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Hi there!

I am new to the group and would like to get into Medical Transcription, but there are so many trainig courses on google, and I am not sure which ones are on the up and up. If anyone has a recommendation, I would very much appreciate it! Thanks, Robyn

Speaking for myself....it's always nice to have another MT to bounce things off of when I'm stuck on something.  I can't say enough positive things about this site.  It's amazing at all the helpful people on here willing to help someone else.

Can any of you that have been at this for a long period of time answer me this question?  When you first started out...did you feel overwhelmed?  How long does it take a person to really see if this is something they'll be good at?  I find myself getting headaches really easy and only after a few hours of typing.  I feel fatigued.  Is it normal to feel this way in the beginning and what suggestions do you have to help?  When do you feel that things are finally settling down and you start to move along at a normal pace? I'll give it a few months I guess...I'd think at that point I would have a pretty good idea if this is something I'm going to be productive at or not.

Sorry for all the questions.....I guess I am feeling uneasy and was hoping for some reassurance or words of wisdom from none other than another MT. 

What are the chances of making $35K yearly and still having your wits? That is really what I am concerned with. I live in South Florida and am considering this profession. I would like to make enough to supplement husband's income of $85K. However, I don't want to be so stressed out that I can't enjoy life, either. Is there a happy medium here?

Those are good ideas.

Its not that I don't have the money, I just have a hard time spending large amounts.  I can fritter away $100 here and there at Target and Walmart, but, phew, a $1500 check is hard to write. 

We actually have enough money in savings, IRAs and investments to live at our current standard for at least 18 months without either of us working.  Not that I would want to do that, but it could be done.  So, its not that I don't have the money, its just a matter of spending it. I'm sure you can tell that since we have almost 2 years of living expenses saved up in the bank (and we have about 30-35 yrs to go til retirement), we are kind of tight with spending money.

Thanks for the suggestions though. I do need to have a Yard Sale, as much to get rid of stuff as to get some cash on hand. I have a pile of childrens' clothes to take to the resale shop for some cash too.

I was wondering...do MTs make better money working for someone or having a business of there own?  Just wondering.  I realize being new I will not have my own business for a couple of years but will I be able to make a "living" until then?

Do tons more research before you spend your money, please!  I went to MTEC, graduated in 9 months, and have been working from home for more than 8 years now doing acute care.  I had recruiters banging down my door to test and was offered positions after every test I took.  The little medical backround you already have is nowhere near enough to be an MT, so get a SOLID education so you will not come back here at the end begging for someone to hire you for 2 cents a line.  Best of luck! 

coding and billing.  The MT profession is making less and less and having to work more and more.  A new MT has a hard time finding a job.  As far as boredom, it is what it is.  If you find sitting for hours with headphones while mumbling baboons try to put a report together entertaining, than this job is for you.  If not, select something different.  The top schools is where you want to go if you decide, but again, if I could start my career (been in this for 20 years), I'd go with the billing/coding.  It can be done onsite or at home, and all practices need these people to bring in the dough. You'll make more money at it anyway especially since new MTs make next to nothing. 

My living is a fair wage for the time and effort, but the effort is from having many, many years of experience.  A new MT will have to look a lot of words up which takes time away from production.

Good luck whatever you decide. 

P/S:  EMR will be mandated probably by the year 2015, so if you're young and smart, you'll choose another profession.  I hate to be that way but it's the truth.

Hi there - I have a very sound career holding a Management position making great money, however we are trying to pay off bills and I thought I would pick up a second job.  A friend told me about being a MT and at first I was kinda excited to start my research, then sites like this (some of the posts) have scared me.  HOWEVER there are a good number of success stories.  I think I may continue on, as this will not be my main job, just for extra income.

My question for all of you who are certified.  I keep reading about the BIG 3 schools.  I don't know who they are, but I was going to go to one of my technical colleges in my local area.  Is that a no no in the MT world?  I mean, it's an accredited school.  I'm just scared that when applying for jobs, they will want those that came from the big 3 that you all are talking about.

If anyone can share information I would greatly appreciate it.  Thx a bunch!!!