sticking your neck out? i'm alone? your a friggin anonymous poster on an MT board not CIA.
Posted By: Nutz, simply nutz. on 2005-07-28
In Reply to: Nope, me and hundreds of other MTs. You obviously no not what you're - MTQR
How do you know I am STILL (caps lady MQ apologist strikes again?) alone? Truth be told, you don't know anything and are whistling in the dark using bunches of words that say nothing and pretending you know something, which you obviously do not. You are scary.
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Good one. An anonymous poster blows another anonymous poster's head off. Great win for MQ?
 I guess that is a small pleasure for those of you who have lowered your expectations for the company you work for. 
Bet you're married to a fat bald guy too.
Cute. Now you have taken to analyzing people as an anonymous poster on a MT board.
On a Sunday morning, doncha have something better to add to the world?
Jealousy, bitterness over an anonymous MT poster who SAYS
they are going to be a friggin doctor but has time to post here? Hardly. Let's keep it real here. How does one develop "doctor envy" for an MT who posts on MT Stars or who SAYS they are successful. That's just plain BS and you know it doncha? Who are you trying to kid. Bwaaaaahaaaaaa
Picture this. A doctor wannabe who obviously should be in pre med classes and at the very least making money for her education is on MT Stars posting. Yeah right. And I am jealous? What planet do you spend most of your time on?
That particular poster is now posting on the new MT board
noticed several posts from her over on that board, which is where I suspect she belongs, to be honest.
Way friggin' insulting!! Or getting a job at a higher rate & finding a newbie
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Read the tips from the poster at the top of the board about Word. Good suff! nm
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The 'Good Site' problem poster on the Career board has been resolved.
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Yes they are!!!! OSi and SoftScript are neck and neck
There are MUCH better companies out there. Please, for your sake, do not go there with SoftScript.
Anonymous
Wrong! Not a Spheris employee. Blank is a deficiency no matter how you look at it. Supervisors are just that, almighty and then some. It was just strange that all of the sudden she totally stopped emailing any and all of us with the corrected report and went through the supeeee. All I can figure is someone didn't like what she did or had to say and reported her to the supeeeee. With that said, I can comment that in rec'g her corrected copies, I did notice some areas where it's that situation where you need to be flexible. She used, yes, believe it or not, a : (colon) for military time......not! She would actually change this on our reports. I don't think so. There is your way, my way, the correct way, and the flexible way. Military time does not have a colon, nor does it have a.m., p.m. or o'clock following that time. So yes, I did question that and of course, no response from the per say, QAer, but the super said most do not. Most? What do you mean most? No colons whatsoever. Am I wrong here or is this a preference?
right, but everyone on here is ANONYMOUS
I don't know you, you don't know me, I thought this board was about helping others.
I don't know what the big deal is. I guess people either get irritated if someone is making more than them? I don't mind at all, I want everyone to get what they deserve while also loving their job.
I don't want to get screwed, however, and have no one else to ask! and I didn't ask anyone else's salary, I just asked if mine was appropriate to ask for!!!
It would never work without EVERYONE sticking together!
and when it comes to actually "doing", they chicken out! Only if a good majority of you do it, will it work.
I'm not anonymous, I named myself.
I just want my post removed.
transcriber sticking
My Pearlcorder T1000 is skipping every 2 seconds, both in play and rewind. tried cleaning inside with alcohol. any other ideas? TU
I'm sticking with QLDB then. Thanks.
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No, that is not the sticking point-
she is not wanting to make just 900 a month - she says she is fast and wants to make lots more than that but cannot because of how she retired- only ALLOWED to make 900 a month- She is being dishonest and that is why people are angry at her. Would you like it to be working and paying 30% in taxes and yet your next door neighbor works and gets paid in cash with no money going in in taxes- would you like that- would you consider it fair to you? Same thing here, fairness.
Keys sticking
Get a new one or else clean it out with a vacuum or one of this spray cans for keyboards. When my keys start sticking especially the spacer bar, it's usually a sign that it's ready to be replaced.
It's amazing how much junk you find between the keys. Slide a little business card through your keys and see what you come up with. LOL 
Maybe people will start sticking together
and acting as a group, instead of bicking with each other on this forum.
Congrats on sticking to your guns
I worked for a company as a so called IC. Then all of a sudden we had 4 days to decide if wanted to be an employee and if not had to incorporate. 4 days is not enough time to do that so I became employee. I think it is a control issue!! They will tell you when, how and where. It all comes down to how high do you want to jump? :) For some not high enough. When they want to start furnishing the computer, the reference materials, benefits, etc. then it is worth looking at. That to me is an employee. Until then.....
