I am american so someone is paranoid here. but sm
Posted By: Barbie Doll on 2009-05-05
In Reply to: What is this answer supposed to mean? - ****
I still cannot get the proper search.. doing what everyone says. Try it. Search for TTS the company and you will get nothing new even though a month ago I saw a bunch of recent stuff. Where does it go?
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I totally agree. I am always checking, double, triple checking things and worrying about commas and hyphens, account specifics and my line count shows it
No one was being PARANOID except the OP
Someone inquired if she were in India, no accusation, just a question. Someone else posted to ask if Curious had a problem with the OP being in India, to which Curious said not at all. Then a couple of other posters pointed out this is a board for AMERICAN MTs ONLY.
I'm failing to see where anyone except the OP is paranoid (or just defensive, which is probably more accurate since she indeed does not type as the usual American MT, at least not to my eyes).
I normally agree with your posts, Robin, by this time I'm failing to see why you are accusing other posters of being paranoid when the only one who has expressed ANY paranoia or accused others of being paranoid, etc., is the OP.
I think maybe you need to re-read the thread again. Even the one where she refers to you as being smart is oddly written.
Nope, I don't smell any paranoia here, just perhaps someone who detected an odd syntax, asked a question, and the OP blasted off into orbit.
I'm starting to get paranoid....
I've been with Medquist only a short time and have a good experience so far. After reading some of these posts, though, I am becoming paranoid that things are not so good. Someone please fill me in on what is going on. I received the letter a couple of weeks ago from the CEO and just assumed it was a hand full of people involved with this lawsuit. Now what is up???
off subject -am I being paranoid
I have some genealogy information on my computer and my grandfather had a very unusual first name and middle name- today when I was going through my junk mail there was junk from someone with that same name- just kind of stopped me in my tracks I didn't open it ---but is that a coincidence How does that happen - I should have better Spyware I guess . maybe Im just paranoid
Becoming paranoid about work and QA
I would like to find a job that I do not have to proof report 2-3 times as when audits roll around QA dings for more grammar than actual medial terms. I would just like to sit and type. I have done this for 29 years, and we all make mistakes, but it is just rediculous anymore. This company I work for now is so picky about even the smallest thing such as hyphens, comas, colons, etc that a few of MTs on the same account are becoming so paranoid that we are wasting too much time on each report and IM each other that we are not getting anywhere. I have lost my rhythm with jumping around so much for each WT. I love to do Op reports and have asked twice and that is about as far as it gets. I used to enjoy transcription, but not anymore. If I could afford financially to quit I would. I used to do over 1200 lines a day, but not anymore. I feel like I am back in high school English class. Those days are gone. Jobs are hard to find anymore with the economy the way it is, but at least I have something coming in, but just not enough and I still am working two jobs. Just getting tired, frustrated, aggravated, you name it. Thanks for letting me vent.
And folks think I'm paranoid
If someone is sitting in a corner at Starbucks or the library or whatever on a laptop working, I'm not sure I see what the problem is. If you're that stringent about things, do you jump from your chair and throw your body across the monitor if you feel a family member approaching your work area? If a person isn't doing their work on external speakers and does not have a 26 inch monitor facing the room at large, I do not see there to be any more of a 'security' risk than there is at home.
Feeling paranoid but...
Has anyone ever felt as though they are set at a certain amount or say a cap per hour... if though I get .09/65 seems I never ever can make more than 14 or 15 hr... even if it is the easiest reports... I hope I'm just being paranoid!! Just wondering if anyone else has thought this.
feeling paranoid...
Yes - I have worked for MQ since 1999 and have always been able to get 13000+ lines in a 2-week pay period (except for illness/vacation). Since Dec 08 it has been a struggle to approach and pass the 12000-line minimum, and now since half my reports are ASR, my line count has plummeted. Am not sure if perhaps this is one way to weed out the number of employees meeting the requirements for full-time with benefits. Did wonder if there was something off with line counts, but ws never able to get a response to that question, either by email or by phone. At this rate, I am going to lose my benefits, and my line count as it is disqualified me from full-time employment. From 200+ lines/hour to barely 131/hour. I'm frustrated and worried.
