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semi retired MT - Kya

Posted: Oct 21, 2010

I have been considering taking on a PT position with an MTSO at home. Tested, passed and am being offered 10.5 cpl transcription, .7 cpl VR. (I have never worked at home, retired a year ago from in-house company where I worked for 25+ years).

This rate seems generous by the board posting norms. Is it a too good to believe situation? Or should I take it? (biggest co. starts with an M...)

yes, it's too good to be true. - sm

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I've been doing this 35 years and don't make that much. I see that it's the Q. It probably won't seem like enough CPL by the time you get your checks. I worked for them 7 years and they became too big for their britches, lacking in management, communication and kept cutting benefits when I left a few years back. They had me hopping accounts like crazy with impossible, vastly differing client specifics. I am quite capable, but they had me pulling my hair out and all stressed out. I think you'd be much happier at 9.5 somewhere else. Just my opinion.

agree, sounds too good to be true - Kathy

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Took early retirement in February because I needed to supplement my MT paycheck! I've been looking for a job and can't find one. 30 years experience. Only want part-time work, but no weekends; I already paid my dues years ago...

Why not give it a try? - exMQer

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If you've already retired, what do you have to lose to give it a try? If it doesn't work out, look for something else then. I wouldn't pass up 10.5 cpl or 7 cpl (VR).

I left MQ in 2008 after 10 years there. I was up to 7.75 cpl. My accounts were about 60% VR and I made a decent living. I left because I wanted flexibility and got a better pay offer. The new company I went to ended up getting bought out by one of the big ones (not MQ) and I'm now back to a schedule, although a little more flexible.

It's not like you're giving up something to try this. If it doesn't work out, you can always look elsewhere. Who knows, it might work for you. Good luck!

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