That is an ignorant statment...I am living proof!! -sm
Posted By: jenn on 2007-11-02
In Reply to: Even if you could take it, you probably couldn't pass it. - deb
It must ruffle your feathers to think someone could teach themselves your trade, but unfortunately I have to say you are WAY off base there...speaking as a nurse and self-taught MT with impeccable work, thank you very much.
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Advice to the ignorant
Essentially, I am interested in transcription because I can type fast and it seems like a reliable industry to get employment in.
I would appreciate any advice regarding the ins and outs of the transcription industry.
Namely: Is it stressful and demanding?
Are you constantly typing at a high rate of speed all day long?
Is there secretarial work usually involved?
Basically, what is the worst part? And how hard do you find it to gain consistent employment?
Thanks for the time taken to read this and I greatly, greatly appreciate any helpful comments.
Sam
IGNORANT TROLL. How about the complaints of numerous
people who have also filed with the BBB and FTC? How about articles in national magazines? How about my own personal experience as a college graduate, MT course certified, and employed by a national transcription company? Yes, Alan tried to play his scam on me by telling me I needed his $397 package to work for him for free. I TEACH MTs at a legitimate UNIVERSITY. So THAT is how I know it's a SCAM. Would you like to see the emails he sent me? You'd better get out now before you get charged with fraud, too.
Your hubby "wouldn't let you" spend money? That explains a lot. Con artists like women who have been belittled and don't stand up for themselves. They're easy targets because they're so obedient and gullible. Honey, no man tells me what to do. Wake up and smell the coffee. This many people CANNOT possibly be wrong. It will come back to bite you in the backside one day. By the way, how much do you make working there? I make $35 an hour teaching MTs typing, transcription and terminology.
Oh, it's CHIEFS, not CHEEFS.
Proof
I happen to have proof that it is NOT a scam. Where is your PROOF that it is???
Proof
You think you know things that you just don't know. If there is this "class action lawsuit" where is the proof? You don't have it because it doesn't exist. If you DO think you have something, come out of hiding and post it.
Proof - BBB
So your so-called PROOF is one BBB complaint that was resolved???
I proof as I go
I've been an MT for about three years and I work on a nephrology account that has a lot of the same words and phrases and paragraphs all the same (depending on the doctors), so for me it's just easy to proof as I type. It will come with time. I'm sure relistening takes up a lot of time. I've never done it that way.
I never proof and never re-read
Even in school I didn't proof or reread or re-listen. Unless there's a word/phrase I can't understand, my foot is on play the whole time. I tried proofing long ago but that just messed me up and slowed me down. I've had 99% accuracy consistently for over a year and it saves a lot of time.
I guess I should proof my work better too...ha ha
What do you consider a good living?
I'm thinking of work from my house instead of the office, changing careers.
a good living
Sounds like you are quite successful. Please share with me what is involved in actually earning this level of income. Have you been at it for a long time? How many hours/week do you work? Thanks. I'm strongly considering MT but I hear such variables on the pay.
How do people make a living in ....
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.
why do you think living is Belgium is that expensive?
(disregarding their fame to being the diamond wholesale capital of Europe?) Shoot, if my family can make a living there, why not you or I? Euros are worth more than US dollars anymore.
do you live close to anyone who transcribes for a living?
Maybe you can find a mentor who can help you out. It is very hard to get into this field. It would be beneficial if you could find someone to QA your work for you.
Okay, but most people have a hard time living
in a different state from their family, let alone another country.
Yes, and these were people trying to make an HONEST living
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