Anyway to fix a sticking foot pedal? SM
It is an IN-USB-1 foot pedal. It just recently started sticking. I will press the play button with my foot and sometimes the dictation will just flicker. Other times, the dictation will keep going. Even after I released my foot and it just goes on and on and on... I cant stop it.. I would hate to have to spend the money for a new one.... I mean if I have to I have to, but if anyone knows of a way to fix the problem, maybe clean it with something.... then please share your knowlege!!!! lol. Thanks guys!!!!
ummm, the anonymous post below
gives her actual instructions. I tried them and they worked. Thanks!
No matter anyone's reason for sticking in a
job, that's still no excuse to do a job haphazardly.
Foot pedal sticking. Is it time to get a new one? sm
I've noticed the last couple of days my footpedal is sticking a bit when I take my foot off of it. Not staying on but sort of a bump/creak and just not working smoothly. Is this a sign that it will be dying on me soon? I don't want/can't afford to be stuck without. Anyone have similar issues and how did you fix it or is it just time to invest in a new one. This one is 3 years old.
You're anonymous and demanding to know? Who cares? We come
to chat and get advice and these boards are made available to us at no charge. Who cares who "owns" it?
They find it more productive to complain on anonymous message boards
I don't get it either.
Supervisors aren't reachable through anonymous message boards. You have to actually write them or
call them at work.
Well you can always strap one around your neck :)
Think about it. The possibilities are endless when you learn to be "without hands" doing this job.
If it is lunchtime, cutting a sandwich into 6 individual pieces and stabbing each piece with a toothpick works very well as you only have to do one bite at a time and your keyboard doesn't get nasty from touching the bread.
For dessert, don't buy Reeses peanut butter cups. The "Popable" Reeses fit nicely into a small cup that you can toss a mouthful from whenever the urge hits you.
I don't recommend anything that you actually have to pick up with your fingers, i.e., Cheese Doodles, Doritos, salt and vinegar chips, etc., as the keyboard gets really icky and you lose time that way or you have to wipe the residue on your pants or a leftover coffee filter.
I've also found that a straw works well with coffee once it has cooled down to tepid, as it usually does before you expect it.
stiff neck
What do you do for a stiff neck from working at the computer too long? Mine is killing me today.
How about a neck pillow you can
That can help sometimes; you can even make one. Just sew up a tube and fill it with beans or rice. Or maybe you could get someone to massage your neck to loosen up those tight muscles? If nobody is around to do that for me, I sometimes stand under the shower with hot water or take a long soak in the tub with Epsom salts. Also, those neck rotating exercises help loosen up tense muscles sometimes. Hope it gets better; I know the feeling well. If it's not the hands, wrists, or arms, it's the back, neck, or butt.
help for stiff neck
I have many severe problems with my neck (which is one of the reasons I am on SS disability). Take a long mens tube sock and fill with rice and some lavender. Either tie the end or sew it close. Heat in the microwave, then hang it around your neck. It will work wonders. This also helps sore shoulders as well.
Stiff neck
What really helped me, and I know they are expensive, but an Aeron chair was the best MT investment I made, especially the one with the swivel arms that you can pivot to the right position for your keyboard. No more back or neck ache. At least this worked for me.
It is about the norm around here in my neck of the USA. nm
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My neck does hurt too...but...
my wrists usually get super sore when I STOP typing, I guess from not using them so much. If I take a weekend off, I am in severe pain with them, usually the brace works or taking ibuprofen, but now the brace doesn't fit. Thanks for your help!! I have actually thought about trying acupuncture, someone I know did that and they don't have any back pain at all after some sessions, supposed to be covered by my insurance too. Thanks again for your help!
neck pain
I had neck pain and both wrists/hands, and they thought it was carpal tunnel, finally had an MRI and had herniated disk at C5-C6 with nerve entrapment, ended up with cervical diskectomy and pain went away for a long time, but now back in my neck when I type too much, but I also have spurs in my neck and DJD in my neck. Transcription is a tough job, repetitive motion causing back, neck and arm/hand/wrist pains. I found the Thermawraps that you can buy at the store to help a lot, it has heat and you wear it like a collar. I have been to a chiropracter and acupuncturist and these did not help at all, and that is why I had the surgery. If the neck pain keeps up, I would have an MRI, I waited too long for doctor to go ahead with one, nerve was trapped under C5-C6 for 3 years and that is why I had the surgery. Good luck, hope the pain is relieved. I had it for a long time and it can be terrible.
QA is not breathing down MY neck, as I am only the--sm
transcriptionist with a small MTSO, but they may be breathing down the MTSOs neck. All I know is that one doctor in particular, a felon on top of that, has his office QA each report for errors and for line count. If he feels the line count is in error, he demands a return of funds charged...not from me personally, but from the MTSO. My MTSO also has another account that discovered that their transcription company was charging for lines not typed, i.e. ALL lines, and fired them for it. So they DO check. Even doctors do not want to get ripped off. The OP can charge whatever she likes. Maybe 11 cpl in her area is the going rate. That is not for anyone else to decide, but she must be honest above all, or she won't have ANY account for long.
