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A positive rant ... for a change - anon

Posted: Jan 10, 2014

After being gone for a while I've been reading some of the posts on this board for about the last week and I wanted to write up something that may help some of you. I'm sure it will also upset a lot of people also, but hopefully this will resonate with a few too.

About this time last year I decided I wasn't going to come to this board anymore. I had been coming here regularly, and reading all the posts before starting my work day. Day after day post after post it was pretty much ALL negative. MTs calling MMEs stupid and power hungry, MMEs calling MTs lazy and uneducated, pretty much *everyone* talking about how horrible MModal is and how evil it is. You know, it was right about then I realized that this daily dose of negativity was really beginning to take its toll on me both work-wise and personally. I'm usually a pretty positive person but I started REALLY feeling demoralized, unappreciated, anxious and stressed out ... ALL DAY ... so I traced it back to the way I was starting my day out, my morning ritual of coming here before work and instead of starting my day out on a positive note, I was reading posts on this board that were hateful, angry, and completely negative. It was started to affect how *I* personally was feeling about the job that was paying my bills, putting food on my table, and allowing me to support myself and my son. Instead of feeling grateful, I realized, I was absorbing the deep negativity on this board on a subconscious level.

So I decided early in 2013 I was going to not come to this board anymore. I made the decision that instead of visiting this board every morning, I was instead going to visit a couple of pages that were uplifting, positive, and peaceful. WOW. What a *difference* a few months of absence has made. I not only noticed a huge difference in the way I felt about my work, my company, my performance, and my degree of gratitude for my job, but it affected the stress I felt and my relationship with my family because I wasn't getting that "daily dose" of hatefulness and negativity to start my day. No lie - even my productivity went up because my stress level and anxiety was lower, I'm passing ALL of my audits, I have a good relationship with my TSM and QC and I'm feeling much better about my job performance overall. I log on in the morning thinking positive thoughts about my work and I end it the same way. Istart my day out now with GRATITUDE instead of ATTITUDE and the transformation has actually been miraculous.

So, it's been almost a year and I decided to come back and visit, to see what's new, what's up, if anything has changed and do you want to know something? This board is the EXACT same as it was last year, the year before that, 5 years before that and 10 years before that. Absolutely nothing has changed, except ME. They say you can only see how bad a situation is, when you've been away from it for a while. I can say with all my heart that I love you ladies and I understand all your worries, your frustrations and your anxiety but instead of this daily dose of negativity, why not make a conscious decision today, at the beginning of the new year to STOP the negative madness and begin concentrating on the positive? Even if you can find ONE THING about your job that you like or enjoy, concentrate on that instead of harping on what you hate. Trust me on this, you won't believe the difference it will make in your mood, your attitude, your performance, and your outlook.

It is said that the energy we send out into the universe comes back to us a hundredfold. If we approach life, our job, our world with stress and "lack", we will receive more stress and "lack". If we approach life, our job, our world with gratitude for our abundance, we will receive more abundance. Even if we have *one thing* to be grateful for about our work, why not concentrate on that one thing, instead of all the things we're missing?

As for me, I'm going to return to my hiatus from the board now. I'm glad I stopped by and want to wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year, and I hope you all have lots of positive thoughts and more than anything else, peacefulness this year.

Much love. <3

PS ... - anon

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I find it hilarious and completely ironic that someone would "dislike" my post about positivity.

Oh well, much love anyway.

I think the ability to stay positive - old and burned out

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depends largely on how you've been treated by the company. I know of cases in which MTs have been allowed to stay on the same primary account for years as well as those who have been moved repeatedly to different BOBs and then threatened with 100% QA for not being able to be perfect right away. If you are in the former group, you are fortunate. Keep doing what works for you.

My happiness and mental state do not depend on M*Modal - XYZ

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I'm not so sure I would agree with "it depends on how you've been treated by the company" because that gives M*Modal a LOT of power over you and how you feel. I'm not ready to give ANY company that kind of power over my life. Experiencing happiness, joy and approaching my work day with a positive attitude has absolutely NOTHING to do with where I'm working, and EVERYTHING to do with my own attitude. YOU are in control of that ... not M*Modal.

