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What have you turned to once leaving MT - TexasGal
Posted: Jun 25, 2014
Just wondering what those of you who have chosen to leave the MT field entirely and go into some other business have found to do when you've been doing MT for 30 years? I'm not asking you to tell me which company/field specifically (not looking to swipe your job, etc.) but just wanted to see what else is out there that one of us has found easy to transition to, etc. My goal was to quit MT and start making custom-made cat furniture/trees but that has gotten put on the back burner. I was a QC who chose to leave Nuance before my sanity left ME but now I'm working 1-1/2 jobs doing MT (you gals that do this now really rock cause I haven't had to type for production in quite a while and haven't had to do VR editing at all until now). Definitely not making the $$ that I used to, which is quite stressful, and don't have nearly as much time off (again, stressful) but this is about all I know what to do. Thanks for any and all responses!
Alternatives to MT - Dotty
[ In Reply To ..]When I was outsourced around 7 years ago (worked for a hospital), unfortunately the people I worked with, the ones I kept in touch with, did not seem to find good jobs for the most part, though a few found jobs as transcriptionists in clinics. It is hard out there to get any kind of job. I would say it depends if you live near a large metro area with hospitals and clinics. I worked for a couple of clinics, outsourced once more from one. The other was a lab and it was okay but as I am getting ready to retire, I wanted part-time so have been with Nuance for about a year. Can't wait to leave. It is hard changing careers if you are older. If you can, I would just keep an eye out on hospital web sites and on-line to see if there is anything. Nothing could pay less than Nuance, so maybe receptionist, unit clerk. Could you move? Some areas seem to have hospitals that are hiring. It is a lot better being an MT in a hospital than for these companies. Good luck!
MT alternative - TexasGal
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks for the information!
Outside MT - heavansfairy
[ In Reply To ..]I have only been an MT for seven years, but sometimes that feels like an eternity. I decided it was time to go back to school, so I will have my bachelor's in management this coming August. I am hoping I can find a job with much, much better pay and benefits. Struggling to make ends meet is definitely not the way I want to live my life. It is not worth it.
MT alternative - TexasGal
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks for the info.
Freelance transcription. Not for an eLance-type - website, just word-of-mouth. smsg
[ In Reply To ..]I mentioned to friends & acquaintances that I was out of work, and was a transcriptionist. One thing led to another, and now I have a couple people who prefer to pay me cash to have their interviews and meetings typed by a single local person they could deal with personally, than by a pool or an invisible online person. I still need to find additional work to supplement that income, but it's enjoyable work that puts my transcription and transcription skills to good use.
MT alternative - TexasGal
[ In Reply To ..]Thank you!
PS: My editing skills aren't so good, however! - I meant to say "research" and trans. skills.
[ In Reply To ..]LOL! ADD personality makes for lousy editing skill! ;)
Freelance Transcription - ohiohere
[ In Reply To ..]I would really like to give the free- lance transcription a shot. I know you went by word of mouth, but can you give me an idea as to what type of organizations/individuals you type for?
Job alternatives - Anon
[ In Reply To ..]Try this website. I was surprised at what jobs were available in my area.
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?chnl=Home&utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=organic_listings&utm_campaign=affiliate
Also, I would suggest to anyone wanting to get out of this business to try for a civil service job, noncivil service job with your state or the federal government. That is the only way you are going to get good pay and benefits.
I tried it - Depressed
[ In Reply To ..]The top job that came up was as a chicken deboner for Tyson's.
MT alternative - TexasGal
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks for the tip!
Bank teller...got hired with no experience - clb
[ In Reply To ..]I took a shot in the dark when applying at my local bank for a teller position. My work experience consisted of MT, before that doctor's offices, before that retail cashier. I was interviewed, followed up, and offered the job the following week. I jumped on it! Never been happier. I honestly never thought I would get that type of position and was actually the last job I applied to before giving up and just staying with MT. I applied everywhere! Walmart, hospitals, clincs, factories, retail, cable companies, food service, maid, you name it!
Try for a job even if you think you won't have a chance, that's what I did with the bank and it turned out to be my big break from MT! Good luck.
Stuck due to geography, age, and disability. - Truly stuck, believe me, I have tried.
[ In Reply To ..]Sample cover letter intro...
"Hello, my name is _____. I have _____ and will likely be dead in 4 or 5 years. Don't you agree that I am the best person for this minimum wage job you have here?"
Sorry to be so sarcastic, but this job, as you know, sucks--and so do the options for many of us that were bought without our permission or knowledge by this company then treated like holy crap since "signing on."
Civil Service job at local university - great pay and benefits
[ In Reply To ..]I'm making $16.00 an hour as an enrollment/registration specialist (fancy name for secretary) with fantastic insurance, paid leave, and retirement plan. I work 37.5 hours a week. Your best bet is getting a Civil Service position, either at a state university or with the state itself. You have to take tests to get in, but once you're in, you're in. And you can move up the ladder by testing for higher-paying positions.
Office girl - Lisa
[ In Reply To ..]I went back to work at the office position I had before doing transcription. Check your local job service site and watch it daily. And I'd love to be in the cat tree business! I have 8 cats and love them all very much. Worst thing about coming back to "work." :) Good luck!
MT Alternative - TexasGal
[ In Reply To ..]Yeah, I would have heck to pay if I left our 6 little buggers home alone all day.
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