Boy, my husband is paranoid too but not to that extent - sm
If I were you I just tell him I am coming and that is that. You miss him, the kids miss him, etc. I find it hard to believe he has a girlfriend on the side already (its only been 14 days). It could be he is just very tired and wants his 1 day to himself, granted I am sure he has unwind time at night. But he shouldn't be that selfish about his free time since he has a family to consider. Can you get one of those video cams for the computer and at least have the kids be able to see their dad that way since he is unwilling to drive 5 hours to come home every 2 weeks, or unwilling to let you "get in harm's way" by driving to see him? You have every right to be pissed, but as suggested wait until you calm down, then ask him WHY and that it has to be a credible reason, not because he thinks there is too much traffic in the area, or some such crap like that. As I said, it is probably because he is tired, being selfish about his time off and (here's the big one) probably enjoying being by himself for the first time in a long time. I actually take my kids up to my dad's about 3-4 x a year to give him some down time, granted I never get any except for a few hours here and there when he takes them to the movies or something, but at least it is something!
I've encountered a strange situation and I don't know if I'm being paranoid or not.
I worked at the same company for 17 years, left in 2003. Since then, I've been job hopping. The problem is, any company can tell you anything they want about how good they are. You can't really find out the actual workings of a place until you work for them. So, I get hired, no problem, work for 3-4 months, and if I'm not happy, I start looking again. Since 2003, I've tried 5 different companies. I'm looking again.
This is the weird part: I always seem to get responses because I have extensive experience. This time, I applied 4 places, got 3 responses, one of which I immediately ruled out after searching them on the company forum, so I applied and tested with the other 2. Passed both tests, they were both "very interested" and passed me on to the next step. Talked with the next person in line, received e/m from one "will call you by such-and-such a date." The other, message on my answering machine, called them back, person was busy and would return my call. Then.... nothing! From either one. It has been one week and no contact from them. So I'm wondering if there is a blacklist of MTs. You think it's possible ... names of MTs who have had more than a couple jobs in recent history and left after a few months? I just really don't know what to think.
One of the companies that I was really interested in, I even wrote to the last person I had spoken with and asked them to let me know if I was still being considered or not, because I had other offers to consider and needed to make a decision. Nothing. What do you think? 
If this isn't the case, this is all extremely rude! Don't you think?
You sound paranoid .."they are trying to take our supplements away". lol nm
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You are one paranoid woman (?), rather obsessing over cherrypicking.
Her post had not the slightest to do with cherrypicking, you have egg on your face, and you SHOULD apologize. Though I doubt you will, as you get to hide behind your anonymity. 
wife OMs are always trouble -- jealous, paranoid
poor hubbie lol
he is not American on what was an American site
What we post, jobs posted, and those who are posting jobs have no way of knowing it is off shore because he is hiding it - what a great way to get more of our jobs - not sure why this does not bother you. But as an American it bothers me
I am so paranoid of being replaced with a lower wage employee.
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I'm paranoid by nature, I guess. :) I agree that not all of the services out there are bad. SM
I've just not had much luck with any service and the one I spoke about above was the worst. That was early in my career and I felt like I was pretty close friends with the supervisor and then to be treated the way I was treated, really just hurt. Ever since then, I've distanced myself in my work life. Business is business.
I will say, though, that I am a loyal person. If I'm treated fairly, I will give 110%. I think that's what happening these days in the MT world. MTs aren't getting treated very fair and there are just bad feelings everywhere. You're constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. If a job offer is too good to be true, then it probable is too good to be true. And now everyone is playing cover your behind and making sure contracts cover everything. I just think MTs need to play hardball like the big companies. If you are working as an IC, you should have a ready made contract for whatever service you contract with. Why should you be the only one signing rights away?
I've also had the opportunity to read the contract between a big service and one of their hospital clients. The line rate that this particular service charged was mind boggling. I don't feel bad about stealing accounts away from services like that.
You can go to BioLife website and read that I think, and no you do not sound paranoid! nm
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I keep the minimum amount of cash in the bank. I may sound paranoid but I fully
there to be locked up. The banks are scampering around if you notice. They have written notices that they can raise your interest rate to 28% or more for just about no reason on the credit cards. I think they have let way too much money borrowed out be on the books, and now the little man is having to pay either with money, or his financial credit.
If you read about GOLD, gold is selling for a lot, all over the world, even in this supposed stable time. That's a sign they say that things aren't as steady as the powers that be want you to believe.
For CURIOUS: You are not curious, you are paranoid and a sociopath
Are you referring to the sentence
'And HOW to you put a marker?'
where I typed a 't' instead of a 'd'?
It was just a TYPO!
I am an American MT!
It is so pitiful how PARANOID SOME American MTs have become, ESPECIALLY THE OLD ONES, fearing for their jobs and being afraid of getting the boot.
Trying to be 'expert linguists,' sniffing out various dialects, detecting some Indian hints, whereas they most probably live in rural areas or in cities with a population of 1,000 inhabitants.
So sad, so sad, what has become of the MTing profession?
