Using the term wannabe is still disrespectful. Please refrain from using
Posted By: it on this site. Thank you. Administrator nm on 2007-04-19
In Reply to: And will you admit there are plenty of wannabe service owners also? - nm
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wannabe mt ur thoughts?
Hi. I'm a Transcriptionist for AT&T. Basically I transcribe sound files taken from surveys. I have over 3 years experience at this company. I left last year to go to another job which didn't work out. When I came back, six months had passed, so they rehired me as a new employee. This even after I left the company as the night supervisor of transcription with a three month notice of resignation. This wouldn't have been so bad if my pay rate as a transcription supervisor wasn't 10.00, and I was dropped down to 8.00 upon returning. Then again, it wouldn't be too bad making 8.00 if I didn't do double and triple the production of everyone else in the department with a 98% accuracy rate.
Here's my point. I have been wanting to get into MT for some time now. I have been doing research and gotten a lot of feedback about how you need to pick Andrews, M-Tec, or CareerStep to get a good job. Honestly I was leaning toward M-Tec, but of course you have to have money to make the money, right? I was going to try to take out a loan to afford the almost $4,000 tuition fee, but I'm not sure how that will work out with my GREAT credit score and this booming economy we have going for us. So tell me, should I be pushing to make my way into M-Tec, or should I check out some other schools? I need some unbiased opinions if possible, i.e. no recruiters and all that jazz. I'm about to have my first child, and now more than ever I'm feeling the pressure to have a future that will take care of her future. I really want to get into a field like this, so that when I'm accomplished I can work from home. Not only that, but I think I will be very good at it. so yeah... suggestions, comments, criticisms welcome!
Please refrain from posting any information about specific accounts. sm
Even posting the first letter and type of account is against posting rules. Thank you.
'still get over it' remark was unnecessary. Please refrain from crass remarks.
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Be careful in your wording. Wannabe's? If you're referring to new MTs, then say so. It's
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And will you admit there are plenty of wannabe service owners also?
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That is disrespectful and no other way to read it.
Since there are no time stamps on the posts, how in the world do you know what time or how many posts this person made at one visit, which could have been just on the lunchbreak, before work, or after work. Assuming the person is here ALL day is disrespectful and just stirring up trouble.
how exactly is this statement not disrespectful?
you're just plain mean 
HE is disrespectful of ALL Americans
She is completely right. She has a right to her opinion and she is free to express it on this board. This man has disgraced us on the world stage and is not deserving of respect in my opinion. He certainly did not respect the 3500+ soldiers that died fighting a trumped up war. He does not respect the American people when he disdains public opinion and pushes his own agenda. This is a free board and as far as I know nobody's children have any desire to read anything on this board.
not being disrespectful and do not read into this the wrong way -
but do you ever transcribe, or do you stay on the board and just ask nostalgia and television questions all day?
Oh, and Squid JR is not disrespectful? And, no, I don't work for them.
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Where is that posted? If you see something disrespectful, REPORT IT! Each
click on to report an inappropriate message. We do the best we can monitoring this site and is why we offer the the Report Message feature in case we miss something.
Just as you find their complaining disrespectful...
I found your post disrespectful. You assumed that those complaining of not making money are living high off the hog and are just not managing their money wisely. You have no idea what these other MTs are going through or what their financial situation is. I know people that not only care for their immediate family, but parents as well. I know people that have outrageous medical bills because insurance didn't cover. I know people whose spouses have lost jobs that they have had for decades and one income isn't enough. For these people, even making $20 isn't enough. Yes, they can get other jobs. Yes, they could move into a cheaper area to live. But, you know what, if they are struggling right now and need to come here to vent, so be it. Who are you to judge and tell them what they should do?
Your opening statement about our President is disrespectful.
Whether or not you like him, he is still the President and that office should be respected. Unfortunately, your statement is reflective of the mindset and mentality of many in our country. And people have to ask why the rest of the world doesn't like us--we don't even like each other.
At the very least you should be respectful of those in positions of authority. It's modeling of appropriate behavior that our children see and emulate themselves.
What a positively disrespectful, terrible post...
In my opinion, your attitude is disturbing. Have you read what you have written?
Firstly, you have misplaced your anger. These issues should be taken up with your employer and with the people hiring MTs, if you are so concerned about quality.
Secondly, venting is one thing, but do you know how you 'sound' coming on here like you are better than everyone else.
Thirdly, in defense of many MTs I must say you are under time pressure to pump out reports so you can get your lines, your lines/per hour, your disgusting pay because you are competing with people who make 2 cents a line when you used to make 12 and are now making perhaps 7 on average...
MTs are supposed to be and act as so-called 'professionals' only how many professionals do you really know who are treated like slave labor, and who have to work under the situations above?
Greed and people like you have created this MT you are so "sick" of, and now you want to change it back. Good luck with that. You are getting what you are paying for, and I say you because you are acting as though this is a personal attack on you.
