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How Do You Pay the Rent? - Meh

Posted: Nov 05, 2014

I'm wondering how many of you Nuance employees make about $1,200 a month (ncome minus taxes deposited directly to bank)? And if so, how do you live on that? I'm able to because I live alone and have no kids to support, only a cat. And my rent is only $300 because I live in an apartment in which my brother is the landlord. As such, I'm able to afford all the basic things and everything is clean, I'm able to buy new shoes and underwear and even occasionally go on a bargain basement shopping spree. But I'm wondering about others who have a different lifestyle perhaps and can't get a $300 rent deal or have to pay mortggage. (Even studio apartments these days cost about $500 or more.) I don't understand how single moms, for example, can support themselves as a Nuance employee. I make a bit too much to qualify for food stamps as an individual, however. But a single mom could probably get food stamps.

Meh - Meh

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Of course, I'm talking Nuance full-time employees, how many make just $1,200/month. Arghh.

A lot of people work 2 and 3 jobs in this business. I - have 2 FT jobs. When you

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have kids, you do what you need to do.

How do you do it? - Wow

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I cannot imagine typing for 16 hours a day. I am struggling to survive typing 8 hours a day without going crazy or brain dead. If you have kids, do you manage to still have some time with them even though you are typing 16 hours a day? Hats off to you, wish I could do it.

My guess, seeing as how everyone always has - NJA every day, is that it isnt - sm

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16 hours of typing or editing. Each job probably doesn't provide a full 8 hours' worth of work.

My situation - NuanceMT

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I am a single mom (2 kids) and I also homeschool. I live with my mom, who is also a transcriptionist. I would never be able to support myself and my kids on what I make if I were living on my own. My mom and I struggle to make it even with the 2 incomes. I am very depressed about the whole situation most days, but it is what it is. I've been transcribing for 19 years now and used to have my own accounts, making excellent money. It really is very sad, and I am not quite sure what to do. God bless you all.

same here - newbutold

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I also live with my mom and she gets a SS check and I type full time for Nuance but also have a part time job so I type for 12 hours a day most days. Doing this I make about 2000 to 2100 a month. I would love to be able to be on my own but am scared of losing one of these jobs and then I don't know what I would do.

Part-time, cash-only job on the side. Work off - part of my rent by gardening.

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Sell stuff I don't need on eBay. Occasional babysitting. And when all that's not enough, my sister sometimes gives me money.

Thank God for sisters who toss a 20 - or 100 your way once in awhile!

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ssss

Rent, Food, Other Luxuries - nn

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This is how we do it: It's just me and my husband living on what I make from Nuance and his social security. The kids are grown and moved away. The house is paid for, but the property taxes are substantial. My husband and I are both healthy. He's gone to the doctor twice the past 12 years and takes no prescription drugs. I too rarely go to the doctor but need 3 prescription meds, 2 of which I obtain gratis through a Glaxo Smith Kline program (because I qualify with such low wages.)

We use very little electricity and propane, thus freezing all winter and sweating all summer. We wash all our laundry in cold water with half the recommended amount of detergent (everything gets very clean). Liability only on our 2 junker vehicles. One trip a week into town (to save on gasoline) to purchase necessities and run errands. I shop 3 different grocery outlets and comparison shop for the best deals. NO junk like sweets, chips, ice cream and sodas. No cigs or alcohol. No eating out. No movies. "Date nights" are cuddling on the sofa for a Netflix movie twice a week. No Christmas gifts. Period. I repeat: No Christmas gifts. No birthday gifts. Clothes and household stuff come from Goodwill and thrift stores. My husband cuts his own hair. I rely on the compassionate mercy of my hairdresser who understands my situation and charges me very little.

A spartan lifestyle, yes, but even so we still struggle. And no, we don't qualify for government assistance and might not take it, even if we did.

We both need dental work and medical procedures that won't be addressed in the near future. No, we cannot afford Nuance "insurance." How can I give up so much of my paycheck that is needed for essentials? There's nothing that can be cut back any further.

I have my PC at home but no smartphone, only a simple pay-as-I go cell phone in case of an on-the-road emergency.

