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i must either be an extreme rare case . . . - or just lucky . . .

Posted: Jul 27, 2011

After readings these boards, I have to say I must be either be an extreme case or lucky. I have been an MT for about 20 years. I have worked both in-house and at home, being at home the last 7 years. I have worked for both MTSOs and independently. I have to say I work part-time for 2 companies (small MTSOs) as an IC and love it. I have done so for about 2 years now and know what my day looks like by 9 a.m. every morning and plan accordingly. Yes, there are days that are longer than others, but on average I work about 5-6 hours per day and yes, I work weekends, if I choose. My companies pay me well (above the norm), and yes, I am married and do not have the worries of benefits, as I know some out there do. Not to rub noses in it, I just wish that more MTs had the opportunity I have. I try to never say never, but am keeping my fingers crossed that I can continue this way. :)

Are you on VR? - p

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I used to love MT also had probably could have written most of your post, but for the last 2 years my days have been filled with VR and I hate that I hate my job now. I'm doing something about it - back in college - but I wish I still loved my job like you do.

dear p . . . - s/m

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in response to the VR question, no I do not. I am strictly straight transcribing. Yes I have done VR in house and at home as well as straight transcribing. Again, I have done this for 2 years and am comfortable with the dictators and the companies. I get feedback when necessary and am assuming as long as the dictators are happy, my company is happy, and I am happy, we work well together. Again, P, hope you get out of the VR slump. To be quite honest, I would probably have to admit I would be like you and not be happy with VR. The times I tried it, I was not happy with it and actually prefer transcribing to VR. Wishing you well . . . . :)

Me too - Carpe Diem

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Thank you for posting this. I too work for 2 companies and really enjoy what I do and who I work with! I started when my kids were young and worked around them sleeping and after hubby came home. I always had the intention of going back out into the world when my kids got older... fast foward 12 years and I cannot imagine doing anything else that I could possibly love as much or make the money I am making! I thank the Lord every day for the wonderful companies I work for and that I have work, as I know it can be hard out there:)

I lost my job last year and was so upset. I didn't realize sm - Sharmz

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what a blessing it actually was! I found a new job and it is the best I have ever had! Always have work, flexibility is great, no annoying emails/calls all day long and always get paid! I, too, LOVE my job and hope to stay with it for a long time!

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