Now, CURIOUS, start nitpicking my post.
the american way
it's always someone else's fault. forget she was drunk, forget she was trusting her life to a complete stranger, forget there is no evidence to hold other suspects, it couldn't possibly have anything to do with natalee and her mother's bad decisions. or could it?
Might as well, they certainly are not the AMERICAN
They not only sold us out to the highest bidder, now they are courting the very people they gave our jobs away to. I can't wait until this organization just self-destructs. They have done NOTHING for us except take our money. They are useless.
are you an American???
you're kind of making a bit of a generalization here, the implication would be that all American workers are the same. I think you're getting a little carried away with the generalization and if you are American you have to lump yourself right in there
Yes I am an American
Yes, I probably would lump myself in there with the Americans that are lazy, as my expectations are very high, but I must mention that I am also a hard worker that does not come on this board to say "I can't make any money because the Indians are taking my jobs". You say what you want, but that is just another excuse for us to be lazy. Give up? NEVER! I am lucky in that my resume is packed to the limit. Every job I have applied to, I get a response, which is pretty darn good considering these jobs are up for grabs to anyone in the U.S. So, yes I guess I am lazy, because I will no longer test or take 6 cpl. I will however accept 8-9 cpl because I do not have to leave my house, and the work is easy (for me anyway). I already have two accounts that I do solely for myself (18 years of experience here), and I have to be responsible for all of the inquiries (which are not QA issues, they are archiving issues or STAT reports needed), keep my own records, make invoices, and also go and pick-up/drop-off the work. Both of these accounts pay very, very well (I've cut out the middleman/the MTSO). I am the MTSO. So, yes, I speak from a lot of experience. And, yes, I am American 100%, and yes I still think that sitting around complaining is not going to get us anywhere! JMHO!  I have to hand it to India to be smart enough to get in on a good thing! I guess they can't be lacking too much!
Since I am American
My first concern is and will be USA jobs - If the India MT is getting screwed over - as you put it, then they can begin their own little MT riot over there. I for one will not worry about over seas workers - seems like our government does enough of that for me. I will continue to put my energy here on US soil. Sorry if that offends you - but I have kids that will need jobs at some point in the future, and if they go over seas I would like it to be for pleasure not work or war.
This one is American
born and bred and thoroughly grossed me out. I was lucky enough to get several of his reports today - sucking snot up his nose every 2 seconds. Say a few words, suck some snot -- gross!!!
They took American out of the name...
I assume because they offer international membership now, although I think they always did.
Well, there is no way American MTs can
compete with the rates in India. It will not be too many years before we are out of MT work in America.
Absolutely not - I am just an American MT. sm
Personally, I have no complaints with them. I am paid on time all the time by direct deposit and no one bothers me. I work as an IC, do my job, and get paid. I work on 2 accounts and contracted only for certain worktypes, and that was fine with them.
I know all about the "India thing" and to be honest, I don't care. They have taken our jobs, the hospitals don't care they want cheaper rates, so why fight it. If you can't beat them, join them. That is what I decided to do, and so far they are not so bad.
Everyone has different experiences for different reasons. I am just giving mine so far. If it changes or if things get bad or someone is out of line and arrogant, or whatever, I will be sure to let you all know ASAP.
I am not saying this company is for everyone, but it is fine for me as an IC part-time backup job.
Yep, there is definitely that American "attitude" you
Getting anything done, that goes with cashiers, phone reps, you name it. Indians have a different way about them, theyre tone is completely different, no airs about them, just want to serve you.
I actually had THE RUDEST grocery cashier help me out last week, so bad I almost didnt want to go back there after going there two years. First of all, his tone, very sarcastic, and like he was speaking through his nose at me. So I of course take on the same tone. Then at the end of our cold encounter, he asks me, dripping with sarcasm "Is there anything else I can do for you ma'am?" I know this sounds innocent when typed here, but the tone could have made your ears bleed. So I figure just to keep up this horrible exchange, yes, there was something more. So I asked for a pack of cigarettes, which he would have to walk across the store to get because they keep them under lock and key. He sighs dramatically, looks at me and goes "Huh?" ...i repeated, using the same exact tone. Just the whole thing felt like someone was trying drag my self esteem over gravel, it really ruins your day when you have people like this serving you with bad attitudes. If youre not good with people, get the heck out of customer service.
And what would that amount to American?
