I thought the same thing. Justify the EXTRA MONEY they're keeping
Posted By: by paying Indian MTs less. on 2005-08-24
In Reply to: I don't work for Heartland, but the line - MI MT
You know full well if the foreign MT was the same price they'd quit looking there too. It's all about the money. Who's he fooling?
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I wanted to, but I can't really justify keeping the kids out
until 1:00 or 2:00 a.m. and have to drive on the Interstate to get home. DH didn't like the sound of it either, not that I'd ever let anyone tell me what to do. I'm just going to put the kids to bed tonight and go get the book tomorrow, then read it all in one sitting. We're not really into face painting or wand making. Besides, my friends said it was a mobhouse when they went and not worth it just to get the book a few hours earlier than other people.
Have you ever thought about keeping track... SM
of the reports you send to QA and then going back later and looking them over? I'm sorry, but when there are 300 jobs in the QA queue, we cannot possibly send feedback on each and every report. Most of us are on production just like you or have production quotas we have to meet just like you. At some point the MT must take responsibility for her work and do her own research. It isn't enough that we get sent reports with 20 or more blanks because a lazy MT didn't feel like do the research, but now we have to make sure we email that same lazy MT and give her the answers that she should have been able to find in the first place?
In my opinion, once an MT leaves 20 blanks or more in report, the QA person is basically transcribing that report. The MT should get docked those lines. I have seen reports with 80 blanks in them --- 80 BLANKS! Tell me that MT isn't just being lazy!
QA is abused by a lot of MTs. They use us to finish their work and give them free lines. They use us to do their research. They are used to be handed free answers on these online word boards -- word boards, I might add, that are usually manned by QA people lending a helping hand. I used to frequent the word boards and offer answers, not anymore. Just try to explain to someone how to find the answer to the question instead of just handing it to them on the word board and you are met with hostility.
I've given up. This us versus them mentality is perpetuated by the MTs not by QA and I'm so tired of hearing it. If you want a better relationship with QA, get better at your job.
extra money
I operate a computerized accounting service - bookkeeping, taxes, payroll.
HRBLOCK.Com has classes online. If your good in math, might be a good fit. Flexible hours, good pay. I have my own clients but have worked for them before. I plan to get an advanced certification to specialize in sole proprietors, partnerships, S-corps, etc. Just shi----n around, I can make $5000 during tax season. Before I had my baby, I made 14,000 during tax season.....Sky is the limit if you're a fast learner.....
Extra money
I did paper routes!
Does anyone else earn extra money.....
I transcribe 200+ pages per month at $5.00 a page for a local hospital and write resumes as well. The resumes pay better and have over 7000 in my repertoire, however, my first love is MT.
extra money on the side
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My hands kill me just about every day now, and looking at my hands i have muscle breakdown and twitching, so i'd like to cut down on typing. Want to find something to do on the side to earn maybe 1000 to 1500 dollars a month. Was thinking about ebay, but i'm doubtful I could make that much, even though they hype up the advertisement by saying you could make 3000 MINIMUM. I'm just desperate and feel like my hands are about to fall off. I've spent close to 1000$ this year alone in keyboards, gloves, splints, doc visits, meds, changed my station around, hot soaks, cold soaks, exercises, stretches, vitamins. still my hands just sing every day esp at night. So any extra money earning ideas you guys? thanks |
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Anyone have any ideas on how to get some extra money? sm
I have been working a lot over the past several months. I had gotten sick and missed some work so many months back. Got behind on my mortgage, car payment, etc...I am almost caught up but it seems like the little bit more that I have to go, about 2k, I cannot get caught up. My work is limited...Any suggestions? I am so close to throwing in the towel, which is not good. My husband is disabled. Help.
to "Need extra money"
I hope things work out for you. One more thing, don't be afraid to get help from local charities, churches, etc. They are there to help. Remember that ;-)
I've had a rough day so I'm going to bed soon. Take care and keep us posted on how things turn out.
Hang in there!!!!!!!
And she needs extra money, so the suggestion was warranted.
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the thread had died. you're the one keeping it going.
ever look at the dates on these things? let it go. sheesh.
Does anyone else earn extra money at home doing something along with MT work?
I need some ideas. Fall is coming and I will have some extra time and getting burned out on MT.
I do not get extra money for typing and supervising.. I get paid salary which means
 I get to type the stuff everyone else has rejected!
