Do multiple typos drive you crazy and when does it stop being a typo - and start being laziness?

Just want to vent a little about how lazy I think people over the age of 18 have gotten regarding proper grammar and spelling.  I am not just talking about typos.  I know on MTStars we are not supposed to point out typos, but I was just struck with the question:  When does it stop being a typo and start being laziness and sloppiness, or maybe even uneducated? 

I just received an Email from my 19-year-old granddaughter that was full of those abbreviations that everyone uses when texting (some of which I had no clue what they were) and also some obviously wrong words (there instead of their, wait instead of weight).   Now, don’t get me wrong, I am the first to say “Give me a break.”  I do not know how many times I have hurriedly typed an Email, quickly scanned it over for any blatant typos, and hit SEND, only to have a huge mistake almost jump off the page at me as the Email closes.  So, I would never criticize anyone who posts on a Board or writes an Email for misspellings, typos, or bad grammar, but at some point, I have to begin to wonder if they are really just typos or do these people actually not know how to spell or which word is correct to use. 

I am currently looking for another job, so I have been looking at various MT job sites that let you post a resume.  I was absolutely flabbergasted by what MTs have actually typed (and not proofed) on their resume, thinking that will get them a job. 

Here are some examples of what MTs have actually posted on line (and these are AMERICAN Medical Transcriptionists).  No names or locations are given, so there is no way to know exactly who these resumes belong to.  However, if someone reading this has recently posted a resume on line and you think I have included yours with the examples below, please believe me when I say I did not do this to embarrass you.  I only wanted to point out that proper spelling and grammar SHOULD NOT be limited to the transcription you do.  I was taught that you should strive for accuracy even in a simple note to your family.  If you start letting your guard down in casual circumstances, it does not take long before you let your guard down at work as well.  If you do not take the time to slow down when typing a message in an Email and proofing it before hitting send, are you really giving 100% to your transcription and are you proofing every word you type, or are you getting lax there too?  Also, I feel resumes are sacrosanct.   If you have typos on a resume, I believe, no one will hire you, no matter how much experience you may have listed, especially if you are applying for a Medical Transcription or Editing position. 

Obviously, the following examples are not going to impress any potential employer.  Can you image what the recruiter or office manager is thinking when they read a resume and find errors like these.  No wonder no one is calling to offer a job. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 1. Freelance Medical Transcriptinist (4 years MT experience)

Wmultispecialty:  (10+ years MT experience)

If you would like to see my full job exsperiance (no Medical Transcriptionist experience, recently completed courses)

I don't have any medical transcription experience but have …online MT course… I have proven typing and computer skills and ability to proof my own work.   Attention to detail and accuracy in transcription are a plus. References I use are Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster's Medica Desk Dictionary and MedlinePlus Online Dictionary, & various texts. 

Best time to call if u want to contact me is… (no MT experience)

Sorry for the long rant.  I just remember being pummeled in high school and by “mentors” for any minor typo or grammatical infraction, not to mention some early QA people who took great pride in being able to point out just one mistake on a report and who were absolutely giddy if they could find more.  Now, it seems like no one cares if their personal writings are garbage.  I still subscribe to the theory that what you do when not working DOES reflect on how your work ethic will be perceived. 

But I could be totally wrong. 

Thanks for letting me vent. 

P.S.   My ego is not easily bruised.  Go ahead and point out the typos.  LOL