It's always the first thing a computer person asks me...lol! And it works a lot of the time. nm
Posted By: Another KSMT on 2007-08-02
In Reply to: I did . . . thanks for the suggestion though. - Sometimes (sm)
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i would ask her which time the other friends would be coming and when she asks why, sm
tell her that you just aren't as comfortable with all the extras and would like to visit with just family for christmas. she should separate and have two different get togethers if that is what she wants. don't show up if she disagrees and do your own thing. i am sure some of your other family members would agree and probably come to your house instead.
You sound like my mother! She asks me that every time I tell
Sorry!!! :-)
I want to be a person who works,
I want to be encouraged as I start a new job, not belittled and berated for not being fast enough or accurate enough as I learn new docs and ESLs. I want constructive criticism that is easy to understand and learn from. Why not have 1 Editor per 3 MTs or so so you have help when you need it?
I want a decent starting line rate with increases as I improve. I want flexibility in scheduling so when stuff comes up as DHs and kids think you are available to run errands all day. I dont want to be screamed at or made to feel guilty if I am sick or have a migraine and cant work that day.
I want to be able to spend time with my family and not live at my desk for 14 hours a day just to make line counts.
I want to be rewarded for accuracy -- not just speed; I take pride in getting it right but it takes longer. I want to type the same docs as much as possible so I can get quicker at them.
I want samples available at all times so when I come up against a wall and cant make it out I can go to samples for help.
I want to feel valued.
*insurance benefits that I can afford or sufficient income to purchase my own
*Holidays with my family
*regular days off each week so I have a "weekend" of some kind time with family
*Vacation
*Software and equipment provided or provided at reduced cost!!
*reimbursement for internet or phone costs or at least partial reimbursement
*A company website with resources such as special words and phrases used by certain dictators, new words, sample reports, formats, word lists. Right now I have every MT site available in my favorites. Why not combine stuff like that on a company website?
*bonuses and incentives that are reachable with a little effort and improvement. Not set so high as to be demoralizing
I am very happy and impressed that you are asking what MTs want. It gives me hope that it can be done. Good luck and much prosperity to you in your endeavors!
Working full time at home with small children is hard but part time works great
is almost impossible. You will either have to work when your spouse is home or for only a few hours during the day and then more when they are asleep. I work part time at home and my kids (2&5 now) have done very, very well. They are great kids, very well behaved, don't get into much. I stop working to check on them/give them some attention every hour or so while I work (5 hours each afternoon or so) and they get all my attention in the morning and at night. It has worked out beautifully for us.
I put my left leg on top of the computer tower, works great
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It is nearly essential to be a computer tech when one works at home. Sorry. Can't help. Feel your
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It works if they say the same thing or SM
almost the same thing. I can attest to the fact C-sections are must saves. Usually orthopedic procedures are also good to save. Hernia repairs. Basically, depends on doctor, but would rather save, than not save.
Do you even know how this kind of thing works?
The governor of a state is responsible for assessing potential disasters, the amount of assistance that is immediately available and if it is not enough in his/her opinion he/she is to contact the federal government and request assistance. Kathleen Blanco did not do this, underestimated the storm and the amount of resources she had available to her in her area and dropped the ball.
She's no Rudy Guiliani, plain and simple.
Take a middle school Civics class and try to keep up.
The feds were warning those people to get out of there a week ago and they did not. If blame must be placed, Blanco dropped the ball and was unqualified for her job as governor, and the residents there are idiots for staying in the path of a Category 5 hurricane when they were warned to evacuate days before it hit.
I'm so sick of the "nobody likes me because I'm poor" attitude of helplessness that got those people poor and kept them that way in the first place.
Wow - I do the same thing! Works everytime. nm
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One thing that works for me is to speed them up just a bit,
for some reason makes it a bit easier to understand. Also, I'd ask for samples of past work to be able to see what are the common things they just fly through. Speed 'em up or slow 'em down, see if one of these makes it better for you. Best of luck.
Here is the only thing I have found that works sm
Get a full 8 hours of good sleep at night.
Most people in the US, especially the female people in the US, do not get enough sleep. We push, and push and push, and do for everyone...but not ourselves. We stay up late trying to keep a nice house. We cook meals, do the dishes and work. Men don't get it. ANY woman who works outside the home can tell you, we ALL work the second shift of housecleaning, childcare, cooking and laundry. Men work one shift at the office and sit on their wide fat arses for the evening and complain about what they aren't getting. Precious few will clean up in any way, shape or form.
OF COURSE you are tired and draggy at work. Once I finally realized that I was overeating to compensate for being so very tired I looked at my fat behind and understood that sleep is more important than food. I started insisting on 8 hours of sleep. Guess what? I don't power nap at my desk anymore! I have lost 40 lbs in a year and I am actually getting more done, at work and at home.
