I wouldn't suggest wearing them while you work.

• what keyboard would best help with arthritis in my long fingers and wrists - hurting_but_still_going
  • you don't want ergonomic, but - sm
  • Try magnets! I'm telling you guys, they work!...sm - casey
    • I wouldn't suggest wearing them while you work. - me
      • Magnets and tapes if you transcribe - those do not go well together either.
        • I've worn mine working for a year and haven't had a problem. .sm - casey
    • magnet bracelets ? what brand, or do all brands work ? - Marla Jones
      • See site....sm - casey
        • I HATE making mistakes...."they" and "probably"!!!....nm - casey
          • This is the magnetic ring site....sm - casey
  • I burn through keyboards like they're goin... - Hayseed
    • Hayseed - if you want a good keybord - indestructible - try this - mdlfcrs
      • If other have "dull" touch, do you mean this has a ...sm - casey
        • I don't know how to explain it - but it has more depth - in terms of - mdlfcrs
          • These keyboards are designed after the original IBM keyboards that - Indy-MT
            • thanks for helping to describe - mdlfcrs
            • See now, I LOVE clacky keyboards! - Hayseed
              • Saitek - AnnieM!AnnieM!
                • Major bummer dude! - Hayseed
                  • Blob Keys - AnnieM!AnnieM!
          • okay...thanks...nm - casey
  • suggestion - shoo

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can make $30/hour, on a bad day $20/hour.   No one is going to pay an MT $20/hour.   The MTs have less and less power because the companies can always turn to India.   A company doesn't know from day to day what the work load will be like, unless they are doing overflow for an account and only take a certain number of minutes a day.   Most of the time you can guestimate, but then when delinquent letters come out you'll get at least another 100 hours of dictation.  

I totally sympathize with the MT who is struggling to pay their bills and who want to work but can't get the lines.  It isn't fair, but it is what it is.   I honestly don't see it getting any better unless work is brought back to the U.S. and then once again the American MT is in high demand.  I've seen many MTs say they work for 2 or even 3 companies so they can get needed lines. 

for you, although we have a motorhome so our camping isn't really roughing it.  

We did not take an extendend train trip, but did take an 20+ hour trip on a train.   We did not have a sleeper car as it was just as cheap to fly as it was for the sleeper car and we were trying to save $$.  Anyway the train had mice and a sewage problem and every time the train hit a rough spot that made it jerk the sewage smell would go through the whole train and gag you.   There were people in sleeper compartments that their bathrooms didn't work.   Our train originated in NY and was going to FL and we got on midway and all the better seats were taken.   The train also seemed to stop at every crossroads for someone to get on/off so sleeping was not easy.  

I said I wouldn't but this business doesn't appear to be getting better, just worse for those of us involved.

I had read someone's complaints about complaining yesterday, while browing the board.  I got an email from one of my girlfriends just now, telling me she had been called in for receiving too many emails and given a 90 day verbal warning.  I used to work for a company that told me I made too many personal phone calls and worried I was not dressed professionally enough.  I used to have to pick up the CEO's cleaning and make sure all the buttons were on his shirts and there were no wrinkles.  Filling him a pitcher of water on his desk and leaving no fingerprints on a glass to go with it.  Let's remember that, today, as we sit in our sweats, being comfortable, or if the phone rings and we visit for 10 minutes, or if we get a cute email and want to send it to friends.  No boss towering over us......at least in our home. 

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!  

AT&T CallVantage. - You can make all LD calls (including with your dictation system) directly through your DSL line. I've never been billed more than $35/month (I think that includes taxes), and I'm on close to 10,000 minutes a month.

How much do you guys charge for a late fee when invoices aren't paid in time? 

My terms are invoicing the first of each month and payment due within ten days. 

I've decided to impose a late fee since I'm having a horrible time getting paid.  What do you recommend?  Thanks.

Shortkeys2?  That's the program I have at my office (I do transcription for a major medical institution) and at home (home transcription on the side).  It works with most programs and platforms.  I've only had one or two programs so far that it wasn't compatible (AOL and GMAIL).