Is it unheard of to cash in PTO with national?
Posted By: Need da money on 2006-09-08
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I have 75 hours of PTO and wonder if the national I am with (starts with an S and ends with an S) would allow me to cash it in? This thought just occurred to me so will call HR when I have time to but just wondered if anyone has done this and is it an unreasonable request.
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She could probably sell the purse on the street for cash, then use the cash for drugs. nm
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not unheard of......
I work for several psych doctors...they have given multiple meds to some patients, because each works on a different situation. Please just make sure your doctor is monitoring you closely,preferably by a psychiatrist and not a FP, since you are taking multiple medications.
A small national is a national company that is smaller
than a big national. There are a few "big" nationals, where they have hundreds, if not thousands of employees. I work for what I call a small national, only has about 30 employees. An MTSO could also be considered a small national.
I went from national to small back to national
My large national has all the resources and money to operate successfully and have decent platform, etc., to work on, the small company did not, and I went back to the national.
Two jobs very common, 3 jobs not unheard of.
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I just said I DON'T have the extra cash.
However, I'm not going to shop there because what comes around, goes around. If I don't support the other small businesses in my area, they won't support my business or my husband's business.
What about my cash flow problem?
She owes me for 2 weeks work.
Good for you!! We are the same as far as paying with cash.
It was (and still is occasionally) hard to be patient and save for what you want instead of using credit, but it is so, so, so worth it!! Nothing like peace of mind and not being "owned" by creditors and employers. Best of luck to you and thanks for sharing. 
Yeah, i need the extra cash
my husband passed away in january. I need the promotion or I have to get a second job and I thought to work at home would be good because I still have a 15 year old at home. Oh well, I was trying to get prepared, but God will provide. I'm sure it will all work out. The hospital I work for has been very good to me so I count my blessings there. Thanks!
The difference between a refi with cash out and a
home line is there is a variable rate with a home equity line of credit. The refi with cash out finance rate is 4.625% right now.
Ew. My DH listens to Johnny Cash and the Highwaymen.
I tell him it's canner music. I've listened to AC/DC for 25 years, but I listen to a lot of other types of music, too. My kids were surprised because they didn't know I listened to AC/DC and they like it, too. They don't like Johnny Cash or the Highwaymen either. At least AC/DC isn't rap or thrash metal. (Angus rules!) My son's learning to play electric guitar and he likes all those old rock bands.
Unless you work in a bank or at a cash register,
doubt they would do a credit check. I remember telling my employer during my interview about my Ch13, explaining the surgery, the divorce, the agony...she sat there and then said "we don't do credit checks." This was at a major hospital. Background checks only.
The reason I don't tip is because I NEVER have a dime on me. I don't carry cash, ever! I don&#
debit card and it's been like that for 4 years. I use a check or credit card for EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!
I havent had insurance in many, many years, I pay cash and like SM
the poster below I usually get a 20% discount, but you have to call around to find out who will give it to you. My DD had to have an MRI last year and I got a big discount on that too by calling around.
Originally, insurance was intended for hospitalization, not regular doctor visits. I dont know how it evolved into this monster we have now, but it sure has driven the cost up.
hey if you can afford it and a supervisor's approval means more to you than cash, have at it.
i want the luck of the draw. you think your supervisor is going to pay your bills when she routes crap to you and it takes you twice as long to do a report? all you do is make her look good and she gets a raise.
It's true that if you cash a check, they are no longer liable, but
with direct deposit, we are not given the choice to cash it or deny it. Wonder how that direct deposit affects that choice.
But you have learned nothing. Ever hear of paying cash for what you want, instead of financing?
Buy him a Johnny Cash CD, my kids are singing their hearts out right now to JC.
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Hey if you have the cash more power to you. Obviously the rest of the country doesn't.
Everytime I go into a Walmart I see poor folks shopping and I never see poor folks in high-end stores with la-de-dah staff snubbing them. We just can't afford the prices independents need to charge the consumer.
