Laurie De Jaen of Seattle, WA! You've won the MTStars
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Sick in Seattle...
Hi,
I am visiting Seattle closer to Renton. My blood pressures have been 200s over 120s and pounding unbearable headaches with any little exertion for 4 days now, even getting into the shower causes a headache from mars.. I hate to put a damper on the vacation here but I think I need to go to an ER somewhere. Anyone from Seattle who can direct me to a good hospital? Really, really appreciate suggestions.
Thanks.
Do you work out of the Seattle office?
Just curious. Our Portland office closed recently.
Hi Headachy in Seattle. It helps to be an MT!
I freak my doctors out a lot with suggestions on my treatment, some they have not heard of yet. They are always asking me, "Where did you get that?" Good luck with your headaches. With steroid injections, even though they wear off, sometimes a nice break from them, albeit temporary, gives you time to catch your breath to be able to handle them again.
that Seattle played GREAT....but....sm
In the end of the game, when the interviews were happening over the dais/podium......even the SeaHawks said that *Pittsburgh won it and that they deserved it*...
like I said - Seattle played the better game, but Pitts always gets down and gritty toward the end and is why they have won 5 SuperBowls.
Seattle is a great, young team and I wish them well and love Tim Hasselback (who screwed up last night to all those who missed it). Maybe better luck NEXT year.
Now all you sour grapes posters, put on your big boy or big girl panties and DEAL WITH IT.
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To Laurie....
Just wanted to let you know that I am STILL laughing over your post about BP pills even today. I laughed all through work last night. I thought maybe it was too funny because I was so tired. But NOPE, I still thought it was just as funny today!!!!
Thanks for the GREAT laugh. 
to laurie and everyone else.....sm
I do agree with you Laurie. This is our fault. I see what you see too. However, I can't sit back and accept that the only way to make a difference is by letting things be as they are and work our rear ends off for 4 cpl or less. If we do this, I don't see the future getting better for us.
I can't speak for anyone else about how often they post or what their reasons are for posting, but I speak for myself. I happened upon MTStars because I was job hunting. I found information about what is going on and I am upset by it and trying to do something. I feel there is a strong cause here. I have since found work and by next week you won't see me post as often as I do now.
If nothing else, I think there should be a new association specifically for American MTs.
I don't know what else to say on the subject. I have been successfully shut down.
Perfect here - Lake Stevens (just outside of Seattle) 72 degrees. NM
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Now, Laurie --- if what the others say is what they WANT to, same for you dear...
you're seeing what YOU want to. You're not the authority to say you see him for "what he is". You see him the same as others -- for what you WANT to see in him.
You're no more superior in knowledge than anyone else. It's your opinion versus theirs. LOL
Who the hell's Laurie?
See, you don't know everything. Thanks for the belly laugh! You have no idea who I am.
in reply to laurie....sm
"You know, I used to be very, very opposed to offshoring. Then I started doing some research on it. Do you know the primary reason why MTSOs would dare upset their MLS staff by offshoring? Because this is a 24/7 business and we won't work overnight and we won't do anything "difficult" like ESL docs or harder worktypes. It's as simple as that."
It isn't really as simple as that, at least not for me. I do work overnight. I do work the hard reports. I do work the difficult ESLs. I haven't been an MT for as long as the majority of people on this forum. I have only been working for 4 years, so I take what I can get.
"Before you start protesting, ask yourself these questions: Do I work overnight? Am I willing to work overnight? Would I be willing to take on an overnight shift if it meant the difference between working or losing my job to offshore?"
I work overnight, as stated above. Yes, if I was settled in a day shift position and switching to overnight would save my job from being outsourced, I would do it. I have a 5-year-old daughter and am a single parent. I have to do what I can to get the money I need to raise my daughter. There are many MTs in the same boat I am.
"I'm sure by now, you're saying, "No way - I have (kids/family/another job/a life) that I don't want to interrupt for work." Well, I"m sorry then. Until we remember the basic reason we're in this situation, we'll never get anywhere."
I agree with you on these aspects because there are MTs out there who would not work overnight and try to avoid the difficult dictators. I think they need to take a step back and think about whether or not they really want this line of work.
"Do you want to make a difference in whether or not your company offshores? Volunteer to change your shift to the overnight. Often times, you can get an overnight shift differential, which means not only will you have more work available but you'll also make more money doing it! Look - the industry is changing; it has to. We're the ones responsible for making it this way because we won't do things that are uncomfortable or the slightest bit difficult - Do you do ESL docs? What about hard worktypes? No? Then look in the mirror before you start spouting out about offshore."
