not sure if the same, but I was taking olive leaf extract (a good brand) and felt great...

I wonder if that would be of the same benefit...just off for a few months because of money reasons!  any health food store carries it, but, of course, you want a good one. 

also, evening oil of primrose is great, still taking that because there was a sale on it...love it.

• any tips for looking and feeling younger? - I have a few that work for me
  • A smile does wonders and it doesn't cost a thing. nm - fg
  • Beer and Fritos have always worked for me! - young at heart
  • olive oil - wondering
    • I've been using olive oil daily for the last 5 years - see message
      • olive oil - wondering
    • my butt will probably just get bigger, but I choose face - over behind as the thing I get to keep.
  • Sex does wonders!! - nm
    • come on, you know you married ladies aren't gettin any - lets be honest
      • Been married 29 yrs, get more now than ever but I say it took me 18 yrs to train to where he knows - his way around down there, lol nm
      • sex - 48 and getting more than ever
      • I'm not the commenter above, but I could get it every day if I wanted to from my husband - nm - Just too tired too!
        • I also lost my sex drive the minute I got pregnant the first time....never got it back....that was 8 - once a week is enough!
      • That sounds like you want details - ROFL!
        • I already know the details, hubby downloading porn while wife - reads juicy romance novels
          • After being married for almost 19 years....its even better! - Flmt
          • Maybe that was YOUR marriage, but not mine. - ROFL!
            • yeh and denial is a river in egypt sweetheart - go back to your juicy novel already!
              • Don't need to. My husband's home. - ROFL!
    • I was thinking something along those lines. - Yeah,
  • not sure if the same, but I was taking olive leaf extract (a good brand) and felt great... - MTMT

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I think too many times IC's are treated like employees.  The OP is an IC and has a set schedule?   If you have a set schedule (no freedom), you should be deemed an employee and given PTO days, etc.  IC's should not be made to let anyone know anything.    Two weeks is an extended amount of time and out of courtesy she should let her "client" even if that is an MTSO know in advance that she will not be available to work those two weeks.  As for toting a laptop on vacation, not me!  The whole idea of a vacation is to relax and not have to worry about typing.  Most physicians do understand that you need a vacation.  They will cut you some slack.  Not sure about a two week period though.  Someone with their own accounts that wants to take off extended periods of time (more than one week) should probably find someone to "cover".    I have also found in this profession that transcriptionists do not trust others as they could try to steal their accounts if they were to take time off leaving the account in someone else's hands literally.  All the more reason to network and find someone trustworthy who will scratch your back and you in turn scratch their back when needed.  Tit for TAT so to speak but at a fair price.

I see a lot of posts complaining about hospitals with many specialties and many different dictators and not wanting to do ESLs etc.  I have got to voice my opinion about this.

While most folks don't like to do ESLs/bad dictators (myself included) it is a PART of the job!  If you have many different departments/specialties/ESLs you are probably doing a teaching hospital.  If you are doing a large teaching hospital usually that is the "bread and butter" of the company that you work for.  Being in this business for so many years, I hear MTs, new and long time MTs, complain about their accounts.  When I get complaints about large teaching hospitals, if possible I take that person off that account, BUT I also warn them that while I can NEVER guarantee the workload it makes it harder when folks don't want to do certain accounts or certain dictators.  It is a part of the job.  Most of the ti these same people are the ones who are screaming first if the work is slow.

After almost 30 years, there are dictators I despise just like anybody else, but I take the good with the bad.  My opinon is that any MT should make it their plan to learn how to do every type of MT, not just certain kinds of reports or dictators.  It saddens me when I hear folks who do not know how to do operative reports or some other kind of dictation and don't want to learn.  You will never be a successful MT or feel completely comfortable if you are not willing to learn everything you can.  Besides if you are willing to learn everything and can do any type of transcription you make yourself a more valuable MT!  To do that it takes years of experience.

