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Any employees at Alpha Transcription in MN - mt

Posted: Aug 16, 2012

I had posted my resume on MTJobs and was contacted by Alpha Transcription. I googled them and what do you know, they were apparently bought by Nuance. Well, I'm already at Nuance, but I want a day shift and less VR work so maybe this place will work? Anyone out there working at Alpha? Any info?? Thank you.

Bought by Nuance or just using their product? - anon

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It looks to me like they just use Nuance technology not like they are actually part of Nuance.

I don't know for sure, which is why I need some current info. - mt

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Don't want to go from 1 sucky place to another. Would like to finish my last 7-1/2 years of working at 1 place.

It really doesn't look like they are part of Nuance. - anon

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Why don't you just call them and ask.

Before I do anything, even testing, are there any employees out there???? - mt

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I don't really care if Nuance is involved or not, I want a day shift, and less VR if possible. All these companies boil down to the same crap either way you look at it. I would just like some info on THIS company. I found info that they did VA work and did not pay for headers, etc.

I had worked for them - Snow Bunny

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1. The speech engine was very well trained, so should be able to hit 250-300 lph without too much difficulty.

2. QA gets a little snarky and will flag you for things they say they heard, especially the "a" and "the" words. The workaround is just to make sure there are no critical errors and transcribe verbatim, except for correct tense and strict adherence to BOS 3.

3. They pay 7.5 cpl for straight typing and 5 cpl for speech. It's all direct deposit.

4. You work your own schedule.

5. I never ran out of work.

Thank you! Is this employee status or IC? - mt

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And why did you quit?

It was IC status and - Snow Bunny

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let's just say that I didn't agree with the QA on a lot of points ... but that's me.

It worked out well for me, 'cause I found another IC position and I'm happy as an oyster with a pearl.

Thank you. s/m - mt

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I don't think I want an IC position. If they only pay 7.5 and 5 AND I have to take 25% of my check out for taxes, etc., I'd be bringing home less money than I make now, right? Plus the hassle of being self-employed (was self-employed many years ago, had to pay $5000 self-employment tax on top of taxes).

Pardon me - anon

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Your first post did imply some interest in knowing whether Nuance was involved. Pardon me for addressing that issue.

No wonder people hesitate to answer posts.

I apologize Anon. I didn't mean to be short with you. - mt

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I was working and received an email to test for Alpha. I was trying to work and get answers at the same time. Again, I apologize for sounding snippy. I'm just worried about jumping from 1 company to a worse company.

They don't pay for headers and footers, so just took a pay cut. Most of the time there is work - houndlady

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That figures. What about templates? s/m - mt

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Are all positions IC? Are you happy there? Your answers are going to determine whether or not I call. Received email 30 minutes ago to call them.

I'm an IC - sm - houndlady

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Speech engine is okay, I still get some straight typing. I was really happy until we stopped getting paid for headers/footers and some other templating issues on certain accounts. You get left alone to do your work, very little communication with office, if you do have a problem, I've always been satisfied with the time in which it was fixed. Pay is always on time, twice a month.

alpha transcription - lookingmt

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I am curious, have you already tested and interviewed with Alpha? I did both and was told they would call yesterday (Thurs), but have not yet. I am wondering if I should wait a bit more or give them a call. I am so frustrated, I need another job as my current one is slow a lot and not consistent. any answer would be great!

Tested this a.m. s/m - mt

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I'm suppose to be calling but I have questions. Do you know if all employees are ICs?? I really dont' want to go there. I didn't look for them - I had my resume on a website and they called me. I tried to find out some info on them, but their website is sure vague.

Here's what I'm looking for: Day shift. Employee status unless they pay very well for IC.

alpha - lookingmt

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they told me evening time shift and IC 7.5 to go to 8 after qa and 5 for VR. wonder if it would hurt for me to call them unless she is still interviewing. told me my info was being sent to a team manager.

Well no thanks to the shift and certainly no thanks to the pay for being an IC. - mt

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To save myself the time of a phone call, I'm just emailing her back and asking what shift and status this job is. Thank you !!! Call them - they should have the curtesy to let you know one way or the other.

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