This brought back some memories...
Posted By: LV1 on 2005-12-03
In Reply to: have you tried the library (if you still have one) or the grocery store... - emptyMT
I was once approached in a Barnes & Noble AND a laudromat! LOL
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Boy, you brought back memories. I remember crying too and thinking I'd never get it that first y
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Man did you bring back the memories for me
Mine was silver with a black vinyl roof. I paid more for the wheels and tires then I did for the car!!! Had it re-painted and LOVED it. Only girl who could drive a stick and was proud of it. teehee! Them were the days!
Now that brings back memories!! (sm)
Yes we have come a long way since pre IMB electric typewriters. Seriously I use to use a manual carriage return. That is how far I go back... Scary though. I really do like the progess we have made. Although we worked then!! No office chit chat, no line counts, no productivity standards, you just typed your 8 hours and clocked out. There is something to be said for that.
Brings back memories! I had a computer fan that sounded like a mini helicopter! Kept
calling my company and having them "listen". They weren't concerned. It did actually blow up one day - a little mini "poof" of fire, 2 seconds of light smelly smoke, and she was dead!! A goner! Never heard it before, never heard it after, but one did make noise and it died a month later!
Update on Tom kitty - we brought him home Saturday and he is back to his playful self today. SM
I brought him home from the vet on Saturday. He was still running a temperature, but it was much lower - 103. It had been 106 when we took him to the vet. He was still lethargic, but had started to groom himself. I have antibiotics I have to give him twice a day, by Sunday afternoon he was becoming playful again and was drinking a lot more and started to eat more. Today, he is back to his old self. Attacking my PC wires and walking on my keyboard, trying to get my fingers when I type.
I am so relieved! 
wow... sorry then... my memories are nothing like that. sm
Granted, I'm only in my early 30s, so maybe I don't go back to the 60s, but still... I never walked away feeling over-indulged. However, my parents worked hard and if they went on vacation, they took us, too... it's called being a family. We're not talking about going out to eat once in a while by yourselves... we're talking about a vacation. And, yeah, if my parents had taken off to Florida for a vacation without me, I'd have felt slighted, too. And, yes, I take my kids on vacation with me. If I go, they go. And you know what? I enjoy taking my kids. They're great people. Maybe if my kids were total snots, then I'd consider going without them, too. But I've raised my kids the right way... I respect them and they respect me. Sounds like maybe the original poster has been a little over-indulgent with her kids... not in terms of giving them too many vacations, but maybe not enforcing rules and respect....
Yes, wow, memories...sm
I used IBM Selectrics at most all jobs in the late 70's/early 80's. I remember transcribing for a clinic and there were about 40 girls in 2 big rooms. At that particular job, the "computer" was introduced and they replaced our electric typewriters (gasp, how were we going to get our work done?)! The "computers" were big, clunky things that were very scary looking. After being on them about a week, everybody loved them and we all felt our production improved tremendously. Just look at our computers now!
memories
My last real vacation was renting two condos along with my sisters and their children and my parents on the beautiful Gulf of Mississippi and New Orleans in 2000. This was the last vacation with my father (Died 10/15/00 of cancer) and Katrina blew away Long Beach. So glad I went. Actually argued about the trip. I wanted to go to Stone Mountain outside ATL. I am so glad we did this family trip. The memories are priceless.
The memories she will have (sm)
are the most precious things. Remember that through it all as you juggle this. You are giving her something money can't buy.
Oh, such lovely memories of you
I like the way you sign your name "my goodness" makes me think of the other night when you went to take a toke of my stogie you said the same thing "My goodness, Frank, you are are......" you know the rest my dear.
Thanks for the memories, RadGuy!
Need to find my Diablo disk.
Oh the memories! haha nm
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I have fond memories of transcribing on sm
Selectric typewriters with 6 carbons, all of which had to be erased if there was a typo or, more likely, a dictator's changes. If a doc's dictation stumped us, he (very few females then) would get a tug on his sleeve, asked to listen to what he said and explain. Having worked in a teaching institution, these doctors were more than happy to impart their knowledge to anyone who would listen.
Then came the mag card machines, then computers.
The dictation I listened to on IBM belts, then tapes, was a lot clearer than most of the digital dictation I'm subjected to now.
