Well That's IT! Lifeguarding will be mandatory prior to being an MT! Hahahahah!
Posted By: Lulu! on 2005-08-09
In Reply to: I've been told by recruiters and HR people that - I agree
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Well, sorry to say but you are way off base. I don't even drink. You spout off saying that Natalee and her mother should have known this was going to happen simply because she is 18 and went to Aruba. She was drinking and partying and so therefore she did this to herself. You are saying that her mother has not taught her values or instilled any kind of morals in her daughter and that she is a bad mother because she let her go on a trip at her age. You are criticising the mother because she has stated that she feels the Aruban government is doing a poor job of finding her daughter and because her makeup looks too good on TV.
What I am saying is that it doesnt matter what age Natalee was or if her mother did or did not let her go to Aruba. What matters is that someone in Aruba has committed a crime. MURDER. Also, I would think that someone that has gone through losing a spouse in that way would be a little more understanding of this mother's plight and exhibit a little more empathy. As you certainly know, you cannot always control the actions of others, a husband, a daughter, etc. My whole point is basically leave the mother alone. Stop dogging her and how she is handling the disappearance of her daughter when you have no idea how it would make you act if it were you.
According to what you are saying, Joran could go to trial and be found guilty of murder but he could always say...well, she WAS drunk and in Aruba and only 18. What did she expect! I think that is pathetic and a little to passive in our thinking. I think that is why our world is the way it is today. It is time to place the blame on the people who are doing the wrong.
I am sorry that you feel the need to call people with differing opinions names. I feel sorry for you because no matter how much you deny it, the whole tone of all of your posts exudes bitterness.
HAHAHAHAH
OM GOSHHHHHHH. I havent laughed that hard for a LONG time. Thanks!!!!
HAHAHAHAH
Now that's cherry pickin!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA
Hahahahah!
God bless her heart. I can identify. I, too, have been there and done that but I finally said "Enough Already!" There's more to life than money, and quite frankly, I was desperately beginning to miss my life so I decided to reclaim it, and Praise the Lord!!! Hee hee
If it were me, I would use up the PTO prior to the transition. sm
I have lost mine in the past.
screen prior
I would say something like I would like to ask ome questions prior to sending in a resume and testing as I feel this saves time on both sides. A concern is: _____ and also the low rates offered and the formula used to figure the payrate. Get it out of the way, don't waste time, some are down to 4 and 5 cents/line for MTs. Less than 10 is not acceptable and even with that, it sure is not good by the time you figure the hourly rate and just what skill is expected/given and under what terms, I have seen 99.5 accuracy expected. When these bad terms are turned down by the MTs it will not turn around.
Well, unfortunately they do not have a test that you can take prior to the first
drink that tells you if you are or are not an alcohol. Unfortunately, many people don't realize their disease until it is too late and many people drink "socially" so who is to know what is and what is not going to happen in the future? As far as AIDS being 100% preventable, I will agree to the point that protected sex is most certainly the responsibility of the individual, but how many people have protecetd sex with their longterm partners not expecting them to be unfaithful or someone who has contracted an illness in ways where they were not resposible?fever
Unfortunately, it is people who judge that keep people who are sick from getting help. Of course, that does not apply to everyone and mental illness also plays a part in many illnesses, but as a recovering alcoholic I can say that I graduated with an MBA, PTA President for many years, and had no hereditary factors in my life to foresee the possibility of alcoholism to prevent it. Fortunately for me, I was made aware of my disease and have done everything to prevent a relapse - something I have been successful at for 12 years. However, I do believe that when people are judge as harshly as you seem to judge, they will more than likely succumb to the label you have given them.
May God bless you!
think.....many years of MTg prior....sm
I started MTg in 1984 and by 1997 I opened up my own little MTSO business. I believe the level of self confidence plays a huge part. All I did was make up business cards and I went and solicited myself in medical centers weekly. I also brought a resume just in case they wanted to see one (that was rare that they wanted to see a resume in my experience). I only solicited the fields I was very familiar with and got a pediatric and adult neurosurgeon, 2 plastic surgeons, and 2 neurologists right off the bat. I keep ledgers and used to do microsoft Excel (which I no longer do the latter).
Regardless of what the other poster said, I do print for the private MDs, sometimes on my plain Xerox paper, other times on their letterhead, and I give them free paper and free delivery. Most MDs want to see something for free. I give them their headers for free as it's only 2 Keystrokes for me on a 5-line header. I have kept my doctors for 10 years now and they appear very happy to me. I give them 24-48 hour TAT (turnaround time) without fail. When I go on vacation (early autumn) they usually go at the same time. I never have to farm my work out, I simply juggle my days around.
And to cap it off, I then moonlight for a national for 3-day weekends!! I love that too because it's always a NEW learning experience for me and I polish up my knowledge of all the other fields that I do not do during the week.
