonics" is used in a derogatory way around here. There are bad dictators of every race and nationality, but we all know who the term "ebonics" refers to! I don't like bad dictators either, but I also don't like prejudice!
Eubonics is offensive.
The post that says MT is po' should be removed. That was the reason for the post.
You suggest being less offensive ... yet
you are obnoxious!!!
Offensive remark
As a Transcriptionist who also happens to have a handicap, I found your remark quite offensive "still willing to work and not live off the rest of us." I am always WILLING to work but am not always able. I do not choose to live off you or the government or anyone else. However, there are programs available to handicapped people that I have qualified for. That is because I paid my taxes for years, just like everyone else.
I think it is unique - not offensive at all nm
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warning - this may be disturbing and offensive to some...and then, maybe not...
There has to be some way to convey to you what is on this video. My hope is someone else will also step up and try to answer your questions, as I get very sick to my stomach even thinking of it.
I also do not want to offend anyone who maybe would not want to be subjected to this, you know, who might open the post not really knowing what is in it and then read it.
With a video, you open it, or not, at your own will.
Imagine the chickens you see either on TV or if you ever were around a farm. They are outside running around, spreading their wings...doing things that chickens do instinctly, or naturally.
Now imagine from the time they are born, they are never allowed outside, ever; but are in fact placed in coops the size of maybe the top of your desk, with 9 other chickens. There is no room to spread their wings. They never once spread their wings from birth to death, yet having that desire because it is a natural function and part of their ability to clean themselves, to mate, etc.
Now imagine their beaks being clipped off (the area with most of the nerve endings) with some kind of hot iron type machine, so they can not peck each other to death, like they will from the stress of being in tight quarters.
Now imagine 'chicken' fights, as they are so cramped and upset, fights until death, and the dead chicken just rots beside the others. Maybe the chickens are so hungry from lack of food and water, they even eat it because they have water and food routinely withheld so that they will produce more eggs. Imagine that life for years, never getting out of that coop.
Now imagine after being given growth hormones, their bodies become so big their legs will not support them, so they fall over and starve to death, again, in the coop with the other chickens.
Imagine as they are never able to wash or groom themselves. Imagine being electrically shocked in the metal cages to stimulate the egg-laying...
Now imagine they do not produce eggs so they are now ready to be slaughtered for their meat. They are literally grabbed and thrown violently into the backs of trucks, with broken bones and wings, injured, in trucks extremely hot, for who knows how many hours until they get to the slaughterhouse.
Now imagine being placed on what looks like a conveyor type apparatus, hung by their necks and being wisked by some type of blade that slits open the neck.
I could not watch certain parts and had my eyes closed, but I will never forget the sounds of this kind of treatment/death as long as I live...
These places are not clean, the chickens are not clean.
It is easy to see where the avian flu comes from - we (meaning mankind) have created it by the filth we allow these chickens to live in.
I can not even write about the cows, pigs, turkeys. Is beyond belief how they many times do not even anesthetize the cows before castrating them.
Dairy cows may not be treated so bad while they are producing milk, but a Huge percent of our meat comes from dairy cows who no longer produce milk. Their life may be pretty decent for a while, but it is what happens to them afterward...
I can not even go on...it is a nightmare.
Please ban rude and offensive MQLover
This person intentionally starts threads just to cause turmoil. When people try to answer her back in an intelligent, civilized manner she starts name calling and saying people are stupid, lazy, fat, etc. This type of nonsense should not be tolerated on this board. Some of us are professional and would like the timber of this board to be kept that way. Can you at least ban her until she learns manners and etiquette? No need to be insulted when we come on here looking for help. Thank you
That's very rude and offensive to many people (nm)
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Whoa, offensive. Maybe I'm old but it's not nice to see
You said you were in your 50s and you would put up a picture like that? I would expect that of a child or teenager but not a grown adult. Like the other poster said, are you trying to gain attention? What I don't understand is why people think the only way to be funny is by using foul language. You asked for opinions, well you got mine.
