YAY!!!! I'M OFFICIALLY OUTTA HERE - You have no idea how good this feels. - Worker Bee

Hey Everyone!

Yesterday was my last day with the Evil Q.  I've had a non-MT job for a couple of months and I was finally assured it will be permanent and I gave notice. 

I've been with the Q for 10 years.  Like everyone, I saw my paychecks dwindling and could no longer make a living, nor could I afford more of MedQuist's "experiments" at my expense.  I saw the writing on the wall years ago and did nothing because of a fear of leaving and thinking things would get better.  I finally got fed up and decided to start looking.  I sent out six resumes and in one day got offers from three of those companies. 

I found a job as an IC with a small company where they actually know your name and appreciate you.  That alone is a huge blessing.  Not only that, I actually get compliments on my work and I'm told I'm doing a great job.  There's no ASR, just straight typing.  And although the work is challenging, I feel I'm really up to the task.  When you're working for good people, you just want to do a great job.  And I'm making more $$.   

To everyone:  Please don't give up.  There is life after the Q and it's good.  Don't let them beat you down and make you feel like you're worthless.  Don't jump through their hoops.  I'm in my mid 50's and for me I feel I'm too old to go back to school and start something new.  But if you're young enough, do it.  Get out of this profession.  There's absolutely no future here.  For those of you who are a little older and don't feel you can start something new, just know that there are good companies out there who appreciate your skills, your knowledge, your experience and the wisdom you've acquired through the years. 

MQ has to the one of the very worst companies on the planet.   Don't ever think that they'll help make your life better.  They won't.  All management is concerned about is padding their pockets.  They forget every minute that they wouldn't have jobs if it weren't for the "worker bees" of the company, the MT's.  Don't believe their lies.  Don't fall for their "spin."  Each of you is responsible for your own happiness.  Don't be like me and waste year after year.  Be brave.  You can do it!

I'm so happy - I feel like dancing.  God bless you all.