whatever dolfan. touched a nerve apparently.
Posted By: grasshopper on 2005-07-10
In Reply to: I'm sure this will get me booted, but you are a flaming moron, my dear, - dolfan
don't let the truth ruin a perfectly good Sunday. that is if you actually can absorb the truth of my posts which are probably perfectly clear if one is not so angry they can't see straight like you are at this point. go back to dreamland my friend and stay where it's all comfy and cozy and no one disputes your FINAL WORD!!!!(hopefully)
PS: We all state opinions here and not all of us are "liars" or "trolls" because they don't agree with your opinion. Meditate on that.
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Wow, you really don't like me! I must have touched a nerve with you.
Do you work for the AAMT or are you a MTSO cheating your MTs or outsourcing to India? Or maybe you are one of those holier-than-thou QA people I've railed against? You know, the ones that never make mistakes and stroke their egos by finding mistakes in everything from medical reports to generic posts on a casual message board?
As for my dismally failing blog - um it's just a blog, my own personal soapbox. Nothing more, nothing less. Oh and thanks for reading it.
Being out of touch is a hazard of our job, but one reason you touched a nerve SM
that you should be aware of so you won't be surprised in future is that "ESL" is also code for bigotry, with in some sad cases the fussing over the genuine problems with achieving an accurate transcription just windowdressing for the real complaint.
Personally, I find the world and its people a fascinating place and love the way the Web has brought it to me in my little rural Georgia office, including the very wide range of attitudes here.
As an MTSO, I am always touched when my subs send me
No gift is needed.
Thank you, Dolfan. Very succinct and correct.
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Dolfan, your problem is you always think its the SAME person, and its not. Its a lot of different
women who feel generally the same way about issues that YOU disagree with. You call everyone the same troll, and I know for a fact that one post you slammed me on for being a troll, there were like 3 or 4 different women in the same thread. You are just lumping anyone who tends towards different ideas, whether about work, or about parenting, or even about hot actors, as one horrible person set on tormenting you. I assure you, its not that, and there are many, many people on this board with differing opinions - not just one person. You know I used to even jump in so many posts and either defend you, or urge you to calm down. You go off all the time, and even turned on me BIG time once, flaming me to a crisp, and you had no idea it was me. I just gave a different side on a thread, and you came in and crucified me, and it was ME. You've done it to others, too, always jumping to the conclusion that its one person, and a troll.
Hey Dolfan! You haven't felt me a troll before, and we talk a lot!
The poster who is freaking has turned the whole thing into an issue over camp, etc. It was NEVER about camp. I still think her comment was awful, and I know she knows it was, too. That's why she is still carrying on over this. She likes the kids in camp all day, and gets them back exhausted at night. And I asked an honest question, why have kids? I love kids a heap, and I can't stand mothers who are so blatantly thrilled to get rid of them as much as possible. And her wording implied such - while, for instance, your post was the complete opposite. You are sending your little girl to camp for HER benefit, etc. Its very obvious in the tones. Naturally this Mom is NOW trying to sound like June Cleaver, and maybe she is. But her post was NOT. Would have had less repercussions if she had just said, "Hmmmm...maybe that didn't sound good. Didn't mean it like that, but...", but she meant it the way she said it, and I think parents like that are awful. Is it my business? Yup, sure is, cause her kids are in this world with my kids, and this is one messed up world right now. These kids all need help. Many parents have such "fake" relationships with their kids, and that's so sad. And then she justifies these camps like what on earth would the poor kids do at home? sit by her feet? Huh??? Having your kids at home in the summer does NOT mean they sit at your feet. That's ridiculous! I lived for the summer - out in the yard, playing baseball, fishing, swimming, hop scotch - the poster also acts like her kids would be deprived were it not for an organized activity every day. Double sad, and just trying to justify her original post, which she obviously did not put much thought into. Yeah, sure, just posting about her kids, right? Would she have given more thought on a dictaphone post??