Wwwowoooweeeiiieee.. lucky me and my 3 dollars an hour!!
You're working to make money, not to spend money.
These people should be ashamed of themselves taking advantage of people this way!
You're very welcome!! I had a great time, too! Took a couple of extra BP pills!!
You have a great weekend!!! MomMT - where did she go?? Too much cookies and milk, maybe? Bye, Guys!!
If you're talking about MetroScript, I didn't find that they had any extra fees (sm)
They pretty much only charge you for what you use. I only pay $14.99 per month and it works great for me.
I replied this morning and was deleted. I asked if you're spending a lot of extra time on the ex
work. If so, I see no reason why you can't charge her by the hour for what you do. It could me maybe $100 a week insted of every 2. I do think that is a rip-off and you're being taken for your generosity.
When you kids want money, don't give it to them and say, 'I thought you said
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I agree, and I do the very same thing with my money. NM
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no such thing as free money
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No such thing as "good" money sm
There is money for some - is there any such thing as "bad" money? I was told by a health information "director" with high-level degrees who outsourced 12 million lines per se that we are a "dying breed - dinosaurs" who are going to be obsolete. I wanted to bite her head off. But truthfully, that's how some think of us. So if you are making "good" money, then thank your lucky stars because it may not last. Then you will have to join the ranks of those who are struggling. My past experience is that those who make "good money" don't brag about it. I'm not flaming you, I'm just asking you to have a heart and realize that you have to walk in others' shoes. Sometimes they pinch and some day you may have to wear them. So please calm down and let others speak from their hearts, not their pocketbooks. I used to do a platform in MT on career day at a local college but stopped two years ago because I told the director that I in all honesty could not encourage people to spend two years tuition on a career that may be outsourced and/or obsolete. I really meant that. Nuff said!
I think it's strictly a money thing. An
experienced QA makes more than promoting an MT and offering her peanuts. Some companies would rather save a buck than make quality a priority. Perhaps it's better to stay away from those companies anyway.
See post above about a money thing.
That's all that it is. Promoting someone inexperienced to QA for less money. I miss the days when quality mattered rather than this greedy corporate mentality that seems to rule now.
I thought the same thing
Stating that they should be 18 or even 21 to drive but then is letting her 14-1/2 yo drive. WHAT???????
I thought the same thing ...
I see no problem in it. I agree with your thinking!!! I might even try a pair too. :)
One thing that I thought was...
As an IC, it is actually better to work for more than one company. As an IC, your income should come from multiple sources. I don't know how others do it, but myself I am an IC, but I work for 2 companies plus have my own accounts. My husband has extra taken out of his pay. We do use an accountant/tax person, but fortunately he's a friend of the family and doesn't charge us an arm and a leg. It's funny to me also that you mention freedom in the same sentence as full-time. IC work is neither full-time nor part-time because it's actually a job by job basis just like a plumber or an electrican. Just something to think about.
Yes, I thought the same thing -sm
Then one day guess what? MTSO who had been providing me with an unheard of standard of living had up and sold her company without a word to anyone until the ink was dry. They later turned around and sold it to someone else, who decided we were all making too much money and wanted to cut our line rates. I left as I saw things unraveling in a big way. They later dissolved what was left of the company and it is no more. The point is, I sat fat and happy thinking I was set for years and out of the blue decisions were made I had no inkling of, so you just never know in this business...
I have often thought of the doing the same thing....sm
Thre is a similar place in a nearby town to me. I have given blood at the blood bank before, so that is not the part that concerns me. The part that concerns me is the possibility of picking up an infection or even HIV since the blood is run through a system that has run other blood and is returnd to my body. In blood donation, that does not happen and they use a completely new sharp and system each time. Am I being phobic about this?
Thanks. Thought same thing. sm
The OM is not computer savy. She is going to get her IT person to do this.
She is a fellow MT. I thought it was the right thing to do as many might know her. why?
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Oh yeah. I thought the same thing...
unacceptable. I have grandchildren who know better and act a whole lot more well-mannered at ages 3 and 4. The docs were laughing and having a good time at making me sick.. I couldn't believe it either.
I thought the same thing!! Then was gonna
look up old posts, but realized I was right, and it also wasn't worth the effort! Great minds thinking alike again! Something way fishy going on with this whole story!
