Might try a place that services copiers and other office machines. nm
Posted By: Otherwise buy one used. nm on 2007-05-22
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ALL my accounts still use tapes, believe it or not. Went through your same problem buying on E-Bay and just kept sending them back. There is no one out there that repairs these anymore either. It could just be your foot pedal but I doubt it -- you can try cleaning the wheels with cotton swabs and alcohol that sometimes gets the "yuk" off. I have a Pearlcorder bought on E-bay -- after the 4th one-- that works and has worked for 6 months now -- holding my breath but gave up on the Sony's as they never hold up. I finally figured I pay for what I get and those that I had paid new and over $400 actually did last me 10 years which averaged out to $40 a year which is what you can pay for the refurbished ones that last a year so either way averages out to about the same -- but with the new ones they work right away and you don't have to go through so many. I would try again on E-Bay but for the Pearlcorder pay at least $120 to $150 and it is then usually in good shape. But the reason for the "Beeeeeeee" is that it is sticking and not rewinding -- which you know -- so try cleaning it, might work for a little while.
Good luck. Patti
E-Machines are the best
Had one for 6 years solid use, made me a lot of money. Went through a lightning strike and survived that. I have now retired her with honor to purchase a new E-machine. They are solid, performance excellent.
Fax machines - sm
I have a Sharp UX510 and have been somewhat happy with it up to now.
But I am experiencing a lot of paper jams and even though I followed the owner's manual to correct this, it still happens often - incoming faxes. Also, the prints I receive are not always that clear.
So my question is - anyone have a free-standing fax that you can recommend.
Thank you
fax machines
Anything by Brother is the best out there.
fax machines
Anything by Brother is the best out there.
It's the only place I have ever lived.. Great place to retire or raise a family. Low crime rate e
living is pretty easy here. Low stress..
noise machines
If I may jump in here, they are sometimes also clock radios with nature sounds, or you can buy just the "noises" alone. Wal Mart sells them too and places line Linens N' Things. I have one with a white noise button because I'm a light sleeper, and it works great. Check the electronics dept.
And the only machines who "transcribe" are VR,
if doctors would only treat MTs like machines !!
this kills me, from the MT news board, a neurologist speaking:
What are the pitfalls? “Mumbling,” says Dr. Block, “that’s the main problem. Doctors are used to dictating in a low, monotone mumble, as fast as they can. A person might be able to handle it by going back and listening to the recording again and again. But for voice recognition, doctors need to speak in a normal, conversational tone of voice, just like we are doing right now. Speak normally, and Dragon has no problem, it works very well. It’s really quite simple.”
yes PLEASE, go ahead and treat me like a machine -- and that TAT would be a whole lot better!!!! and yes doc, you would save money too.....
4000 LPD??? They think y'all are machines?..
You can see pix at transcriptiongear.com. Machines are not always interchangeable. You need to ask t
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I have 4 of those machines sitting in my storage....sm
I'm sure I have that info. I will check tonight when through working and will email you.
The 'suits' think we are just production machines!
Everything on their mind is how to get the 'lazy' MTs to produce more. They graph it,research 'better practices', hire new suits that saying the right things and doing the right things to play the game. Just once I would love to get one these air headed suits seated and listening to their docs and doing the job just for 4 hours and show these management robots what this job actually is. But, this will never happen and the suits will keep on playing their game as long as the stockholders are clueless - let the employees or ICs listen to a stockholder meeting once - it is hoot! The really intelligent stockholder will ask questions like how do your seasoned MTs feel about VR and getting paid less, etc. and changing their ways of doing things --- the suits have come up with all these fancy named programs that they have dreamed up to brainwash the stockholders into believing that the suits really have a handle on this company and are moving forward. I wish the stockholders would talk one and one with the employees and really get a feel for how the brain dead suits are really doing. Not one of the management of a transcription business should not be a non-MT. They haven't walked a mile in our boots and are only interested in fancy graphs, and fancy sounded 'best practices' crap to brainwash the stockholders - get down to the dirty job of doing the job, they you will know how to manage a company!! I have yet to meet a suit that knows what it would be like to be in our shoes but worse yet they DO NOT CARE how we feel!! Can you tell I have had it with suits?!!
