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Companies who train MTs - Nowache


Posted: Feb 27, 2014

I have been an MT for almost 18 years and know some of the older companies used to train people in transcription then keep them on after they'd completed the course.  Does anyone know if there is a company that still does this and who my friend can contact?

anyone else think our collective - chain is being yanked? nm

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nm

If you guys wouldnt be so gullible and stop answering - they might not post. nm

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Nowache - Nick

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Thanks for the belly laugh. I haven't heard anything funny since my buddies told jokes at the Superbowl party.

In general, no services don't do that anymore...SM - Old Anon

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They are so profit driven, they wouldn't bother. You need to be able to hit the ground running and make your line quota within a very short period of time. Also, I would not advise any friend to get into this business at this time. Even experienced MTs are having a hard time making a living at it.

You are kidding, right? - sm

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If you're an MT for 18 years, then you should know the answer to your own question. "Your friend" has missed the boat. Companies aren't going to spend time and money training someone new when they can pick from thousands of qualified, experienced MTs at a dime a dozen.

NO company does that anymore. And most - of them for a lot more than 18 years.

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That pretty much goes for ALL professions, not just MT. These days, employers want a "Lego employee" that just snaps into place with no muss, no fuss, and no training.


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