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MODERATOR: New forum suggestion - sm


Posted: Jun 01, 2015

A forum to support and assist people who are seeking to leave medical transcription.  Call it "The Exit Ramp".

Sounds good to me sm - anon

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I am there right now, just left my job and want something different to do for a few more years, can't live on social security alone.

Fantastic Idea-!! - vr4t

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I bet it would be pretty popular - great idea!

Sounds good to me! That's what I'm working - Dee

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on right now. I am actively seeking employment outside of the medical field. I worked in transcription for 20 years and I'm ready to move on!


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