More power to you - old and burned out

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but I don't know how one can stay positive when the company expects you to work for minimum wage or less after 40 years experience and a great deal of accumulated knowledge.

Yeah, but thats not the companies fault - Sm

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That is what the nature of this business has become. Have you xonsidered checking into other companies? The biggest problem I see on this website is people blanking the companies they work for pretty much everything. What point will people begin to take responsibility for their own attitudes and happiness?

Please excuse typos in above post; posting on touch - screen phone.

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In my case - old and burned out

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I was able to retire as I was not willing to work for minimum wage for any length of time. While "what this business has become" is responsible for part of this, you don't see the execs earning half of what they did 20 years ago, only the MTs. There are many MTs who are stuck because they must work at home/can't find anything else/can't afford training for something else, etc. Very difficult to maintain a positive attitude and be happy when you have no money.

Agree - SM

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Sometimes it's just not easy, or even possible to find other work for many reasons. Some people live out in remote areas, some have health problems which make it impossible to do some jobs, etc. Also, once you reach a certain age it becomes very difficult to be considered for many positions. Being positive is fine, but there are circumstances which often prevent just "getting out." That's what so many people on this board don't get. It's fine when you are young and healthy. . . It's another thing when you are not. In any case, being treated badly and watching your pay go down year after year when the harder you work is not going to do much to boost anyone's attitude. Plain and simple.

You're right, at least for the most part... - Trampled underfoot

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The board is often negative, but there are many times I've gotten a "heads up" about what is going on at MModal by reading the posts. Maybe I'd be better off to be blissfully unaware til they call me out of the blue and fire me, but for me, forewarned is forearmed.

Also, if I get booted from the system, this is the first place I check, to see if it's just me or system-wide.

So it can be helpful and I just skip over the extremely negative posts. (And I NEVER look at the politics forum!)

I totally hear you - anon

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In the past I've used this board for those reasons too. In terms of information about the system, I use DEP Now for that these days and if I'm booted out then I head there for the status.

Also, I don't mind being blissfully unaware of what's happening with the company because as long as I KNOW that I'm meeting my production, keeping my idle time to a bare minimum and passing my audits, then the likelihood of getting that call of termination is going to be lower. I don't need to know there's been a "mass layoff", all the ways they might be skimming off our production lines, potential lawsuits, etc. Those things cut into my peace of mind and the way that I approach my work day and those things absolutely affect my outlook about my job and my production.

Negativity AND positivity on a board like this have a very profound way of infiltrating our subconscious mind. If all the people around you told you on a daily basis that your company sucks, your TSM sucks, you're on your way to being fired, if you HEAR those words every day, it begins to infiltrate your attitude and outlook, but even worse, you begin to believe it.

For those who have responded to this note via email, I don't want to give my identity away by responding to your notes. Just know that I appreciate so much the kind words and that so many of you have decided to take a hiatus from the board too. Be sure to remove all your links to this page, all your connections, etc that make it easy to get here because it's hard at first. I think we can become addicted to the drama and removing ourselves from that is a form of recovery. Then, if you're on Facebook or have other places to find positive messages, be sure to make that your go-to inspiration for the day. There are TONS of really inspiring, motivational and positive places on Facebook - load your wall up with those so they are in front of you all the time. Remove anything negative, sarcastic, or dark from your page. Soon you will realize that when you are away from the negativity, your production with MM will increase, your anxiety about being laid off won't paralyze you and you'll begin to pay much more attention to the quality and production of your work. Just making these few changes in the way that I look at my job has paid off in ways I can't even express.

One other change I made that some may think is funny - the icon for Fluency on my desktop? I renamed it "Dreams". The IT guy who logged onto my system a couple of months ago thought it was a hoot. Why did I do this? Because it's my visual cue and reminder every day that as long as my mind is in the right place and my performance and quality are where they should be, my "dreams" are within reach and become my OWN destiny. What comes out of our subconscious minds is ALL about what we put into it. I'm a walking, talking testament of the difference it makes.