If you are so sick, go to your employer and tell them they need to make some changes.
Next, in defense of MTs, you have the advantage of reading through a report already transcribed, just listening, after an MT probably has gone through and painfully done the best he/she can, but rather than spend any more time on a report, sends it to QA for help.
What kind of MT are you - have you never had that happen where you simply cannot catch what a doctor is saying, so you ask a coworker who comes along and immediately hears it clear as a bell!
Lastly, do you really think you are doing any justice to your job, if you are so disgusted and unhappy with it? Seriously, perhaps you could take a management position, or start a mentor-type program to help these MTs...
My post disappeared. I wasnt being disrespectful with the TV just tired and didnt proof before subm
Sorry if I offended anyone when I saw it I had a good laugh with everyone else but still thought there was good advice in the post but I guess not -- my apologies if I offended and will watch my ShortHand lol.
ur a nut - they use that term on SNL and....nm
programs for adults.........been watching SNL since 1975!!!! You do the math.
Gaydar....gaydar...gaydar!! It's all around us today!!! Key West to San Francisco.....and we all live somewhere in between. *rofl* Just because YOU think it's a juvenile term....doesn't mean we are all sheep and think like YOU do. 
Here's a term for you to proofread:
Look that one up!
LOL
It will be long-term, because you are SM
learning to change a whole lifetime of the way you look at situations, but it should be very helpful for you. Agree, sometimes rehashing the old stuff (if you have accepted that it was what it was and it's not still happening) can be nonproductive in a way and very traumatic. I have done all types of therapy except analysis (and analysis is an even longer process) and the cognitive therapy was the most helpful for me. Good luck.
I see what you mean. I think the term "contract"
is what is being used wrong and I didn't clarify it well either in my post.
I doubt the OP signed a contract for the amount of pay. She probably signed a contract discussing engagement, duties, legal status, hours devoted to service, etc. In the actual MT contract, under Fee For Services, it lists that "For services rendered under this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment as set forth on Exhibit A. The Company may modify such pay rate from time to time."
As well, every so-called "contract" I have ever had with MQ made the declaration that "...is a voluntary program that I may withdraw from at any time...I also understand that MQ may change or discontinue this at any time...".
The attorneys for MQ are not going to let them put out a contract that binds them to never changing your pay rate.
Ortho term for PIP fx. sm
Gotta be significant. Listen again. :)
(Sometimes we can try TOO hard, ya know? :))
hence the term sodomy
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Is the term you are looking for troll?
LOL
I'm rather fond of that term!
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1)one who retains ass-like qualities or pratices ass-hatery
2)a device used to compress or hold extreme amounts of feces in the caranium
see @55 H47
"You ass-hat put that staple-gun down!"
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A general term for someone who carries out actions with such stupidity that they might as well wear their ass as a hat.
Pete begins looking for his sunglasses, unknowing to the fact that they are on his head. He asks Ed where his glasses are. Ed takes them off his head saying, "You are such a f*cking ass-hat." |
knowledge of med term a plus
knowledge of medical terminology is such a plus in the medical field. try applying to a hospital as a unit clerk or a receptionist in a doc office. it is good for the mind to get out there and see people again. maybe you will realize how much you have missed.
latin term
Thanks all. I'll defer to my higher-ups and see what they want. At least now I can validate it. S
medical term
Does anyone know what it is called "to feel with the hand"? Is there a medical term for that phrase? Thanks!
Med Term Question
Is carcinoma in situ hyphenated? Ex. carcinoma-in-situ or carcinoma in-situ. Any and all questions greatly appreciated.
Gal Friday was a term used in the 1950s
to describe a female office assistant who can perform a lot of tasks. It's a takeoff on Friday from Robinson Crusoe, and it's also a popular name for secretarial service businesses.
This is where the term "accident" comes into play - sm
I have looked it up for Dork Lady to save her some neuron-firing energy... she needs all the help she can get...
"ACCIDENT": An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm: car accidents on icy roads.
An unforeseen incident.
Lack of intention.
Do you comprehend now Dork Lady? Reality - get a grip on it... save yourself, really...
Need help with ortho term for PIP fracture
I'm working on an ortho eval for a patient with a PIP fracture. Doctor has dictated an unfamiliar term (there's always that ONE WORD) for me. He dictates, "X-ray examination today shows impaction at the base of the middle phalanx with approximately 70% joint surface involvement." Here's the word I don't know (spelled phonetically--Sorry": "A syphiant(??) portion of the joint surface is translated dorsally."
If someone could point me in the right direction for finding this word, I would really appreciate it!
Ortho term for PIP fracture
I see "significant." :)
short term cure ...
OK thank you to the responders, I am going with a hot cup of coffee and extra sweetener .... knowing I am NOT ALONE helps, too! Thanks a bunch -- now down the hatch and onto SOME NEW THOUGHTS ..... !
