I got a job but......sm

I used a different school that sounds similar to Allied.  I feel like a dork for falling for their hype. I did find a job but it was a couple of months after finishing.  Most companies require at least 2 years experience. (which the school does not tell you).  The other thing is, I don't know about Allied but, my school did not teach me in the way the real world works.  I learned on standard cassette tapes and knew nothing about how it's really done now a days. Nothing. Basically, I was trained as if I were going to transcribe for a bunch of local doctors, go to the offices and pick up the tape, transcribe them (in my own time and schedule, just have them back to the doc by the due date) and take them back.  Send them a bill and get paid. Thats sooo way off.  There are hardly any docs who don't use an MTSO now a days. 

So my advice to you is...don't give up.  I applied to tons of companies before I got hired and was ready to apply to tons more.  Just know that there are hundreds and hundreds of companies out there. There a few who will hire newbies. If you really want this job, don't give up.  One will come along.  Go to some other MT boards to find out whose hiring. Go to the company websites. Sign up on mtjobs.com.  They send you lists of companies that are hiring.  There's a lot you can do if you take the time.  In the meantime, while you're waiting for replies, use the internet to further educate yourself.  I can't tell you how much there is to learn.  Not just about "medicine" but also about things about the job.  Expanders, platforms, reference materials, productivity, ASR, there's just sooo much.  Just from reading posts on this board and others you'll find out what you need to learn.

About the job itself, you'll find a lot of different opinions.  Some people hate it, some people love it.  A lot of our jobs are being sent overseas.  For some people the pay is crap, some people make good money. Some companies have flexible hours, some don't. From research, I think most companies adhere to pretty regular schedules.  Do research and make up your own mind.

I've been doing research on other MTSO's so I can leave this one soon.  I'm going to start applying when I get to my 1 year point. I started a list of the good/bad/maybe companies and the ones to do more research on and I'll apply to all of the ones on my "good" list. You can find a lot of info on this board about companies. 

Good luck to you. I wish you the best.

• ALLIED - dana
  • I got a job but......sm - memt
  • I'm sorry that this happened to you guys. - Deb
    • they make it sound so good - unhappy
  • That's discouraging.. - Amanda
    • Won't give up! - Dana
      • Thank you - unhappy
    • Im sorry - unhappy
      • I don't know where you're applying, - deenibeeni
      • Career Step - Dana
        • Career Step - Lori
  • I too made a mistake - unhappy
    • Good Luck - Mislead

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