Good luck, everyone!

I totally understand where you're - coming from

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which would be somewhere in the 80's more than likely. My niece used to say "totally" all the time. I only mention it because you are still fairly young and the world hasn't beat you up yet. Many of us have 20, 30 or more years on you and at times do feel unappreciated, we have been in this field for 40 or 50 years, and dollar for dollar make less now than when we started. Not many careers can say that. Sometimes it's not just the job that makes many of us feel unappreciated, and places like this board give us a place to vent our frustration. Does it get out of hand sometimes, yes, of course it does, but it helps to get it off your chest. I also know people who keep a journal for the same reason. I myself have been writing a book for 20 years (passing off my written frustrations as just ideas for that book I'm not really writing), as some things are better left unsaid.

You speak of dreams and destiny, all good things and everyone should have them (how many of those self help books/tapes do you listen to and/or read)? My dream was to become independently wealthy and travel the world, I feel that should have been my destiny, but life and reality had other ideas. I am in no way a negative person, I am a realistic person, life has thrown some curve balls my way over the years sure enough. My purpose of this post is to bring you just a little of the realism that has effected some of us over these many years. We are not always negative, but we have too many years of experience to rename Fluency "Dreams" (I must admit, I raised an eyebrow over that one) Lithium?

I'm actually not all that young, I will be 50 in August - and lithium? Really?

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Again - my post was geared toward those who might benefit from a positive message. If you do not fit into that category and feel that you are getting by without it, then feel free to ignore it.

Have a great night.

I agree with both of you - sm

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I have had my feelings hurt on this board many times, to the point that I have been really upset for DAYS! but on the other hand, if you want to know what's going on with this company, MTStars is the place to come.

Not necessarily can the truth be found here. - There is a lot of fabrication posted on this site.

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I dont think it's wise to believe everything you read here.

Truth - Found

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Fabrication about what and what do you have to back your information up?

I also check here when I get booted off the platform. Although - JJ

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I understand the power of positive thinking, I also like to be aware of what is happening around me. I have gone months and even years without ever thinking of this board; however, irregardless of what positive thoughts and hopes I had in thinking these changes were for the better, it wasn't until they directly affected me negatively, that I realized not very many transcriptionists will be needed and most will be picked off.

I never want to get so caught up in positive thinking that I make excuses for my abuse or abuser or that I brought this to me and am responsible for their actions.

For my sanity, I like the belief system we are not solid mass and nothing around us is either, it is dynamic, always changing, and all we see and experience is illusion. "This too will pass" is how I manage the difficulties that I cannot control or change in my life. Everyone has to find something that works for them.

I see ur point; however, when I worked for - MM I found it best to totally..sm

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Ignore their forum. Their always seemed to be a lot of less than truthful info, either that or totally exaggerated. Also it has become difficult to even post questions on this site because some think you should read all the previous threads looking for answers.

I left MT a few months back, but before I left I must agree that reading this board did me absolutely no justice. The less time I spent here, the better off I was.

Agreed - the lack of accuracy to the information here is - a whole other topic - NM

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NM

Awesome to read - thankful

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This literally brought me to tears because I've had this *exact* revelation recently and today, to read your post, I felt very uplifted and hopeful. Thank you so much for that. I think most people here are wonderful and supportive and genuinely kind and caring, but there are those few that come here to bring the rest down and negative energy is very contagious. I'm guilty of getting caught up in it myself and I don't need that, so I will remove myself from it as well.

