Time for glasses.
Posted By: Gloria on 2006-03-16
In Reply to: Canada? When did Canada become a third world country? - nm
When's the last time you had an eye examination, or is it that you don't know how to read and comprehend?? Whatever your problem may be, you should really take care of it because no where in my post did I say OR infer Canada was a third-world country (Trying to  are you?????) 
If you're going to try and flame, take it to another board. As for this subject matter, if you can't stick to the subject, don't say anything, and that includes trying to put words in peoples mouths because you WILL be called on the carpet for it!
But speaking of third-world countries, guess what? If something doesn't give soon with the moron we unfortunately have for president, the United States of America WILL become a third-world country. It's certainly racing in that direction at lightening speed! 
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I think I may need glasses because I am getting the most
horrific migraine headaches after I transcribe for about 3 hours. I tried shifting my desk around and bought a new monitor because the old one was really dim but nothing seems to be helping. The thing is I can read fine whether I'm on the computer or reading a book or newspaper. Any thoughts?
SORRY, NO GLASSES
My previous post is in response to the angry QAr who started this, not to the person who commented back to her. I apologize. Glasses are???? Oh well, if you all think this is bad you should see her original post - the one that "disappeared." I responded to her then, but someone "poofed" it off or something. Good thing I saved a copy! At least she did a better job this time. Too bad she is not a good colleague. It does no good to cast doubt on the skills of your colleagues. Could this be yet another reason our work is off-shored? Is it because of QA people who like to show their A$$ in a public forum and make others look like a bunch of ignorant chumps? If I QAd for transcriptionists who were that bad, I would be looking for another position where the administration had integrity and hired qualified MTs. Vacation time for her could help? I don't care how much college she has or whether or not her postings are going to a "client" or "medical record", she should do her best to be a good example to all the "little people" (as I assume that is how she sees us). I think she is a fake! The QA people I work with have excellent communication skills and do not make such glaring mistakes on memos or postings viewed by others. If they have something to say regarding the quality of anyone's work they address it to that individual along with a plan on how to avoid it in the future.
Sorry, No Glasses
I loved your post! I don't, however, believe that "bad QA or QAers" are the reason for offshoring--it is simply a bottom line cost factor with the company's head honchos getting huge "bonuses" for saving the company so much money (a percentage of the cost savings).
I now know I was one of the lucky ones. I say that, because in 1964 at age 17, I started my medical career (medical secretary then but with transcription as one of the duties) and had some of the most wonderfully patient and knowledgeable women "teaching" me. Most of them, however, are no longer alive and sad to say I never did get a chance to tell each and every one how much what they offered me meant to me!
I wonder if this QA person you're referring to has something else going on in her life that is coloring her ability to properly focus on the job right now. We're only human beings and by saying that I'm not suggesting that her behavior is in any way warranted, but it just might explain her reaction(s) to the situation. If the behavior continues, however, I know I would be contacting her superior just as a heads up so she might find taking a few days off just to "regroup" or, in the alternative, perhaps a few counseling sessions might be in order. I had a wonderful QA manager when I was at a very large MTSO who could read me like a book and believe me, even though she was only 4'11", when she spoke we ALL LISTENED..... Even with her short stature, she never made us feel "small" and I've always thanked God for bringing me into her life even ever so briefly.
Have a good evening and keep on keepin' on!
Computer glasses.
They're great for me. Don't have to look through the top or bottom of bifocals. You can get an Rx for them when you get your eyes examined.
I had to get computer-only glasses.
They aren't reading glasses and they aren't regular glasses...strictly a strength for monitor use. What a difference! No more migraines, no more squinting, no more blowing up the font to retarded sizes. Because they are single strength and only for work, I got fugly frames and heavier-than-normal lenses, which made them more affordable...about $90. My bifocals cost over $250 in comparison. Well worth the investment though not to be in pain anymore.
Now...if I could only find a chair with that kind of $90 budget that won't frig up the rest of my body! :)
Sorry, typed the above without glasses
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I have computer prescription glasses.
Heard about them once while doing a report so I asked about them, the strenght is for 3' vision of my normal glasses.
oops - meant 1% do not have my glasses on
NM
Glasses in hotel rooms. Uh Oh...
And people worry about the local water
This is a must read! Our health when traveling depends on what we know about hotel practices.
Sorry I took so long but couldn't find my glasses :)
I can't afford new glasses, let alone Lasix. Also Lasix only corrects one or the other (near or far). I suppose if I could afford it, I'd go for near (being able to see clearly in the distance). However, I have looked into not only the cost, but the fact that they actuall cut your cornea part way off, do the surgery underneath and then reconnect your cornea. I'm like EEUUUWWW, I don't think so!
I'm my husband's ears and sometimes he's my eyes. I'll say, "HONEY, JIM IS ON THE PHONE!" and he'll say "Honey, watch out for that curb." 
We have a sense of humor about these things, fortunately. He does read lips very well and I have gotten myself into trouble on occasion when I was mad at him. :)
Where is your fav place online to buy readers (glasses)
nm
Well, of course there are other companies doing the same. Take off the rose colored glasses and
:P
My doc said at some point, you do need computer glasses to wear
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I hate my multifocal glasses......can't imagine
nm
Dollar store reading glasses work for me.
Just bought 4 pair at a 2.25 magnification today, as the more I do this, the worse it gets. Started with a 1.25 a year ago.
I knew it was time when I had to wear two pair of 1.75's on top of each other so I could thread my sewing machine needle.
Ahhh, the "golden years." 