BEST OF LUCK. If I could do it and be a success, I believe most self-confident people can do the same!! ![](https://forum.mtstars.com/smileys/shake.gif)
like i said in prior post the big "J"
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Prior MT..BS.Ed...job opportunities?
Thinking of returning to the MT field. Little background: I'm currently teaching high school, Bachelor of Science in Ed. I was a MT off and on for 12 years prior to starting my teaching job 2.5 yrs ago, almost all of that experience in a hospital, one year with WebMedx at the end. I also did IC here and there locally. Not sure teaching HS is for me, LOL. But I hate to waste my degree too...are there trainer jobs? Should I look into QA or editing? Am I being completely silly for re-thinking my MT career?? I miss the medical community, have been a part of it for most of my adult life. I enjoy the education aspect, just not sure HS is the right fit. Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks :D
Did you work for MQ prior to...
working for this new company?
I have been at the same company for 6 years, prior to this job
was at the same company for 8 years. I left company #1 because they lost the account to MQ and the company only had clinic work after that and I do acute care and didn't want to do clinic. While searching for another job I tested and was offered positions by 6 companies. I took PT positions with 3 of them. I had been using a C-phone with a small local and really had no clue about other companies. One job I kept for 1 year until they got rid of my account because they were such a pain. I quit one after 4 months.
I know someone who had 7 jobs in 1 year and that was only about 8 months into the year. She was a CMT and wanted the whole world to know it and treat her special, but the quality of her work was very poor. I don't know if she voluntarily left all those positions or was let go. When I was testing I was trying to get a feel for what was out there and thinking that company #2 might offer me better than what company #1 was paying. While this wasn't that long ago, it was when you could still get a decent line rate and I never heard of offshoring.
RESPONSE TO PRIOR POST
The link is not working for me, you can access it at:
www.presstelegram.com/news/ci/_12022094
That thought crossed my mind prior...LOL..nm
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Prior wedding inquiry update...sm
Previously I had posted on this board as my fiance and I were trying to figure out how to handle letting people know that we don't want any wedding gifts (we each have a house and don't need material things as we're giving away tons of stuff with merging the home) but had chosen a charity for anyone who would like to make a donation in our honor.
My maid of honor and a couple of friends decided to host a party for us and on the invitations put on there that in lieu of gifts that we were requesting donations to a children's charity that we chose because of the reputation of spending the money wisely and being well known for its work.
This has gone over very well with the invitees. I've had many of them call and e-mail me or my fiance saying that they thought this was a wonderful way for us to help others less fortunate and yet celebrate our upcoming marriage. The charity agreed prior to our announcement to not pester these people afterwards with mailings and is simply sending those that send a donation a thank you card, and then they're sending me a weekly list showing who made a donation and their address, but not the dollar amount as I don't care to know what they gave.
So... for future brides that don't want gifts I suggest doing what we did - it's a win for the charity and lets the family/friends that wanted to do something special do this in a way that we chose (and we aren't stuck with household items we don't want or need!)
well, years prior, they sent pens and clocks..nm
can't find prior post answer
I read a post awhile back about fast dictators and the settings for Express scribe to slow them down without distorting the voice but I can't find it now. Can anyone help?
Link is under response to prior post
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They have only had mandatory OT
once since I've been there, and they said to just let them know if you couldn't do it. I have never been hounded about my line count, and I'm more accurate than fast. I don't think those salary figures are so out of line for the stress and aggravation that must come with that job--there are managers making a lot more in other sectors. After one miserable month at TRS last year, this national has been a much better deal so far.
Mandatory OT
That is why I ended up leaving after 3 years. The OT gets old quick--BUT I think Amphion is probably one of the only MTSOs that pays true over time as in time and a half over 40 hours PLUS your lines, so it's something to think about. I do miss the money. I was on UW and not having to work any of the federal holidays or weekends was fantastic, but honestly, I wouldn't go back because of that darned overtime.
I worked on INET prior to DQS on the same account which was switched to DQS.
You absolutely w/o question need DSL or cable to work on DQS. The searches and the downloads take FOREVER with dial up on DQS.
I lost money on line count on DQS. Same account different line counts per hour. Lots of people have had the same loss. No one, but no one has increased line count on DQS from INET.
mandatory evacuations
They did make it mandatory evacuations and they did open up the highway, both sides heading out of town. We are all just sitting by watching and there is nothing any one can do, just wait for the destruction and heartache.
Mandatory OT?? Is this for FT and PT positions?? nm
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You forgot to add that they have mandatory
OT and that they put you on the lowest line account they can. Given the choice between 120 lph and 300, they should put you on the 300, but they will not. Believe me, been here too long and getting ready to go.
Looked mandatory to me...
With PayPal popping up in there....that's not right!
