In the same boat if it helps...sm

• I just started a new job. - disillusioned MT
  • I hear ya......... - me too
    • Sounds like Spheris to me - PCqueen
  • what are you finding specifically wrong with this company - nosey1
    • OK, I'll post specifics, even if they see it. I don't care any more. - disillusioned MT
      • I think I worked for them (sm) - Peanuts
        • So where did you go from there? - disillusioned MT
      • what company? - looking and want to be warned
        • you might want to - just shoot me
  • I won't work for nationals. Been there, did that. - Slinky
  • In the same boat if it helps...sm - gto

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Just curious is this person located in California?

I bought Medispell, but is not quite as good as the Stedman's.  Guess I will make do for awhile.  Could not find Stedman's on E-bay at the time.  I would also love to be able to load it on two computers. 

Hello

I am currently in the process of getting my 2 local physicians up and running with digital.  I bought them each an Olympus DSS 330 hand-held recorder (do an internet search for cheapest price, like with Nex-Tag).  The software is very easy to use, and it's easy to transfer the files onto the computer.  I then bought space on CryptoHeaven, which encrypts the files and enables me to transfer files to and from the physicians.  I only need the smallest amount of space, which costs 2.49/month.  This way the office can upload the files or email them to me through the email accounts that CryptoHeaven provides.  This is the cheapest way I have found.  The only down side for me is that I have dialup.  If your physicians have dialup, then this will be a big draw back, as it took me about 30 minutes to email or upload one of the audio files.  This is just one of many ways to go.  I also looked into DocShuttle, but it is way more than I need and too expensive, as I do this just on the side.  If you find a cheaper, easier way, please let me know.  Good luck.  Email me with any further questions.  Lynn

curious what posts you get.

I lived in an area that did not offer DSL or cable.  I had satellite through Dish, but they didn't offer satellite internet either.  I had to move in town temporarily where I'm able to get DSL, but I'll be moving back out to my old place soon.

I worked for MQ on DocQScribe for years without any problems on dial-up.  I did have to tell my internet provider not to boot me off if I appeared idle or was on the internet for hours because I was working. 

I applied for several jobs since moving into town.  During the interview process, I always explained that while I had DSL now, I would not have it available after moving back to my home.  Most of them were unsure if dial-up would work.  When I explained that I had no problems with DocQScribe on it, they were fine with dial-up.  Some even went on to say that they thought they still had a couple of employees on dial-up (now that I mentioned it).  They were, however, careful to mention that I may experience problems with getting dropped by my internet and that their program may run a little slower.  I told them that was no problem for me.

I also looked into a few other options.  There are some things like cards available to plug into your computer.  I think they're a little pricy - but it may be worth it in the long run.  There's also Hugo satellite, which I think is about $60 a month.  I'm sure if you research a little more, you can find these and other options.  I always felt like helpless in this situation, too, but we do have options.  I wish I could tell you more about these, but I'm not that much of a techno girl.  You should be able to find something in the archives - maybe just searching the word dialup.  Good luck.

You are not alone. I have been looking for a new position since December 10th and applied to several companies. I have 5 years of acute care experience at a local hospital near my home. I have certificates in medical transcription and an associates degree. I have not heard anything from anyone. I have taken test after test. It is frustrating. It is starting to get tight financially with my family as well due to this. I will be praying for you and your situation.

Jessica

I receive feedback via email.  There's one QA who is constantly sending me nit-picky feedback, which I place in a folder that I might read someday.  It's usually nitpicky stuff which reflects her own style, not any format requirement by the client, and it just serves to irritate me.  I have been told not to respond to her email feedback at the risk of wasting her time!!!  So, I just ignore her emails until I feel ready to deal with them.  In the meantime, I have provided my mighty jack telephone number to her, a phone that is only turned on during work hours, for her to use whenever she has something really important to share.

My mom's doc told her in 1996 that she had "a touch of emphysema, nothing to worry about." (He was a lousy doctor but I didn't realize it then).

She had lived in a trailer on our property rent free for 10 years independently before this happened, then she got the shingles, "most severe case I've ever seen," was hospitalized for 2 weeks and went downhill after that. I moved her in with us as she developed macular degeneration, plus she was almost deaf.

