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Is the glass half full or half empty? - SamMe

Posted: Sep 24th, 2023 - 12:46 pm In Reply to: The fact you are missing - Well said

Answer: It's both.

I've been an MT since 12/19/1977, and I've read every "argument" there is on the subject of wages. In the 1980s, I knew MTs who believed getting paid less than $40-50/hour was beneath them. They perceived themselves as individuals who the doctors could not function without. These same MTs also assumed that they knew enough about medicine to diagnose and offer treatment (albeit verbal or written). This was pre-VR/SR. Over time, facilities where medical records were dictated discovered that it was much more cost-effective to jump on the technology bandwagon. The savings could go to patient care. The outcome is what too many MTs are currently experiencing; wages stuck in a time trap.

To anyone who refuses to accept what they perceive as "not worthy of my skills" wages, that's your right and you have the right to stand by that belief. What you DO NOT have the right to do is chastise others who do not share your views, nor do you have the right to cast blame on MTs who have not followed your path. We all have different stories.

Speaking only for myself, I don't care what the rates are for straight typing or editing. What I care about is earning what I need to pay my living expenses, and maybe a little extra for entertainment and savings. I know my worth. A lesson that has taken nearly 70 years to learn. Yep, I'm an oldie but goodie.

Now, can y'all just get along?

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I've seen this many times posted, how people sit up so tall - and proud on that high horse to refuse 8cpl. SM (Views: 1299, 2023-09-22, 2:54 pm)
- I have been where you are and was able to move up. - Very well stated (Views: 748, 2023-09-22, 5:40 pm)
- The wage shaming is cruel, disgusting and sickening. - Those of you who shame others, SM (Views: 703, 2023-09-22, 7:16 pm)
  - I took a crappy 4 CPL job once. - MT3 (Views: 727, 2023-09-28, 3:13 pm)
    - Excellent post and exactly my point all along. Do whatever - you need to so you can keep going SM (Views: 547, 2023-09-28, 5:00 pm)
- Spare me - The only reason employers (Views: 680, 2023-09-22, 9:32 pm)
  - Spare me too - Just get out (Views: 626, 2023-09-23, 3:41 pm)
- The fact that I think you are missing - Is that these "high riders" (Views: 651, 2023-09-23, 9:40 am)
  - The fact you are missing - Well said (Views: 604, 2023-09-23, 3:51 pm)
    - missing facts - Jen (Views: 656, 2023-09-23, 5:51 pm)
      - Missing facts - You are missing facts (Views: 590, 2023-09-23, 7:05 pm)
    - Low wages - Jen (Views: 637, 2023-09-23, 9:07 pm)
      - There are still a few good jobs, VERY few but they are there so...sm - RunninOnMT (Views: 466, 2023-10-17, 4:16 pm)
      - thanks - Firsay (Views: 442, 2023-10-24, 2:01 am)
    - Is the glass half full or half empty? - SamMe
      - No one with any level of skill - Is worth pennies a line (Views: 636, 2023-09-24, 4:12 pm)
        There you are, on your high horse again - sm (Views: 606, 2023-09-25, 10:54 am)
        Good Grief - ClickingNails (Views: 575, 2023-09-25, 4:01 pm)
        No, people don't always have easy choices. I don't see why that's - so difficult to understand. But then again SM (Views: 571, 2023-09-25, 4:54 pm)
        I used to think they would hire anybody for phone jobs - sm (Views: 724, 2023-09-25, 6:59 pm)
        Unfortunately, there is always someone more qualified who is chosen. - Keep trying. Dont give up. NM (Views: 566, 2023-09-25, 7:17 pm)
        That is exactly what I was told by them. That since I didn't have experience - sm (Views: 586, 2023-09-26, 9:14 am)
        Passed over - It could just be a (Views: 540, 2023-09-26, 3:36 pm)
        And there you go again - Thinking the people who (Views: 641, 2023-09-25, 9:55 pm)
        You really think all MTs standing up woulda changed things-it would not have sm - RunninOnMT (Views: 506, 2023-10-17, 4:32 pm)
        I like your posts and agree 100%. No one is going - to stop the tech train. It has hit all (Views: 455, 2023-10-20, 4:25 pm)
  - The fact some of you seem to be missing is - that shaming people does no good. SM (Views: 685, 2023-09-23, 8:30 pm)