I wouldn't have posted my ideas if I didn't feel strongly about the situation. If I didn't do ESL docs, didn't work overnight and avoided the hard worktypes, I would only be reading the posts of others. I sure as heck would not offer to take a stand with anyone else willing to do the same.
I know there are MTs out there not willing to do the above, but how many out there are? I have a feeling there are more than you and I could imagine. The majority of the reason for outsourcing to another country is to eliminate costs.
I don't know about anyone else, but I feel I am worthless. When I first started, I felt that I had somewhat of an important job. I don't feel that way anymore and that makes me sad. I like being an MT. It is an interesting profession and I learn something new everyday. Now, it just doesn't feel the same anymore.
To Laurie.....Again Bravo!
I agree!
How much time do MTs dedicate to their job, who are willing to start a big, revolutionary campaign regarding the MT business to stop offshoring?
Maybe they should really work in another industry.
People who are not even ready to pay for a mentoring program? Come on! And refuse to give back the computer that was provided by the company because they worked so 'hard' and do not think that they were compensated enough? Where is their integrity?
It is a business and a f r e e market. Don't these people ever get it?
Hugs to you, Laurie...What the world needs now
is love, sweet love. It's the only thing that there's just too little of.
LOL This IS funny. So YOU are the REAL LAURIE and the
other is an IMposter?! RRROOFFFLLLL
Who's Laurie? The single mom post was mine
HI
I agree. I was shocked too. Laurie seems irritated; thought a little
mothering might help calm her down.
I'm raising my children alone. I know how it is.
Good girl Laurie...now you'll have a nice night
and the evil doers can spread their evil elsewhere!
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used DocQscribe, but I have used Meditech, Cerner, Vianeta, the Precyse platform (I can't remember the name), Dolbey, and Lanier platform I think was called Cequence (?).
Out of all the different platforms I have typed on, I have liked EXText the best. In my opinion, it's very user friendly, easy to learn, and I really like ESP which is the built in abbreviation expander. Plus it is very easy to create your own normals which I love. My fingers literally never leave the keyboard because there are macro keys for everything. You can use your mouse if you prefer or learn the function macros. I love it. I think I'm more productive on EXText than with any other platform.
Spell as best you can or blank them and keep going. I've passed many tests when I've left blan
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Well Done MTStars!!!
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They own MTStars.
Scroll down to bottom, and see. Long story short, they know the ins and outs of this field and never heard anything bad about them.
HTH.
I know they (MTstars) can
I want the question to be absolutely clear to her (admin) because she is not answering the question. If she can read the replies she needs to say that she can instead of deflecting by not answering the question.
here at MTStars............nm
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Thank you MTStars.
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A big thank you to MTStars for
being the only MT site to honor us with really nice gifts year after year during MT week. My hat is off to you.
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Thanks again MTStars!
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Great job, thankful!!! 
oh, okay; but don't you mean MTStars
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other than MTstars, ?, no. Why?
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Thank you MTStars...
So cute!
As you can already see, you've come to the wrong board! By using the word professional, you've
excluded about 99% of the population of "whatever" it is that hangs on these boards. Certainly not professional for sure! But you sure are doing a good thing for someone! Its the thought that counts. Sorry you met the dregs right at the start.
HELP! I've turned my screen sideways, I can't straighten it up. I know I've seen sm
this before, but I can't remember what it is. Do you realize how hard it is to read sideways? TIA.
I've lost track of how many people who've asked about it to NOT
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I've always verified every line I've typed (I have my ways) -sm
If you're supposed to be paid a certain $/line, that's what you should be getting no matter how they do billing unless of course it's specified in YOUR contract with THEM.
BTW, I've never caught a company cheating me ever.
Time to thank MTStars...
Firstly, because they are always updating and perfecting the board...
and secondly because they sent me Happy Birthday wishes...(I signed up, but still, it is nice to get the message).
You're still the best in my book!
Thanks again...
Visits to MTSTARS...sm
How many times a day, on average, do you come to this website? Just curious.
OMG, just found it myself! Your bad, MTStars.
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Group you mean MTStars?
This group, you mean, MT Stars? No, however, I cant let an ignorant poster get away with posting ignorant judgmental stuff..
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Yes, and I use the mtstars search too!
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this website...mtstars.............nm
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Thank you MTstars for doing the giveaway again!
Thank You MTStars and Transcend! now...
please tell me which number I won with. Was it 68???
I need to play my winning number on the roulette wheel today!! 
Rock on MTStars
Thanks for the prize. I think it will come in handy for all those abbreviations they throw at us.
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