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Leaving Transcription - AnonMT

Posted: Jul 30, 2012

I have the chance to take a job doing social work for the county in which I live. I will be taking a pay cut that I can't really afford and I'm scared to death there will be budget cuts (as is happening in all government agencies), but there is also the chance there won't be cuts to this department and there will be chances for advancement, which I'm not seeing in transcription any longer. How have you that have left gotten the strength to take the leap into the new and unknown? I feel in my heart of hearts it is a good decision to make, but I'm still hesitant to take the leap.

I would do it, you can always come back you know - if it doesnt work

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Take a leap and dont look back!

me too. - sm

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I am about to go to work for a public government agency too, which is in similar situation as far as uncertainty and budget cuts. Also am going to put in an application at a small local hospital. Been at this upteen years, but I am so tired of the stress and constant pay and benefit cuts. My heart feels exactly like yours.

me three. s/m - mt_not_for_long

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I've been applying for jobs at both local hospitals, as well as watching for anything else that looks good! I'm scared about this too, but I keep thinking about how great it will be to wear nice clothes, have regular hair cuts/color, nails done, TALK TO PEOPLE! I've been in my house for 15 years and I'm ready to move on !!

You can do it!!!!!! We're all rooting for you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me four - MT

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I just had an interview for a position which does medical transcription and administrative assistant. I was so afraid to go for it, but now I am glad I did. Just waiting to find out if I got the job or not. Wishing you all well.

Thinking good thoughts for you! - nm

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:-)

Thanks nm - MT

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Thank you for the good thoughts - I just found out that I got the job that I interviewed for this morning!!!! Yah Hoo!!!

I took the leap and am so happy I did. I don't - sick and tired (no more)

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regret it AT ALL. I, too, figured I could come back to MModal if it didn't work out. So far it is fabulous (and more money in my case). Good luck to you.

Never Been Happier! - StraightAStudent

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I can't remember the last time I was this happy!

I'm almost 50 and went back to school. I'm making straight A's, member of the Honors Club, have a LOT of new friends who are less than half my age, and enjoying life to the hilt! My 21 YO friend is gonna give me skateboarding lessons. :)

When I finish, my new field offers TONS of opportunities. I can't wait!

MT sucks, and I have NO desire to go back into it.

Good job, StraightAStudent! - What is your new field?

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Would love to know what kind of field you're pursuing, if you don't mind sharing(?). Sorry if you've mentioned it elsewhere and I just missed it! :-)

I think you answered your own question when - callie

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you said you would be taking a pay-cut that you can't really afford. If the pay-cut will cause you a hardship, I personally wouldn't advise taking it.

Good-luck to you!

Well, with all the hours we spend waiting for work and the work we are not paid for, - IAMT

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not a problem here with taking any sort of a minor pay cut, just found a part-time job. Out of the house, socializing again and feeling more energetic and peaceful, loving both jobs and actually get like all the people I work with. Working about 50 hours a week and making more than I did at MTing, feel much better, but used to sit at this doggone computer at least 60 hours a week easily to wait for and find enough work.

I would skip the need to get the nails done in your budget as posted above - seriously? Not that much need to strain the budget on "good clothes" as second hand shops have great buys and quality these days, just buy a few new things to go with those purchases.

Even when it's bad...it's still better than at-home MT - wheres_my_job

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I don't work at home anymore. However, I have a boss who is a new business owner, and I'm finding I actually know more about running a business, how to handle employees, etc, than they do.

It is extremely stressful, and I need to reduce my hours (6 days a week is a bit much for a part-time job, c'mon!), but it's STILL A THOUSAND TIMES BETTER THAN BEING AT HOME AS AN MT. It's very strange to discover yourself to be "personable" and "likable" in the workplace, knowledgeable even! Respected! When you've been parked in front of that computer at home, being disrespected, underpaid, etc.

Not saying it's a fancy job or anything, but still. You feel capable, you can go and apply for other jobs, if you don't like the first one you get post-MT. Just stick with the real world and real people in person, you will feel a million times better.

Take that leap! - abbagirl

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The MT business can be downright brutal and getting worse. The pay has been going down steadily over the years and yet the workload sometimes has gone way up. I say take the leap and if it's not for you, you can come back to MT.

Procrastination - steppinout

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Procrastination will keep you exactly where you are. Good luck to you on your final decision.

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