Seems to be getting paid with a cash "card" instead of a check. Done at other types of
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For extra cash I just started donating blood plasma SM
to BioLife, owned by Baxter. They pay about $50 a week for this (put on debit card). Does anyone else do this, and what other things like this is anyone aware of? It's not as gross as it sounds, just like giving blood, and they separate your plasma from the blood and give you your blood back.
slow periods, seek alternative extra cash? sm
Docs, like us, have busy family lives. I found that after Hannukah and Christmas (or sometimes with a break from family stuff) they "catch up" on dictation. Hopefully, this is what still happens. I have a son who is a professional and he likes to go in on Christmas Eve morning because it's so "slow" that he can get a lot of paperwork done. So hang in. Another aspect of today's world is that docs are carrying laptops now as is my family PCP and they are all doing their own notes. I think it's a "wait and see" thing, the world is changing and hopefully there is a survival tool for us somewhere. We are all being replaced by technology, sadly. Only time will tell. I was told several years ago that I should go into "scoping" which is kind of like editing, etc., you go into public stenographers machine gibberish and make sense out of it, kind of like making sense out of what comes back from India. I was offered this but refused to clean up someone else's "mess." Everyone should be thinking of alternative ways to get by, it's never easy. It's sad, as I have put a lot of time and $$$ into a profession that doesn't appreciate my knowledge. From your posts, Blondie, you have a good heart. I hope things get better for you. Try to have a happy holiday. How did you make out with those dogs you took in? Did the owner take them back or at least pay you? This may be an alternative few extra bucks for you. You seem to be an animal lover and a caring person.I don't live near you, but I would rather leave my Golden with you than some kennels around here. Thus, I do not go away if I can't take my dog. Hope things pick up for you work-wise.
I agree -- check, cheque, chex, etc. -- who cares as long as you can cash it? :-) sm
It is rather disappointing to see a bunch of professionals bickering over such a trivial issue.
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.
Do you have time to waitress? Would be fast cash if you're willing. And home health aides get pai
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(1) Don't work for a national. (2) Don't work for a national. (3) Don't work for a nation
If you still want to stay in MTing, which is a dying job, go to a hospital and apply to do radiology. They sometimes hire people just out of transcription schools.
But don't work at home thinking you will make any money at all - even with 20 years of experience - the nationals have wrecked that.
Be under the umbrella of protection at a hospital. That way when your computer breaks, the weather is bad, you are sick, there is no work - you will not be without a paycheck.
The nationals are selling a line of BULL. Gradually they have taken what used to be our built-it benefits------------> and moved it over to their pockets and called it their PROFIT. They are not brilliant - but they are unethical thieves.
have you tried another national?
It seems you may have worked for one national, have you tried any others? There are a few good ones. I found a great one, but am keeping my fingers crossed because every time I find one, they start growing and changing (for the worst, in my opinion).
Unfortunately, it seems to be the trend in our profession. It could be we will all be out of jobs one day, just all at once in a heartbeat.
Like the age of automation, didn't people lose jobs and become 'displaced' like all at once?
I hate to say this, really, because I respect your feelings, but a lot of us lately are running out of work with our nationals. Complete flipside - I have been running out almost daily, even on 3, 4 accounts. I just ran out now and am waiting to get some work because I really need the money...
There seem to be no easy answers. We are all at the mercy of our employers and whatever they decide to do. Seems there are no laws for people like us...we are like slave labor.
I hope you find your answers, and I think your Sparkle paper towels are giving some great advice! (smile)
$36.5K, national and
For national MTs: how many different...
accounts does your national have you on...just curious.
I started with one and now am up to three and they're trying to shove two more accounts on me for a total of five. Simply hate it...would love to have just one primary account again with just one back-up.
As soon as I pick up momentum on the account I'm on at the moment, I get switched over to help out on another.
And yes...I have complained to them already...just wondering if this is the norm nowadays.
what national?
At home work or office work? How long did it take you to finish the program? What did you do or say to get hired before graduation?
Does that mean I should keep my job with a national?
Most definitely. Not MQ, another national. sm
I've been going on-line from dawn to midnight to get my hours in. You know, this has happened with every service I ever worked for between Thanksgiving and mid January, so I'm not hysterical YET! 
my national because she is very....sm
Only ONE out of plenty I am sure do I like because she is communicative, will email you your qa'd reports if you want, and will even call you at home if you request.....I have NEVER met another QA person like her and I nominated her for QA of the month (year if they offered that but they do not - *lol*)
To me, it's all about COMMUNICATION!! 
A national,
Can anyone help me out?
Thanks!
national
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I'm an IC with a national
and transcribe for a hospital. My TAT is normally 24 hours. Also, they hired me right out of school for 8 cpl.
the BIG national........LOL.....nm
for the national now on DQS...sm
but privately, which is my main source of income, (4 MDs), having them for a long time, I do about 300-400 LPH with a 68-72 character line in a DOS program with ShortCuts expansion program.
