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After 42 years, I'm finally... - Retired!

Posted: Sep 25, 2014

I just finished my last keystroke. Ever. After 42 years in the medical transcription industry, I have retired. I will never again plug earphones in my ears and listen to mush mouths and doctors who can't speak English. I started in this field using an electric typewriter and cassette recorder - even Dictaphone belts at one point. Before there were computers. It's been a long, long rollercoaster ride with lots of ups and downs. I've worked for doctors' offices, hospitals, transcription companies. I've had 3 companies bought out and finally ended up at Nuance. I feel very fortunate that I am able to take early retirement now and finally get out of this field. It has been all downhill the last few years. I am also fortunate that I fell into an opportunity to do sewing alterations for a bridal shop to make ends meet on retirement pay (and I actually enjoy it!!) - and actually it is turning out to pay more than what I was making as MT/QC (to any old timers like me looking for a different job - if you've been sewing for years, check out doing alterations for bridal shops or tailor shops, there's a great shortage of seamstresses). I have just spent the last few minutes gleefully deleting ALL evidence of anything MT, Nuance, Fiesa, etc. etc. from my computer - very satisfying feeling!!

I congratulate (and envy) you! - sm

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Right behind you though, in a couple of years. Very nice you found something you love to do for extra income. Good Luck!

Thanks! - NM

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:)

Congratulations !! - machine trainer

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Congratulations, happy for you !!

Thanks for the suggestion about doing some sewing !! I think jewelry making for sale on Etsy or craft shows would be good too.

Congratulations! - sufferinginsilence

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I have 2 more years and can hardly wait to get out!

After 42 years- congratulations - I am right behind you

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Tuesday will be my last day after 37 years. I haven't made a decision of what to do to supplement my income but it feels soooo good not to be pressured any more. I had the same thoughts about no more earphones, foot pedals, lousy doctors, high demands..yippee!! I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, maybe my brain will actually function once again instead of feeling like mush at the end of the day :-), and it will be wonderful to get up in the morning and not have to dread setting down at the computer. Best of luck to you and enjoy your life, you have more than earned it!!

Good for you! - see msg

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That is so funny when you said you deleted everything having to do with MT. I did the same thing 3 years ago. It was too early for me to retire, but I had another job. I had way too much fun deleting stuff from my computer. It was like a fun game. I had a big smile on my face as I kept hitting delete, delete, delete. I even said "delete" out loud as I was doing it!

Best of luck to you. I have 2 more years until I can afford to retire. We planned it this way. I have no I-phone or I-pad, we scrimped and saved, but it's all part of my retirement plan!

Good for you but retire from working is - just something so alien to me

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I waited until full retirement to not retire but start drawing my SS and have so called "double dipped" now for several years. It feels like old times in that in the early 2000s I worked what would basically be 2 full time jobs so the money now I bring in is like then. I only work part time so this job irks me more than in years past but with 3 days per week (and lots of down time) this pay period is $700.00 for 2 weeks. That is hard for me to think of giving up. I have always loved to make money, think more than spend it. I am glad you are happy about retirement and have something that now you can make extra with. I think for me would probably not have much to do around the home and then might not be able to afford what I love to do most and that is travel.

:) - Samantha

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I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Congratulations! Many good wishes, thoughts and prayers for you! Have a wonderful retirement and doing something you love!

Right behind you, my friend. 3 more years. - nm

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and counting....

Woo-hoo!!!! You GO Girl!!!!! :) - Kindred Spirit

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Dang, you all are making my day!!!

BRAVO for you!!!!

Yes, a good seamstress is hard to find!!! I love my seamstress down the street, she stays busy and makes good money and does a great job!!!!!

Woo-Hoo!!!! It's to early for margaritas but I feel like celebrating!!!

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