why do you think living is Belgium is that expensive?
Posted By: diddles on 2006-02-08
In Reply to: Belgium? Are you serious? - newbie
(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.
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Belgium? Are you serious?
Most people barely have enough money to pay for groceries and their electric bill, let alone sending their children overseas for an education. I think you are suggesting this to the wrong crowd. You may want to suggest this to the PTA moms in Beverly Hills.
less expensive way
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Yes, it is expensive, but you do not need certification (sm)
You do not need to be certified in MT in order to work. It's a help, but that alone does not guarantee a job.
At any rate, you cannot sit for the certification exam until you have two years of experience.
There is one thing, and one thing only, that will enable you to work. Employers will consider you and hire you if you have no difficulty scoring about a 98% on their employment transcription test.
If you can transcribe WELL straight out of school, then you will get a job straight out of school.
It is not easy to prepare a student for a job. The difference between doing well is very slight. Employers aren't looking for someone who can pass a test like you passed tests in high school. Then, 70% was fine. Now, you might think, 80-85% should be fine.
It's not. With some employers, a 96% is unacceptable.
So, yes, tuition is always a lot of money, but if you choose your school wisely so that you end up with a straight, sure route to a job, then the expense becomes an investment that you can earn back in a few weeks of working in your new job.
Unfortunately, if it's not expensive, it's probably also not good enough. nm
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Well, I took CAI.. It WAS less expensive, but would not say "cheap"
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Just a head up - these are also the most expensive schools
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.
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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That is an ignorant statment...I am living proof!! -sm
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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