I sincerely wish everybody good luck and much success, but most of all, peace and happiness! :)

Goodness ... thank you for saying that ... - anon

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You'll be *amazed* at how it can change your whole entire outlook on your work day. It's almost as if removing the negative influence from this board from your life, opens up your mind to focusing on your job. I used to be one of those that would come on here and complain constantly about barely making minimum wage. Yesterday I earned $16.00/hr and my latest audit was 100%. That is no lie ... all true. Nothing else has changed ... I haven't gotten "easier accounts", if anything I'm on a region now that is more difficult. I'm learning new client profiles just like the rest of you. The one and only difference that I've made is ME ... my attitude about my job. Because my attitude about my job has changed, my performance has blossomed. Because I'm not hearing every single day how much MModal "sucks", I'm starting to appreciate that they're not that bad of a company to work for.

I hope it helps you too. Thank you for your kind words, and all the kind words in the emails that have been sent to me. They just add positive "fuel" to the day and who couldn't use more of that? :)

Hard to stay positive when you are hungry and - not Mary Sunshine here

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can't afford groceries, live paycheck to paycheck, make 4 cpl but need to be perfect, even though you are making less than minimum wage for a company who pays their executives millions off the backs of their MTs hard work.

No one is forcing you to work for them - Just get another job

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You are not a slave. If you don't like the job or can't make more than minimum wage, find another job. It is as simple as that.

Even fast food pays more.

that's always the retort - we know that

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yes we know we can go work at Wendy's, but we shouldn't have to. We trained to be MTs.

Stuck in a rut - on the road of life

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First of all, nothing stays the same forever. Many people change career directions several times in their lives--about every seven years.

Second, no training is "required" for MT. Available training is nothing compared to some other professions. Regardless of how long you personally took or spent on it, it is only enough material to take 3 to 6 months part time. In comparison to jobs that require 4, 6, or 8 years, that's nothing.

There is also no reason whatsoever that you can't apply your extensive knowledge and expertise to a job in a related field. The only thing stopping you is your belief that staying in that rut is some kind of noble endeavor.

and yet you tell me to go work at Wendy's - thanks a lot

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all out.

Nothing wrong with working at Wendys - while learning something new

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If you want to better yourself, do what you have to do. Get a job that pays the bills and get an education in something that offers more opportunity.

I did it. You can do it, too. Or, you could if your primary focus is more positive and forward-looking.

Lose the whining, oppositional attitude that you are somehow entitled to a job because of your special uniqueness and things will start improving.

I can vouch for the career changes - sm

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6.5 yrs ad a CNA/patient care tech/phlebotomist in hopital and part-time nursing home, 13 as an MT, 4 months front office assistant and now medical office assistant/surgery scheduler.

I loved MT, but didn't like working for MTSOs so after getting outsourced I found another job.

You trained to work ad MTs - see msg

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MT has changed a lot since 10, 20 or 30 years ago and no one company is to blame for that, not even MModal regardless how big it is. Paycuts came with VR and MM did not invent VR. If you don't want to look for other work outside MT then apply at other companies. It's unfair to blame one company for the changes in that have taken place in this industry and for your unhappiness. It's time to except the fact that things aren't what they were 30 years ago.

Company - blame

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Paycuts came with speech recognition? No way!! I have the emails to prove that. Medquist implemented 6 pay cuts between 2005-2010. In total after these pay cuts, I lost about $1000 a month in pay. I went back to school part-time while still working here and am going to graduate soon. I look forward to a new career and a new life after having to file bankruptcy and go through foreclosure due to loss of income from this job.

Can you be specific with the pay cuts? - Not talking about...

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Changing the shift differentials or doing away with incentive. When I left, I was still making 10/6.

Pay cut - Specifics

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You're challenging me on my experienced pay cuts and you want specifics? All righty then! Crash helmet and seat belt in order? Here you are:

Pay cuts and reasons (2005-2010).

2005: Pay cut 0.005 cent per line. Reason: Less work for MT to use VR.

2006-2009: Pay cut each year 0.005 cent per line. Reason: Cut company costs and stay competitive.

2010: Pay cut 0.01 cent per line (shift diff loss) and 0.005 cent per line. Reason: Cut company costs and stay competitive.

