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Proof positive - The harder I try, the more careful I am, the worse I do. - failure

Posted: Mar 19, 2014

Failed another audit. Third failure in a row and worse than the last 2. Going slower, proofreading, trying harder does absolutely no good. Fooled by ASR a few times too. I am also sick of getting dinged occasionally because AAMT/ADHI decides to change the way something should be written. I have been transcribing for 30 years. I was so careful that, for the first time in a real long time, I have some makeup pay, i.e., I made less than minimum wage. Although I need to inform my QAM that there are 2 types of sickle cell anemia, SS and SC.So, in fact, I did not forget to expand SC, I transcribed as dictated. Dictated was SC sickle cell anemia.

I stopped obsessing weeks ago - anon

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Once I gave up my quest to meet their *ridiculous* standard, I finally started passing Audits again. No longer do I obsess about minutae or have a dozen client profiles open on my desk top. I glance it over, gleen a couple of important parts before I start and that's all they get from me. I was driving myself crazy with it.

Once I put a stop to that ridiculous nonsense I finally started doing well on my Audits again.

Obsessing - No more, me too

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I did the same thing. I figured they were going to fire me either way, so make hay while the sun shines and so far, so good. I think once you stop obsessing, you relax and can do your work, which is taxing enough, without obsessing. So put aside your fears; believe me if they want to keep you they will and if they don't, you will never be able to anything right.

Obsessing - One more thing

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Find another job. I am actively looking all the time and I am about out the door with this bunch. I think that has made it easier for me not to obsess as much either. I almost want to see if they will fire me, but I will probably quit before that happens and I can't wait and it will be no notice, I will be gone. This place has destroyed more people than we can even imagine and they don't deserve one ounce of consideration.

I did just complete paralegal school a month ago. - failure

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I haven't been able to break into a job yet. You know story, everybody wants experience. It took a few months to break into transcription too in the beginning.

Another piece of stress is I only own 1 business office clothes, no business office shoes and I can't afford to even shop the thrift store. The hit I took when MM sliced my hours because they want to make sure I don't qualify for company-supplemented health insurance.

There are some organizations that will help - with interview attire.

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I don't have any names, but I know they exist. Perhaps you could research that.

Thanks. - nm

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Nm

Paralegal school - failure - Question

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Can I ask if this was at a brick-and-mortar or online school? I've been checking into taking such a course myself, preferably one online so I can integrate the school work with my job easier.

TIA!

school - failure

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I went to a brick and mortar, but the program was 2 evenings a week and half day on Saturday. Designed so you could work your day job

Look up a local women's shelter or center for abused women... - mtnsp

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the sickening thing is, we do fall under that category... but... women's shelters are stocked, or supposed to be stocked, full of business wardrobes in all sizes for women, even just those in need of a break, for work clothes... At least in my State... Good luck to you. I can relate.. same boat here. We work and can't even afford clothes. Its so wrong :( You can do it. I have learned, sometimes we gotta just ask for help, and miracles await. I know how hard it is to ask, though.

Call your county social services and explain - There is surely a place out

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there to help with business attire. Believe me, you wouldn't be the first to be in that situation. My state has a program where you can go in and pick out 5 suits/dresses, whatever and accessories. You'd be amazed at who uses the services.

Good luck!

Obsessing, me, three - ~Bounce~

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It is a totally unrealistic expectation and once I figured they were going to get me one way or the other, I forgot about obsessing and started typing my fingers off, going to make a few $$ before they come for me. Like the other poster, I glance at the CP & do the best I can, but if Dr. Hoedown doesn't get his PE in paragraph form while the rest of his colleagues want stacked left, oh well...

I wasn't obsessing before, and that did not work either. - failure

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Even got a notation that I did not stack 1 system in a PE that requires it according to the CP, and that happened because I could not see that on the screen while editing!

So depressing to be "told" you are crap when you know you aren't!! Usually, I don't get upset, but they are finally wearing me down.

One worry I about being fired is if a future employer checks up on my employment, MM will say not hire me and that would kill my chances for that new job. But if I quit, no unemployment.

MModal can't say that so you're fine - anon

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Legally, there is criteria for information that must be followed during a job interview. They have to be verrrry careful the information they give to a prospective employer otherwise a claim of defamation can be made. I doubt very very seriously they would ever tell someone not to hire you, that would be a clear breech of interview protocol.

Just got "verbal" warning that I am on performance management. - failure

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Maybe I would be better off on unemployment.

Performance management - as in...

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docking your pay 3 cpl? That would be the last straw for me! So sorry for you. :-(

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