No amount of energy drink or caffeine makes up for sleep.
Love my Kirby G5 -- got it used for $500 - the thing is a tank and works great!- nm
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works every time
Buy a can of peaches. Give him a couple tablespoons of the syrup only! If he keeps it down, give him couple more in about 1/2 hour. Worked every single time with all my kids.
God works his miracles in time - sm
and so many times at JUST the right time!!! Congratulations!! I am blessed to have an appreciative husband too! I just got a 2005 PT Cruiser (car) because of hard work and obligation to taking up the slack... love that PT Cruiser!!! lol
Time to call the authorities and put this person out of business. no mess.
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One of my long-time friends works on the same
account and she can't wait for me to get started. She is overwhelmed with work and types a little 20,000 lines per payperiod. I've been assigned to her account. So, I guess there IS work.
If it turns out there isn't, then I will move along.
What I will NOT do is trash the company on the boards and join this really sad crab club on here. That's too far down in the bucket for me to go.
Good bye and so sorry for you.
I have a hugfest with my dogs. Works every time! nm
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Whatever time frame works for you. The point is
If you have to keep looking up your entries, it is not functional! LOL You're just looking up something else!
The point is to have Expanders you don't even have to think about. They just automatically flow with the text and you don't have to even think about using them.
To the person giving the ShortHand tips - thank you very much for taking time to share!! nm
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I'm no computer genius but my monitor does it all the time sm
When?? When my cell phone is near by and something goes on with it, like a message comes through via email (I have a BlackBerry now). However, it did it before with my regular cell phone too - so I came to the conclusion that someone nearby was getting a phone call or something. Nothing has ever happened to my monitor...
Maybe in the recycling bin? Or you could restore your computer to an earlier time?
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I would suggest that several of you choose a time and day to meet in chat. That usually works
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TG doesn't use dongles. The serial number only works on 1 computer, so a new serial
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Is there a setting on the computer that causes your internet connect to time out - I cannot stay
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My "techies" come to the house and most of the time get it fixed here. They built the computer
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What is going on when every time you start computer - there are numerous empty folders, cannot find
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A computer's OS (operating system) is only meant for a 1 time install on 1 pc. People like yours
who abuse this are just looking for a cheap break, jack up the price (theoretically speaking) for the rest of us, and are asking for a myriad of problems on their pcs. To deter this behavior, about 1 year ago, many computer companies ceased to include all software when packaging the pc for shipment. It is because of software abuse/misuse, computers that are delivered with a pre-installed OS are delivered without the OS + other necessary software, due to behaviors such as yours and many others. However, if you call the company and verbally request all software: OS (installation CD), as well as other necessary software (tools systems, drivers, diagnostics, utilities, print driver, internet security, and WP/Word/Excel, et al), they will gladly send it to you free of charge.
one thing at a time
FACT: VR works if "all of the tumblers click." But most importantly - the correct sound card and microphone, you dictate correctly (you cannot dictate in the same manner that you talk to someone), and you take the time to correct errors (that could be as they occur or at the end of the day). Remove one ... and you're going to have problems.
>>>And obviously you don't work for Transcend or MDI-FL where not only is the VR platform crap, but the accounts are difficult accounts AND our Expander program still doesn't allow macros.
That was never mentioned in the original message.
>>>If you're making money, you must not have made that much before VR.
Depends upon your definition of "that much."
>>>I was making over 9 cpl on straight typing at 400-450 lph on an account all ER and OPs.
I currently work on four to five different accounts, all acute care with a wide variety of dictator (maybe 100 or so). ST and IT will not work for me. I've been using Word w/ AutoCorrect all along. I don't know squat about macros and templates. With that ... depending upon the dictator, I average 275 to 325 lph.
>>>There is no way possible to produce 900 lph to just break even to what I was making let alone to MAKE money on VR.
Not true ... or was the $75+ I made in 1-1/2 hours my imagination?
>>>You may be using your macros in VR and doing the same thing you did while straight typing, but you're making less money doing it.
I never said I use macros in VR. In fact, I don't. Everything is straight dictation for me.
>>>I don't care what company you're working for, they aren't paying you the same rate for editing VR as they did for straight typing, and there is NO WAY you're producing over 900 lph, so my statement stands about high producers not making money. The only point you made is that you had to be a mediocre producer to be making money, otherwise you'd just be breaking even.
Excuse you?
1. VR is not for everyone. I have said that many times. But it's a real life saver when you have physical ailments that slow down your production (I had a busted finger and was casted for a month). You ever type with two fingers casted together?
2. VR works for people who are willing to do what is necessary to make the product work correctly. And from what I've read "around town," most are not.
