MTs fight back and win - Snow Bunny (the original)

I have thought long and hard about this, but obviously cannot do it alone. According to this Website, we are at least 20,000 strong. So many of us have watched this job go from one in which we were compensated for our hard work, DAILY continued education, ability to change with the times and dedication to the person on the other side of the reports we type, to one of it BETTER be accurate, you BETTER do it faster or we WILL find someone else who will for less money than w ...

to log off and hang it up. I feel so drained of life after only 12 years in this profession. ...

We should all just send SR reports through "as is"--- then the hospitals (who really pay the bills, etc.) would see what they are getting by agreeing to SR reports. So will the "big shots" who think it takes so much less time to complete these reports. ...

You want to get your opinions about this travesty out use Twitter to do it. I've seen several tweets in the last couple of months directed at the AMA about stuff like this. It certainly can't hurt to be heard given that they are followed by 80,000 people, right? Pointing out the deficiencies & danger in outsourced work, identifying who the guilty parties are (Q among others), and why it's a reprehensible practice certainly couldn't do anything at this point bu ...

I just sent an email to the school I graduated from (Career Step). I told them (they probably already know) HOW BAD IT HAS GOTTEN - replaced by cheaper East Indian so-called transcriptionists, no work, no benefits - give me a break! Hopefully they have enough pull (and connections) to stand up for us, otherwise, they will be out of business soon too! Let's stand up and fight. WE ARE NOT TRAINED MONKEYS. We have all studied and worked too hard for this to h ...

I've had a hard time the past few months with getting drowsy after sitting and working for even an hour. I don't have sleep apnea and do get plenty of sleep at night, so I know that's not the problem. I've tried coffee, tea, diet pop, chewing gum, lots of water, etc. I usually end up resorting to a crunchy snack, which is not the best idea. Anyone have any tricks up their sleeve for staying alert? Thanks in advance! ...

Hello, I would like to transcribe from home again. However, I HAVE to get up and walk for a few minutes at least once an hour. You see, I had to have 2 back surgeries in the last 18 months. I've been a transcriptionist for many years and this is my profession. Does anyone have a suggestion what to tell these companies that will hire you to work from home when you have to get up so much? The last company I tried had a "pop-up" box that appeared on my screen if you were up longer than 10 min ...

Back to being an MT, and yes, I am excited about that. ...

Oh dear, here it goes again. ...NJA and a whole week to go on this pay period. Due to my sickness I had to take off my 3a-5a shift, but now cannot get work to make up. I long ago used up all my PTO. Arrgggghhh. Arggghhhh. Argghhhh. Argghhh. I am practicing my pirate sounds for Halloween. I've already got the screaming banshee routine down so much I have nothing but low growly voice left. ...

I quit last July because they couldn't keep me "transcriptioning," sent my resignation to my supervisor, and then received a letter in October stating that I was terminated. Loved it! And I'm thinking of reapplying. Ought to be an interesting experience.. lol.. just love it! I don't have anything else to do, and what other company would let you not work for 3 months before they terminated you? Did I mention how much I love this ...

I just got back in so maybe problem is fixed?! ...

Thanks so much for any advice! I am newly divorced and working at a call center, and I have an MT certificate from Everett Community College, and even though I have lost 1/2 of my stuff thanks to my ex, I seem to have held on to my foot pedal, software, and that is about it. I would like to start over and try to find an MT job. I had an excellent GPA in school but have never worked. I graduated in 2007. Am I crazy to try? I figure it is now or never, anyway. If someone here is optimistic enough ...

Hi all, I'm getting back into editing after a 5-year hiatus. I'm being offered .06 cpl at this time. Back in the day, it was an hourly wage I made.. so, am trying to figure out what it's going to take volume wise to make a decent paycheck. Anyone have any suggestions for me? Thanks, I appreciate this site and your input very much! ...

ok so after 13 years, having to resort to food stamps and borrowing money to make my rent, I leave MM approx 2-1/2 months ago to to type for 2 docs and 2 PAs in a private practice at $15/hr, no weekends, no holidays, beautiful office building, 1 hour lunch...and I get a call asking if I would consider coming back to MM ... AND I wouldn't even have to test for them!. ha....ha ha....ha ha ha....ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ...

Just wanna take a nap. ...

I worked in medical transcription for about 3 years, but it has been about 3 years since I have done it. I really need to get back into it due to the fact my family needs the extra income. I cannot work outside the home because my daughter has special needs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ...

Everything (for me) seems to be uploading/downloading OK. Light is still red though. ...

Since the announcement of MModal bankruptcy, I have had such mixed feelings. First of all, I have just begun my 17th year with this company. I have been through many TSMs or whatever they are now. I have only had 1 that was totally unreasonable which I guess is pretty fortunate. Like everyone else, I make about half the money I used to with this company. I am a tier 3 MT and have been since the beginning. I have 30 years of MT experience, have a degree in heal ...

I left in good standing I think! Two week notice, exit interview, good words about company, etc. ...

I am still at M*Modal but have a different position which I thought was going to be a promotion, but I am not as enthused about it as I first was. Is it possible to go back to being an MT (since I am already an employee) even though there is a hiring freeze? How could I ask anonymously? ...

can't log into server ...

We're in the digital age now, with crisp, clear sound transmission available, not having to use scratchy cassett tapes, so why are we still getting reports so fuzzy, you can't even make out whats's being said? Every day. Every single day they come through. You can tell the dictator himself was clear when he spoke, yet it shounds like he's talking through a garden hose or under water when we get it. Then WE'RE criticized and marked off if the repor ...

MTs fight back and win - Snow Bunny (the original)

That is so awesome! - anon

Yet any attempt to get MTs to stand together on the downward spiral - of compensation etc fails. Why is that?!!!

RE: UPMC MT's - Anon

Fighting back - BTDT

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