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CMT credentials - SeaMT

Posted: Apr 10, 2012

Why the hoopla about providing classes for CMT CE credits when Nuance does not recognize the CMT status????

I am a CMT, and it doesn't seem to matter one hill of beans these days whether you are or not (pay wise, I mean.)

Hoopla from whom? Nuance Corporate? Or do you mean the AHDI Chapter founded by Webmedx. - nm

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precisely why this old MT has never pursued credentials. - virtually worthless. no msg.

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CMT - anon

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We were paid extra for the CMT by Wmx before they sold us out. I participated and earned my CMT and was proud of it. I just got my renewal in the mail, and even though I have all of the credits, I let it lapse as I do not have any extra money now and it is absolutely useless to me now.

It was a Nuance e-mail referring us to outside classes. Just - taking care of loose strings, I suspect, SM

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for those of us who came in with a (no longer?) company-sponsored AHDI chapter. In other words, take care of it yourself? Whatever, I didn't mind. I'm a grownup. :) My CMT--for whatever it is or isn't worth--is mine, and I can take care of myself.

In any case, I just renewed my CMT a couple months ago. For those who do care, getting the credits really wasn't a big deal, even though I waited too long to start accumulating all I needed (the second half of the last year for almost half of them instead of steadily through all three years) and had to scrabble a bit toward the end.

There are actually lots of resources out there, and the AHDI office will send a long list they keep. For those who go after the freebies, there are plenty available over time. For those who delay, like me, there are still a lot of freebies that can be done on your own and also some inexpensive quick-credit options. The expensive classes also on the lists aren't at all necessary, although I did take one because I wanted it.

I too am a Nuance CMT. I'm proud of my credentialing... - see message

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...and I'm hanging onto it. I just renewed my credential and plan never to let it lapse.

The CECs keep me up to date, informed and involved in the industry.

I never got my CMT for the tiny bit of CPL incentive. I got it because it was something I felt was worth pursuing.

To each his own.

Good see another positive post. It's not the CMT itself - that makes us happy, of course. :) NM

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CMT - Butterfly

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The fact that we earned more after taking and becoming CMTs and having that taken away is just 1 more slap in the face to us with this merge. That is why I am moving along to a company that appreciates the work I put into this.

You are a CMT and they cut your pay with the - merge?? see message

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I thought having your CMT meant you got an increase, how could they cut your pay?

The problem with this industry is that they dont fairly compensate the good, well-grounded, career-oriented MTs the way they should. You should be paid accordingly and what you are worth.

If they ever wonder why they have so many underqualified MTs in the industry, I think the answer to that question would be compensation.

CMT - Butterfly

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Yes, they put us all at the same rate across the board and stopped compensating for being a CMT. So with over 20 years of experience, my base pay is the same as someone right out the door. They claim as I produce more and hit the top tier of bonuses that is how I reap the benefits. Not true. I still take home almost 1000.00 less a month. This whole industry is a joke at this point. Oh, and dont use your PTO, as that is based on the low rate you earn, not your bonuses. Just stuck.

Thats terrible, but yet they send an email offering - people to get the credentials - sm

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What would be the benfit? Makes no sense.

Lots already have them, and this just directs where continuing ed - credits can be obtained. NM

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CMT - CMTer

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I for one, have put in the Nuance Feedback Forum the fact CMTs deserve to earn a bit more than the average MT. Perhaps if more do this, we will be compensated for our certification.

CMT - ANON

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Very good idea, I will too, it certainly won't hurt!! I am the one who posted above about letting mine lapse. I DO believe in continuing education and will continue to participate in some of the activities, but truly I am totally broke and had no money to renew, even though I had all of the needed CEUs to do so! They withheld the wrong amounts evidently, even though I claimed 0, and I have to come up with more for taxes and may not eat a few weeks as it is, and that CMT renewal is not cheap in these circumstances!

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