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It's like still being back in the 80's - ts

Posted: Jun 08, 2015

We're in the digital age now, with crisp, clear sound transmission available, not having to use scratchy cassett tapes, so why are we still getting reports so fuzzy, you can't even make out whats's being said? Every day. Every single day they come through. You can tell the dictator himself was clear when he spoke, yet it shounds like he's talking through a garden hose or under water when we get it. Then WE'RE criticized and marked off if the reports aren't perfect!

No it's not. Back in the 80s, we were well paid - for transcribing fuzzy dictation.

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Back in the 80s, I could afford my rent. I could fix my car. I could take vacations. I could afford everything on my grocery list. I had every weekend off, and if I worked overtime, I got time and a half, and was thanked for my help.

Back in the 80s, the doctors at the clinic I worked for gave us things like Christmas gifts, paid us cash if we did extra work for them, such as typing papers and manuscripts in our off hours, and often came by with goodies and coffee from Starbucks... just because.

Back in the 80s, we could actually get up from our desks once in a while, because we also charted some of our work, or delivered reports to their destinations throughout the clinic. We got up and walked to our doctors' offices to pick up cassettes, and to deliver erased ones.

Back in the 80s, our clinic had occasional picnic days or holiday dinners, and everyone was invited, even the lowly MTs.

Good points! I agree. - ts

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And how I miss all that too!

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