And no MTs worked on Sundays and holidays, and certainly not every Saturday.
Memories...EDiX did that to my hospital. SM
My family came upon some very hard times when I went with EDiX, but that's not to say Spheris is the same way.
Don't count on your line count being the same. It sure wasn't when I transitioned.
POLL: childhood memories
Remember mickey mouse ice cream bars? They were shaped like mickey's head and the face was vanilla ice creame with chocolate ice cream for eyes and mouth. His ears were chocolate covered. I don't think they make them anymore. What treats do you miss that you can no longer find?
Broken tape memories
One of my docs about 15 years ago broke a tape and he spent more time putting the tape back together than it would have been if he had redictated. Another time, the same doc walked in my office and handed me the tape while I was running a finished tape through the little erase box and I immediately took it out of his hand and erased it right in front of him. I almost died. He always dictated on half speed to get more on a tape. What would you have done if you did that?
Because people have short memories. - sm
In order for anything positive to ever come out of this, then the subject of the AHDI ripoff of American workers has to be brought up and re-brought-up again and again and again and again, until we are finally able to drive it home, not only with ALL MT's (not just the few who don't have their heads in the sand), but also with the lawmakers in this country. If the issue begins to affect THEM, then they might finally listen. But the message has to be repeated incessantly in order to get anyone's attention.
LOL Thanks for the memories or should I say nightmares. Does anyone remember the old dreaded
erase pencil with an eraser on one side and a brush on the other, with the black or blue carbon paper?!!! I can't believe 27 years have flown by so quick LOLLLL!!!
This old babe says Babs by 100-fold! The Way We Were, Ave Maria, Memories, Enough is Enough..nm
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Gee, sorry I brought this up. : (
I didn't think of it as asking for medical advice. I know we are not doctors. Just thought someone might have some suggestions as it may not even be a fracture; it could be just inflammation. Just wondered what others may have done in similar situations that has helped.
what brought you to NC?
How long have you been in NC? Do you like it as much as Maine? What are the major differences?
What brought it up was
UPS came to my door and my little dog went crazy and she mentioned she had a kitten and then from there blurted it all out......
I am glad somebody brought this up...
I left Spheris and took a job as a SE. I am not sure how to handle saving for taxes at the end of the year. Can you all give me some ideas as to what you do. I have a terrible time saving money, LOL.
its not the point, its the way it is brought about
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I also brought mine up with MM....
I'm so glad you brought this up....
I feel the exact same way. As an IC, I do not feel I should commit to lines or a schedule. In my opinion, finishing early, doesn't mean a thing. As an IC, I have the option to refuse work at any given time. If the MTSO does not like that, then find an employee. I am tired also of finding that even IC status does not pay any better than the so-called employee jobs. Yes, down time should be paid as an employee. On another board, there is a job, IC status, 10,000 lines a week. Cut me a break. As an IC, you are supposed to be marketable to other accounts out there, not solely one account. You should be spreading out so to speak, and if you commit to that many lines, then how do you market yourself to other clients. Also, I find it rather odd when an IC status position is posted as full-time or part-time. There is no such thing in an IC's world. It is not that cut and dry.
I agree with you..... wholeheartedly...... 
You also brought up points sm
I had overlooked. Being willing to work Sat, Sun, holidays etc. I realize there are folks that dont' want this type of job, unfortunately, IT IS THE JOB! Medicine is 24/7 and so is this job.
If a person doesn't want this kind of life, then they need to get out of acute care at least. Work in an office, M-F making an hourly wage. But, to make it in this business, at home doing acute care for hospitals, you have to be willing to work outside of what most people call normal hours.
Another point to be thought about is if you are willing to do this, when these companies are approached fron clients about taking in new work, guess who will get called to do that work? You will because you are reliable and good and they are trying to "land" an account. It is very nice to help a company "land" an account. Most of the time, you will have your choice as to whether or not to do that account or not and that is more stability in your job.
There are so many variables you cannot put this profession in a box like any other. You essentially make your own paycheck! Its up to you. In this economy, people better be ready and willing to work outside the normal 40-hour a week, M-F box if they want to keep a job. That is just the way it IS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO TRANSCRIPTION
I admit, I'm one of those women who got into transcripton because it was something I could do from home. I was 20 years old, single with a baby, and looking for a job. My mother mentioned going to school for Medical Transcription. I had no clue what it was nor did she. When I asked what it was, she said, "I don't know but I hear you can do it from home." LOL, that's all I needed to hear. Well, that baby will be 21 years old in a few months and I have to say, transcription has been good to us. There are actually 3 of us now, no hubby though, just my 2 daughters and I. Just thought I would share my road to transcription.