I believe calling machines 'transcribers' is yet
(now AHDI, of course). Now there's a little gang of crooks I want NO part of.
EVER!
You can work those machines harder than a lot of people do
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Remember mag card machines? Ewwww!!! nm
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The position varies from place to place..
Sometimes you end up doing VR, which can be really easy or a real pain. Sometimes you end up simply editing files and all is good. Other times, you end up with more job responsibilities and hours than you ever wanted. All in all better than typing LOL.
Have most people had good luck with their MQ office closing and moving to the regional office. Have
things gotten better or worse for you.
Yes, I lost mine. I upgraded the Office 2000 package to Office 2003. sm
I have over 2000 autocorrect entries and lost them all as well as my supplemental dictionary for my Stedman's spellcheck. Lots of grief!
Maybe you will be lucky and not lose anything. Good luck to you.
Might be able to rent one from an office supply or office machine repair shop
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I gave a tin of toffee for each office and a Lia Sophia necklace to each office manager. ~nm~
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I gave a tin of toffee for each office and a Lia Sophia necklace to each office manager. ~nm~
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Office politics. That is why I enjoy working at home. In the office,
people are in other people business. Just mind your own business.
Can anyone suggest an office in MQ that is not run like this Amherst office. They are absolutely
pathetic. I wonder how many other MTs are in that office in the same situation.
Just DQS from my office was transferred and the rest are getting on DQS before the office closes.
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Pay kids work around office, renovate office.
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Office 2003 so far, but going to Office 2007 as soon as I can. nm
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Where are the services that pay 11.5?
I have 18 years of experience, and the most I've been offered is 9 cpl and that's jumping through hoops. 11.5 for a company is just not the norm, sorry!
HIM/services will get you any way they can!
Howwouldtheyliketoreadareportjustlikethisandcodeasfastorbill? Maybe we can charge "air time" for all those times the docs leave us hanging while they figure out what they are going to say.
services
Carol, I have never worked for an on-line service but was thinking of switching. I'm tired of getting screwed by the hospital and cheated on line counts. Which services are you speaking of.
Services
Services Provided as Key Activity of the Business
If a worker provides services that are a key aspect of the business, it is more likely that the business will have the right to direct and control his or her activities. For example, if a law firm hires an attorney, it is likely that it will present the attorney’s work as its own and would have the right to control or direct that work. This would indicate an employer-employee relationship.
Does this mean I am not an IC because my company presents my work as its own and they tell me what platform I have to use?
You keep saying they tried other services?
Why did they try other services if they were so happy with you? Maybe they keep coming back, but one day they may not...
What extra services...
I was wondering if any of you MTSOs, or MTs that work for an MTSO, offer any extra services to your clients? For example, do you do their envelopes and labels as well? Or anything else? Keeping in mind that you are not in the same town and that your employees are not in the office or even same state as you, lol. Thanks for any suggestions!
curious
Yes, small services (sm)
used to pay 11 cpl IC, have now sold out to squids who in turn pay 7-8 cpl.
And services left average 8 cpl, if you're really experienced you'll get 10 or 11 and get such bad dictation you'll get a headache you'll never forget. 
ICs can work for services, as well. nm
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Funeral services
I agree. I personally did not attend my first funeral until I was in my mid 20s, even when my beloved grandmother died, it was her wish that we "kids" not attent (age 12 at the time). I have never forced my own son to attend as a child either. I now feel obligated to attend services for husband's family, etc but always dread the whole ordeal, even for just a distant relative, etc. Grateful that my parents also will not be having formal services, just simple cremation. You must do what YOU feel is right for your child and your own situation.
armed services
My sone joined the Navy in his junior year of college. He went in as an officer. They finished paying his college and then sent him for Officers training. He is now teaching nucler physics for them for 4 years and go do something else in the Navy after 4 years to do anything he wants.
