The consumer age is here.
Posted By: Hayseed on 2007-10-09
In Reply to: The electronic medical record has replaced MTs at my job..it's all over! - MimiMT
I have watched bank tellers, cashiers, gas-pump attendants, farmers, pharmacists, butchers, telephone operators....you name it, lose their jobs due to technology and the need for mass production.
Everyone wants it now and they want it cheap, whether it's medical transcription or food.
Yes, it's depressing but I'm just as guilty as the next guy. I shop at Walmart and that has put a lot of little specialty stores out of business, but what can ya do?
It's just a sign of the times I'm afraid.
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Are they the same as Consumer Credit Counseling Services? You might want to check with this service in your city. I used CCCS many years ago, and they were very helpful. They were very strict with budgeting, but they explained everything before I agreed to their requirements. I also attended classes when I could. They also have a toll-free number: 1-866-331-2227. Hope this helps.
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I'll never buy another car without using Consumer's Guide!
Dept of Consumer Advocacy........nm
Consumer Credit Corp. ? Anyone have any info? (sm)
I seem to have some high balances on a couple of credit cards and am curious as to whether their claim for negotiating a lower interest rate is valid. It would certainly help me pay these off quickly.
They claim they negotiate these lower rates, set you a payment schedule, disperse the money as agreed upon to the creditors and there is no charge to you. I am sorry, but I am a bit dubious. Their web site shows BBB logo on the bottom, that does make me feel a little better about it.
Any input appreciated. Am NOT looking for a free ride, just checking out my options so please no flaming.
Avast also recommended by Consumer Reports.
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Rising costs always causes the consumer to look for another solution
in the MT field, this includes offshore, EMR and SR, and people taking pay cuts. Once everyone around your wonderful doctors are getting the work done reasonably well for much less, they will take a second look too.
yes! i used Consumer's magazine to make my choice,
and love mine - Eureka the Boss, SmartVac (an upright) -- less than $150 at Walmart -- very quiet, picks up very well. Only drawback i see is the cord is not retractable. If upright is not your style, or you want particular features, i'd still suggest using Consumer Reports suggestions. Neighbor just bought a Kirby for $800 -- bet this one would outclean that. Its even advertized as outcleaning a Dyson by 60%.
Consumer Reports June 2005 covers this.....sm
type of information if you'll go to your local library they usually have a copy available there. Happy researching!
Forgot to add my accounts say "Closed at request of consumer."
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I blew a big wad on my last one - Hoover WindTunnel - because Consumer Reports (sm)
gave it great marks about three years ago. The self-propelling feature was nice, but it kept breaking down so now I'm back to my K-Mart Bissell. So much for Consumer Reports.
Get the April 2006 Consumer Reports magazine...sm
It gives you a rundown on all vehicles as well as which ones have held up well and which ones haven't over the years. It's in the stores now or your local library should have a copy you can look at for free. :o)
Contact your state Consumer Affairs. They will guide you.
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No but I think Consumer Reports and other industry specific testing
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With the economy as it is, gas prices soaring, interest rates up, taxes up, our pay going down (MQMT), I don't care to subsidize Rubbermaid's advertising budget or their CEOs salary. And I go to Walmart and buy the plastic container that is cheaper because they don't advertise.
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