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Absolutely no motivation for this job anymore. - Screwed!

Posted: Mar 20, 2015

After 21 years of doing transcription, yes starting with a typewriter, I have no will left to do this job. After searching other companies, it seems the industry is in the toilet. We are at the mercy of companies like Nuance because in-house transcription is a thing of the past. I woke up this morning and realized in the last 16 years I have come full circle, 7 cpl when starting at home, and now most likely back to 7 cpl with this new grid. I don't even see the point in arguing over the QC% when it makes a 1 or 1.5 cpl difference. What's the difference at this point? What is the incentive for not sending blanks? I don't see it. Why should I stress myself about blanks when either way I'm screwed? Not to mention that those with minimal experience can make the same amount as those with decades? Nope, nothing at all to look forward to in this job. I am at the point of just saying bye-bye to the whole rotten deal and taking my chances anywhere else! Let's face it, transitioning years of transcription experience into the workforce is not easy nor beneficial in today's job market. Hate to bring others down but needed to vent. I just can't believe I've spent my life doing this and all for nothing.

No motivation - Dotts

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Dear No Motivation: I "hear ya' and then some!" Hope you don't mind but I just forwarded your post to my Congresswoman as I have communicated to her that I think this entire industry needs to be looked at in full by Congress.

no motivation - screwed

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Not at all. I think that's a great idea.

No motivation - Disappointed

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Dotts: I hope your congresswoman can do something. I had written a letter to my congressman in January about the MT situation and 2 months later got a form letter from him stating he was on the committee that talks about wages, hours, etc. SO WHAT ? Do something about it ya knucklehead ! At least tell me that you'll look into it. What a waste of my time. And I thought he was one of the "good guys."

Congress - Dotts

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What other recourse do we as MTs have but to write to our Congress people? The Dept. of Labor could care less - someone has to stand up for us and the only way I see is to have this entire industry investigated at a national level by Congress. ALL of us who are MTs should write to their Congress people! Power in numbers ...

What To Say - Meh

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That's a good idea. Power in numbers. So if everyone on this forum who complains (justifiably) were to write a letter to Congress, that would be plenty of letters. Well, I know I'm good at writing, but I'm not sure what points to put on a letter. Obviously, the main complaint would be being underpaid. But is there anything legal to point out? Any violation of labor laws? Any violation of medical privacy law?

Letter to Congress - anon

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This IS a great idea! It is almost like banding together, which is precisely what we need to do. Is it possible for those who have written already to share their letters for inspiration? We could ask MT friends we may have that don't come on the boards to write as well. It's at least worth a try, right?

Screwed, I could have written this post myself (sm) - DisillusionedMT

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I'm sitting here with 35 years in. And you are absolutely spot on that transitioning 35 years' worth of MT work into another outside job is NOT easy, especially when one is also 60 years old. People who are so quick to say "just get another job" have no clue! I've even been applying for work in HIM that is basically a glorified records clerk and can't even get an interview. So I slog on in this poor excuse for a job and hopefully can last until I can reach SS age.

So true! - There are some HIM

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jobs open occasionally at my local hospital, but I can't get past the 20 y/o HR personnel.

My thoughts almost exactly - sm

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I was just about to come on here and write a "no motivation" post myself. After the past few months of having nearly zero work every day, I am just at the end of my rope. Even though there is a decent amount of work in my pool today, I have absolutely NO motivation to make an effort to get anything done. Even my household chores and errands have suffered. I do feel depressed, and the horrid weather we are having in the northeast isn't helping my situation. I sure hope that Spring comes soon, because I could use a dose of sunshine in my life.

Power in numbers - Sara

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I just got offered a less preferred shift and a pay cut, so I know exactly where you are coming from. I haven't had a full paycheck since November due to erratic work. We need to organize. We need a union. It would be great to write a letter to congress and have it multiplied by 20,000, or more. I live out in the sticks with a car with 150K miles on it. I'm stuck with this job. I would just like to be able to make it better for everyone.

Motivation and HIM jobs - Good luck

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I got a job working in HIM but it was an internal transfer, I use my MT background and also do clerical stuff. From what I have seen of most of the clerk jobs, they are entry level, don't pay well and you'd be bored, but it would get you out of MT. The HR specialists might think you'd be over qualified. We were all 20 years old at one time, that isn't their fault. I would love to see someone investigate the transcription industry, hope that letter does some good. I finally got a new car, mine had 160K so I know how that is. Thanks for the posts and good luck.

What to do, where to go?? - Fedup

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I hear you! I'm in the same situation and I find it extremely degrading! If you have any ideas where we can go and what the heck we can do, please do share! I'm so disgusted I really wish i could quit and file bankruptcy. I've been through the ringer these last 5 years with all the corporate buyouts and compensation plan changes! UGH!!!!

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