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Keystrokes or Accentus - Shella

Posted: May 01, 2012

Got an offer from Accentus and Keystrokes. Which would go with and why? Thanks!

New at Accentus but love it so far - AuntieAnxiety

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Really nice, professional people, great dictators (you can even get "exclusives" and you're the only MT who transcribes for those docs), great communication, and truly helpful QA.

I've never worked for Keystrokes, so I can't offer an opinion on them but there is a lot of info in the archives on them (and probably if you just scroll down this screen there are some newer posts about them).

Good luck in your choice :-)

KEYSTROKES - Marilyn

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Suppose it depends on what speciality you'd be typing at Keystrokes, but my account there is low on work every day because they have overhired MTs for this particular account ~ Not good!

KS - anon1

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No work or low work atKS. Stay away, they overhire.

According to ad, high volume accounts, good benefits. - Plenty of work.

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They lie, lol! - exksmt

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They say a lot of things that aren't true...

KS has no benefits - anon

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Wrong. KS has benefits. sm - Tired of the Nasty Posts

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I work FT for KS and get PTO, health insurance (horrible but cheap), dental insurance (great and cheap), vision insurance (great and cheap), life insurance (they pay, I add to a bigger policy), 401k and direct deposit. I also get time and a half for holidays that I work, and I am sure I am missing other benefits, but those are the ones that are important to me.

response to KS Bennies - anon

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Ok I stand corrected - yes, the vision and dental programs are fabulous for sure. The actual health insurance is not major medical - but it is a program - and that is what I was referencing. Thanks for clarifying.

Not everyone has your experience, everyone is entitled - to their opinion, which is their truth.

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Accentus - HappyAccentus

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I've been with Accentus for 9 months now and still enjoy it. Good pay, plenty of work, and great benefits. So glad I chose them to call "home."

Definitely Accentus. - Read archives.

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Don't go with KS - anon

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Ignore the nasty ones on here. There are just a few but there are over 600 MT's at KS. sm - Happy KS MT

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I have been there for many years, through through their growing years and have seen it all. They are good people and treat us well.

There are a few people on here that will post nasty comments over and over again, obviously the same people. Just ignore them and make up your own mind.

Good luck with whichever company you choose. I have heard good things about Accentus but have had a great experience at KS.

Of course, you will now see the attackers come out in force. Most people I know at KS won't even come here because of the bashers. In fact, most people I know in transcription won't come here anymore because of the negativity and nastiness and bitterness. I'm not sure why I still do, now that I think about it, other than the fact that there are still supportive people on some of the other forums here on MTStars.

probably one of their pets - notjustafewpeople

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There are more than a few unhappy Ex and CURRENT KS employees. I am an ex but still have friends there who absolutely hate it and hate the way their money and benefits have slowly diminished.

So keep cheering - what it said is true. I would definitely try Accentus before taking the risk of KS!

Keystrokes - WorkThere

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I've worked there several years. Pays pretty well. There are some great things about Keystrokes. It's heaven compared the h*** of Medquist. I always have work. I like my supervisor, revere my QA.

However, the health insurance is awful. It's scary actually because you think you have health insurance and you don't. Oh, it covers a doctor's visit every now and then, and about $150 of labs, which these days is nothing. Also, for me to get days off, somebody has to agree to cover my shift. As much as I appreciate Keystrokes, I will consider a job that improves on the latter. I am actively seeking a better job.

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