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I can't do this anymore - Sad MT

Posted: Aug 01, 2013

I just cannot do this anymore with MMmodal. I cannot sit here for 14 hours a day for 800 lines. I am completely broke, have no food in the house, and am more depressed than I have ever been in my entire life. I'm in a constant state of panic, have been sending out applications and resumes, but am so far in the hole financially I will never get out. I just don't understand how a company can do this to people and live with what they are doing. I cannot even afford to file for bankruptcy. If there is anyone out there who knows of any company that is hiring with employee status and some kind of medical insurance, would appreciate a heads up. My days with MModal are pretty much over.

My company is hiring...s/m - AMT

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I work for Amphion based in Madison, WI. I'm FT status, 40 hours per week (which any MT can work up to). Medical, Rx, dental, vision insurance. FSA (which I do not use but is available). $10/hr during 90-day probation/training period then straight production pay. Mostly VR with maybe 10% ST. Multiple teams/accounts. 10,000 line minimum requirement per pay period (two weeks of FT work is basically 10,000 / 80 hours = 125 LPH). If ever NJA and not able to make line count, they do pay minimum wage (3 times max I believe). If you have more than 1 account you will rarely be NJA. PTO, flex time but a set schedule. Weekends required at least a Sat or Sun. Any MT referring a new hire gets double bonus for Aug too (after 90 days and you both still work there). I know they are hiring. We are so swamped they are constantly asking for weekend volunteers. FT, PT, and weekend warrior is available. Decent benefits (Humana). Good luck!

Not sure on CPL but I think it's 8/4.

I can't do this anymore - Sad MT

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Thank you!

Read their questions answers at the link at the bottom of the page. - At least they are upfront.

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No pay for spaces amongst other things.

Amphion - been there

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I've been with Amphion... no pay for spaces and, yes, it makes a huge difference, and I was making 9/6 cpl. The health benefits cost twice that of MModal. I did get NJA on my primary account, then switched to a secondary... eventually with 5 different accounts and still NJA. Never offered minimum wage, but was asked to flex. Just my 2 cents and this experience was within the last 18 months.

R U still with Amphion? s/m - AMT

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I'm looking to get out actually. Just not a good fit for me. I do recommend them though. I can't do MT anymore, it's not Amphion at all. Just waiting for the job fairy to grant my wish...

CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE - Nature

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I know how you feel. I just said a prayer for you. I so hope things get better for you!

I can't do this anymore - Sad MT

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Thank you. I don't think I have ever, ever felt this way about my job before. It's a horrible way to feel and seems so hopeless. I never thought I would be in this situation, EVER.

I cant do this anymore - NMT

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You can try TransTech Medical Solutions. I have had a good experience with them. I have worked for M-Modal, TransTech is by far a better company to work for than M-Modal...

I cannot do this anymore - Sad MT

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Thank you all for your responses, they really are appreciated. On the 2 where an email was sent to me, I don't seem to have either, even when checking my spam. I have really not posted on MTStars until recently, so I may be missing something as far as how to get the email responses. I am sending out applications and resumes from all your recommendations and hope something comes through from somewhere. I'm not going to hit my lines this pay, have been running out of work all week, and this is going to be a horrible paycheck. I'm going to be afraid to even look at the amount.

MModal - Quit

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I know exactly how you feel. MModal took something I loved and have done for years and made my life miserable! I was waking with panic attacks. I could not do anything to please them. Constantly being ridden for either mistakes or low line counts when I was still above the requirement. They lie, plain and simple! Promised 10 cents a line, well what they don't tell you is you are promptly switched to VR and also promised to work on account that was outsourced from hospital where I worked. Nothing further from the truth! When I questioned it, I got the "you are primary on that account". Really, then why did I not get any of that account until the other 2 transcriptionists were done for the day? I got the scraps! I HATE MMODAL! Hope they go down in flames! Yeah, I am waiting for that exit interview. It will be one they never forget!

I emailed you some information. I hope it helps. - VP-MT

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Good luck to you!

I emailed some info that might help. - Deb

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Good luck to you! Please write me if you have questions.

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