We live with a constant sense of deprivation, a constant fear that we are not prepared for any kind of setback or crisis.

And yet, I have learned how to squeeze a dollar 'til that eagle grins. My husband and I are focused on each other, rather than material things, truly thankful that we are both in good health and whippet-thin, a consequence of lifestyle choices, yes, but food is so precious that we eat very little. Nothing, and I mean nothing goes to waste.

My husband is considerably older than me and is beyond the age of outside employment. I'm actively looking for a real job (not medical transcription), applying/testing/interviewing for every possible position I qualify for.

I am better than this job. I have never in all my life worked so hard for so little. Transcription/editing must be the lowest-paid skilled labor out there. For some time I've been actively engaged in trying to find something else. I give it all to God and await His answer, Amen.

I don't feel sorry for myself. There are others in this biz that are far worse off that us, losing cars, health, homes, and who knows what; at least for today I'm blessed because I have something to eat tonight and a warm bed. I have faith that for All Of Us, something better is just around the corner.

Bless you!! - Hope you find something!

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I would hate to live a life to where I did not have the - basics and then some, refuse to

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I have grown children. When they were younger just me and those two. I always worked, worked and worked some more. I have never been in a situation to where I had to cut corners so much as to live to where I barely existed, never. I cannot believe some of the posts here. I did not grow up deprived although my family certainly did not fit into the rich or even average, I think we were more towards poor but we kids never knew as we had most everything we wanted or asked for. You are just existing. That is no life. I make plans for things and look forward to travel, the theater, enjoying my 3 adopted grandchildren, just fun in my life. I find it amazing that MTs have sunk to where they are now and accept that as life.

Well, there's this additional little contributor, and - its called "luck". It can be good, or bad.

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If just luck, then I would say that the people from - Nuance should try and find

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a whole field of 4 leaf clovers. Most everyone here is totally bemoaning the fact of being on the poor side, selling their things on Ebay, getting their Rxs in larger dosages in order to half, no insurance, hardly any food. This does not fall under luck or no. It falls under why the heck do you continue to hold onto something that apparently is causing you to be in the poor house? I cannot understand, under any circumstances, someone sitting back, waiting on your knight to come and swoop you up and take care of any and all. Why would anyone continue like this?

Why I continue - MT

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I continue so that I can homeschool my children and spend as much time with them as possible. I also have some medical issues that make it difficult to work outside the home.

There are people who are almost totally disabled - who can work outside and the kids?

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I find it totally idiotic to work at a job where you are just existing. Kids home schooled gets you where- closer to foreclosure. I don't get that theory at all. I would find it hard to do this job which takes much attention and home school at the same time, that is effectively. Not good enough reasons for me.

Funny - MT

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First of all, I am not the only income in my household. So right now, even though we do struggle and juggle, we are able to make it. The sacrifice is worth it to me right now so I can be there for my kids.

Second, obviously you know nothing about homeschooling. You don't even know the ages of my children. Ever think maybe they are at the age where they can work independently? I have no difficulty whatsoever homeschooling and doing my job, thank you.

Third, I never said I COULD NOT work outside. I said it would be DIFFICULT, and for right now, I choose not to.

Lastly, they don't need to be "good enough reasons" for you, because (thankfully) it is my life and not yours, so last time I checked, I did not need your approval.

Have a nice day/life.

Great life here and not having to struggle, do - without, sell my belongings,

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etc. I don't find anything funny about what I read here on the board, tragic really. I think people stay around hoping things will change and go broke in the meantime. I did not say you could NOT work outside, you brought that up but people in wheelchairs, totally immobile go to work at an office. Homeschooling, yep good idea while you exist. I guess if you have to stand in a soup line for handout might as well have more than the 2 hands available.

More funnies - MT

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Maybe some people are hoping things will get better, I am not one of them. I am aware that this is a sinking ship, as I am sure most of us are. The original question was why do people continue to do MT. I was only offering my story as to why, for now, I continue.

As far as soup lines and handouts, not sure what you are talking about there. I do not need any handouts and I am not on any form of government assistance. Refer to my previous post where I said that even though we have to juggle things, we are able to make it. We have never gone to bed hungry, that's for sure.