Dolfan you are so far off base you are foolish. I don't troll these boards and don't come her
that often. I am baby-sitting and I can be on the computer on and off today. Can't work. I don't know what you are talking about trolling when there is a discussion going on with people's taste in men. You are LOL with your "wisdom" and "insight" on trolls.
PS: Sorry if you like girlie men. Didn't mean to offend you. It is what it is and the unisex look is okay for some, male and female.
awww dolfan. call in the troops. cute.
you lost though. you resorted to name calling when you could not make your argument. sweet. i love it when i see people like you who believe you know something and when logic proves they don't resort to name calling. it says lots about you and your character.
the nerve!
How dare you make a TV show about my life without offering to pay me?
;)
Annie (who's living on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches until payday)
My LAST nerve
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And they have the nerve to air those ads about
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Obviously I am hitting a nerve somewhere
that you are taking offense to my posts. So which one is it, are you fat, ugly, have an acne problem or all of the above?
Struck a nerve, huh?
I just can't imagine any worthwhile MT being offended by what I said. The reason they wouldn't be offended is because they are the ones picking up the slack for these clowns! The losers I referred to are the main reason Indians are getting work from the US! If every American MT went to work every day and delivered top-notch documents, the Indians wouldn't be making a dime off transcription.
FYI, I don't hire Indians as I spend too much time each day fixing errors made by American MTs. Also, if you are working somewhere that you cannot respond to QA and show them where you documented what you transcribed, then I'd say you need to get out because it's a no-win situation and you are at their mercy.
Listen to the nerve of this one!
over and when I stood at the door, not letting her in, she pushed her way in anyway. I told her I was working and she said,"That's okay I will just sit in the chair beside you AND NOT TALK!" Oh, and she did...but her baby didn't, he cried and screamed until he fell asleep and she sat there and looked at me for over an hour. Let me tell you, that will never happen again. Learned my lesson then and there!
People have a lot of nerve.
I am not trying to be rude, but what kind of friend pushes her way into your house just to distract you while you work? What was the point?
Do you think you have a pinched nerve?
Pinched nerves can cause a lot of problems. You may want to call your doctor today. If you had a stroke you should be checked out ASAP. Not everyone dies with a stroke. Some people have them and don't even know it. Good luck.
Hmm, seems to have struck a nerve.
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i've been through that too...ppl have nerve,
i think after 3 years of working from home i have finally taught my mom and my sister to quit calling and asking me to run here and there for them, ....took a while, didnt want to hurt their feelings...but its like...they cant do it becuz they are working...HELLO!!!!!!!!!!
eScription on last nerve
Posted over the weekend and got a response but just wondering, anyone else working on escription that the program is really, really slow, like jerky in the audio and then jerky for you to transcribe if doing straight typing? Had new ram put on and have fast access so really don’t know what else I can do, cleaned up the computer as far as defraging it. Any other ideas?
Some peeps have nerve
Well my goodness...SIMON...how interesting that name should be used for such a rude post...wonder if its a real name or does he wish he were SIMON off of that tele show...you guys know which one I am referring too, or maybe HE is is love with the other Simon...oh who knows...anyway...to point out your ignorance Simon, just because someone does not know the next steps to take in regards to opening a business or whatever the case may be and that person ask questions of others who may know, well that only educates them more. There is never a "DUMB" question. We learn by asking questions by talking and listening to others. You Simon have pointed out the true reality that there are those who assume or dont ask questions or make rude comments to cover up their own lack of intelligence. And you Simon, well you just put your ownself in that category.
One nerve left
"The decision to change the name of the organization from AAMT to AHDI was made by the members of the House of Delegates (HOD). These are volunteers elected by the membership..."
That was smart. You didn't pay anyone to do your dirty work for you, which must let you off some legal hook or other.
"The HOD felt it was important to broaden the name of the organization to include anyone working in healthcare documentation - as many transcriptionists are working in peripheral roles as editors, QA personnel, supervisory and management positions, educators, ..."
...Indian MTs, whose business now supports AHDI management in the manner to which we have become accustomed,...
