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Radiology versus "other" transcription - mm 17:06:47 06/14/04, Re:
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Radiology vs. acute care - Lgt 06:12:24 06/17/04, Re:
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Did both - mE 06:09:23 06/17/04, Re:
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I prefer Radiology - Nancy 19:36:35 06/14/04, Re:
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Radiology versus Other - mm 17:32:11 06/14/04, Re:
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What do you consider "regular" dictation? - Inquiring mind 17:25:49 06/14/04, Re:
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Habitat for Humanity - ml 11:40:43 06/14/04, Re:
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A wonderful helping hand from Amanda (expander program) - Mia 10:39:34 06/14/04, Re:
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TO MIA - ml 10:50:39 06/14/04, Re:
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Ml - Mia 13:19:57 06/15/04, Re:
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Eclipsys - cloudgirl 20:39:25 06/13/04, Re:
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Found out my typing speed (m) - slow typist 14:54:12 06/13/04, Re:
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I average 50% of my keystrokes saved. - Annie 06:30:02 06/15/04, Re:
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Slow typist - Thia 08:58:51 06/14/04, Re:
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can't always do what's recommended - Snow Bunny 10:21:56 06/14/04, Re:
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Not necessarily memory-sm - Thia 12:25:07 06/14/04, Re:
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here's a comparison of our styles - Snow Bunny 16:01:01 06/14/04, Re:
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and here are mine. shows difference in people, huh? - B 16:17:24 06/14/04, Re:
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memory triggers? - Snow Bunny 23:18:46 06/15/04, Re:
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I think that's great! nm - B 08:45:13 06/16/04, Re:
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The speed of your fingers is not nearly as important - Don't worry! 08:40:17 06/14/04, Re:
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I think it's too soon to say - mlw 06:35:31 06/14/04, Re:
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Ditto- the harder/faster I try to be the slower I get- very frustrating -nm - Laura E. 10:49:57 06/14/04, Re:
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I am a very slow typer - Annie 06:30:57 06/14/04, Re:
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if it's any consolation - Snow Bunny 18:02:27 06/13/04, Re:
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Snow Bunny - L.T 00:19:14 06/15/04, Re:
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Thanks Snow Bunny and all of you. - slow typist 21:09:52 06/13/04, Re:
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Really too soon to say, average is probably 150lph - so don't give up yet. Get a better expander as suggested nm 16:27:33 06/13/04, Re:
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Too soon to say. Get a good expander (not just autocorrect). - If you like the work, keep at it! 15:11:07 06/13/04, Re:
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Has anyone worked for Transolutions? - pathwoman 11:16:51 06/13/04, Re:
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I would say definitely a con. I tested for them about - sm 07:19:57 06/15/04, Re:
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Yes, and I haven't seen that many cons. - dolfan 18:06:51 06/13/04, Re:
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What a bitter bunch! Please read on. - dolfan 21:13:39 06/15/04, Re:
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Great way to respond- insulting everyone. And you are how good? - Totally laughable!! 13:21:34 06/16/04, Re:
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Pretty darn good - thanks for asking! - dolfan 18:26:31 06/16/04, Re:
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Well said, Dolfan. Be proud of what you have accomplished. :) nm - Fan 08:48:10 06/16/04, Re:
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Thank you so much! - dolfan 09:00:16 06/16/04, Re:
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Sounds like there is a lot of that going around! I am in a very similar place sm - Fan 20:54:40 06/16/04, Re:
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Thanks Fan. How did custody work out for you? - dolfan 08:37:06 06/17/04, Re:
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Another newbie telling us how much she makes and insulting older - Great 08:43:59 06/14/04, Re:
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That's some pedestal you are on... - sm 11:33:44 06/16/04, Re:
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I couldn't have said it better myself. - dolfan 18:18:43 06/16/04, Re:
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Wow, it is not all the newbies making good money (sm) - Ladybug 10:08:28 06/16/04, Re:
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Yes, a met a newbie recently. Makes $21.00 an hour because she "can't do" SM - I think so too. 20:04:44 06/15/04, Re:
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Obviously you're a member of the famous - Highly-trained newbie 19:39:58 06/15/04, Re:
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Doncha hate that? I do, too. It is so obviously a - sm 07:17:50 06/15/04, Re:
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Gosh don't be so grumpy. You don't even know what kind of SM - B 19:38:59 06/14/04, Re:
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Well aren't you just a bitter pill. Time for you to find another job. - nm 13:01:38 06/14/04, Re:
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who are you - L.T 01:55:19 06/15/04, Re:
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To quote YOU, "Remember freedom of speech? Everyone has a right to their opinion - LOL!!! nm 08:46:00 06/16/04, Re:
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I really think the Republican/Bush follower was unnecessary. nm - Nan 13:54:53 06/15/04, Re:
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Touche!! - AmyD 15:48:59 06/14/04, Re:
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Yes, there are *plenty* of cons. Read the archives! - BTDT 05:04:36 06/14/04, Re:
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Anyone who consistently fails experienced MTs is not a company I would - Totally agree 08:45:29 06/14/04, Re:
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Experience does not always guarantee accuracy. nm - Observer 07:25:16 06/15/04, Re:
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Amen to that! - nm 15:50:44 06/15/04, Re:
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I second that!! - nm 14:49:12 06/14/04, Re:
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See the company board and archives from there - lots of pros and cons. - BTDT 11:51:42 06/13/04, Re:
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Jobs - Linda Mitchell 10:01:32 06/13/04, Re:
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I started out trying to get accounts. The private MTSOs around here - Been there too 08:48:42 06/14/04, Re:
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Jobs - Linda Mitchell 07:49:30 06/15/04, Re:
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Snow Bunny-- - L.T 08:21:28 06/13/04, Re:
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I thank you for the compliment, but would like to add - Snow Bunny 14:59:24 06/13/04, Re:
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Snow Bunny - L.T 01:38:08 06/15/04, Re:
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your reply doesn't seem to go with her post. SHe wasn't taking a shot at you. nm - B 11:48:59 06/15/04, Re:
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L.T. is not all there. - nm 08:48:50 06/16/04, Re:
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slow typist - L.T 07:02:54 06/13/04, Re:
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Smartype vs. Instant Text - MTMom 19:27:03 06/12/04, Re:
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SmartType opinion....sm - My 2 cents 20:10:18 06/13/04, Re:
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Smartype Response - Joe Weber 08:26:04 06/15/04, Re:
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Instant Text is Smartype plus... - Marianne Kleen 18:35:20 06/13/04, Re:
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Smartype difference? - Kim Hamacher 13:29:39 06/14/04, Re:
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Instant Text can do completion with jump ahead... - Marianne Kleen 09:13:20 06/16/04, Re:
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I use Smartype and really like it. nm - AzMT 12:10:11 06/13/04, Re:
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Thanks! - MTMom 07:28:34 06/13/04, Re:
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I have used both programs and like both of them (sm) - recruiter 22:02:32 06/12/04, Re:
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I have to admit I was intimidated by IT for six months, but I really like it. sm - Annie 23:04:30 06/12/04, Re:
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What's the difference between a contractor and a subcontractor? - fair dinkum 16:20:18 06/12/04, Re:
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Not necessarily. You either agree to the terms in a contract or you don't. - A subcontractor is an IC who does not get their own accounts directly sm 18:23:45 06/12/04, Re:
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If you are referring to my post that a subcontractor is an IC, I know that - already. The 'not necessarily' was directed to the other poster's (sm) 18:48:57 06/12/04, Re:
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I think you need to read *carefully* the IRS definitions as put clearly in the - web site inside! 18:28:26 06/12/04, Re:
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Why am I only averaging $6 an hour?? Am I the only one? (m) - slow typist 09:03:58 06/12/04, Re:
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Great discussion! Learning a lot from you guys.:) - Wanda. nm 19:15:17 06/15/04, Re:
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Slow typing - DK 17:21:41 06/13/04, Re:
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typing test - Snow Bunny 14:54:36 06/12/04, Re:
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If you knew me, you would holler laughing. SM - Oh dear, not saying 08:49:12 06/14/04, Re:
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you did what? - Snow Bunny 09:54:14 06/14/04, Re:
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Do you use word expansion software or autocorrect/autotext? - Debby 11:48:53 06/12/04, Re:
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I am working on getting that set up (m) - slow typist 13:13:56 06/12/04, Re:
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put in even those short words - Debby 12:14:41 06/13/04, Re:
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If you use the "/" character before your autocorrect entries - you can use words, I do it all the time. nm 13:29:46 06/13/04, Re:
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that didn't work for me - Snow Bunny 21:27:20 06/13/04, Re:
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i use copd=COPD and copdx = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. I SM - B 19:40:19 06/14/04, Re:
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this one works best for me as well... - slm 03:15:55 06/17/04, Re:
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I double the last letter - instead of the X.. copd = COPD, copdd = chronic obstr - works too 07:55:47 06/15/04, Re:
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That really is a good idea. Better than hunting the X down, huh? nm - B 11:50:03 06/15/04, Re:
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Yep, it puts the space in for you after the word but I am used to that - It takes a bit of getting used to but that is one more space I don't have to type (nm) 03:47:25 06/14/04, Re:
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If you use the - you can use words, I do it all the time. nm 13:28:40 06/13/04, Re:
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Slow typing - Patti 10:13:30 06/13/04, Re:
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Try using a / in front of your 'shortcuts' in auto text. It - really helps and then you can use abbreviations as shortcuts nm 13:26:30 06/12/04, Re:
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may I suggest - trying to help 11:05:22 06/12/04, Re:
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I thought about that but (m) - slow typist 11:12:53 06/12/04, Re:
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stop worrying, just go with the flow, don't pressure yourself. :-) nm - B 19:41:18 06/14/04, Re:
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here's how - trying to help 11:32:07 06/12/04, Re:
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Maybe your typing is slower than some might be. The fact that - My opinion 09:19:16 06/12/04, Re:
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Typing speed - Thia 13:22:42 06/12/04, Re:
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Not buying your post. You don't sit on the other end of the whole thing. Just - Not buying this 09:08:27 06/14/04, Re:
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Reply - Thia 12:58:46 06/14/04, Re:
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I do ORs too. That's where the $ lies for me, and the challenge. nm - B 16:20:55 06/14/04, Re:
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Bravo! I totally agree. - nm 13:04:56 06/14/04, Re:
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Hey now. Easy. SM - B 11:03:32 06/14/04, Re:
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Stop fighting!!sm - Accurate 13:38:16 06/14/04, Re:
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What is important to me: An accurate medical record in a timely fashion, as - B 16:19:44 06/14/04, Re:
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Thia, please don't be offended. The truth is - Bonnie 13:46:20 06/13/04, Re:
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You have no right to be offended. You need to learn to use the - tools at your disposal. You are paid on production and the faster 14:20:20 06/13/04, Re:
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if you're only making $13.50 and using the tools available to you - Snow Bunny 14:49:21 06/13/04, Re:
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Sorry, I should have said AVERAGE $13.50/hr, depends on account. And I am a - subcontractor so my line rate is not quite as high as an IC with own accounts but my cpl rate is fair from what I have seen here on the board 16:32:03 06/13/04, Re:
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Not all of us who are ICs have their own accounts. I work for a national and - Excuse me 08:59:34 06/14/04, Re:
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Excuse me, but I am not making a killing here, just a decent living - and I DON'T work for a national and never have. I work for a local 09:12:18 06/14/04, Re:
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you confirmed what I said - Snow Bunny 03:33:05 06/14/04, Re:
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Ms. Snow Bunny, how in the h**LL do you know that my line rate is low? - I gave an average per hour, I don't keep track of exactly what I make 09:19:29 06/14/04, Re:
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If you are making so much, then share with us! Who do you work for? - What is your cpl rate and how many lines per hour? 04:27:23 06/14/04, Re:
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She works where I work, and we are blessed to work for SM - B 08:54:55 06/14/04, Re:
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Typical. Brag about how much you make and then won't share that with - Excuse me 09:03:44 06/14/04, Re:
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Snow Bunny knows I do. As for bragging about where I work - B 11:07:06 06/14/04, Re:
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What do you consider a high line rate then? What is your average $$/hr? - (nm) 03:50:08 06/14/04, Re:
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Probably not even $5.00 an hour. Depends on accounts and available - Well 09:10:56 06/14/04, Re:
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Thank you. I have thought about (m) - slow typist 15:57:43 06/12/04, Re:
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Agree with several of the above suggestions. sm - cc 16:33:22 06/12/04, Re:
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Thank you. Will see what I can do. (nm) - slow typist 19:39:14 06/12/04, Re:
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Anyone know if eScribe is still in business? - itsme2see2003 22:55:55 06/11/04, Re:
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is escribe still in business - robyn 10:00:41 06/13/04, Re:
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I felt the media should have given Nancy Reagan a little space at the end of the - june 21:40:22 06/11/04, Re:
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I watched all of the ceremonies though for me is is a real reminder of - I agree with you 08:02:59 06/12/04, Re:
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My thoughts, too. We will never have what we had with that generatiuon... - Somebody 15:41:30 06/13/04, Re:
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Yes, TV cameras should have diverted to more distant view. As far as the - over coverage....my view 09:53:32 06/12/04, Re:
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I have been in total awe of the strength and composure of Nancy Reagan during - Reeny 04:33:26 06/12/04, Re:
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When someone has had this kind of a love, it is hard for that one - Yes I wonder too 08:13:12 06/12/04, Re:
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How many of you wanted to reach out and give Nancy Reagan a hug ? sm - Georgia gal 20:37:52 06/11/04, Re:
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I sure did. Can you imagine how long those days were for her, and at her age?-sm - NanG 17:20:44 06/14/04, Re:
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I know I did. She had to bury her husband all week. - INMT 08:58:54 06/12/04, Re:
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Definitely. What an inspiration she is! - Remarkable woman. 07:50:43 06/12/04, Re:
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Yes, cannot imagine saying goodbye like - Sandy 03:58:24 06/12/04, Re:
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Nancy Regan - ml 20:47:42 06/11/04, Re:
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I wanted to hug a lot of people I saw there. sm - Nan 20:47:15 06/11/04, Re:
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I have seen a lot of people posting the same thing about nationals and that is - Curious 17:12:30 06/11/04, Re:
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Accounts drying up - Dianna 23:11:09 06/13/04, Re:
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However, I don't even make $2000 a month. Be glad you still have what - True 09:15:51 06/14/04, Re:
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Interesting post Dianna. sm - INMT 02:40:22 06/14/04, Re:
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If he were a radiologist, that already would be happening. I for one - True 09:18:56 06/14/04, Re:
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Update.... - Reenie 13:18:20 06/11/04, Re:
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Wonderful news!! - anon 11:23:02 06/12/04, Re:
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That is wonderful! You got the ball rolling! Take care! nm - May I make a suggestion 18:25:11 06/11/04, Re:
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That's some good news, Reenie......sm - Kris 15:02:10 06/11/04, Re:
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leukemia terms - Wanda Richardson 11:42:41 06/11/04, Re:
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CAPO - Marion 13:33:03 06/11/04, Re:
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Leukemia terms - Marion 13:03:19 06/11/04, Re:
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Leukemia terms - Marion 12:53:40 06/11/04, Re:
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MHz versus Pentium 4 GHz processor - cr 06:21:24 06/11/04, Re:
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2.66 GHz is greater - Sara 06:35:08 06/11/04, Re:
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MHz versus GHz - cr 06:43:42 06/11/04, Re:
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Has anyone worked for a service - sm - MG 22:17:38 06/10/04, Re:
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While I have not had that same experience,I have always been - I understand 15:59:40 06/11/04, Re:
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Being an IC you should be able to set up your own schedule sm - Former IC 14:53:29 06/11/04, Re:
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When I was an employee, I was to have surgery on a certain date and - Well 16:04:54 06/11/04, Re:
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Wow, it sounds like I'm working for the same place. nm - MG 15:03:59 06/11/04, Re:
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send me e-mail with name of company nm - Former IC 15:52:19 06/11/04, Re:
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I just e-mailed you, LOL. nm - MG 16:09:53 06/11/04, Re:
