Who do people assume all male MTs are gay?
Posted By: Michael on 2005-11-18
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Its not like we're BEAUTICIANS or FLORISTS or something! This really frosts my butt! 
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you say it's wrong to assume male MTs are gay
but then you say, "Its not like we're BEAUTICIANS or FLORISTS or something!"
I agree, people will assume because it's been
just like everything else...you have to look at the fine print. Even cigarettes, which will kill you...only tell you that in teeny little print. Every commercial for some gimmick to lose weight only tells you it really doesn't work way down in teen, tiny print.
if you live among trashy people, low income people, people w/o goals or direction,
content to just get by, you by default become a part of a group. "people" have decided to group trailer people as trash. that is because there are enough people in that group to earn the title and even if you aren't trash, you are categorized by others. did i think i was trash in lower class neighborhood surrounded by people who drank and fought all weekend? no but i knew i wasn't staying and did not try to pretend that all the fools in the neighborhood were just nice folks who ended up where they were because high horse snobs deemed their neighborhood low class. people for the most part live exactly where they belong because they don't want to educate themselves, they don't mind "trash" around them and they don't want to be bothered trying just a bit hard to extract themselves from that world. they justify everything to themselves i guess saying everyone who doesn't like their lifestyle is a snob and the comedians (Jeff Foxworthy/Chris Rock, etc) who make fun of them are just ill-informed.
As for me, I fought hard to get out and don't even want to look back. It amazes me people stay for generations.
Why does everyone assume that
the MT is on the board during working hours. And even if they aren't, why must we make it our business??
Please don't assume
I type basic 4 plus radiology and have done clinic as well. I am very well-rounded and a CMT.
please don't assume
I didn't mean to offend anyone by my comment - I apologize if I did.
Am I to assume......
that you left your husband or the other way around?
Why assume that because you don't others
I consistently produce 2500-3000 lines a day on the account I currently work on and have been on this account for a little over a year. A lot of factors go into line count, i.e. good docs, platform, etc.
Never assume!
Don't assume
that your previous employer would not take you back! Sure, they could tell you they aren't interested. Then again, you are already trained on their platform and know how they operate. It's only been 2 weeks since you have been gone. They may have an opening for you in another account. Who knows? The person who replaced you may be having a hard time catching on. They may LOVE to have you back! Please don't sell yourself short. You have a much larger advantage than anyone else who may call them for an MT position. If you don't call them, you will never know, right? Be honest with them. Tell them you made a mistake - no big deal - we all make decisions we regret. I think most employers would respect the honesty.
I think you should go for it! Let us know how it goes - I'm pulling for you!
so am I to assume
There is no way to do this?
why do you assume everyone
blames India? I don't think too many of the posts on this board complain that Indians are taking our jobs. I think they're complaining that MTSO's are outsourcing our work. Perhaps the joy we take is not in India's distress but in the MTSO's who sent the work there.
Don't make accusations pretending to know what others are thinking and dumping your "better than thou" attitude on others.
From the sounds of your post, you just like to stir the pot. 
I assume that the (sm)
hospital already has a digital system in place for other report types that you have not been transcribing? If they are now using .wav files for your doctors' dictation and they can route those to an MT company who then sends them to their MTs, then they should be able to route those voice files to you. You might want to use the Google search box above and search digital and .wav file. There may be older posts that will help you better understand how this works and what you need in order to keep your doctors. But, you can always just tell them, "I can transcribe digital files as well. I was transcribing from your tapes because you were dictating onto tapes. Now that you are going digital, I can go digital as well." See what their response is. Do not let technology stop you. You just need to do some quick research, get yourself up to date, and present your solution to them. I hope everything works out for you. 
No don't assume
Don't assume that MTSOs have Expanders all set up for you. Most leave you to do that on your own. They may have some inserts but in my experience most of the inserts are just for ops and procedures.
Dee
No I would not assume anything - sm
I have only worked for 1 company that had normals/templates. It all depends on their platform, if they even have one that is. I know where I am now does not have a big profit margin (supposedly). I get .07 and .08 depending on the account, I believe they are getting .10 or .12 just from comments I have heard from the MTSO. Supposedly she barely break even which I find hard to believe of course, what would be the point if the MTs make more than you do. Sounds like my MTSO makes maybe 2 to 4 cents on the accounts then has to pay the overhead costs, FTP, TASP, etc. and doesn't end up with much, but again I find that a bit hard to swallow. Who knows for sure.
It's because they assume males in
any predominantly female occupation are gay. Beautician, florist, nurse, secretary, bank teller, MT. Maybe people think all females in male dominated occupations are "butch"?? LOL What do you think of when you see a woman construction worker? A. Gay. B. Not pulling her weight. C. Overpaid fluff job for EEO purposes.
You really shouldn't assume anything
about people you don't know. I am not overweight at all. I eat well and exercise regularly, but I don't condemn other people for eating what they like. It's very rude of you to call me overweight. You don't even know me.
MTE: *LOL* - let these posters assume....sm
When someone assumes something they make an A_ _ out of themselves. LOTS of companies are using DQS/DEP today. Some of these posters making such blanket statements are just *totally out to lunch*  and perhaps should find a different field  (if they are so miserable). Les Miserables....hence, I'd *consider the source*.
again - how on earth could you assume that I could not do your job with the same
education and training. Who is bashing?
why do you assume I don't care?