"etc. Speaking for myself, I haven't transcribed a medical report for pay in at least 5 years, so calling me a medical Transcriptionist no longer encompasses my role. Nonetheless, I am passionate about the integrity of healthcare documentation - and I developed this passion as an MT. For me, AHDI is a better representation of where I fit in..."
...and we definitely needed to relieve ourselves of that pesky restriction to American MTs, which is why we unloaded that dinosaur...
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well it takes a lot of nerve to get sm
on this board and tell American MTs how things are and how to do things when you can't speak the language or communicate well. You are suppose to be an MT but you can't speak the language? Well I doubt that the documents you put out are very good either! Sorry but this is the reason American MTs don't have MT jobs so you need to stick to your country and your MTs and stay out of giving advice here. IMHO.......sorry I need to spell that out, IN MY HUMBLE OPINION!
you are young and dumb. The nerve of you to say
why have children if you are going to put them in daycare. When I was going to graduate school and working I became pregnant. I didn't expect my husband to quit his job and I sure enough was going to stop graduate school my six months. My triplets went to daycare and was fine.
I agree-the nerve of some people
i bet you spell the peroneal nerve as
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Must be a grain of truth in there somewhere to have hit a nerve.
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You'd like to hit a nerve, I'd like to stick to facts
My comments weren't made to bicker back and forth with someone who wants to have a personal war and claim touche' afterwards. They were made of my observations of what I saw with smooth transcription flow. I have no control of your choice to twist them. You know nothing of me, only that you did not like my observations. Call it whatever you will.
The company would have the nerve to appeal
This is ludicrous to say the least. Many MTs are single earners in their homes. I think to do such a thing should be broadcast across the nation. If this is happening, please let us know which companies are doing it.
have any horseback riders here lost their nerve
after being hurt and got it back again? i have no problem getting on as long as all goes well, but when my horse spooks or something i feel so danged unnerved, which is totally new to me after all these years. does it just take time or should i hang it up?
I think you'll be OK but I totally lost my nerve sm
I switched to riding bicycles LOL (probably way more dangerous since I ride on the road)
yep - maybe your very nice post struck nerve?.
Your question/post was very nice and gentle I thought - and the other poster's response was totally out of whack - perhaps you struck a nerve! *LOL*
Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!! Ignore the trolls....they are all over the web, as you well know. 
Bursitis or nerve impingement. Have it checked out.
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I got common plantar nerve neuroma
in my third toe. It bends towards the 2nd toe and if you try to spread the toes, it curves unnaturally and does not bend too well. I used foam spacers for it and it did straighten out somewhat and go partially back into the correct position.
I also get swelling in both ankles and legs plus tingling and numbness sometimes. I have to keep getting up and moving around a bit for that to go away.
When your neck muscles are strained, it traps the occipital nerve.
I am with you on the "I can't get rid of it, and it kills me." Do some research on peripheral stimulators. They implant them in the occipital region. They stimulate the area with electricity that overrides the pain with a pleasant paresthesia. Plain English: It is like having a G-spot in your head; it feels so good. Another theory is that it changes the ions in the cells. As posted, I am anxiously awaiting mine to be reimplanted. You control the stimulator with a device to stimulate the strength and pulse width needed to cover the pain. It is fabulous!!!!!! Beats pain pills, which I am so sick of now.
Yup, and all those happy rabbits and cats think WE'RE gonna feed them. The nerve!
And no matter what we say, they'll just keep on having baby after baby, just like animals!  The unfairness of it all! What will become of us all?
Apparently not
I am personally becoming very sick of it. I think I am done with this company. I have had it to say the least.
Apparently
the "brain" part is still working, if that is all he can think about. Men are a trip.
I apparently I still have my job.
I just came inside from doing chores, settled down to my machine here to do another day's work, and have 2 instant messages sitting here from my bosses saying they got my e-mail, know I'm tired, but put 'stats' in my cue that needs to be done up right away.