That's optional, NOT mandatory! nm
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Mandatory credentialing
Yes ADHI (AAMT) is working towards mandatory credentialing. Anyone who sees that as a threat or joke, probably should not be working as a transcriptionist. Believe me the more education and professional development you gain- you will reap rewards. They may or may not be monetary or happen overnight. Sometimes it is more about professional development.
Most don't pay and a lot of making it mandatory
A lot of companies are asking for this now and will not pay for it and will not let you work unless you have it. Execuscribe and Transcend are 2 that I know for sure but I've heard that a lot more are doing it or thinking of doing it.
Prior to posting here, this is what I found on Wikipedia and why I assumed it was, if not offensive,
From Wikipedia, searching the term Oriental. See what I have bolded and underlined.
Perceptions and connotations
[edit] American English
Controversy surrounds connotations of the term in American English. (See also American and British English differences.) According to Abdurrahman R. Squires, "politically correct terms have taken the place of the word 'Orientalism'".[2]
While a number of reference works used in the United States describe Oriental as pejorative, antiquated or offensive in some instances, the American Heritage Book of English Usage notes that
- It is worth remembering, though, that Oriental is not an ethnic slur to be avoided in all situations. It is most objectionable in contemporary contexts and when used as a noun, as in the appointment of an Oriental to head the commission. In these cases Asian (or a more specific term such as Vietnamese, Korean, or Asian American, if appropriate) is the only acceptable term. But in certain historical contexts, or when its exotic connotations are integral to the topic, Oriental remains a useful term.[3]
Random House's Guide to Sensitive Language states "Other words (e.g., Oriental, colored) are outdated or inaccurate." This Guide to Sensitive Language suggests the use of "Asian or more specific designation such as Pacific Islander, Chinese American, [or] Korean." [4] Merriam-Webster describes the term as "sometimes offensive,"[5] Encarta states when the term is used as a noun it is considered "a highly offensive term for somebody from East Asia." [6]
MQ mandatory code of ethics course?
Did anyone else get an email from Howard about all MQ employees taking a mandatory ethics course? Hmm...I thot I already WAS ethical....
In my state attendance isn't mandatory if they are 16, so
you can drop out of school at 16, though here they do make it so you can't get a driver's license until you're 18 or something like that as a consequence. I don't know why he'd even bother going to school at all if he wasn't going more than that.
Jury Duty Mandatory
Here in NYS jury duty is mandatory. You can get out of it once or twice, I believe, but then you have to go, they won't excuse you any more. Hopefully, your State is more lenient.
BIG difference between DONATIONS and mandatory
Time to visit the eye-doctor.
His mandatory EHR will hurt MT's. If you dont
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I agree totally, there should be a mandatory
course for 'how to dictate decently', lasting a whole semester! Also 1 semester for techhnical training 'how to keep my dictating equipment running smoothly!'
I am also getting into the habit of 'making up words', when REALLY in doubt I go and check online if this word exists, LOL !
I've been on mandatory overtime for over a week!
Yay! Love overtime.
Ok, the deal with running out of work isn't because of mandatory OT, it's
It's the big thing that a bunch of companies are jumping on. Shameful.
Does your company pay for mandatory training/conferences?
Not as a new hire, but as a regular employee when they have a mandatory phone conference, or training for new platform, ASR, etc. ??
I thought they can only audit you or send you a tax bill 2 years prior. It is now 2006 - the 2 year
I may be wrong here - maybe it is 3 years, but I thought the law changed and it was 2 years. Check into it.
excuse sees acceptable to me since it's a mandatory call.
Life is too short and this seems small to me. Maybe it wouldn't be if I were in your shoes, but it does to me right now, for sure.
Enjoy life, one day at a time.
A breast exam is mandatory for a driver's license??
I cannot imagine a state where it is mandatory for a young girl getting a driver's license to have a breast exam. That just sounds, as does the pressuring you state by the doctor for the cervical cancer shot, so farfetched to me that it is completely unbelievable. I read very well, thank you and am unbelieving of most of what you have posted. Sounds like not only are you stressed but you have some mania going on there.
A breast exam is mandatory for a driver's license??
I cannot imagine a state where it is mandatory for a young girl getting a driver's license to have a breast exam. That just sounds, as does the pressuring you state by the doctor for the cervical cancer shot, so farfetched to me that it is completely unbelievable. I read very well, thank you and am unbelieving of most of what you have posted. Sounds like not only are you stressed but you have some mania going on there.
Mandatory for address for post office but otherwise is a style point--
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When Amphion, or any company, has mandatory overtime, they pay overtime pay for it, don't they?
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Not mandatory, as you state it depends on your state - sm
or county. Where I am I do not need it; though if I was cutting grass or landscaping I would where I live, makes no sense to me as I am providing a service, but very happy I don't have to have one. We pay personal property tax here and I would have to list all my business related equipment and pay taxes on it every year I was in business. So until I am told otherwise by my county, I will not be getting a business license.
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