So, what brought you to the world of transcription?
What brought me to transcription
A moment of insanity!!!! That moment has turned into way too many years. It seems that a lot of us fall into the same seat when it comes to reasons. I was a single mom raising two sons, and it paid more money than the job I was doing in the insurance dept. of the HMO I was working at. The chief of Nuclear Medicine asked me to come to work for him as his secretary/transcriptionist had quit. I knew him from when I worked as a unit secretary at a small satellite hospital of the large HMO and he did overnight call. By the time I bid on the job (it was a union setting) the transcription was well over 6 weeks behind. My office was a patient's treatment room and the day I walked in there were nuclear medicine film jackets stacked half way to the ceiling on the entire patient exam table. I had a strong medical terminology background but no transcription or Nuclear Medicine experience. Luckily the prior Transcriptionist left her little black book with words and a folder full of sample reports. At the end of the first day I was asking myself what the h#&& I had done taking this job.  From there I went into Radiology transcription, In and out patient QA, taught medical transcription, medical front office and computer applications for over 10 years. Now I work as a consultant and do it all. It paid my bills, paid for my house and bought my sons what all the other kids in our upper middle class, snooty neighborhood had. It has been good to me, I just hate seeing where the field is going.
What brought me to transcription
A moment of insanity!!!! That moment has turned into way too many years. It seems that a lot of us fall into the same seat when it comes to reasons. I was a single mom raising two sons, and it paid more money than the job I was doing in the insurance dept. of the HMO I was working at. The chief of Nuclear Medicine asked me to come to work for him as his secretary/transcriptionist had quit. I knew him from when I worked as a unit secretary at a small satellite hospital of the large HMO and he did overnight call. By the time I bid on the job (it was a union setting) the transcription was well over 6 weeks behind. My office was a patient's treatment room and the day I walked in there were nuclear medicine film jackets stacked half way to the ceiling on the entire patient exam table. I had a strong medical terminology background but no transcription or Nuclear Medicine experience. Luckily the prior Transcriptionist left her little black book with words and a folder full of sample reports. At the end of the first day I was asking myself what the h#&& I had done taking this job. From there I went into Radiology transcription, In and out patient QA, taught medical transcription, medical front office and computer applications for over 10 years. Now I work as a consultant and do it all. It paid my bills, paid for my house and bought my sons what all the other kids in our upper middle class, snooty neighborhood had. It has been good to me, I just hate seeing where the field is going.
The father was brought in for report of him saying this and now he is
released. I guess the "report" of the "report" did not pan out enough to keep him in jail. The prosecutor is not at liberty to disclose anything and has said so repeatedly. No professional has ever quoted one of the suspects directly and you know that. A report of a report of this man having said this is all I heard from a reporter.
My son is also ADHD, but we brought him home
in third grade and he is now in 10th. He is no longer medicated. He was in therapy for 2 years because he was bullied, had horrendous teachers, and had low self-esteem because of various school issues. He came home 3 days after starting K saying his teacher yelled at the kids. I should have taken him out then, but didn't think I could do it. I fought the system for so long and continue to fight it today as I help other parents advocate for their children, but at least now my son isn't caught in the middle.
Lots of parents bring their kids home for the high school years, at least for a year. There is no law that says they can't go back for whatever reasons. I know lots of parents who have homeschooled K-11th grade and then their kids want to go to high school for their senior year. If your son is failing and miserable why send him to school.
No. Is it good? Have they brought their prices down?
Competition is a good thing to me. Wish we had more competition within our industry with companies fighting for good MTs.
Wow! you brought tears to my eyes sm
I was all ready to be blasted and your post actually brought tears to my eyes. I know it isn't ME because the same ME was barely making $10 an hour average on the account I was assigned before I got the one I'm on now and have been on for the last 2 years. I thank my higher power every day for my luck and will never forget that awful account I had before this one.