I was producing about 18,000 lines per pay period (I used plenty of normals to accomplish this). Prior to 2005, I was earning 0.095 cents per line. With total pay cuts, earning 0.055 per line by end of 2010.

At the time also my region had plenty of over-time, so I lost a lot there too, since they cut down on OT. Also, we lost our monthly/quarterly bonuses.

I stayed positive through all this and did get my line count and quality up, but I could never replace what I lost.

I went back to school and am going to graduate after this semester. I am looking forward to a new start (after bankruptcy and foreclosure), a new career, and a new life.

I said BESIDES VR & decrease in shift diff , which they still have - You originally said 6, but only named 3.

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The other one you gave makes no sense and never heard of that.

Same thing happened - To me

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I was at 10/6, then cut to .95/.55, and finally to 9/5, and told this was the new ceiling. Now I see people still making 10/6, WTH?

Let me rephrase that: In my previous post I said BESIDES - shift diff, VR and incentive. You named

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3, but said there were 6 total. Just asking for facts is all. People on this board have a tendency to blow things out of proportion.

Rephrase - Why?

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Besides decrease in shift diff, VR, and incentives! Why besides? I have included every pay cut for you. I also have all memos, pay stubs, and tax returns showing how my earnings have decreased throughout the years.

What do you have to prove to all of us that we are getting a shift diff? Shaw's email from November 2013, stating that we are going to earn a shift diff?

I can prove to you and everyone else that we are not.

Furthermore, you said you left MT, so why come back here to try to disprove what we are saying if it does not pertain to you anymore?

In case you still work for MM but not as an MT, you will need to watch your back working for this company. MTs are not the only people who are expendible here and from our experience working here you should remember that MM can change your rate of pay from hourly or salaried to piece work and that goes for any position with MM, including offshoring management. This would save the company a lot of money and enable them to pay off all their debt.

Good luck to you!

I am getting ready to graduate at the end of this semester and am looking forward to a new career out of health care.

Wah wah. I shouldnt have to work as a CNA at my age with - health problems. I trained to be an MT. sm

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Wah. I lost a good hospital job, and have no other training but to be CNA or home health aide.

At my age? With arthritis and other problems, I have to be a CNA? I guess so, if I want to eat and have a decent place to live while I go to school for something else so I can at least have a chance at a better job.

But I shouldn't have to. I trained to be an MT. I deserve a handout of a good job so I'm going to beg for names of "good" companies, even though they may not be hiring or I may not be qualified for their position. I don't want to go back to school or do anything to change careers because, after all, I trained to be an MT and I'll stay with that even though I'm broke and hungry and may lose my home because I can't make any money at MT and I refuse to go work fast food or do anything else.

**sarcasm included free with post.

CNA is one thing - Wendys is another

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that is a job for high school kids. I resent anyone telling me I should go work there. How insulting.

Then keep doing MT and starving. Your pride will be delicious - and keep you living in style. nm

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nm

and you're on this board because? - you are not an MT

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but you feel it is your duty to come here and rag on the rest of us?

Nope, not an MT who graduated a program back in 1987 and been - doing it ever since. Nope, not me. nm

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nm

sorry thought you were the CNA - MT

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I have been doing this since the 70s myself. So anyway, you don't feel the need to go to work for Wendys.

If you want to eat and pay your bills - you will work for whoever SM

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You need to. Furthermore the person you all are replying to simply said "fast food pays more." She never specifically told you to go to Wendy's, she was just making a point. And with the way things are now, MT is no better than fast food. My daughter is a manager at Arby's and she makes $12.50 an hour, which is way more than minimum wage in our state.

CNA - my age

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Apply for disability.

Not enough money in the world for me to be a CNA - yuk

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Yes! I have asked time after time on here... - none

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why don't folks leave if they hate it, hate the management, hate others who are making it and you aren't or can't or whatever it is. Jeeze. This is the deal, it is America, you can go anywhere, do anything and learn only if you want to badly enough. You can also change your mind, change your situation, or sit on your tookis and whine. It won't make you feel good to keep reading these nasty comments. Just make a change. I don't mean it to sound flip but I am also tired of hearing how others are just going through Hades with their situation and will not make a change. Nothing will happen if you don't make a change.