Also, to the other poster who said the F word is offensive. To the younger generation, the F word is perfectly ok to use yet you take offense to that. See what I mean ROEmpty?
And, I think having pictures with foul language only makes our industry look unprofessional.
it WAS unprofessional; probably meant as a cliche, but still offensive to some - nm
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How many posters feel that my avatar is offensive?
I would be interested in any and all feedback on the offensiveness of my avatar. Please feel free to express your honest opinion.
Thank you!
Prior to posting here, this is what I found on Wikipedia and why I assumed it was, if not offensive,
From Wikipedia, searching the term Oriental. See what I have bolded and underlined.
Perceptions and connotations
[edit] American English
Controversy surrounds connotations of the term in American English. (See also American and British English differences.) According to Abdurrahman R. Squires, "politically correct terms have taken the place of the word 'Orientalism'".[2]
While a number of reference works used in the United States describe Oriental as pejorative, antiquated or offensive in some instances, the American Heritage Book of English Usage notes that
- It is worth remembering, though, that Oriental is not an ethnic slur to be avoided in all situations. It is most objectionable in contemporary contexts and when used as a noun, as in the appointment of an Oriental to head the commission. In these cases Asian (or a more specific term such as Vietnamese, Korean, or Asian American, if appropriate) is the only acceptable term. But in certain historical contexts, or when its exotic connotations are integral to the topic, Oriental remains a useful term.[3]
Random House's Guide to Sensitive Language states "Other words (e.g., Oriental, colored) are outdated or inaccurate." This Guide to Sensitive Language suggests the use of "Asian or more specific designation such as Pacific Islander, Chinese American, [or] Korean." [4] Merriam-Webster describes the term as "sometimes offensive,"[5] Encarta states when the term is used as a noun it is considered "a highly offensive term for somebody from East Asia." [6]
go to chat room on web site and find out. i'm working but if you find out, let me know.
creepy dude.
I find most of my abbreviations here. Scroll all the way down until you find the abbreviation box.
http://www.mtchat.com/frame.php?frame=message
I didn't find an 800 number, but I did find this number...
1 650-253-0000
I find that if I ....sm
get over-tired I'll have more problems with palpitations than when I'm well rested. I also have them more if I've been taking in more caffeine. While these palpitations are harmless they are annoying, aren't they?
So find a new job already
It's your own fault if you stay and put up with it. Complaining doesnt change a thing. Find a new job, we have all done it!
Did they say why? Did you ask? Did you go find another job?
Got me, but when you find out
please let me know too. I've had that in the past and it's freaky. The phone company couldn't even tell me where they came from!
find it odd??
There are many countries world-wide including Cuba and Iran that have offered help. Many celebs have pledged millions too.
Can't find out anything.
If I hear "Corporate says" one more time, my head will explode. It's like they lost the ability to think on their own and are robots. makes me mad
Can't find out anything.
If I hear "Corporate says" one more time, my head will explode. It's like they lost the ability to think on their own and are robots. makes me mad
Hey - Tell me what you find out! THX!
no message
How did you find this out? sm
Was there a story on the Web or do you know a Phillips executive or what? Just curious.
I FIND IT
THE PROBLEM IS THAT YOU ARE PROBABLY OLD AND MENNONITE AND ARE JUST A DOWN RIGHT MISERABLE PERSON.........GO AND CRAWL BACK INTO YOUR HOLE YOU BIG OL' GRUMP!
Maybe you should find something else right now
and if you're unhappy with what comes up in October, then you'll be up and running with another option?
Hey, how about YOU find something better
You are a psycho b***ch!! GET OFF THIS BOARD!!
can someone tell me where to find
other listings for MT jobs besides this site and mtjobs.com? i'd even be interested in things outside of mt as long as i can do it from home.....need to change to something better soon - like yesterday! 
TIA!
I got into this because I could not find a job elsewhere. sm
And I found I was good at it, but I have always wanted out, though I have been here 25 years (needs of the family outweighed my "wants").
