I don't usually post anything on the internet but I was hoping to maybe get some positive feedback.
I started as an MT in 1990. I worked for Kaiser in So CA for 15 years. I transcribed all work types and all specialties for hundreds of doctors. I took pride in my work and found it challenging on how to find ways to get the reports done faster. I had a very good job - $22.00 per hour when I left - (they are union.) I had to leave because I had to have a subacromial decompression for impingement syndrome on my right and left shoulder. I still have flare-ups from pain. It was due to my job, and they could not honor my work restrictions when it was time to go back (I could only work 4 hurs a day) so I had to leave. That was okay with me - I had been commuting 100 miles round trip for years and I was burned out. I started a small transcription business of my own and had a few accounts - (I did them all myself.) I also have worked for a few transcription services throughout the years. I am not bragging by any means but I was always told that I did a very good job and I had very particular doctors.
About a year ago my husband's contracting business took off and he told me I did not have to work anymore. That was fine with me. Only now, due to the economy, the contracting business is down. Anyway, I have to go back to transcribing as we have no money. I mean NO money, and we owe a lot. I have never been in this situation in my life and I am very scared.
My point being - as you all know when you stop transcribing hospital transcription for a time you lose a lot of your skills I guess you would say. My confidence is way down. I have failed a few tests. I am 51 years old and I am scared to death. I have to find a job. Why can't I pass the tests? I am so down and I thought maybe some of you had been through this before. I did not mean to tell my life story, but when I explain to my husband or my friends they don't really get it because you have to do this kind of work to know how it is.
Anyway thanks for listening.... |