The last straw came when she was walking through the hallway and her legs went out from under her. She broke her hip and walked on it like that for 2 weeks. I quit my job to stay home with her after that.  She spent 2 wks in a hospital and 6 wks rigorous PT in a nursing home, then came back home.  I did everything for her. She even gained weight, went up to 96 pounds (4'11"). She also came on on oxygen because of her "touch of emphysema" which turned into full blown COPD.

She then got pneumonia, was hospitalized, and then started to develop memory loss. Her macular degeneration got worse and she couldn't tell day from night and sometimes, her biological clock would get mixed up and she'd be waking me up at 11 p.m. thinking it was 7 am. She loved to read but couldn't do it anymore. My son gave her his large screen TV so she could at least see that, but she couldn't hear without the sound being turned up LOUD.

After 3 years, she was almost bedridden. Her bedroom was next to my office and I had a bell that she would ring if she needed me.

 I had a nurses' aide come in every day for 1 hour a day to bathe her and give her breathing treatments. That was all Senior Services could do for her because of her limited SS income.

In the meantime, I got a job through my former hospital working for them at home after she broke her hip. .I also worked full time 1 job, and had a couple small accounts, took care of her bills and checking account, our three accounts (both self-employed).  

We had a lot of friends that would come over on the weekends but where was I? In the house working and taking care of her. I never left the house for those 4 years except to do grocery shopping...and it was never more than 1 hour so the nurses' aide would be with her while I was gone.

She broke her other hip in January 2000.  I spent every day in the hospital with her, but there was nothing I could do. I couldn't stay the night because this hospital wasn't set up for that and I couldn't afford it anyway.  I knew she wasn't going to make it this time and 2 weeks after celebrating her 79th birthday, she was gone.

Anyway, I feel for you and know what you are going through with the exception of 1 thing....I have no siblings. Hang in there and keep doing what you are doing. You'll never regret it. Three people know you're the right person. You, your mother, and God. Forgive your uncouth (sic) siblings...and if you get mad enough, tell the one that keeps winning the money to hand some over for a change. He might surprise you. Heck, he may not even know the problems you're having. You should tell him.

But in the meantime, just keep taking care of, and loving, your mother for as long as you can...and don't forget to tell her you love her all the time, too.

I work for a large MTSO with very little flexibility and was looking for IC.  I found a company with great pay and flexibility.  Here's what I learned from my experience:

1.  Don't tell co #1 you're trying out a new job. 

2.  Don't tell co #2 you're just trying them out.

3.  Don't quit co #1 until you're sure about co #2.

Some suggestions: 

Find out what your training period will be with the new company.  Many companies have you on full QA for anywhere from 1-2 days to 1-2 weeks.  They usually have a maximum # of reports you can type that during QA.  You won't be making much during that time and should be able to work co #1 as you were before. 

Once you know when your training period will be over, plan to start cutting your hours gradually with co #1 as you increase your time with co #2.  If you have PTO with co #1, you may want to start using it to help offset your pay as you decrease your hours with them. 

I think it really takes a good month or 2 to know how you feel about a new company.  Don't make any decisions in haste.  You don't need to tell either company about the other until you've made a decision and even then I'm not sure I would tell co #1 you're leaving them for someone else.  Mgmt doesn't call you and give you a heads-up if they're laying people off, cutting hours/work, losing accounts, etc.  I'm not saying to quit cold turkey on someone - just that your reasons are your business - not theirs.  The only time I would tell a company why I was leaving is if I were hoping they could remedy the problem.  Otherwise, no way.

Good luck in your decision. 

I was going to go back to school but realized that by the time I finished another degree (2-3 years) I'd be competing with 25 year olds and I'd be 50.  I love MT, love working at home and am trying to rebuild my client base after some relocations which is hard and expensive.  Meanwhile I have taken some work with a MTSO but it's not enough to pay the bills.

However, I'm not ready to pull the plug yet and work outside the home but if I was, I'd love to be a florist or a photographer, neither of which I have any formal training for, so I stick with MT for now.

Have you checked Yahoo Jobs?  Googled "career interest survey"?  I took one of those and it gave me a range of potential jobs.  How about starting a home-based secretarial service that isn't strictly medical? 

What are YOU interested in?  Make a list of things you might like and you might be surprised at what kinds of jobs are available.  Unless you're in a small rural area like I am that is but I'm sure you'll come up with something.  I'd love to hear what you do decide!  :)

Then he said, "What are you talking to me for? Get back to work!"