I think in my next life I want to be a government assassin or something like that.
Where do you find a job like that?
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Who says she HAS to find another man?
I firmly believe that the girl doesn't have to get the guy at the end in order for there to be a happy ending.
Her husband can still be a good dad to his daughter without the two of them being married. If she is unhappy and the situation isn't good for her other child, she should seriously consider leaving. Just my opinion.
Once you find it...
Even after you find it, you will pay $25 to have the entries added to SpeedType - AND after already paying nearly $200 for the program. I found that ridiculous. The included instructions for adding the entries yourself do not work, so you are rather forced to have them do it for you. Personally, I think that is a bit of a rip off. I still have SpeedType sitting here unused, because I told them the fee was just not right, and they should include instructions that work!
Gosh, that didn't help much.
how do i find one of those?
oh well, just some of them need to find...N/M
IF they really have to, then they should find
a humane way to do it. I have a feeling though that it wasn't something that was necessary to begin with.
Also, because it was mentioned, even animals raised for food consumption have feelings, are smart, etc. In my eyes, a cow is no different than a dog....it's just what everyone has been raised as acceptable.
If any animals have to die though, it needs to be done humanely. If you want to see some things that are barbaric, go visit a slaughter house, a chicken farm or fur farm right here in our own country. We are no different. We are just not running around in the streets with clubs in our hands.
Thanks. I will try to find it!
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What you find out-
Please let me know what you find out from your CPA. I need to make an appointment with an attorney before I decide anything else. Makes me wonder what this world is coming to. We have legitimate deductions. It is not like we get cash for our work (at least I do not). We get a 1099 every dang year.
Trying to find...
A good recipe for hashbrown casserole. The hospital where I used to work made a delicious kind and I'm gonna **try** to reproduce it! :)
Is there any way you can find out
what make and model you liked at your in-house job? I bought 3 different EXPENSIVE chairs that seemed to have the same features as a chair I loved, but none of them had what one favorite chair did for me. Finally I got a job that happened to have the same chair, and it actually belonged to another Transcriptionist in the office. I bought it from her because this chair hasn't been made since the 1990s. It's a Herman Miller, looks like ER200 or EP200, but what it does for me is take the weight off my ischial tuberosities AND conform to my lower back. While this chair did have a lot of enthusiasts in offices I've worked, others have other favorites. The best test is actually using a chair for 2 weeks, unfortunately.
Did you find one?
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I find that if
I turn away from my screen and read over my shoulder, I can catch errors that I normally wouldn't because of concentration required.
Let us knows if you find some.
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But when they find out you know
I have found my doctors will talk with me in their language, not breaking it down so with lay person. Go to the same ones,not a problem there. I have found the providers usually read what kind of work you do and start off asking you about your profession. Years ago before the physician diagnosed me with hypothyroidism, I told him what was the problem, had all the classic symptoms, asked him to check TSH, T3 and T4. He said needed physical done and yet he forgot to order tests. I returned, no tests. I said that was the issue in the first place- needless to say when the tests came back immediately referred to endo as tests way over the top for the norm. If I had not done this type of work, if had not known symptoms, might have suffered longer than I did. I also told a relative one time to ask their doctor for an appetite stimulant, wrote down the name and their appetite came back whereas before skin and bones type appearance with their inability to eat. This knowledge has paid off for me sometimes.
s/l you need to find a job outside of MT. If your CTS
has become an issue and surgery isn't an option (I'm assuming since you don't have insurance you aren't considering it) it doesn't seem like a company change would help, sounds more like you just need a job change. Maybe part of the depression is you have come too isolated too, so getting a "real" job would help there also.
Oh please! If you don't like your job, find another one. nm
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Find a new job
What's the good of working at home if you are tied to a schedule? Look through Job seeker's board. Plenty of choices there. Do not be afraid to go with a smaller company. Bigger does not mean better.
I can't find it!
Boy, I cannot find it! I hope it's not extremely obvious and I really am blind!
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