Great post ...thank you - you get it - NM

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NM

Agree & think you get it, too - sm

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I think some people are just so passive, so overcome by inertia, or so victim-minded that staying in it is more rewarding than going.

Yep & no matter what suggestions are made - they have a million and one

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Excuses why it won't work for them. If nothing else, apply at different companies. It's not MM's fault they're unhappy; it's their own for not trying to change their circumstances.

Suggestions - Here

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There are many MTs already going back to school now and looking for work at this time. It does take time to earn a degree or get another job in this bad ecomony, but believe me, we are moving on and looking forward to other careers outside of health care.

Furthermore, our plight with MTSOs is our business and the way we deal with it is our business. No one needs to come on to this forum to tell us what to do. We are already making changes.

We also have the right to talk about our struggles, our troubles, our frustrations, pressures, and stresses related to our occupation. If this bothers anyone, please feel free to leave this forum.

If those of you who are offering us advice are happy with your lives, marriages, occupations, earnings, and everything else, then thank Almighty God for that. Pray that you will never be in our shoes.

I have been looking and looking - for other work

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and found nothing. Many applications filed out, resumes sent out, moved, went back to school, and still no new job. That's one reason why people may still be here. Think about it.

Asked - time after time

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Tired of hearing others here? Leave this forum and go somewhere else. It is as simple as that.

Forcing - work

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No one is asking you for advice here. Mind your own business!!!

Wow, way to keep up a positive thread - MME2

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Not even a thread on positivity seems immune to the snippiness and nastiness. Unbelievable ... you all should hear yourselves. It's like the family that NEVER stops arguing.

I was thinking the same thing - NM

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NM

the only thing positive about it was - that she does not come here

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which in a way kind of makes sense. But it wasn't exactly a positive thread about MT.

This board has cancer - XYZ

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And it infects everyone it touches. If you think it's not affecting your mind, your attitude and your thoughts even when you're not on this board you need to wake up. Whoever would want to come here day after day and read these nasty posts and follow along with all this drama and in-fighting is beyond me ... it's really not healthy.

Everyone here who is snapping, biting and attacking other posters has been infected with the cancer of this board which is about 99% of its posters.

I'm going to join the others by taking a hiatus. I'm in complete agreement with everything that was said above. My life is stressful enough, I don't need to voluntarily step into this verbal fight pit to add more stress to my life.

Hiatus - I'm in.

it's formulaic - Old School

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"I'm only making minimum wage and I'm going to lose my home!"
"Well, no one is making you work here! You need to get out of MT completely like I did!"
"I've tried but I can't find anything else!"
"It's because you have a negative attitude!"
"Well, you're unsympathetic!"

and on and on.

EXACTLY - you hit the nail on the head - XYZ

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I think it's being read from a script.

The posts and responses are looped in a circle - if a person has been here long enough they can see exactly what's coming next. Almost EVERY SINGLE post on this board is responded to with an onslaught of hateful nastiness.

Everybody needs to just put down their fists. Is it so hard to be nice to people for a change?

I liked the positive rant for a change - sm

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There is no gun to anyone of our heads making us stay here. I don't like it here, I don't like the way I am treated. That being said, it works for me, for now it is what I need. The future obviously is not bright in any MT field with any company. So I come in to work, dreading it, but I bust my butt and do the best I can with what I have and go on. Make plans for the future, do whatever, but you better plan an escape, this field is on the short list. Me, I can retire in 2 and I think I can pull that off here. I won't retire, but I can finally find another job that I actually like.

What I don't understand - is

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If these people have gotten out of MT and are in better jobs, why do they come back here to criticize those of us who are still here? If I was out of the house and making new friends, I would not want to come back here (no offense intended).

