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S1 Transcription just doesn't pay - MT Group
Posted: Sep 25, 2010
Not paid for four months' of work.
Thank you for really ticking me off first thing in the morning - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]Let me get this straight... you are an Indian company who hasn't gotten paid by an MTSO, and now you expect the American MTs on this site to come to your rescue? Ummm... do you know how many American MTs have lost their jobs because of offshoring? Oh... and do you realize that the fact that the offshore MTs will work for peanuts has driven down the pay for the American MTs to the point that we can't earn a decent wage... and we have to accept this because of the threat of sending the work offshore since it's "cost effective." Maybe you're not trying to insult us, but it's a slap in the face. I'm sorry that you haven't gotten paid. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Anyone who puts in a hard day's work deserves to get paid, but your really barking up the wrong tree here. Tell you what... how about you get all the offshore MTs - every single one out there - to collectively demand a line rate comparable to what an American MT would make, and I'm sure some of us American MTs would come together and help fight for workers' rights for you. If the quality of work being done is as excellent as you say, there would be no risk of them sending the work back to us, right?
excuse my grammar up there - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]I'm still half asleep :/
The OP doesn't care about their grammar, why should you?? - If the reports are like the post - WOW!..nm
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Exactly my point... - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]Collectively, as American MTs, we are professionals, hard working, and hold ourselves to a very high standard. Do we make mistakes? Yes. Do we do what it takes to catch them and correct them if possible? YES!
Part of the frustration with offshoring (other than going broke while losing our jobs) is the point of quality vs. cost. We represent the quality end of the situation, and a your/you're grammar mistake is soooooo unacceptable, as this is a topic probably covered in grammar class in the 3rd grade. Duh on me : )
Are you serious - RLee
[ In Reply To ..]If you are a "company" - don't you have a "company" attorney like most USA companies!!!!!!!
Sorry about your luck - Welcome to the MT world... - HOW DO YOU LIKE IT?? ..NM
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MT Group - GJ
[ In Reply To ..]You have some **** nerve coming on this board with this post. Do you realize that I lost my account at my (AMERICAN) MTSO this week because of you people? And you dare to come on here with this kind of talk? Stay off this board. This is for AMERICAN MTs. You do not belong here. And you know what? I hope you NEVER get paid.
MT Group - Nick
[ In Reply To ..]If your grammar is as poor in your transcription as it is in your post, I wouldn't pay you, either. In fact, I wouldn't pay you are all. AMERICAN JOBS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS. You expect American workers to advise you on how to collect your money? I know several of my friends who lost their jobs this week because of you people and your poaching of American jobs. You need to go somewhere else to post your collection problems. AMERICAN JOBS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS! NO OFFSHORING TO INDIANS!
"We cant afford to hire an attorney." And we cannot afford to feed - OUR FAMILY!!!.....nm
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Good - dmz
[ In Reply To ..]I hope you never get paid either...did you ever hear of the appropriate use of commas and apostrophes in contraction words? Do you even know what they are?
Not sure who you are responding to but the quote was taken from OP.. - But MYB,,,,,.....nm
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I was too - dmz
[ In Reply To ..]Should have been a little clearer. :) But fingers were working faster than the mind! :)
HA HA HA HA - America Rocks!
[ In Reply To ..]I hope every AMERICAN company does that to all of your Indian MT groups.
GOD BLESS THE USA
While we have the OP's attention... - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]there are a few questions that I would love to know the answers to: First, what is the average line rate for an Indian MT? I would really love to know just how much is being saved for the MTSOs that are offshoring. Second, is the importance, even possibly the necessity, of becoming a CMT being stressed? If so, how much are they ripping you off for the certification, dues, recertification, etc., and who are you being certified by? I'm curious if the offshore MTs are being scammed into being certified and, if so, are they being offered a discounted rate. Lastly, where are you trained? Are the MTSOs training the offshore workforce? Are the on-line schools who train American MTs training you? I'm just curious as to the profit being made by these greedy organizations (MTSOs, ADHI, MT schools).