MT is a continuous learning experience.  No one EVER knows EVERYTHING  about this profession as medicine changes at an unbelievable rate.  MTs should be continuously learning.  In my opinion, a good MT always wants to be learning.

This is my opinion and I hope I didn't get anyone ticked off.

younger child away from HER father and there is much less chance of finding a third man who is going to love and raise both children the way they should be raised.

I think it's best to try to work through it, maybe try some counseling and try to make DH realize that he has to fill the role of "dad" for both children.  If he is basically a good man, then this is not the end of the world. 

Also, OP states she's not making much money.  She would be putting both her children in a situation of financial disaster, plus no father for them.  Bad idea.

to tell you the truth, I have always rooted for the underdogs. 

My very best friend in the world once tied my hair in knots (before we were friends,) added some gum and dirt to the mix too.  This was back when I was in the 3rd grade. Her parents made her come and apologize and we have been very thick ever since. 

She didn't have many friends either.  She was kind of a bully and the kids were all basically scared of her.  I am proud to say that I could rely on her in a pinch going on 25 years now. 

On the advice of one of the posters, I will make sure that the pup is in the clear with animal control and the local police just to be safe.  I have a friend who volunteers at the local animal shelter where we adopted our puppy.  He teaches obedience classes for the dogs and caregiving for the owners.  All of this he does for free.  

Perhaps if all goes well with the neighbors, I will suggest to the dad that he and his daughter accompany us to some of these classes when we go.  Maybe she can learn to love the animals and they can help heal her a little too.

There I go again, rootin for the underdog. 

hydrangea sculptured border, olive green curtains I designed and made, 2 office chairs to give the ol' back a break, desk placed just so in order to be able to look out 2 different windows, 1-3 cats who come and stay as they please, and 1 little dog who never leaves the office unless I do.  There are also the necessary things like a bookcase, printer, backup computer, nik-nacks and paddy wacks.

I am so completely blessed cause I have all this AND get paid!  Who wouda thunk??

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That IS a rainbow after a storm now! 

I am truly happy for you and KUDOS to that hospital system for yanking those jobs out of the grips of the greedmonger MTSOs in India. 

I would apply myself if I didn't have to drive to Michigan!!

I hope all goes well with you.  Congratulations. 

Good for you!! It is so nice to hear a positive post.

I do not suppose you would care to share your new company?

I do approximately one hour each morning (walking).  This past week I made $160 tax free  for 7 hours of "exercise." :)

My theory is why get up early and walk the dog when you can walk the dog and make money while you're at it.

My sister and her husband did a motor route together and made $500+ a week.

And the Christmas tips?  CHA CHING!!!  I made almost $600 last year with 65 customers.  My sister and her husband made close to $2000.00.

Hi everyone.  I have a need for some headphones with great sound.  Years ago at Radio Shack for approximately $50.00 you could get the best headphones, like the CIA uses for listening I think :)  The sound was fantastic and far better than our MT headphones. 

Well, now I have an account with very unclear, low volume.  I just need better sound coming to the ears.  Like in the olden days when I just typed because I could actually hear what they were saying! 

If anyone has any great headphones, that minimize listening time and maximize typing time, please post or email me.  I left my email address, just click the link to email.  Thanks SOOOOOO much.  Thanks.  Really.  Thanks. 

Let me give you a little advice and that is find a hobby.  I like to read, swim, and go to the beach.  Do you have anything that you do for fun?  Defending yourself now is a little too late after the original post of bashing MTs and categorizing.  A lot of us really do not feel compelled to post our education, years of experience, etc. to feel above all.  The answer to not wanting to deal with MTs really is as the other poster states to quit.  Why not just try MTing again, it may boost your energy level, and you won't feel like you have to deal with the MTs you speak of in your OP from the other day.  If you are not new to this board, then you should already know that any QA that posts here usually gets a backlash because they almost always come off as greater than thou.  Good luck to you, and I do hope you find your way soon.