No, re-read the message. I said less than $0.01 per WORD.
Posted By: Sandy on 2007-12-11
In Reply to: You are taking 1000 and dividing by 5.75 - you are wrong (sm)
She needs to compare the amount she is paid ($5.75/1000 words is less than $0.01 per word) by computing a line (in this case the example given was 65-characters with spaces) times a line rate (example of $0.08/line). Comparing the two results will help her to decide if she is being paid enough.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH .. Please read my message here
I really do appreciate your explanation and I can see exactly what you mean.
Out of absolute curiosity, I called my trainer and asked her about this "new SE pay plan".
She was quite candid, I thought, in her answer. She discussed the fact that MQ had felt they needed more SEs because it is cost-effective for the company (no benefits to pay). As they picked up more SEs, their employee base was starting to sag so they worked on a better benefits package for employees for better hiring and retention. She said while MQ realizes they need to have a higher percentage of employees (an employee can be "controlled" as far as hours and schedules, etc., according to the IRS), the SEs were leaving their spots to become employees b/c of the benefits being offered. So, they are trying to replenish and maintain a specific base of SEs. She said that MQ is still in the process of improving pay and benefits for employees and those changes will be rolling out as soon as they can be installed.
It does make sense to me.
Thank you so much for your reply. It is probably the most credible post regarding MQ I have ever read on this board.
A few ums??? did you read my message? LOL
I can handle a few ums, i have been a Transcriptionist for over 12 years, but 100 ums or uhs in 12 and a half lines of typing. Not to mention 8 minutes of dictation, just sitting there waiting and then what you get is um, uh . . ..um I was just venting!
Actually read your own message - sm
I hate MT, but I love the perks is what you say.
I know you are paid on production at 5 cpl and you said it was an editing/transcription combination. And yes, if you do not like your job you certainly are not goign to push yourself and that ellusive 250 to 300 lph will never be met and you will be getting closer to 150 to 200 lph.
If if the software program that is the problem, which you never mention in your initial post, then you need to look elsewhere and fnd that perfect fit. What company is it you work for? Maybe someone else can help with the glitch. I've had issues that were actually on my end which interferred with a specific platform and once I got it fixed, things were great, but in the meantime it sure was frustrating. In other words, it is not always the company's fault.
did yu read ur own message???sm
you don't GROW thc OIL in your backyard, and you don't GROW cocaine and heroine. How do you grow OIL?? I think you have been ingesting a little bit of something...maybe Xanax or Wellbutrin for your anxiety/depression?? legallized highs! keep'em drugged up and stupid! and fleece 'em for their cash! They will never know, much less care.
Thanks. I will read up on it! : ) No message.
:)
Did you READ the previous message
I was being sarcastic about being called a "typist". After all, isn't patient care enhanced by ACCURATE and COMPLETE medical records? I would like to think I contribute, albeit modestly, to a patient's care. Don't you ever ask to see your records and check them for accuracy? Couldn't an omission or error result in a problem down the line? It HAS happened!
I had to re-read your message. You are really a scammer, probably
.in min many subject areas......
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MESSAGE TO ALL POSTERS - PLEASE READ
It is important that all posters (and those who just lurk around and read) understand that this board does not represent just one single view, opinion, perspective, posting style, topic, etc.
The board is for posting opinions for productive and information sharing, discussion, debate, etc.
EVERY OPINION IS ALLOWED. NO OPINION IS WRONG .. It is just an opinion! Our opinions reflect our beliefs. There may be opinions that are more popular or acceptable by society, by industries, by individuals or groups than others but all are allowed on this board.
No poster here knows any behind-the-scenes information about anyone else. Everyone's email address is hidden. A person can post here without identifying who they are. Just because there are 2 or more posts even with the same handle does not PROVE that the posts are by the same poster, etc.
Every poster and reader here must exercise some personal restraint and tolerance toward others' opinions. You may have to step back and stop reading a bit, take a breath, determine not to reply to a post or otherwise. There is no reason why healthy debate cannot occur but it has to be civil and allow others' experiences and beliefs to be presented.
