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Is all of this schooling worth it or not??? - skirk

Posted: Dec 28, 2011

I am just wondering if this schooling has all been worth it. I am not seeing alot of happy people on this site. I have been a graduate of medical in 1986 and since gone on to manicuring for the sake of flexible schedule while my child was in latter years of school. I pursued a course with Mt Professionals to be able to catch up and with skills and am still in my third year of school on part-time basis waiting to pass to become a paid employee with one error. I am getting really discouraged and thinking of quiting but hate to with all the time that I have invested in this. But, really, is this worth it or not???

Skirk, you're killing us with this question... - Stikaforkinme

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I don't think any of us can answer your question, certainly not in the positive sense, and I think you know that. Have you read these boards? My God, you've done some 3-year course for which you've paid dearly, undoubtedly, in many ways...and now you're led to believe that just "one error" bars you from gainful employ? And you want us to say what, exactly? The fact that you've found your way to this board hoping for some answers from those of us who ourselves know nothing, or next to nothing, well it speaks volumes, I suppose, about your situation. Good luck to you, we all hope you did not get ripped off. What can anyone say?

There are countless others on here that fell for similar hoaxes - Squeaky Wheel

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We have no idea how many others here on this board have been tricked into doing live work and not paid for it. The companies, laughingly called schools, get paid for the work you do, but you don't get paid for it because your work isn't good enough yet. Right.

The OP is not the only one on here who fell for this.

"Bogus MT schools -- the new India" - Meerkat

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nm

If you can find a hospital job - it will be worth it - nm

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nm

MT worth it, yes! - luckyladyinca

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Yes, it is worth it! Invest in your education and pay attention to detail, and you should not have any problems. Also, a mentor and great internship will be of the most value to you. In fact, every new job is sort of an "internship," where you can learn a great deal. Try find a smaller MTSO or individual who can take time out to train on transcription and the business side of running an MTSO as well as AHDI meetings for networking. Good luck to you!

For what it's worth... - anon

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here's my two cents. Try your hardest to get on with a hospital or large surgical group. Most of them will allow you to work at home at some point. They pay better than the national companies and the benefits are much, much better. At that point, work for the hospital, but continue on with your education. If you want to continue in the medical field, this is a great way to do it. Most hospitals will pay a big portion of continuing education. Community colleges are great places to get an ongoing degree pretty cheaply. Go get a nursing degree or surgical tech degree. Something that pays well. Your MT education won't be in vain as you can use it as a stepping stone to get into a more lucrative medical position. Good luck to you! I'm about to do the same thing.

We don't even know if any training was involved - nm

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nm

Is that a company that has you so-called 'training' on live work - that you do not get paid for

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Is that the one that claims to be a school and has you working on live work, but not being paid until you reach a certain level, which nobody in history has ever been known to reach and finally everyone just gives up?

Bogus - skirk

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yes, I guess I have had 3 years of patience with them and over it. They used to have testimonials on here of graduates and no longer have that. They still have people you can e-mail for help but cannot get ahold of in person. Should have known better.

Don't kick yourself about it. You have lots of company. - sm

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There are people who are just experts in convincing their 'victims' that what they offer is legitimate. I don't know this particular company, but there are lots of them with lots of people who have fallen for them. You've got lots of company, intelligent people who are just used to believing that people are telling the truth.

The reason nothing ever is done against scam schools - Dont kick yourself

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Scam schools just keep changing their names and even moving after they've been reported to BBB or had lawsuits filed. Sometimes they move to and from different states, from the U.S. to Canada and back, to avoid prosecution. I am not talking about this school in specific, but scam schools in general. There is one that is infamous. It has been doing it for years. I don't know if there is any connection between that one and the school you enrolled with.

inscribe.us - skirk

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Has anyone heard of inscribe. I have gotten a reply from them for a job and have to go through the testing yet, but want to know if it is legit. beforehand. Thank you, Stacie

Yes, it's legit. - nm

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nm

here's a thought - up to date info can be found with the - new MTs on the New MT board but

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If you are discouraged now - trust those instincts, they are there for a reason.

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