3. *I* can produce more lines per hour using VR, without the macro and template features, than I can typing in Word with AutoCorrect. I don't have a good memory, and that won't change. So why would I type? Very simple ... to keep my hands limber.
If you are kicking out 400-450 lph on the keyboard, however you do it, then keep right on doing what you're doing. And I'll do the same thing.
One thing at at time
Try focusing on the here and now. Sometimes thinking about EVERYTHING is just too much. If you stay focused on whatever you are doing right now, such as dishes, watching a movie, transcribing, the time will pass and you will get through this. One day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time.
sitting in my computer room, typing away when my boyfriend at the time, called me from work. nm
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I think it's the stupidest thing on TV in a long time.
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That's why I asked if it was a one-time thing or a pattern
A one-time slip-up is bad enough, but some people have a "serial cheating" personality that is unacceptable and definitely a deal-breaker.
The hard time was the past thing.
Hi, I have just joined Spheris Hyderabad. Two months for settling down is what they give you and after that it is your regular type-type-type. There are nooooooooo problems with this new Spheris Clarity (R) platform. With this, things are just moving smooooooooothly.
Some people like to keep a Time Clock thing showing on their monitors, too. But
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Oh, my. That's the funniest thing I've read in a long time.
AHDI: Solving the world's problems, one foreign MT at a time.
ROLFMAO
No woman asks for it EVER
A woman can be walking down the street naked, she is not asking for rape. No woman ever wants to be raped. Old ladies, young ladies, middle aged ladies get attacked and raped and sexually harrassed and murdered. Women do not ask for this. Until we put the blame where it belongs, on the perpetrator, not the victim, nothing will change. You need some consciousness raising, me thinks.
Someone asks about this company almost
daily. You'll find lots of info on the company board and in their archives.
Get everything in writing. When someone asks
if a company is flexible in hours, what does that mean? It could mean that they're willing to let you switch from the day shift to the evening shift if you request it. It could mean you have a window of time in which to complete your work. Or it could mean that you can work when you want. A question needs to be much more specific than that, and both the question and answer need to be in writing.
let it slide, unless she asks.
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The FUNNY thing is that in the amount of time it takes for them to post a message
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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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DH always asks me if I hit any traffic on the way to work
I always say, no, there was no traffic today. Oh, yeah, the dog was in my way and I tripped over him. Yep, he is just jealous. I could never deal with rush hour traffic again. I just watch for the dog.
Your son asks (in all seriousness and sincerity) sm
Mom, were there dinosaurs when you were a little girl?
C'mon....I'm only 45!!!
Get Turbo Tax, it has a whole section for this and asks you if you have this, this, that...sm
By using this I found 2 deductions I had no idea I could take.
If obnoxious asks something too personal,
ask her why she would ask you that? You just turn the tables. You might ask the question with a look of great interest, as if you really wonder why she is so interested, or you could do it in a tone that lets her know that sounds like a very boring subject, so why on earth would she want to discuss such a thing. If she talks about things not work related, politely point out that you need to concentrate on your work and can't do two things at once. If she seems to be talking about quality issues, consider whether there might be a reason. Anything she makes a claim about, research yourself and see if she is right. Sometimes people who are annoying still know a lot, and have a lot to offer, but nobody will listen. If she corrects something you have been doing wrong and she is right, thank her for pointing it out, make a note of it so you will remember or make an Autocorrect, or whatever so you remember.
If none of these ideas are helpful or work on her, I would come right out and say that we are working close together, and you think your personalities clash a bit, so it might make life easier if you both tried to be as quiet as possible to try to get along. If she doesn't agree, then prepare to keep quiet until it's time to have some fun with her. You know ... the witty jab that takes her breath away when she is least expecting it. :oP
Why dumb? OP asks nothing about add. equip.
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Before OP asks, pay lower taxes due to
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Honestly that is the most intelligent thing I've heard from an MT co. in a long time. Completely
You have to be able to retain knowledge.
You have to know how to reserach effectively.
You have to be able to use deductive reasoning.
You have to have confidence in your decisions and not constantly "need assurance."
You have to be able to separate sounds in your head that are both internal and from multiple external forces.
Some of these can be taught, some are innate, some take years to develop, some either you got it or you don't.
If Jacy asks a question, don't respond
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Give them a range. That's what they do when someone asks what the job pays. SM
Just think about what you are willing to work for and go from there. Or you can just be honest and tell them flat out what you expect. I did that with the full-time job I have. I decided that if I were going to go back to being an employee, I was just going to be totally honest about what I wanted. They pay hourly where I'm at. When the HR girl made the offer, I countered and told her what I had hoped to make. And in the end, I got it which was pretty exciting. Just be professional and honest.
Somebody asks this question every single day. What's the deal?
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