What if you brought on a combination MT/QA person, and - sm
you each transcribed, and then each checked the other's work? QA would go faster, more transcription could be done, and you'd sort of be killing 2 birds with one stone, while still being able to remain a small, high-quality service.
This brought tears to my eyes. sm
I loved this. I love animals and this shows how loving an animal can be.
yes, and those titles need to be brought down to just above 1st post. nm
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Hey Crispy Critter......you brought sm
up a good point about docs compliments. We had one particular neurosurgeon the first place I worked at who was horrible to transcribe for. He said pretty much the same thing all the time so his samples helped. I came to work one day and had a note on my typewriter actually THANKING me for a report well done. No way do we get that anymore. There was a lot of satisfaction in this profession back then.
you brought up a good point. sm
Sometimes we would get compliments back then. I remember the first place I ever worked at. We had a neurosurgeon who was known to be horrible (and was). We kept samples in order to be able to do his dictation. I came in one day and there was a handwritten note on my typewriter from this doctor for a job well-done! I still have it all these years later. Today it seems like the "human factor" is gone from this profession and it has all become about production and money and the patients have been forgotten!
All that punctuation nit-pickiness was brought about by
They needed a reason to do it. (And to sell their anal little BOS). Get everyone so freaked-out about commas and semicolons that they either quit, or their production falls off and they can be 'justifiably' let go, forcing the 'poor MTSO' to have to look offshore for bodies to fill their sweatshops.
All that punctuation nit-pickiness was brought about by
They needed a reason to do it. (And to sell their anal little BOS). Get everyone so freaked-out about commas and semicolons that they either quit, or their production falls off and they can be 'justifiably' let go, forcing the 'poor MTSO' to have to look offshore for bodies to fill their sweatshops.
Huh? A simple google would have brought you to this...sm
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GZHY_enUS228US228&q=lung+synechiae
It's funny you brought this up as it made me remember
I probably wouldn't have a sewing machine to this day as I'd have never gone to the expense unless I used it A LOT. One day in the mail (years ago) I got a card that said I'd won either a sewing machine or luggage, my choice. Check the box and send the card back within 7 days. I thought YEAH, RIGHT! I certainly didn't hold my breath waiting for this free machine. I don't remember how long it took, but the sewing machine did come and it was not the top of the line either but really nice for a person not having one at all. I still use this sewing machine to this day, although I've noticed some of the buttons are coming off. I've only had it repaired twice in its lifetime (20+ years and counting). The brand is a Singer Merritt.
I loved it. Brought tears to my eyes nm
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Yeah, brought in the dogs from the backyard - sm
they generally lay in the dirt under the deck or under the bay window in the dirt. But today they were in for most of the day, way too hot out there!
Thank you all for your support... it brought tears to my eyes.
Seriously, I really appreciate all your supportive advice and thoughts! I have decided after being treated like this and putting up with it for too long, to look for another job or maybe even another career. I wish I could quit on them right on the spot without notice, but I have decided to show them what class or professionalism is, even in this bad situation. (Of course, if they do not pay me, then I will quit immediately.) I can only hope they treat their next MT with some courtesy and respect which we all deserve.
Hugs to you all ~
Thanks for the response. I just brought it to my supervisor's attention and...
He gave her a call and now she is helping me out.
I totally agree with you about doing extra work. If you are working on YOUR time, anything extra you do is a bonus. You are definitely within your rights to request what you want to work on.
Thanks for the response.:)
I'm glad you brought this up. I've been meaning to
The article brought out a real nutjob!
Someone named 'Ronald' is posting the strangest comments. Not sure if he has a white hooded robe in his closet, or not. He seems to think that the civil rights movement has made it impossible to get good help in America and also that we have become illiterate and so are unable to hold such skilled jobs as MT. A few more people need to go over there and slap him down, please?
help! the link only brought me to the home page
where do i find the article??
My kids brought lice home from day camp....sm
or brought it to day camp. One way or the other, this stinks.
Other than the usual shampoo; comb with a good metal nit comb; clean, spray, bug, and/or bag everything in the house, any other suggestions? I even bought a steam cleaner for the furniture and rugs.
I'm getting dirty looks at work. The kids want to go back to camp, but I'm worried about what the other kids are going to do/say. I'm keeping them home until next week. Need advice reassurance from mom who have been here.
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