I really don't know what your problem is. I was only giving a simple answer to the original question and all of a sudden you start insulting me. I really don't get it. I'm glad you have a wonderful life, that is great. I never said my life wasn't wonderful too. There is a lot more to life than a paycheck, and I am richly blessed.

I am really not the type to bicker, but your assessment of me and my choices is just way off and I had to say something. I really do wish you the best. Everyone has their struggles in life. They may not be the same struggles, but I think it is always better to lift each other up than tear each other down. I don't want to argue anymore. God bless you and your family.

White Knights vs. Making Our Own Luck - nn

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Why would anyone continue to live in poverty? I'll tell you why. It happens in increments. It sneaks up on you. You tighten here, eliminate there, and the next thing you know, you see your quality of life for what it is: impoverished and insecure.

What you failed to notice in the accounts provided by so many here is fact that many of us are already looking for employment someplace else. We have no delusions of white knights swooping down to "save us." We'll save ourselves, thank you very much.

I think what grieves me the most is the fact that I invested in an education for a skilled job that I'd hoped would last until I retire, and here I find myself reduced to training a system that eventually will put me out of my own job.

So I've put on my big-girl pants, quit bemoaning my unfortunate choice of employment and started applying like mad for something better, something entirely out of this field. I know perseverance will get me out of this mess sooner or later, and I have the same hope and belief in everyone else who finds themselves in these difficult circumstances.

Not all of us have unlimited options when it comes to finding employment. We have families to care for, obligations to meet, and age and health issues that narrow our choices, which may or may not have led us to this field in the first place.

I don't believe in luck. I believe in creating my own success. Cheers to anyone who can find a way to dig themselves out of this hole. All power to all of you!!!!

Many lost homes to foreclosure and others downsized, others went to public housing. - Almost all existing MTs at Nuance

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...either have second jobs of their own or a second person helping with expenses.

I've lost a home to foreclosure and currently have my brother sm - acuteMLS

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as a roommate in a 2-bedroom apartment. I never dreamed this would be my life.

I, for one, do without medications. - Beats culvert sleeping.

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No further expository necessary.

My doc knows my situation. Upped the Rx - dosage so I get more pills with one - sm

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refill. Then I usually cut them in half and take only just enough to get me by.

I do the same with pet meds when I can, and I don't fill them at the vet's - I ask for an Rx so I can take them to the pharmacy and get generic.

I sell things on Ebay when I run short of cash - Depressed

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Whatever I can find around the house that I don't really need - although I did just sell my winter coat on Ebay (and I live in Ohio). :(

I think I make less than that even, it varies - like you, single with cats

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But thank God in the good old days, the beautiful wonderful days when MT was GAINFUL employment I invested in a very tiny house with a large yard. My mortgage is only $512 so I can still swing that.

I am frugal with the air/heat, grow & freeze veggies, keep my expenses low. Just about everything I buy is based on need, not want. Except for food. Now that I found a great organic food pantry that helps a LOT, I can use my meager food budget on occasional "high end" items (meat) I couldnt buy before, or even splurge on a rare dietary whim.

I have a cash-discount setup with my doctor for medical needs and, fortunately, only need meds for mental health from staying at nuance for so long.

I have learned to love shopping at Willies and Sallies, where I used to only find Halloween clothes. I also love $Tree and $General.

I run errands, do yardwork, etc, and basically barter for gas money/whatever with friends, neighbors.

Basically, I have learned how to make it on poverty wages and find its OK being at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Found out who my true friends are too!

Thanks, Nuance, for teaching me a gonbe* lesson.

*gonbe=Gonna be alright.

Corporate Greed - CuriousGeorge

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$29,226,829

As Chief Executive Officer at NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC, Paul A. Ricci made $29,226,829 in total compensation. Of this total $800,000 was received as a salary, $300,000 was received as a bonus, $0 was received in stock options, $27,900,000 was awarded as stock and $226,829 came from other types of compensation.

Until the 1% of the zillionaire corrupt CEO's have reasonable salaries and spread their good fortune among their employees who do the work, it is only going to get worse. Something has gone way wrong in America over the last 30 years.

Have not read a thing about him giving back to the world.

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