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The sad part about it is the experience and time put - Tryingtochangjobs

Posted: Mar 29, 2014

that has been put into this business and how the pay has decreased instead of increased. MTs are smart and intelligent people that are excellent in research, spelling, and anything else they have to do and to think that all of the years of this is going down the tube is really horrible. I hope that everyone finds something to subsidize their income, but in the mean time, we all need to stick together and stop all of this bickering and try and help one another. That is what this board is really about...

Use that intelligence & background to learn new job - MT2Coder

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There is nothing wrong with learning a new job. It is actually more unreasonable to expect yourself to stay doing the same one thing forever. Most Americans move to a new field about every 7 years.

Many of us got out of coding. You might not be aware of this because few return to talk about it.

My life is much better now. I work regular hours at very meaningful work for a salary that goes up, not down. The work is respected and in demand. It comes with educational opportunities and room for advancement.

You don't have to do what I did, but do SOMETHING.

Better enjoy that while you can - sickofitall

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The coding world is the next to be used and abused. And there are plenty of coders, just like you, who come here to tell us how green their grass is. Well, get ready to experience a drought, sister, because it is on the way.

I think she said she Got Out of coding. Re-read - her msg.

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Looking at the context, I think she meant to say - she got out of MT, and into coding.

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I don't think she meant MT because - sm

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Why would she say many don't return to talk about it??

There are tons of posts on this board about MTs who have moved on so obviously many are returning to talk about it. I think she meant just what she said "many of us have left coding but don't return to talk about it."

Not a good option for some... - Rose

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Many are 100% self supporting and can't take time off work to attend school. Those with kids and no child support would find it very difficult to work a full time job, go to school AND be a parent and pay all of the necessary daycare while at work and school.

Some have disabilities that do not allow them to do another profession, i.e. can't leave home for some reason, brain injury preventing quick learning, etc., etc. In the financial state self-supporting MTs have been left in, they can't even afford to buy a wardrobe for a new job at second hand stores.

So it is wonderful that some are fortunate enough to go back to school and do not have any disabilities preventing them from commuting or learning a new profession.

This final statement isn't directed at you, MT2CODER, but to everyone who simply does not understand why some don't just go out and find another job. This is not a choice for some and they should not be criticized or judged for staying in the business.

There is an excellent program on Oprah's network tomorrow (Sunday) night at 9 central about women in poverty with guest Maria Shriver. I think it is a must see as there are so many who do not understand what we go through.

I think many of us stayed because "hope - springs eternal," even if against hope!

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Confused. You got out of coding? sm - kittykat

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"Many of us got out of coding. You might not be aware of this because few return to talk about it. "

Why did you get out of coding and why? What do you do now?

Agree. I am going back to work in the industry I know - AnonMT

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2nd best and couldn't be happier. There is life after transcription.

It was painful when our dept was outsourced and I - went from good money to

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Hardly making it for an MTSO, but like 2 other posters said, I had to move on. It's not always easy to find decent jobs and I will be the first to admit I'm blessed. I honestly don't think staying in MT is an option for many at this point and you gotta do what you gotta do to move on regardless of the amount of years experience and time spent. It's natural to grieve, but at some point you have to move on.

A standing ovation for you, OP - sm

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I agree with every word. We really are a family, when you think about it. Who else on the planet can truly understand what an MT career is like, except other MTs?

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