OMG I thought my day was bad you poor thing!
I CANNOT IMAGINE having a snake loose while sitting there trying to type. I wouldnt be able to concentrate. I had a spider jump in my hair once while I was typing and couldnt get it out! LOL It was horrible.
Can they do surgery extra fast? What do they do with the extra glove in the pack?
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You're right......it really is JUST about money
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You realize by doing that they're making more money & you're making less? You should reconsid
Hey, I thought the same thing about the spelling police.
Petty, and no, that's not the word the OP was referring to.
Hahaha! I thought the same thing. He's defintely NOT an MT that's for sure! n/m
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Why is it that when you owe money, they're real
jerks about collecting on it, such as taxes or medical bills. However, when the shoe's on the other foot, do you think they pay up in a timely manner? We're owed tax money from 2002 that we're still waiting for. There was some kind of mixup with the IRS, so we had to pay the taxes or they threatened us with collection. I had to file an amended return to get our money back from their mistake. The amended return was received over six months ago.
The medical company owes me a refund from a year ago because they forced me to make payments and threatened me with collection on my account. They are the ones that didn't provide documentation or follow up with the insurance company. I had to do it for them! I should be happy that I'm even getting my own money back, but I need it today. Even the bank messed up on me last night. We made a car payment by check that got taken out through ACH electronic check processing and they deposited the check, too. They got a double car payment from us because of their mistake. It's going to take the bank two days to research it and process the credit on my account. I don't think so! These people need to cough up MY money NOW!
No they're not because I'm making more money on it....sm
than before the program was implemented. I also know others who are making more money per hour - and no one argues with more moolah! 
Sickest thing, I made more money my first year as MT as I do now, for working
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I bet you're right. Should have thought of that. Having an off day.
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You're welcome ~ I thought she was ...
part of the Kodak family, too, until I read the book I was talking about.
Oh, I thought it was an automatic thing on computers these days.
Maybe my hubby set ours up to do it; I'm not sure. It would be under START, then PROGRAMS, then ACCESSORIES, then SYSTEM TOOLS, then choose SYSTEM RESTORE.
Then it would ask you what date you want to restore to.
Actually, no, it's poor you! You're the one who paid all the money
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The same exact thing happened to me and the seller refunded my money. He had done a horrible job
If you put it in a poster frame it may help. It was for my daughter and she wasn't overly picky at the age of 10 and it was Hilary Duff I believe.
At the beginning, thought the whole thing had been a dream - thank goodness it wasn't.
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That's what I thought too, but I was told the built in thing was compatible with my router. nm
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I thought there was one to cook in crockpot. Don't have time to do the stove thing today but than
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DixieDew, I don't always agree with your political views, but you're right on the money in thi
I hate when companies treat us like we're working for pin money
Am I supposed to be happy when a company only gives me 200 or 300 lines a day when they promise you a certain amount (that is higher than that)? How would the company employees (not us lowly transcriptionists) feel if the company told them that they were only getting paid 100 dollars this pay period, that there wasn't enough work. Not enough to pay bills and keep food on the table, just pin money.
Sheesh.
Never thought of wearing scrubs, but if you're comfy, sm
that's all that matters. I did the heels and hose thing for over 20 years when I worked in an office and/or hospital, now my "uniform" consists of a t-shirt and shorts until it gets really cold, then I begrudgingly give up my shorts and go with sweat pants, although not the kind with the elastic at the ankle ... hate those. I'm tall, so usually most pants end up looking like capri pants anyway, so guess I should just cave in and buy capris.
A lot of people think because I work at home, I sit in jammies all day, but that idea doesn't even appeal to me. Plus, first thing in the morning, I have to walk my doggie, and I really do not think the neighbors need or want to see me walking around in my PJs. But it is a personal choice ... if jammies or scrubs or even typing in the nude make you happy and productive, I say go for it. :-)
My professionalism is not determined by what I wear. The UPS or Fed Ex guy would probably fall over dead if I answered the door in heels and pearls. :-) But they both comment on how happy I always seem, and that must be a reflection of my love for my job and the comfort of being in the environment I choose to create for myself. :-)
Yikes .. this was supposed to be a short little post supporting the lady who wanted to wear scrubs. Guess it's not only the docs I type for who are long-winded ... oops!
Happy Saturday everyone!
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