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I'm not trying to promote the Big 3 or Little 3.  I'm talking about an economic change we are all currently dealing with.

I'm not attacking the Big 3.  In fact, Career Step probably better represents the trend in terms of price of tuition.  If they add Job Placement full time, they will be tough to beat.

Obviously, all companies are going to be squeezed because the consumer is being squeezed.  Thus my prediction- just a prediction- and I'm not attacking the Big 3; I think tuitions will come down.  AND I'll go further, I think job guarantees will become much more prevalent because this is what the consumer wants.

I know from dealing with MTs all day that I have to be very accurate as MTs naturally search out the smallest details, have to do that to be any good at the job.  I wasn't the best MT.  I'm better in management.  So I try to be accurate so I don't get knit picked.  The important messages can be lost by trivial criticism and small minds.

My prediction is not accurate in every sense.  How can a prediction be entirely accurate?  It's an educated guess.  If I am right, we should start to see tuition prices falling.  It will be so slow that we may not notice it.  I'm guessing the consumer will demand lower prices as the economy continues to suffer.

I'm not criticizing Andrews or M-Tec.  No need to beat on me again.  I'm talking about something bigger than the Big 3.  Banks failing, dollar dropping, oil going up, food going up, CC debt on the rise, savings down, real estate falling, record foreclosures, etc.  This will all snowball over the next 2-3 years.  Issues like these are interlinked with one affecting the other.  The consumer will seek solutions.  Schools will have to adapt to changing economic forces.  We all will. 

Peggy take a chance and say what you see happening!  Offer something that will give us your insight.  Students are a part of the cash strapped population and can use any insight they can get.  Put a bunch of opinions together and we can better form our own bigger view.

Hi,

Does anyone know of any small MT companies? 

Thanks,

Newbie MT

Hi!

Yes, I just read through a lengthy thread that touched on MY question in a round about way, but... I was just curious what hours MT moms with small children work and (just as importantly) when do you sleep!?!?

I have no problem with daycare and I have family that would glady watch my 5 y/o but I choose to keep him home to save everyone trouble and myself money!  He actually entertains himself quite well, better in fact than my husband when he's home during my work hours!

I had considered working during the hours that my son is sleeping, but I don't see how that would work well, at least not for me.  Even if I were to begin work at 8 PM and work until 3 or 4 AM, I would barely get to sleep before he wakes up, which is normally around 7:30.  Three or four hours of sleep each night would get old QUICK, not to mention that by the time I begin work I would be tired and ready for bed and unable to think clearly, be productive, and would likely have trouble staying awake.

Right now, I'm working 32 hours per week with 2 half days and 3 split shifts and it seems to be working somewhat well... but can be rather hard to concentrate and be productive with the bustle of spring and summer daytime activities around the house with a 5 y/o.

Although a lengthy post, my question was simple:  what work hours and sleep hours have you MT moms of small children come up with that works for you?  And sure, any advice or tips would be appreciated as well. 

I see so many people complain about the current rates of pay for MT's and say that they're barely making it. Then, every once in a while there's a post by someone who says they've been working as a MT for two or three years and are making over $40k. What gives?

Are the MT's making this much money just "lucky", with the right company or in the right situation, or just very fast? Are they working for their own accounts with no benefits and have to take a lot of taxes out of that $40-45k? Are the people who complain most about pay just newbies? Or, do many of you consider that amount to be barely making it? I live in the midwest, and that salary could easily support a somewhat modest lifestyle for myself, my partner, and our baby while he goes back to school.

I have a pretty good understanding of all the variables that go into MT salaries and that it's slow starting out. I realize this isn't a profession you get into solely for the money. I'm just wondering if it's reasonable to shoot for (for example) making $40k/year as an MT three years after graduating from Andrews.

as an MT.  If you can't digest truthful information being given and have the courage to digest it, apply it to any areas of yourself that might need tweeking, then you will not last as an MT.  This industry can be pretty rough at times.  If you have thin skin, you won't make it.  I can only imagine how you will take QA feedback.

Good luck to you.

a year?  After 18 months I am so frustrated...0.07 cpl at 1000-1200 lines per day.  Did I make the wrong choice or am I just not SHARP enough? 

 TIA

No matter how long we've been at a job.  It happens.  You'll learn more and more and make less and less mistakes, but they will always happen.  I see mistakes that even QA make while looking for samples, often. 

Want to see a silly doozie I did the other day?

This error was upgraded because of this mistake and when I got my audit I was like huh?  I kept looking at it wondering what was wrong with this.  Finally I saw my mistake and felt so st*upid.  And, I've been doing this for almost 10 years. 

So, either you feel better knowing that you are not alone or worse knowing that you'll still be making these mistakes 10 years from now (just not nearly as much). 

I have spent months reading and learning about becoming an MT and I am still left with questions that I hope maybe a broader range of people might be able to answer (you all ) 

Is Career Step's program the same as what's offered at M-Tec? The price is clearly not and I have spoken with enrollment at both locations and asked them directly the cost differences but normal everyday people who do the job is who's opinions I'd like most.

1. Training (are the both relatively close in what they teach)

2. Certificate vs. diploma

3. 4 months for one program vs. 9-12 for another.

Any honest, none school bashing, opinions would be very gratefully appreciated.

this business?  I'm new and realize how lucky I am to have a MT position in which I can work from home.  I was hired by a MTSO who needed people on a new account she was getting.  Now I am not needed on the account because it's just not rolling in all the work it was suppose to (maybe that is how is going to be or maybe just cause of the holidays). She continues to give me as much work as she possibly can and is constantly stating how amazed she is by my ability to catch on quick to the new doctors she throws at me.  However, I am lucky to make $100 every two weeks.  I am looking for a second MT job.  Does anyone have any suggestions? I am wonder if even a second job is going to bring in enough money though.  I actually just have to bring in around $500 (rent because my husband can pay everything else) but of course to be financially comfortable I would like to bring in more.  Is it worth getting a second job or will I eventually have to get a third?  I really want to stay working as an IC for the MTSO because she is so nice and it lets me be more flexible than a national would.  Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.