I don't. Have the unlined version, they suck too. I use reading glasses that
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Lots of people wear Rx glasses just for using the computer, nothing else. Ask doc
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You can get clip-on magnifiying lens to put on your glasses, like clip-on sunglasses. nm
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Not anymore. For some time now, I've been working 32 hours and am considered full time to receive
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Working full time at home with small children is hard but part time works great
is almost impossible. You will either have to work when your spouse is home or for only a few hours during the day and then more when they are asleep. I work part time at home and my kids (2&5 now) have done very, very well. They are great kids, very well behaved, don't get into much. I stop working to check on them/give them some attention every hour or so while I work (5 hours each afternoon or so) and they get all my attention in the morning and at night. It has worked out beautifully for us.
Yeah, our choc. lab does that from time to time - makes it interesting!- nm
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Cannot legally require you to commit time to them as an employee and then not pay you for that time.
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full-time in office/ part-time at home
I currently work full-time in a physician's office and have started part-time online. My hope is to eventually go full-time online; however that will be done the road for a single mom with a son in college. My suggestion would be try to type part-time for a MTSO and see how that goes i.e work and money with a decision down the road for ultimately being home all the time. A guaranteed paycheck is always a necessity for me. Hope this helps.
I work part-time hours with full-time pay...
I made over 26,000 this year...
I work a full time and a part time, but not sure about 2 full-time...
My hubbie is disabled and I am the only one in my family working also, so I fully understand. You will not have a day off at all working 2 full-time as that is going to be the only way you will get in all your hours. I work one job in the mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the other from 5 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and do have off one day a week, but if I had to get in the extra 15 hours to make the other job full-time I am not sure how I would do that other than lose my only day off. Also, make sure you have your account specifics in front of you at all times because you will get yourself confused as to who is what and having notes will help in that area. Good luck to you, as it is possible, but forget about your house being clean, having any social life, etc. Feel free to email me personally if you just need someone to talk to, as I have been where you are and still am.
Maybe they will. Give it time. It takes time to set up links.
OSI, Precyse, etc tell us more.
full time, part time, statutory
newly defined full time...
newly defined part time....(which is an added classification)
I believe statutory just was not mentioned because there is nothing new about the definition of statutory.
full time/part time/statutory
The definition of full time is new.
There is a new classification called part time.
I believe statutory was not mentioned merely because that has not changed and they do not receive PTO/benefits.
I work 1 full-time, 2 part-time....nm
NM
its a waste of time yet you take the time to respond?
**yawn time for your bed time old thinker*
Hippie?? What pray tell is a hippie? Im not judgmental..I dont care what another is partying about or with or whom they are with..Im not a cop or the warmonger in the White House..far be it from me to judge another..You, however, by your post seem to have grown old before your time..I recommend you just graze on your back yard grass and leave us **alive ones** alone..**yawn**, time for you to go to bed now, hun? Bye..bye..old person..
I do believe she is good enough, and has more than proved that time and time again. NM
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part-time or full-time
I'm curious. Are you FT or PT? Thanks.
4 week's time or 4 weeks' time
Does anyone know this one. I will see the patient back in 4 week's time, 4 weeks' time or 4 weeks time. Can't seem to find this in any of my reference books. Thanks in advance.
1 full time and 1 part time for now
I am still pretty new, so that is all I am taking on. I may take on more after I get more experience, if possible.
I never denied that I need a break from time to time, but
I was just stating how I took her post and the fact that I am worried about how my son will react since he is already getting quite upset. But, yes, any parent SHOULD be able to admit that they need a break from time to time...we're only human too! :)
even ISPs have to do maintenance from time to time--sm
and most do this during the wee hours of the morning when MOST people are sleeping and not using the internet. They need to upgrade their services and virus protection just like the home users. This is probably what occurred.
I recently requested time off for the first time...
(3 days off) and gave 2 weeks notice but was asked by my boss to give more notice next time. I thought 2 weeks was decent, but next time I will give at least 30 days.
Do we enter each time there is a new prize, or just the one time?
thanks.
Not 1st time, wont be happy the 2nd time and
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Utter waste of time, unless you have a lot of time--then have at it! nm
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I've had 3 at one time, but only one open at a time. nm
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Virtually never. Time spent doing that is time SM
that could be spent typing. Instead of stopping to listen, then typing to catch up, I scan AHEAD of the dictation as I type, looking for upcoming questionable areas.
Yeah, but full-time lines does not necessarily mean full-time hours, so I would do it if your produc
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1st time 22 (6 yrs). 2nd time 33 and 13 years.
Still going strong!
SO the little one takes up your time yet you have time?
LOL
I have side this time and time again
It's crazy how these nationals or even smaller MTSOs think that we should be working set hours as an IC or even set lines as an IC. I totally stay away from those companies. Also, stay away from the ones that keep you on messenger (like Advanced in Oregon) or require you be logged in their platform, etc. or require a time clock as an IC. This is against the law. They cannot clock you and expect you to work certain hours under an IC status. They are getting away with it though, time and time again. It's a shame what we MTs put up with in this profession for pennies!!!
you have no time to switch from board to board? how can you have time to look for the drug?
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Does anyone know if you are a part time employee for 1 company and part time IC for another can you
still claim deductions for IC on your income tax even though you are one of each.
Depends on how part time the part time jobs are.
You can do it. You just have to work out a schedule you can live with.
$32K/part time 6 months/full time 6 months
I have kept my child home with me half the year, but when pre-K started I began working full time. Helps to only have a main account and one backup account for the 2nd year now, so my abbreviation program rocks and rolls when I focus.
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