Maybe she won't be such a pain in the neck
once you have your cervical surgery. They can probably get off paying her real cheap. Sounds like you are being duped. You may want to consider working for another practice who appreciates you instead of going above your head and hiring people since you are the supervisor. If they didn't think it was a good idea, they wouldn't have had the girl waiting there for you to train when you got back. Unfortunately this happens. Believe me, I know from experience, I worked for a hospital for over 15 years. They hired a lady that was ready for retirement. She comes and goes as she wishes. She did not listen to a word I said. She had medical problems herself and as far as I was concerned was not worth my time. So you know what I did? I resigned. End of story. Now I am happy and not having to train. So instead of thinking they care about what you think, start caring about what you think and find a position somewhere else where you are more appreciated.  It sounds a little late in this game to train even someone with a lot of experience if your plan is to go out in just a few months. Everyone can be replaced, believe me, it is so true. 
So what neck of the woods are you from?
In other words, where do you live in case this is a little deep for you. I have been a Transcriptionist for over 30 years and it is simply our way of speaking here in the south- has nothing to do with being lazy or unintelligent either one. Even with my southern twang, I still pride myself on my understanding not only of English but what we do for a living every day. No slouch here.
I know about CTS, but do any of you have neck pain? SM
My neck is killing me, I guess from staying in the same position for hours. I am starting to feel a knot in my neck!
Thanks.
neck pain
I like the center of my monitor even with my eyes. This keeps my neck straight. Also if you wear glasses be sure to measure the distance from your eyes to the monitor so you are not pulling your head foreward.
A break? Your arm, your neck or your leg? Your choice...
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Sore neck and shoulders
This is the first year that I have had this type of pain. There is nothing that will relieve it and if there is the slightest movement of my computer screen or anything out of the ordinary, there it goes. I am afraid surgery is in my future. I do take breaks and your schedule sounds good. Thanks for the information....
Put a frozen sirloin on your neck. nm
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Forgot one...NECK after shoulders(nm)
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Back/neck pain
If anyone responds to the post about upper back/neck pain, please let me know - I have the exact same problem, and it makes long hours just miserable sometimes! Thanks in advance!!
Migraines really are not associated with stiff neck.
I have been cursed with them for about 15+ years - stiff neck is usually associated with some types of meningitis - RUN to the nearest ER, my friend. Photophobia, sensitive to noise, nausea, vomiting -- these are migraines - stiff neck, no.
Get a soft neck collar and try
Roll up a towel and put it under your neck when you sleep for support. If you don't get a collar you can also use a rolled towel and pin it while you're working.
Neck pain is horrible. Good luck
neck and upper back sm
Swimming helps some. Massage definitely helps. I have asked the massage therapist just to focus on my neck and upper back and to work deeply. Rates for massage depend on where you live. I pay about $60 for an hour. Sometimes you can get a half hour. Definitely ask for what you want with massage, and give feedback about what feels helpful. A chiropractor has helped and a strong vibrator has helped. Good luck! I know the pain.
back and neck pains
does anyone have any tips for backache and neck pains from sitting? I do try to take breaks and do stretches. As far as a good chair, any hints? I know of a good brand but it is awfully expensive but may be worth the investment, but I would like to spend under $200 if I could.
Neck Pain Relief
The main problem I have is neck pain from typing. Found some good products to help and especially the neck exercises that keep me going with less pain and headaches.
Repetitive Stress Injury Neck
I am in bad shape with my neck and I thought maybe I could come here for some advice before I go to my doctor. I have an injury there already, but I thought it healed. I do 8 to 10 hours a day of typing and computer work. I do sit in an ergonomic chair, but I have very bad neck pain still...primarily on the left and it is a sharp intermittent pain.
Repetivie stress injury neck
I had fusion at C6-7 15 years ago, with release of nerve entrapment. Now I also am getting the same pain back in my neck and arms from transcription. I have been on muscle relaxants and pain killers. My desk is ergonomically correct as is my chair, level of screen. My screen is eye level. I may need another MRI, as it is now affecting my neck/shoulder. I am going to try a back cushion to see if that will help me. There are several stores that sell these and they are not too expensive. I know the pain, it is horrible and I feel for you. I would just try to see what your doctor can offer you. Cortisone injections do work as does physical therapy. Good luck and I hope your pain is gone soon.
neck/upper back problems
Anyone else out there with neck and upper back problems. I am having problems with neck spasms and it makes my head feel funny with pain into my jaw etc. Another downfall to our jobs I guess. Any tips from anyone that has had these and gotten relief would be much appreciated I do not like taking muscle relaxers.
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