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Sounds like QT to me. That is exactly what they tried to - sm 09:23:39 06/11/04, Re:
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Seems like they don't know the Dept of Labor definition of IC. - Annie 06:08:53 06/11/04, Re:
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Annie. Do any of them care? They can do whatever they want, they - Well 16:06:52 06/11/04, Re:
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We could casually e-mail/mail a copy of IC definition to the company. sm - Annie 20:35:14 06/11/04, Re:
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You have to wonder what the real reason was that her contract was - What was the real reason 08:44:52 06/12/04, Re:
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I subcontract for a service that does not allow cherrypicking, I have one main - account and a backup. That is all. You can only work on your 12:28:55 06/12/04, Re:
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The pay notwithstanding - Snow Bunny 01:03:39 06/11/04, Re:
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my input - ml 14:56:38 06/12/04, Re:
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but you still have the element of control - Snow Bunny 04:05:53 06/14/04, Re:
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As an IC for a national, your services can be no longer needed when sm - In addition 15:23:45 06/12/04, Re:
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Thanks for that - what gets me is - sm - MG 02:52:56 06/11/04, Re:
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MTs have trouble, too - Snow Bunny 08:42:44 06/11/04, Re:
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Try that with a national. They don't need you that bad. You are just some - Yeah 16:11:39 06/11/04, Re:
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only if you allow it - Snow Bunny 19:54:42 06/11/04, Re:
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No, you cannot do that. That will immediately stop you being contracted or - Okay what wonderful place is this. 08:50:09 06/12/04, Re:
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BY LAW, an IC is an idependent contractor and is self-employed - That means you run your own business. Not a lie just the plain truth 12:32:22 06/12/04, Re:
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They won't send early at - sm - MG 13:16:27 06/11/04, Re:
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what you need to do is - Snow Bunny 14:23:38 06/11/04, Re:
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Thanks for the input everyone - sm - MG 14:44:03 06/11/04, Re:
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I don't work for services any more as an IC (really an employee). nm - So true 05:46:31 06/11/04, Re:
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Question about bulleted lists - can someone please help? - Kris 20:57:17 06/10/04, Re:
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You could try turning off your automatic - sm - MG 23:12:19 06/10/04, Re:
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what wordprocessor are you using? nm - Annie 21:03:50 06/10/04, Re:
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I am using Word 2000 - Kris 05:34:05 06/11/04, Re:
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an easy fix is to look in your tool bar and use your left arrow over, brings - lal 05:41:57 06/11/04, Re:
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that's what I would do until I can find a macro or create a template. nm - Annie 06:24:43 06/11/04, Re:
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List of what soldiers can use in Iraq. - Link inside. 18:55:52 06/10/04, Re:
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MSN versus AOL - hs 18:30:48 06/10/04, Re:
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Yes! I did the same thing, went from AOL and MSN and... - SM 05:12:10 06/11/04, Re:
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About to go bust....s/m - Reenie 18:03:38 06/10/04, Re:
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Hope this can help. - been there, done that 04:22:39 06/11/04, Re:
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Call an attorney who specializes in employment law IMMEDIATELY - you'll be glad you did. 03:27:55 06/11/04, Re:
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Call - a lawyer 00:31:58 06/11/04, Re:
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Is it a local bank where the payroll checks come from? sm - May I make a suggestion? 19:03:39 06/10/04, Re:
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MedQuist investigation - Transcriber 17:32:54 06/10/04, Re:
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Medquist Good or Bad to work for... - just wondering 16:07:59 06/10/04, Re:
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Medquist Good or Bad - Leigh Gabriel 18:13:17 06/16/04, Re:
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MQ good or bad - memyselfandI 15:01:02 06/13/04, Re:
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Does anyone here work for the Philadelphia office. - AH 16:41:39 06/13/04, Re:
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Just Wondering about working for MedQuist.... - Lynda 14:45:28 06/13/04, Re:
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MQer - Dallas MT 10:37:18 06/13/04, Re:
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How many people are here suddenly talking up MQ as if they're the - greatest company on Earth while their stocks suck and they (sm) 19:09:45 06/11/04, Re:
