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work type.  I've learned the dictators, done the macros, now  they need to hire new MTs because the workload has increased, so they switch me to a very difficult account, doing everything but my normal work type.  Does this make sense?  I'm productive on my original account, not productive on new account, plus I'm majorly stressed. I do ESL 90% of the time but the new account is really horrible, not only ESL but they mumble and the quality of the dictation is bad.  If you took a new hire and put them on this account and they stuck it out, maybe they wouldn't think these dictators would be so bad.  I've talked with the MTSO and they say they'll switch me back and that lasts 2 weeks and then back to this horrible account.   It would be different if they called and said we need you to do this account for a couple of weeks, but it doesn't pay enough for me to do from now on.

I understand this is the way the business is and my griping probably isn't going to help anything, but I just had to get it out.

in your spa goodies. Congrats!

One of my accounts doesn't want 0's added if doc dictates 250 even though it means 250,000

Rather than paying self-employment tax, can I just increase what is being deducted as an employee? 

I'm going to be working about 2/3 of my production as an employee, then an IC account which will account for another 1/3 of my total income. I've always been either just an employee or just an IC, and I'm wondering about how to handle self-employment tax in this situation.

Anyone here been-there-done-that?  Would appreciate hearing your thoughts.  Thanks!

First, you can't be all things to all people.  Not meaning to sound nasty or hateful, but with 3 kids under 5, you can't possibly do a good job either as a mother or as an employee.  With 1 kid under 5, possibly; with 2 under 5 maybe, but 3, no way, no how.  I know this because I raised 4.  1 was okay, 2 would be okay but you add the 3rd one (any 3rd one) and POW.  Constant.."he hit me....well SHE hit me first....I hit him because he looked at me,"  I'm sure you know the drill.  If you don't know what I mean yet because of their age, trust me, you will.

You can have the best of both worlds though.  Either hire someone to come in while you are working or put those babies in daycare during your working hours.  You will be there when they need you and you have the flexibility to attend school functions, take an afternoon off to spend with them and just take them to the park, etc. etc.  Plus you can devote full attention to your job during those hours.....well, as much as anyone can, since the majority of people who aren't in the know think we stay home and some nice company just sends us a paycheck every couple of weeks because they like us. And they want to "work"for the same company we "work" for.  :) 

Just to add a funny, I moved once to another state and later learned that thenew neighbors were gossiping behind my back, they KNEW I was having an affair with the UPS driver because he came to my house at the same time every day. hahahaha

Now I'm sure there are going to be mom's who say you CAN do your job with the kids.  I say that if you wouldn't consider taking your very young children to the office and do your job, don't expect to do at home what you can't do at the office.  Adding to your stress at home, who stops and fixes lunches?  Who stops and changes diapers?  Who settles arguments?  dtc. etc. etc.

I told someone before you could work with children underfoot and I'm sure someone will remind me of that so I'll go ahead and explain.  I said you could work with the kids underfoot and you can.....provided you have some help.  Even with help, as the Head MOM you'd still have plenty of interruptions but it wouldn't be continuous.

Call the Spelling Squad on U?

911, this is an emergency...I have an MT who....

You, the parent, want something done.

They, the child, want something(s).....

When the something you want gets done by the child...

The child gets something.

Deals and contracts - works every time....*S* 

The "account" that I do - I currently transcribe for only one facility - does not offshore - so only transcriptionists are hired that can produce the work required without needing someone to edit the transcription.  I understand that editing can be in either form - correcting or filling in the blanks of someone who isn't qualified to produce a final document (as in a new transcriptionist's work) or VR (which I have done with past accounts).   As I said, I am fortunate to have that opportunity and not all are so fortunate.  I also have the luxury, because of years of only acute care experience, to have had a choice in who I work for.  I know that isn't the case for everyone.  I am also not currently the sole supporter of my family and I have been in that position in the past. 

However, I think that if each of us who personally has the ability to do so - economically-speaking - that we try not to make it easy for those companies offshoring who are asking for our years of experience to train their transciptionists.   In a perfect world..... 

Check out this email I got:

Don’t overlook this ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CULTURAL EXPERIENCE!  Transcription Relief Services, one of the leading medical transcription services, is seeking an INTERNATIONAL TRAINER and an ASSISTANT MANAGER OF PRODUCTION for overseas assignments.  Both positions require a minimum 7 month commitment to live and work in the exotic country of Trinidad.  Great compensation package!  Ideal candidates will have the passion to learn a new, exciting culture while training and mentoring eager MT students or new graduates.  Both candidates will be extremely self-motivated and able to work independently, have the proven ability to positively and professionally work as a team with different personalities to achieve the same goal, possess the MT expertise and creativity to create training curriculum and the technical background to train MT students and graduates on computers and MT-related technology.  Ideal candidate should have a CMT certification, must have a minimum of 5 years Acute Care experience.  Previous training and/or mentoring experience required.  Management and/or QA experience a plus.

If you are interested in becoming a key part of a dynamic, growing company and the 2004 AAMT “Employer of the Year”, send your resume, salary requirements and cover letter specifying the position you wish to apply for to:

Transcription Relief Services, LLC.

Attn: Recruiting

PO Box 3136

Winston-Salem, NC 27102

Email: recruiting@transrs.com

Fax: 336-274-9502