I like the positive posts, I realize negative thinking only makes things worse, but I am a realist too. It's not black or white, positive or negative, too many extremes on these boards. Too positive "dreams" or negative and nasty. You get ripped to shreds for being happy or depressed. You just can't win here, someone always stirring the pot.

I did leave these boards for a while sometime last year and felt better. It's time to go again.

I come back here, - Anon

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as I posted a week or so ago, to confirm that I made the right choice by leaving the MT field. My non-MT job now is very difficult, and I sometimes think about taking any MT job there is, but get my dose of reality that I'm better off where I am (I used to work for Nuance). Of course, I got nothing but negative and nasty feedback. I think it's like one other poster on that thread said -- it's a good thing the MTs work from home as they wouldn't make it in an office environment, or maybe it's because their personalities are so awful, they have to work from home.

It's funny that you said that because ... - anontoo

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I had a friend (in the medical field) say once "There is a 'reason' why MTs are better off working at home".

There have been many other people through the years who have made similar comments. In general, MTs are not known for their rosy personalities ... they are often compared to that mean and nasty English teacher no one liked in high school. I'm actually very outgoing, an extrovert, and a very positive person and I think it takes MModal folks by surprise when they get me on the phone and a few have told me I don't "quite" sound like an MT. I hope I never lose that, I would HATE myself if I turned into someone who verbally beat down every one in my path - either online or in person.

At the time it made me laugh but the more I hear it, the more I think there must be some truth to it, especially after reading some of the posts on this board. It's sometimes really appalling how nasty people are to each other here ... in the outside world, no one would EVER get away with talking to people like this. I guess I don't understand it ... it's really odd to me why people have to be so nasty to each other here. Even if your job isn't perfect ... who's is? Shouldn't this be a place of supporting each other without attacking each other?

To anontoo - Anon

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I'm the Anon whose post you responded to. I'll be the first to admit that I am NOT a people person. I used to say that being an MT (for 30+ years) fit my personality...or lack of a personality. LOL! However, now I have to talk on the phone a lot. Some days it's really bad; other days I talk to really nice people, and it's OK. The point being, the MTs CAN get out of the field. They may end up doing something that's out of their comfort zone, but they can and will adapt. Like every job, there will be good and bad days, but there is no perfect job or perfect employer.

I must be too nice for this board - get my feelings hurt all the time

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As I said above I have gotten my feelings hurt here so many times, to the point where I'm just upset for days. People here just say whatever they want to say and if anyone's feelings get hurt, well, they're just too sensitive, right? In fact, why am I posting this? I'll probably get blasted and spend the weekend feeling bad. Tell you what - go ahead. I won't read the replies.

I won't bash :) - anontoo

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I think sometimes people forget there is an actual, living, breathing, FEELING human being on the other end of their words.

We should start a "kindness" movement on this board. Just STOP all the nastiness and hatefulness and instead, just be KIND to each other ... be patient, understanding and compassionate.

What would happen if this board became a place of positivity and encouragement, if we all felt supported and appreciated here, how would it affect our lives in other ways? If we found a NICE and gentle way to offer tips and suggestions to each other instead of a daily verbal beat down, would our work performance improve? Would our production increase? What a great board this could be if we just stopped being so mean and hurtful.

"Dreams". :)

OMG! - Anon

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I CANNOT believe somebody gave your post a dislike! Just goes to prove what you, I, and others have been saying about the nastiness. To the one who responded saying maybe she's too nice -- you're not too nice. You're normal and kind. :-)

Who EVER would dislike your post? - nicki

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I would laugh, if it wasn't just so freaking sad. That's like someone kicking puppies and kittens. I can't imagine ever being that pissed off at the world.

I honestly don't get it.

Being nice vs being sensitive - sm

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"Niceness" is the way you behave toward others. We treat others nicely. Niceness has nothing to do with how you perceive the way others treat you.

If your feelings are hurt by complete strangers on an anonymous internet board, to the point that you are upset for days, it is not an indication that you are nice, but that you are overly focused on what others think of you.

It is not reasonable or necessary to expect that everyone here likes you, agrees with you, or thinks you are fabulous. That would be impossible.