Stop attacking one another and stop trying to bully individual posters or opinions. This means trying to police others' posts for grammar, spelling. It also means to stop trying to personally address others' posting styles or personalities by calling them out.
If you have a problem with a post, report it. If a post bothers you, stop reading or reply and debate it but do it with respect.
This board is not moderated for niceness nor for a single opinion. It is here for everyone to present their ideas and beliefs and all are welcome - on every forum of MTStars.
If you have problems with a specific poster, send me the link and let's discuss it. I will not remove posts because they are simply not nice, etc. If you wonder why your post is removed, ask me.
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Wendy, do you know what bitterness is? pls read message
it's "drinking the poison yourself, hoping the other person will die from it". You need to let go of your issues with MQ. Apparently, it is in the past, so honey, just let it go. 
Oops, please read above post, there IS a message.
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read my message again. no one deserves to be murdered. but you contribute to your
victimhood by your actions and you are more likely to be a victim because of your actions than others. i live in a safe neighborhood. i still lock my doors. i don't want to be a victim. i don't drink and drive. i don't hang out in neighborhoods where there is a lot of crime. don't you get it. you can't go to a foreign country at the age of 18, drink too much and hook up with people you don't know. you increase your odds of victimization.
When I opened your message to read it, I saw something that made me chuckle. SM
At the top of the page, there was an ad defining Alzheimer's disease (with an apostrophe) from alzheimersconcern.com. We're probably the only one's following this new guideline. I wonder how many people read these apostropheless terms we are now mandated to transcribe and actually do think we're nuts. Even if it is correct, and I do understand the reasoning behind leaving the apostrophe off, it still doesn't help our image any, at least in my opinion. Just a thought.
Please read message in above Poor Pooch's post.
:+
Anyone read Letter to Editor in ADVANCE see message
February 26, 2007 issue? Two letters regarding MT and AAMT.
Oops..didn't read the whole message..let's see..still margaritas and lobster and how about...A
nm
I read word for word when I am done transcribing
nm
This happens to me in Word sometimes (see message)
I think it happens when I accidentally hit a combination of keys. I can't remember exactly how I fix it, but it's something like hitting either ctr/shift, or alt/shift, or ctr/alt/shift--some form or the other. Hope this helps.
Last word should be support. Sorry - no message
: )
I have had this happen - when you close word you should get a message (sm)
to the effect of would you like to save the Normal template - click OK. When you start again you will probable get a message asking if you want to open the new Normal - again click yes. Hope this makes sense!
We use all numbers unless 1st word in sentence - No message
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There is always Word Help that you could read through.
I have found it to be very helpful and well-written when it comes to answering questions such as yours.
MS Word 2003....please read
Hi, I have a question. How do I create fields in my MS Word document so I can just tab forward to each field? Thanks.
Read the Word help file.
Your auto correct file has an .acl file extension. Your auto text are connected to the template you use (probably normal) but you'll have to transfer that template to the new computer as well in order for those entries to be retained.
sorry cut off - should read "that there is only one word"
Go to the Word boards and read
all of the notes and replies that deal with acute care. If there is something you do not understand, research it and study up on it as much as possible. It is basically a way to learn new terminology. No one can teach you acute care. If you want to learn it, all you have to do it study. The Internet and reference books will be your teachers. The ball is in your court. All you have to do it take the time to learn it. When you graduate from MT school, you only learn the basics. The rest you must teach yourself. I hope this helps.
The Surgical Word Book by Claudia Tessier (see message)
is set up like that. It is black with silver and GREEN lettering.
Love, love, LOVE this book! Good luck!
You have to answer yes to the message to save Normal when you quit Word
to save toolbar settings.
Read the tips from the poster at the top of the board about Word. Good suff! nm
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Ummm--read her post again, please--it don't say *keyboard* short cuts..it says *word* shortcuts
duh!
Venting-why do people keep putting nm and THEN writing a message?? nm means no message - sm
Please put sm if you have a message and NM if there is no message other than your subject line. It makes it easier when reading these messages. thanks so much and have a nice day everyone.
