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need advice; fairly new at Medquist - work too hard


Posted: Jun 07, 2011

Hi.  Sure glad to find a place where I can "talk" to other MTs who work where I do, different than what I am used to, as I was used to being able to email co-workers!  It gets lonely.  And I don't get much info from my supervisor.  Anyone work on the SSM Accounts?  Know what has happened to the work?  I am wondering whether I should just start working for my second job full time.  It is straight transcription, a small company, and I get no benefits but much better line count as I am contract employee.  I guess I've been balking at the idea of having to pay my own taxes at the end of the year but maybe it is better than this.  Work for MQ full time and can't even afford the insurance premium. 

Thanks for any input.Smile

If it were me... - chica

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I would work for the second job, and keep the Q part time, if possible.

Taking out your own taxes are not that bad. Just take 30% right off the paycheck and throw it in the savings account. Then, pay quarterly and you will not be inclined to spend that money.

If you can make more money, you could find private insurance. If this is not possible, then (and only then) would I stay at the Q full time and I would start being the squeeky wheel about getting more work.

Need advice... fairly new at MQ - work too hard

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Chica, thanks so much for replying! I was not sure how much percentage to figure about the taxes so this helps. Am going to do the math soon! Tired of not being able to pay all my bills.

Fairly new at the Q - Nick

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A one-time session with a CPA would be worth the price. He (or she) could set you up with the proper way to do quarterlies and help you legally maximize tax deductions. Good luck to you! And, BTW, I say, work for anyone BUT the Q. It's called self-preservation!


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