You just have waaayyy too much time on your hands to keep attention focused on Y-O-U! I won't share my life or my views. They aren't your concern, nor is my attitude about my profession - as opposed to your _job_.
I assume they mean last year
I would think they would say March of this year if it was this year, but you never know!
Why must posters always assume that we are
not experienced when we ask a question? All I wanted to know is where are these positions advertised, or do they always promote from within. Believe me, I'm educated and experienced.
Can I assume that you're
being paid that for one minute of a voice file? So if the file was 10 minutes you'd make $11.15?
If that's the case, then that sounds like a good deal. Like everything in this game though, it really does depend on speed.
Good luck with it.
Why do you assume she is the dishonest one???
Tell me why you think she is the dishonest one -- unless you are posting for the present board.
I would assume it all to be true....SM
especially considering the fact that the moderator chose to simply remove the information than contest it in any way.
When you assume you are usually wrong, as
you are here.
Male MTs
I have been an MT for over 20 years. My hubby is unemployed and looking for new career options. He is checking into the MT schools and even talked to an employer today that hires ouf of a certain school. I have known very few men in this career field over the years, maybe 5 that I knew personally and counted as friends. I asked my boss when I first got into MT why we didn't have more men in the office doing MT. She said she thought maybe they just didn't know about it. Well now I am talking to my friends, and I have heard some of their husbands are checking into it. They like the idea of staying home to work and spending more time with their children. The few men that I have known over the years that did MT really enjoyed it as a career. I think it would be nice to see more.
male MTs
Michael, Michael, Michael - careful now. I have 2 nieces married to "beauticians" who BTW, nowadays refer to themselves as "stylists," and I'm quite sure neither of them is gay.
People have stereotypes about others - period.
I've been in this business a long time and I remember when male MTs were rare. I saw men come into the job for the same reasons women do - interesting work, independence, and of course the huge attraction of working at home, no office politics, etc.
BTW, Michael, if it "frosts" you butt, why did you use an emoticon with fire? (Just kidding you.)
I think it is a male...
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Probably is Gemzar, but I would flag rather than assume. NM
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Actually, no, MT with 9 years experience. So, I can only assume
not organized, or just dawdling. Who knows, but it is frustrating.
So we should assume you grow all of your own food? sm
Do you grow all of your own food, raise your own cattle and chickens, and raise your own sheep, which you then shave yourself and use the wool to make your own clothing? Because even if you're walking to the store, you're still supporting gas-driven machinery. How do you think all of those supplies get to the store? On the back of someone's bicycle?
Why do you assume every post is directed . . .
to you or in reference to your posts???? Sorry, but the world and this board don't revolve around you. Get real.
I just bought it, I assume it will be slower but (sm)
I will probably be having carpal tunnel surgery in a month or two, and I figure it's better than not working at all (hopefully).
I assume the slow start up has to do
with the fact that the antivirus software is scanning for viruses.
I noticed this, although I have DSL, the start up is usually slow.
TechSupport, am I right or wrong?
I assume that they are told what is ASR and what is Standard...
and they know exactly what each one means.
I am sure tht also over there a different cpl rate applies.
I assume you mean OFFSHORING, not outsourcing? nm
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Had to train my male (sm)
Started by keeping the box really clean with that nice scooping sand that they like. Then I would walk over to the box and say, here kitty, and invite him to go in.
After his pee pee in the box, he gets a treat!
We still have an occasional problem, but only when the box is dirty. The pee pee in the corner means he doesn't like that dirty box!
I never go to a male doc for this very reason. nm
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The patient is a male
The doctor said: "He denies bloody or cloudy urine, pain with urination and vaginal bleeding."
I crack up laughing and quote this to my husband, stating the patient's gender.
And his response was, "I hope so."
(think about it) 
So where exactly is the male vagina?
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MALE MT or FEMALE MT?
Who is better in the Medical Transcription? Men or women medical transcriptionists. I believe it has been a debate throughout decades who is better in this industry. Regardless of Race and regardless of Age. Let the battle begin... (hey its just for fun)  .
State your side: Age sex Location. No names Pls. and comments. Maybe Footonmyneck, SUN, Cheeseburger, Proud to be Indian, and the entire MT Stars gang can start it up. Its better than talking about outsourcing and MQ for a change.
Male MT or female MT
35-year-old female, AR
I don't as I know several straight male MTs...sm
just like I know some straight male nurses.
Ok, here's the Big Male Secret...
We want y'all to think we're helpless and can't do things so we can get out of doing stuff. It works, too! :)
Big Male Secret
It's not a secret, Rad Guy. We just let you think it is.
Go TAYLOR!!!!!.....AI wants a male to win!! n/m
I only see one picture of the male.....nm
male transcriptionists
I worked with one where we were paid $25 an hour - he would come in on Saturday and Sunday and milk the clock for 12-16 hours when there was only about 1-2 hours of work. This went on for a couple of years. Then I had another male MT as a supervisor and he was very nice and has always helped me to find work when I needed it. Different strokes for different folks.
One of the male MTs emailed me his pic. sm
I didnt know he was sending me a pic of his little willie. I didnt want to see a penis when I looked and then just ROFL @ it.
female vs male
I would rather listen to a male dictator as well, depending on how low his tone is. I do have one female that I do like. She is actually very good, very organized. What I do hate, with a passion, is a female ESL dictator. That is the worst of both worlds. Talk about REALLY not knowing what the heck they are saying!!!
I assume she works for a small MTSO or something, not MQ
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