In 12 years of MT'ing I've never re-read an entire chart. Edit/read as I type. nm
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Yes, I read your post, and I just re-read it, and I've copied and pasted for you in case
you've forgotten your own words! Your post above is 100% different "flavor" to it, now all positive and cheery! Your first post was 100% doom and gloom every which way, including "raining on your parade", and "if you want to go forward"...God, sounds like she's talking about jumping into oncoming traffic! Here is your quote:
My first boss (the one who hired me as a new grad) gave me some words of wisdom that I haven't forgotten. She said that transcribing at home with small children NEVER works under any circumstance. Either the work will suffer or the parenting will suffer.
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How can the word "NEVER" in caps be interpreted in any positive way? You took about 8 paragraphs to cover every aspect and completely dash this poor woman's dream. I'm not blind, I'm not talking about day care at all, I'm talking about the total negativity of your original post! You know exactly what I'm talking about, cause you added some sugar to your second version! And that's much nicer than the first!
small message. nm means no message
see?
Flame=200 views, sm=see message, nm=no message
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Oh I've read that site and continue to read it...sm
I agree...much motivation there. I have tried to quit numerous times in the past and did successfully quit when I was pregnant for the first time many years ago but I have never managed to summon up the strength or resolve to stay quit. Thus the "need" for a financial investment in my efforts. It somehow makes it more motivational to know that I have $$$ invested in this effort over and above the $$$ saved on cigarettes.
Who had time to read?LOL I only get a chance to read This Old House once in a while. (nm)
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Microsoft Word.. The oold Word used to do this and I'm new to 2003 Word..nm
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I didn't read the other posts but just read this
My daughter got pregnant at 17, said she wanted an abortion but BF didn't. I have a wonderful 2-1/2 yo grand daughter that I don't think I could live without...and now, guess what? I don't. I have custody of her. She was dropped off on my door, I got court ordered temporary custody and final custody hearing in a month.
I'm single with no family support. I had just taken a new MT job one month before this happened and they have been wonderful during my adjusting to being a mom again and I hope I can resume a normal schedule by next week.
I'm passing no moral judgments or giving moral advice. The situation is what it is. My prayers are with everyone involved.
Definitely an eye-opening read. Having my teens read it, too. nm
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sm, see (or short) message, nm is no message.
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sm-see message, nm-no message, ks-I think it's someone's initials.
nm
or no message, small message - whatever SM
any indication there is no need to waste time opening the post.
it is irritating also when people type through the subject line as well as the name line and then do not indicate if it is worth pursuing.
sm is see message not small message. I almost always
put NM or nt if there is no message, but quite a lot of people still open the posts as evidenced by the number of views.
If you picked the correct Word version at installation, if you pull up a blank Word page & do an inc
s
Sorry, but your schedule doesn't justify making up your own rules. Use the word board for word q
nm
I simply used the word as the point of reference. If I had referred to someone AS 'that word'
your read my post that said we are all just people no matter what color we are?
Info/help on open Word 2007 docx with Word 2003.
I have a friend who sent me a document with .docx extension, presumably Word 2007. I can open it in Word 2003; however, all I see are musical notes and highlighting, no text (this is a document with words and highlighting only, no pictures, music notes, etc.). I tried to open this with Notepad and only see the usual gibberish.
I know I opened another 2007 Word doc before and I remember seeing the converter load at that time but that was probably a year ago. Is there something that has changed that I'm not aware of?
Darn Microsoft.
Is any one running ExText with Word 2000 and EditScript with Word 2003 sm
I am interested to know if anyone is running two platforms with a different version of Word on one computer.
I am running eScription's ES with Word 2003 and want to run ExText but their version of Word is 2000. Has anyone done this or doing it now. If so, have you run into any problems.
I can't seem to get a straightforward answer from the Techs at either company. I can't just load ExText and jeopardize it interfering with eScription.
I am interested to hear any and all comments. Thank you so much in advance for any help!
it is attached to your version of Word. Open Word and it'll be on your tool bar. NM
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I type the letter "l" in IT and the word cholelithiasis is my word selected?Why?
I want to get rid of this. Entered left again but it is still giving me cholelithiasis as the only word option to select from.
This is why I find this program crazy. Everytime I sit down for the day, there is a whole new experience with it!!! I have to stop and think before each word!!!
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