And just a comment here too. The topic of offshoring is infuriating. I've lost my job twice due to it. However, I highly doubt that the OP woke up one morning and said to themselves "You know what? I hate Americans, so I'm going to steal their jobs." This person is just trying to make a buck and feed their family too. Ask yourselves this... if you got a wonderful job offer from let's say a company in France, would you refuse to take it because of it's potential effect on the French workforce? Our anger and disgust should be directed at the MTSO bigwigs, the hospitals/clinics more concerned about saving a buck rather than quality, and the laws in this country and/or individual states that allow offshoring in the first place... not someone just trying to make a living. However, OP, I do understand my fellow MTs' anger, and I don't blame them one bit for not being willing to help you, myself included. I hope you've gotten to see our side of things and pass the word. TIA.
I think every MT should be grateful for this post - it works to US advantage
[ In Reply To ..]"On approaching the hospitals, they say that they have paid S1 transcription already and can do nothing in this regard."
This is the best phrase about this post. You see, there once was an MT who failed to get paid by a state-side MTSO. That MT contacted the very large hospital in California asking for payment and threatened to put all the reports on the web if not paid.
California now has a law preventing medical records from going offshort.
My vote is to keep up the trend. Use an offshore source, don't pay them, let the offended entity contact the hospital directly (which is most likely a violoation of their contract) and thereby encourage more laws forbidding offshoring of medical records.
So I want to personally thank this Indian company for bringing this situation to light and applauded their public retalitory efforts. Please send all your Indian associates so that we can encourage banning offshore services completely.
State of Ohio - RLee
[ In Reply To ..]According to a poster on the Offshore board (with an article for confirmation) - the state of Ohio has banned offshore/outsourcing. Hopefully California and Ohio will set a trend for other states to follow suit.
Wish they did that when I worked for Heartland - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]They were out of Ohio and a great company to work for. Oh well...
To no1joe - RLee
[ In Reply To ..]The company I worked for before they merged with Transcend was based out of Ohio as well (Deventure) and they were a GREAT company to work for, but I guess all good things come to an end, especially when a big and GREEDY MTSO takes over.
*Sigh* - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]That's all I can say. It really stinks, doesn't it?
But why are all these little MTSOs selling out? (sm) - Yochana
[ In Reply To ..]Bad times? Poor management? Big money offer just too tempting?
Sigh again - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]I think it's a combination of all the above. The little guys can't compete with the bigger ones offering a lower price because they offshore. Plus the biggies are also offering ridiculous TATs because they have a 24-hour workforce as well as VR. The hospitals/clinics don't care about the quality of work... just the bottom line of saving money. The little guys are probably selling out while they still can. What else can they do? It's a sinking ship. Actually, I'm really not 100% sure if poor management has anything to do with it... there's incompetent management everywhere. I really wish I could go back to the days when I did the good old pick up/drop off service with cassettes. Yes... I said it. Even though it required me to get out of my PJs and actually drive somewhere on a daily basis, I was paid decent and respected for the work I did. Again... *sigh*
Oh... and BTW... what a JERK on the other board!! (I hope we can say jerk on here). That's 2 really irritating posts I've seen on here today. Must be something in the water.
Yochana - Nick
[ In Reply To ..]Yep, you got it:
1. Bad times.
2. Poor management.
3. Big money (a less polite way to say it would be GREED).
I worked for Deventure - they were in main. More than one? - passing through, sorry off subject/NM
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Deventure in Maine - RLee
[ In Reply To ..]I do believe there was only one Deventure.
There was also a Deventure in Ohio too.... - nm
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I should have stated - RLee
[ In Reply To ..]Deventure was originally started by a local Maine girl. She then sold the business to a small Ohio company, which then merged with Transcend.
Deventure was started by a GIRL - FM
[ In Reply To ..]They actually had a child start a company? Don't you mean WOMAN?
EXCUSE ME - RLee
[ In Reply To ..]I meant no disrespect to anyone - yes it was a WOMAN. Don't you have anything else to NITPICK about today????? Just sayin' - you know what I meant.
Why was the original post changed??? - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]Just curious.
I don't believe the moderators edited the post - it works to US advantage
[ In Reply To ..]it looks like the OP edited it after seeing the responses.
They must have edited it either to - no1joe
[ In Reply To ..]hide the fact that they're an Indian company or correct their grammar mistakes. If it's the latter, it's still incorrect. Nice try though. They're still trying to get us to help them. Pretty low if you ask me.
yeah, well, they can go milk a camel. - NM
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