I used to type 250-300 LPH for the national before they went on DQS 3 years ago. That's been sliced in half.
best of luck to you!!!!!
7 CPL for a national for VR.....nm
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I got 9 cpl with a national
at their mercy as well. I'll take the 8 cpl with freedom to work when I want thank you very much and not be at anyone's mercy ESPECIALLY as an independent contractor like some folk do for these companies. I'll take the 8 cpl, but if I don't feel like working then I don't; end of story. I have my own accounts that I make the rules and the line rate, not some MTSO spoon feeding it to me. If I need more money then I'll just go out and get my own accounts. Not getting rich off the companies online that's for sure. Funny thing is whoever thinks that they are going to make top dollar on an account someone else (like a national or even a small MTSO) really has their head in the clouds. If you are good at what you do, you can go and get your own accounts and make 13 cpl or even more... go figure right???? Good luck my fellow MT's. Nationals are not for me.....
I have only tried one national and that was
I have even tried a small MTSO and they didn't want to pay squat either. I had no trouble at all with the dictators, but they still only wanted to pay 7 cpl as an IC and wanted to run my life, quick turnaround, yada, yada, yada. I would have been better off taking the morning shift at Bob Evans restaurant or better yet, the Dunkin Donuts (Indian-run) would probably pay me better than that. I say try your best to gain an account on your own even if it is only just one. You are better off with a small MTSO, but.....they lose accounts too even faster than the nationals, so then what? Put your efforts into finding an account on your own. There have been some suggestions on this board regarding such and someone was even going to hire a business consultant to get her business going. The other option is, if possible, try an on-site job especially at a hospital even if that is only to network. Make sure all of your friends know that you are a medical Transcriptionist with a great worth ethic. Word gets around and you would be surprised what can fall into your lap. Good luck. I do not like the way the nationals or even small MTSOs operate as far as pay and how they treat you especially when you are an IC.
Not at a national, but it was (sm)
most definitely there when previously working in-house.
Is this a national..which one?..
Just curious because I did hear of 1 co that wouldn't let you check your counts, and it seemed to be causing a lot of issues with the MTs of course. It ranged from some MTs feeling they were cheated out of lines to other MTs just wanting to know where they stood as far as their progress for the day.
The thing is, I can't remember the name of that company for the life of me. I thought maybe if I heard it, it would sound familiar if it was the same company.
I have 5 accounts with a national and still run out.
$18,000+, small national. nm
I like my national (PT) but my local is the best.
With my local I know exactly what I'm in for and how long it's going to take me. With my national, I can work hard at it and do the extra or just meet the requirement.
My local has picked up a ton of accounts so I may be able to find a national that doesn't have a "schedule requirement," i.e. 3 hours 4 days a week and one weekend day.
With my local, I can say, "Hey kids, not much work, let's go get ice cream?" They like that, but they hate "Mom's gotta burn the midnight oil."
It's a trade off. I'm not complaining. I burned my nylons in the fireplace last October and I don't miss them!
I work for a national
and I have a ton of doctors (clinic and hospital). I type 1000 lines in 3 to 4 hours. I don't have a lot of normals. There are some but don't use them on a daily basis. I just put my nose to the grind stone and make myself sit there for a certain amount of reports before I let myself get up. It can be done.
Old MT can't adjust to National sm
I am so very aggravated. I started with a medium sized national about a month ago....and today I counted my lines. I made $30 for 7 days of aggravation and a big headache. How am I supposed to make any money when I get a bunch of choppy little reports, followed by a letter - have to spent 15 minutes or so searching through a big database for what sounds like what doc is saying for a name. Then each file gets saved individually, followed by the number of the voice file, and the doctors name. If I have any questions, I must notify QA and see if they can help figure out the problem, but must put # and place in sound file in email, wait for a response, then fill in the blank. Needless to say, I've had it.....I am a good transcriptionist, but I can't get ahead this way, spending all my time on searching up addresses...and other than a few piddly reports, the rest is letters! Yuk....what would you do???? Thank you......
You will not find a National who will
appreciate you; however, if you worked for MQ for 8 years, you might be able to tolerate Spheris. I personally did not like them but hey you might. Transcend is a good company. I have several friends who work there but also have several who work at Spheris. I would just research as many as possible. Personally, I have never heard anything good about Medware. Good luck to you!
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