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I'm very worried about their current legal and NASDQ situation, but so far my - my job isn't affected, and I'm hoping they are learning from their mistakes. Quisted Sister 05:19:11 06/13/04, Re:
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They've treated me well. I never worry about enough work or not getting paid.nm - Quisted Sister 09:51:11 06/11/04, Re:
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MQ is reliable - Tranny 21:20:39 06/10/04, Re:
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MQ is reliable - Tranny 21:19:58 06/10/04, Re:
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How do you feel about the bad sound quality on othe platform with their rerecord - NM 04:47:01 06/11/04, Re:
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bad quality of sound - KAt 22:22:26 06/11/04, Re:
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are you on multiple accounts? - teddy 10:44:22 06/14/04, Re:
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oops - teddy 10:46:46 06/14/04, Re:
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P.S. Our accounts are already on VR so it is already here. - Curious 05:16:46 06/12/04, Re:
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I agree with you 100%. The platform itself is fine as far as the software but - Curious 05:15:20 06/12/04, Re:
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I have been working for them for 9 months and love it! Great people, - no problems whatsoever. SAZ 17:33:29 06/10/04, Re:
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I have been with them for 4 months and have had no problems. - Dana 16:20:52 06/10/04, Re:
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I wouldn't consider them right now with their stocks dropping and lawsuits - they're dealing with. nm 16:17:16 06/10/04, Re:
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They're hiring - I don't think they are going away an time soon. - nm 17:33:59 06/10/04, Re:
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They are hiring and they are losing accounts and transcriptionists for sure. I - AH 18:18:30 06/10/04, Re:
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Which accounts have they lost? - Just curious....nm 21:19:19 06/10/04, Re:
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It was mentioned here that they had lost most of their VA accounts. nm - Nan 20:37:29 06/11/04, Re:
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They have lost a lot more than that. - AH 05:17:58 06/12/04, Re:
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MQ losing accounts - KAt 12:59:21 06/12/04, Re:
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Since MQ offshores, I doubt it. nm - Nan 06:03:03 06/13/04, Re:
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You know a lot of hospitals have in their contracts at this time anyway that - Curious 08:34:43 06/13/04, Re:
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As far as I know they have gone to other large outsourcing companies but I dont - Curious 13:02:55 06/12/04, Re:
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P.S. We dont always know where they go we just know they are gone to another - Curious 13:06:37 06/12/04, Re:
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OpenOffice Alternative to Word - newbie 10:42:54 06/10/04, Re:
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i save documents in .doc format in open office and have never had anyone - not be able to open in word. 13:42:32 06/10/04, Re:
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Dictation over FTP - susan 08:53:51 06/10/04, Re:
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SendSecurely - Rob Richard 08:03:51 06/16/04, Re:
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needmt.com - linda 17:38:08 06/10/04, Re:
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speedy medical - lisa 17:41:51 06/10/04, Re:
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- 12:01:50 06/15/04, Re:
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Need Info on transcribing in Medi-Tech? Pros/Con - sm 08:46:26 06/10/04, Re:
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Re: Meditech - JLN 16:42:14 06/13/04, Re:
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I tried the way you recommend and it works. Thanks. - Info very much appreciated 14:50:52 06/14/04, Re:
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oops "recommended" - Info very much appreciated 14:51:56 06/14/04, Re:
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RE: Meditech - MoMMaKLoWn 09:58:41 06/13/04, Re:
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I believe it depends on the version. I use web-based and I feel that there are - My opinion 10:56:28 06/10/04, Re:
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Can anyone suggest a good set of headphones for those with hearing problems? nm - Hearing problems 04:23:21 06/10/04, Re:
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Marion and Jillian--I want to thank you both so much! I am going to do both! nm - Heairng problems 18:27:43 06/11/04, Re:
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Headphone suggestion - Marion 18:13:17 06/10/04, Re:
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Marion--are these the ones that you have? Please see link inside and question. - Hearing problems 18:46:06 06/10/04, Re:
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Radio Shack headphones - Marion 20:12:21 06/10/04, Re:
