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decision day - mt

Posted: Dec 16, 2010

Well, the day has come where I need to decide whether or not to let MQ go. I took a second MT job in September because I no longer want to work evenings (all that is available to me with the Q) and I can't keep up with both of them. Problem is, I make more with MQ, believe it or not, although with time I am sure I will catch up in the other one.

I think I am worried about putting all my eggs in one basket . . . .

no advice - sorry SM

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I took a second job about 2-1/2 years ago for the same reason, not wanting to put all my eggs in 1 basket. It was an IC position. Started out great, making $300 a week for working just under 15 hours a week! Almost put in my resignation to the Q, but something said wait a bit longer. I was working about 11 hours a day.

Then, they lost 1 account, income dropped in half, then told me they would train me on something else, never happened, adjusted my lifestyle, then begged to be trained on something else, got clinic notes at a significantly reduced line rate, then they lost the money maker account, so I just had the low line rate clinics... then that went to EMR.

So, here I am, still at the Q! Glad I didnt jump ship!

It's a hard decision to make these days! - Non-MQ MT

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I was in the same situation as you. I took a second job with better pay earlier this year with the intent of "dumping" my IC job because the pay was lower. I was going to put all my eggs in 1 basket with the better paying job once I got up to speed with them.

However, due to technical problems, mainly internet interacting with the voice files, I was not able to make the mininum lines for the newer company so I had to leave.

I was just so GLAD I never "dumped" the other lower paying job.

Decision Day - Many Jobs

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I looked for 8 months before I found another job and as soon as I did, I quit MQ and never looked back, but with that said, the job I took was over in four months. It too turned out horrible and I was without work for 2 months. I finally found a couple of IC PT positions doing clinic notes and I am still at it and happy I made the leap. It was hard, discouraging and every negative word you can think of, BUT I was never sorry I left MQ. The way I was treated, the awful accounts and voice, were a gajillion times worse than what I have been through this past year. I would still like to secure an employee position and not IC, but I am working and looking and again, never, ever, not for one nano second sorry I left that horrible company. Good luck.

hmmmmm . . . - mt

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I was expecting a boatload of RUN WHILE YOU CAN responses!

Have to think about this a bit more.

Decision Day - Hmmmmmm

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It all depends on what you are willing to risk. There are really no good MT positions any longer, like what it used to be and the jobs are becoming few and far between, despite all the ads that seem to be posted about hiring MTs. I worked for MQ and I would say, run as fast as you can, but if you aren't prepared for what's out there, then you better think twice. Again, Medquist has ruined the industry along with their partner in crime Spheris. Don't know who started it first (I would say Sperhis, worked for them too), but it is horrible to say the least. I am still willing to hang in there (not at MQ) and see what I can do. I have looked outside of working at home and so far, warts and all, nothing seems to be that much better, but that may just be me. We all have to do, what we have to do. Advise will only go so far and then it is ultimately up to the individual to decide what they want to to and what they are willing to gain or give up in the process.

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