Did you get a contract for your services?????
If so check your contract.
if not
Are they normals he supplied you?? If not then are they YOUR MACROS???? If they are then I would think they would be your property. Did he pay for your ShortHand or Office programs or even your spellchecker????? Did he furnish your computer?????
If your answer is repeatedly no then perhaps you should tell him NO money No macros.
Just my humble opinion.
And then company has right to not use services
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Not being paid for IC services
What steps can I take to collect payment for my services as an IC? Company is ignoring me. The only thing I can think of is to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Hiring a lawyer wouldn't be worth it. Thanks.
Transcend Services
Thanks so much for the information.
When you market your services with a
business name and a business license, it shows the doctors or hospitals that you are representing yourself as a professional business and are not just a homemaker or housewife trying to make a few extra bucks. They will treat you with more respect and take you more seriously, and in turn will be willing to pay you a fair rate as a respectable businesswoman. Think about any business in your community or town. They all first procure a business name and a business license before they open their doors. You may be working from home, but you can will present yourself in this fashion. I would also suggest obtaining a P.O. Box to use as your business address instead of using your home address. Believe me, this works. I have been running a successful small MT business from home for over 20 years now, and I support my entire family on my earnings.
No, these services have not cleared
it with their legal staff. If they did, they would not be advertising IC status and flexible schedules, then presenting a contract that requires Tuesday through Saturday, set hours, or Sunday thru Thursday, set hours. No, no one has to accept a contract, and I certainly would not under those conditions. I bet there are a lot of MTs though who need jobs, don't know the law, and who are willing to accept a contract under those conditions. However, it is ILLEGAL under IRS guidelines. If the national MTSOs have consulted their attorneys, then pray tell why are they hiring ICs, controlling their schedules? Under those circumstances, they are considered employees under the law, and these large nationals KNOW IT. I'd fire my attorney if I was told it was okay to operate under the screen of IRS detection. No, you do not have to shy away from services and find your own accounts. Get real. I subcontract to MTSOs, albeit smaller ones, as an IC, and do not have my own accounts. Right now, I am under contract to only 1, and I am not breaking any IRS laws in doing so.
MRT Services - anyone familiar with them?
Anyone ever heard of MRT Services? I saw them online. Please provide feedback.
Gmrtranscription Services
Good morning,
Has anyone heard of Gmrtranscription Services or Verilogue?
I am testing for a home position and I am curious about their reputation.
They transcribe physician/client interactions for medical marketing research.
Any advice is appreciated.
Kymee
I didn't say they tried other services after
Yep, I know they've used Medquist, MRC, Medifax (long time ago - don't think it's the same Medifax that I think is in existence now) and some local services I won't name because they'd be identifiable by their names. How do I know this? I knew about it before I even went on my own; in fact, that's one of the reasons I did it. I saw a need for QUALITY transcription, not the crap that was coming back from services, and I knew i coulld provide that. Also, I have contacts in the HIM world who told me by name the services they used and what poor quality/turnaround time they were getting.
Transcend services
Has anyone heard of Transcend Services? Is this a good company to work for? I need to find a dependable reliable national co to work for. Thanks for any advice
Medical Dictation Services Inc
Does anyone here work for this company that is based in Gathersburg, MD? If so, I would like to talk to you. I have been away from transcription for a couple years but want to get back into it and am hoping to hear from this company. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! MSH
and they have offshore services as clients.
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Southern Transcription Services
Any info on Southern Transcription Services would be helpful.
TIA
Telerecruiting Admin Services
Has anyone worked for Telerecruiting Admin Services, or do you know someone that has. A friend keeps getting email from them, and wants to know if they actually hire or pay people the wages they advertise? TIA.
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