Nothing anyone here says should have the power to hurt your feelings simply because you do not know anyone here and they don't know you. Don't give them the power.

so people can say what they want - and we choose to be unhappy

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yeah right.

There is a good answer to this question on the company - board called why former MTs post.

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Under a thread about opti script.

Positive is great but remember you need to vent sometimes to stay positive - soapie12

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Like you, I felt the same about this board. I have come to a bit different realization, though. I have been gone from MM for a few months now and do not miss it. I never read this board before going to work and read only about once a month anyway. Like you, a way to stay positive before starting work for the day. I still found MM difficult to work for. You obviously have a good upline, I did not no matter how hard I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt. I came to this board to vent by either reading and saying "amen" to others posts or posting my vents separately, just to relieve the pressure so I could go back to being positive. I have been very happily unemployed, very weird for me to say that :)

Its wonderful that you posted this. I think you have done something wonderful for those who just need a little push to do something different to poz-up their days. Yep, we all have to vent sometimes to avoid the physical problems that come with holding in the negativity. This post is just a good reminder to try to put something positive on this board too, it'll help you and maybe someone else too.

"Amen" - NM

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Thank you for saying that ... an update - anon

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Thank you all for your incredible posts, and also for the responses about my post above. I have been blown AWAY by all the heartfelt notes of thanks, requests for tips, strategies, and experiences that I have received over the weekend in my email. I have read every single one of them. The fact that so many people have responded to this post in such an absolutely astounding way tells me there is a huge need for positivity not just here but in the hearts of employees in this industry. People have told me that my post has been forwarded from person to person not just who work for MModal but who work for just about every MTSO in the US. Truly, it has been completely overwhelming !

I honestly wish I could respond to everyone who has posted here and also who have sent such touching emails but my email address has my name in it and I am reluctant to give away my identity.

For those who have been moved by the post, I want to encourage you to strive to remove this, and all other negative influences in your life. Submersing yourself in a board that is negative from top to bottom about the company you work for, other employees, name-calling, and the vicious cycle of self-victimization is NOT going to put you in a positive place to start your day. A daily barage of negativity affects us all in very subtle but impactful ways - remove it. Instead, find daily inspiration with something positive that is right for YOU.

Some that work for ME (it will be different for everyone) are Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Cheryl Richardson, if you are on Facebook you may want to "like" the Hay House page because there is a treasure trove of positive and inspirational thinkers on that page with information on free webinars, articles, and daily inspiration. When you remove the negative influences and replace them with positive ones, you will see that it creates a trickle-down effect with your peace of mind, the quality of your work, your production, and the way you view your job overall. The change for me has been miraculous.

I also want to encourage you all to resist the temptation to fall into "victim mode" (they've killed my income, I can't change because I'm too old, etc etc" but rather face your day and your work from a place of strength. Remember the quote, "If we change the way we look at a situation, the situation changes".

I am absolute proof positive of this. IT WORKS.

Thank you all again and again for all of your thoughtful insight in your posts, but also especially for the absolutely amazing off-board feedback in your emails. I appreciate them ALL and I can't tell you what it means that my post has made this much of an impact on so many of you.

I have much love for all of you ladies and I wish for you all the very best year ahead, ever.

Up - Date

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Great story!

Positive - Change

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Great story!

Awesome! - Kimbo

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Good for you. Worked for Nuance for 7 months last year, came to the board for information. It's really nothing but drama, although I did find out what I needed to know from to time to time. May I add that another great way to start the day is by seeking the Lord through prayer and Bible reading? He has done so much for me I just can't tell it all. I'm making $65K annually still in MT with NO VR. I say that as a testimony and not a brag-fest. When you ask God for help, he answers. I too came by for a "visit" and loved your post. You go, girl ( or guy as the case may be LOL)

Positive - Grateful

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I know what you are doing to be able to pay your bills, put food on the table, and support yourself and your child while working for pennies a line. And, yes, you should be grateful.

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