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American as apple pie
Many years ago I heard someone quote a prophetic statement - "The East shall look to the West and the West shall look to the East." I just never thought I would live to see such a rapid switch in my time. Let's see, we have Bush who sports an all American personna. I can't begin to count how many times he uses the word(s) "American way of life," yet never in the history of this country are we seeing hundreds of thousands of jobs in America in all fields given away to the far East and China. Even our military, the Navy, is considering having their fleets built in China! We fight a war with much of it under private contractors, we send our private information to third world countries but our leaders are touting the Privacy Information Act, huh? How can I support my president in his "all American as-apple-pie" agenda when he has demonstrated no regard for the American worker, our healthcare mess, or our jobs? The front door looks good, but the back door is something else. We work for big corrupt unethical corporations who require us, in our case, the lowly transcriptionist, to declare our integrity, and almost every day we hear scandal after scandal from these mega corporations who only get a slap on the hand for their unethical practices. I don't know about you, but it does bother me to work for or with a company that has no integrity. I'm not saying I work for one now, but it bothers me that so many people have to do so to keep food on the table.
American-based here!
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I have nothing to hide from anyone, American or otherwise.
It has been on the news that our own government is offshoring IRS returns. I guess my point is what difference does it make from a "secrecy" point. There are gossips and big mouths in every country and if they want to harm you then can. I just don't see where this is an issue.
Now the issue of offshoring, taking jobs away from Americans by our politicians via NAFTA is a whole different subject. That matters a great deal and I wish I could personally offshore every politician's job. Could Ravar Singh in India be any worse than these crooked politicians? And we know he works cheaper some we can count on our taxes going down we pay to support these lying theiving politicians.
you are not seeing the big picture here for american MT's
Anyone can start a board, site.
What kept me here was their true dedication to US the American medical transcriptionists. Everyone is selling is out left and right.
If we dont stand up for ourselves we will be working for 4 cents a line.
All of the insulting offshoring companies in the GLOBAL NETWORKING COMMUNITY are now LAUGHING at us.
Do you think that is funny?
I don't think it is funny.
I think we've been sold out.
We are cheap labor. Nothing to bargain for.
All of your years of knowledge now count for NOTHING.
Good luck to you in the new global network.
Ok, you said the *American* Hospital ...
in France, hence run by Americans? Or is that just the name...sounds kinda contradictory to the point you were trying to make.
American Idol
I missed the first 6 minutes. What did I miss???
American Idol
I think, BY FAR, the guys are better this year. Of course, I thought that last year too...Bo was robbed!
Anyway, I just love Taylor...there's just something about him that is genuine and warm, I don't know, I hope he wins!
What are your thoughts? Who's outta there tonight? I think either Kevin or Will...sorry to say, cause they're both cuties!
As for the girls, eehh...who cares? They just aren't...as Randy says...bringing it this year...nuff about them.
Ace is hot  , Chris is just plain good  ...but Taylor's still my pick!
American Idol
Taylor is something else - but so is Chris - he sang "Broken" like he really felt it last night. I am for either of them winning - as for the girls - Mandisa has it handsdown.
American Idol...sm
Ok, last night's show...
First, I can't believe that Kevin dodged the bullet and got into the top 12...but I'm glad, he seems like such a sweet kid. Kinda figured Will would go, but I liked Gedeon too.
I'm glad Ayla (sp?) got the boot, didn't like her. She was snotty! Kinnik was nothing special either, so guess she had to go too.
As for Bo's performance, I don't know...he seemed kinda off or something.
Now it gets good...the top 12...who's your pick to win? Mine's Taylor...or maybe Chris!
Average age of American MT's
This article says age 48 is the average, and I have to agree.
Some American doctors . . .
aren't that much better. Example - patient lives several thousand feet in the air - translation - the patient lives in the mountains. I kid you not.
American Idol
There are only three left now. Who will be the winner? amj
American Dreams!!
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American Bandstand..........*lol*.......nm
A true American!
I would be more afraid of American
because they know how to identify theft better than offshore countries I'm sure.
Chalk one up for the American MT - sm
Just got an account that was using a company that outsourced and this account was having to do so many corrections that when they called me to inquire about my service the first question they asked was whether I outsourced. Of course, I said no and they said, "good because we will not work with a service that outsources any longer after our experience!!"
Score for American MTs!!! They will all have to learn the hard way! Go USA!!
Chalk One Up for American MT
Good afternoon,
HOORAH....another one for the "good" guys! I really believe we can turn this "outsourcing" thing around but it may take some time. Don't forget---WE HAVE RIGHTS TOO! 
As long as there is a need for QA for American MT, SM
I will have a job. I will not QA offshore work.
is there a shortage of American MTs?
nm
"Afro" American
That never made sense to me...an Afro is a hairstyle and should not be used to describe ethnicity in the first place! I never had a doc say this one, thank goodness
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