Either it's a cruel joke or the company really is testing me to see exactly what my breaking point is.
I appreciate the advice and the ears. Thank you for lending me them. 
Apparently not.
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Apparently they are (sm)
Any teacher/counselor/whatever who would tell a student that work "used" to be done offshore and makes it sound as if outsourcing is a thing of the past is either deliberately lying to that student or is sadly misinformed.
The part about the quality being so poor that it has to be edited before being returned to the client is accurate, but that hasn't stopped anything.
There are, of course, some jobs that have been brought back to the U.S. but unfortunately, U.S. MTs are now being asked -- make that EXPECTED to work for the same low wages as offshore MTs.
Between outsourcing and VR, I couldn't in good conscience suggest that anybody embark on a career as an MT at this point in time. There was a time when this seemed like a solid career choice - but that time has passed.
Anyone who is considering signing up for an expensive course needs to decide who to believe - someone who's been there and has 0 to gain financially from them...or someone who wants their money.
Apparently
an MT who may or may not be Indian...REALLY defensive if you read the entire thread when just a simple question was asked.
Yep, WAY too defensive and won't let it drop. I'd just laugh and say 'no' if someone asked me if I were in India. This one's practically frothing at the mouth which is kinda weird.
Apparently so!
Having been accused of being blunt, insensitive, racist, etc, I thought I got where she was coming from. And frankly, I don't remember seeing an LOL in her posts, though I admit to not having read all of them. I just think it's silly to slam somebody, then add the LOL. It's like taking a swing at someone, then saying "No hard feelings?"
Live and learn. I've added to the list of posters whose posts I no longer open (it now numbers 2.) Actually, it's kind of fun to read responses to someone's posts without having read the original, and having to guess at the content from the reactions.
Apparently so, since there was no name for that post...my, my...
you certainly are one touchy little thing, eh? I wasn't meaning to reply to you, as obviously you already have all the answers. 
apparently, WE are the stronger sex
Although I do not watch Survivor, from what you describe, the women were stronger than the men, correct?
Face it, women are way stronger than men. Why do ya think we have the babies? Cause the pregnancy alone would KILL a man!
 I love men, though, weakness and all! (Please, I am just kidding, ok!)
Apparently my vision is gone after
looking at a computer monitor all day. There is supposed to be a MQ board with a link to the left??? Would someone have mercy on me and tell me if they see it because I sure don't see it. Thanks!
Why is the MT's fault? Apparently he
is being allowed to do that by his supervisor.
It isn't any MT's fault -- given opportunity, then those who really want the money will make it.
I know that for myself I work my schedule. I do work extra quite a bit of the time -- at the request of my supervisor. They ask me specifically to work more.
Surely, you are not suggestion that I say, "Oh, I'm so sorry. I just can't work any extra. You see, MT Mary Poppins will get huffy because she will think I'm stealing her lines and then I will be called a greedy MT so I should forfeit money to be made for myself because of how SHE feels." ???
If you TRULY think that is reasonable, you are going to be miserable as long as you are in this job.
If I am asked to do more, I will do it as long as I am working in this business. It's NOT unfair to anyone. It is my opportunity to make money. Nothing is unfair about that.
Apparently, they are doing away with that. see link
http://www.snopes.com/business/redeem/subway.asp
Apparently. I have some I have had to divide
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Even though this apparently is not the same company that SM
the original poster works for, I recognize my own company in this post, and I agree with what you are saying. Because of something that happened with my primary account a couple of years ago, I also have looked at others but have found no better offer than the deal I have with this company - have even tried out a few. I now know that I need to concentrate on the job I have, rather than looking for another one. I can make my own production somewhat better, as you have, just by my attitude and just dealing with things on a day to day, or, rather, report by report basis and just rolling with the punches. It's the overall picture that counts.
Thanks for your post. I enjoyed reading it, especially after the last few months when there had been a few negative threads, if you remember. :)
Apparently some do, we all have jobs!
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Apparently he doesn't
1. Nothing.
2. Nothing else.
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