Long-term BTS employee
I have worked for BTS for 2 years and enjoy it! It is difficult waiting for that first check, but you are being paid for the previous pay period, not the one you have just finished.
Overall, I think they are very considerate towards work load, time off, and I enjoy the people I work with on my accounts. People are always complaining on here about not having work, but we never seem to have a shortage.
I don't know about renting short term,
I think you could rent it and then return it, but you would have to ask. A friend of my rented-to-buy a Dell PC from them and learned a lesson. She paid approx. 200 every two weeks for almost a year. You will pay 3-4 times what the product is actually worth.
There are no long-term contracts
I've rented from them several times, both paying off items and giving some items back when I got something to replace it. You can expect to pay two to three times the price (if not more) for an item then if you just went and bought the item outright which to many sounds outrageous, but some of us don't have the money to fork over for more expensive items. I had a good experience with them each time I rented from them whether I kept something for the whole time or I turned the item back in.
antibiotics long term
The dr. states the patient has been on chronic antibiotics ???pressure??? to ensure that the hip does not become infected. I know there is a term for this, but it is not coming to me. Help
Thanks!
Yuppers. Except I wouldn't use the term
"instructed"... more like strongly encouraged?
ACTUALLY....yes both are in books but shotty is the term used when
referring to lymph nodes. It means that they are small, hard, and round. The term came from the comparison between the nodes and BB's, as in little lead thingies shot out of a BB gun.
Shoddy means poorly made. Like if you bought a chair and sat on it and it broke the first day. Shoddy.
Okay then........
prostate biopsy term
I had to flag it and blank it, but if I ever find out what the word was, I'll share. Thank you all very much for trying to help me figure it out!
Is this a new term in college now? Just curious...nm
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If you have a short-term disability
policy (from your company or if you happen to have one on yourself) you should be covered. If not, you are probably out of luck as far as disability goes.
I'm not sure what type of disability you're asking about. If you mean long-term disability you'd have to have a policy in place for that also and I think it kicks in 6 months after your disability date.
If you meant Soc Security disability, I can safely say you wouldn't be covered. You have to be permanently disabled for that.
Disagree. ESL is just what it is. Bigotry term
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How can you justify excluding the term?
If it was dictated, it stays. Period. These are legal documents as well as medical documents - if the doctor dictated the term he/she WANTS it in the report.
This is different from correcting (deleting/changing etc.) and obvious mistake. This is the MT arbitrarily deciding what to edit. *Unless* you have specific authorization for this type of (reckless in my opinion) editing) type as dictated. IMHO of course.
Compassion often is term for enabling. Often a
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I had that term 'sitter' just last week sm
in a dictation - Doctor said there was a 'sitter' at bedside. I questioned it and QA said it was correct.
I've kept Googling this term, but....sm
I can't relate just how it would affect opening your own small transcription service. But I'm way behind the times, and maybe someone with current info can be of help. I'm surprised your post has not yet been answered.
No, no, "bezoar" is a medical term....sm
It means a mass of undigested food in the stomach! It's in English....
You can usually purchase short-term disability from
your employer if they offer long-term disability. When it is offered, you usually choose the reimbursement rate, typically up to 70% of your pay.
Savings. LOL That's the way you'll make up the difference. Sadly, disability insurance (LT or ST) has never covered 100% of missing pay.
I'm an IC for a long-term client; need advice pls SM
They have implemented a new ftp server that I cannot access through my work computer (Windows 98); however, I juggled around with newer operating systems (Windows 2000 and XP) and can access the ftp server. We are supposed to send completed files to this ftp server (which is a great idea and one we should have been doing all along).
My problem - I have been in nearly weekly contact with this MTSO about not being able to access the ftp site with my work computer. They told me to disable my firewall (which I am not about to do) and frankly the reason they haven't corrected my situation is because I am the only MT who is having this access problem (I am not - I talk to a couple other MTs with this MTSO and they are having the same exact problem). My Internet Explorer is the most current version (I have a cable modem) so that wasn't the problem either (another of their suggestions).
Today I get an e-mail from the office manager of the MTSO. They're going to start docking my paycheck (did I mention I am an IC?) if I don't start using this ftp site. What do I do? I am not making THAT much money that I can go out and spend $500 for a new work computer just to access this ftp. It really fries me that I have e-mailed, phoned, etc. and nothing is happening...it's just "my fault." So any suggestions? Great way to start the weekend, I tell ya!
does anyone know anything about long-term disability insurance?(sm)
How long is considered "long term"? If you get some sort of disability that takes you out of the work force for years, does long-term disability cover that? TIA
pocking term means the indented
scars you see on someone's face that had back acne. My derm uses that term a lot...he tends to relate it to the scars left from chicken pox, so maybe that is where he gets it..pox/picking.
HTH
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