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Thanks again! I will specifically ask for that model. sm - Hearing problems 20:27:40 06/10/04, Re:
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Yes - Those are the headphones. - Marion 19:59:20 06/10/04, Re:
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I am so glad I posted this question! I should have a long time ago. Thanks guys! - Hearing problems 18:38:19 06/10/04, Re:
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May I suggest an amplifier? sm - helping 07:37:54 06/10/04, Re:
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Ear phones - Jillian 07:09:00 06/10/04, Re:
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Thanks you guys! Unfortunately, I have tried the speaker trick, but...sm - Hearing problems 08:08:30 06/10/04, Re:
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On sale at amazon for $14.24 sm - Koss EQ- 50 08:22:54 06/10/04, Re:
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Forgot the link. Sorry!! - Koss EQ- 50 08:23:55 06/10/04, Re:
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Thanks helpful! Besides the EQ, you need no extra equip? sm please - Hearing problems 18:54:34 06/10/04, Re:
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Batteries-sm - Koss EQ- 50 07:46:22 06/11/04, Re:
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Old MT/new IC - IC quarterly tax question please. sm 04:04:23 06/10/04, Re:
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taxes - Snow Bunny 00:51:27 06/11/04, Re:
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Why did you have to change your status? You won't like being an IC with - I am one 08:06:51 06/10/04, Re:
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Why did you have to change your status? You won't like being an IC with - accounting chick 19:59:41 06/10/04, Re:
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Thank you for that - Voice of sanity (nm) 15:24:12 06/13/04, Re:
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But you misunderstood the whole thing. I am an IC for a national. You do not - Yes 16:25:57 06/11/04, Re:
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I'm an IC for a national and don't have the problems you have had... - AzMT 14:31:51 06/10/04, Re:
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One last thing. Wait till they call you crying around that they have to - I am one 16:36:19 06/10/04, Re:
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Live life to the fullest! - suggestion 18:36:33 06/10/04, Re:
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If you have lived through the last 20 years I have, there is no way to - Oh I get so tired of you people 16:33:23 06/11/04, Re:
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I agree with suggestion. Would it be possible for you to find a different sm - Suggestion Jr. 19:10:57 06/10/04, Re:
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It hurts to be constantly told to make lemonade out of your lemons when - Look 16:37:23 06/11/04, Re:
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Is this the way you treat all people who just try to give you hope? I was sm - Suggestion Jr. 18:20:57 06/11/04, Re:
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I am just sick of you all who cut us down who have been through the - Thanks so much 09:05:41 06/12/04, Re:
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You know the problem I've found with this - sm - No name 23:06:17 06/12/04, Re:
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Who cut you down? I sure as he*# didn't! You assume that I have not lived long s - Pam F. 21:14:24 06/12/04, Re:
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I agree - Me 21:17:03 06/13/04, Re:
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At least I am telling this experienced MT what is happening. She - I am one 16:33:00 06/10/04, Re:
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Where in the world are you getting the notion that you cannot - deduct business expenses unless you have a certain amount? 04:27:13 06/11/04, Re:
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I meant that that was all you could deduct and I had some last - That is not what I meant 16:46:15 06/11/04, Re:
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That is not what I meant - accounting chick 07:48:32 06/12/04, Re:
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If you are an IC then you darn well own your own business - and you need to act like it nm 05:19:41 06/12/04, Re:
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IC-Pros and Cons - Thia 20:22:10 06/10/04, Re:
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You have easy accounts and you don't have a lot of the same headaches as - Yes but 16:50:10 06/11/04, Re:
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Hey you are lucky. Tell me how much experience you have? I - I am one 16:22:47 06/10/04, Re:
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Start with 15% for SS, after that about 30% should cover it. - Jeri 04:13:11 06/10/04, Re:
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Wait, I meant WITH that, 30% should cover it, not PLUS that. Sorry. - Jeri 04:13:57 06/10/04, Re:
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Thank you, Jeri! I about had a stroke when I read your first post! I was ready - to go back to my old job and plead insanity! :) Old MT 04:20:04 06/10/04, Re:
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You are welcome, sorry for the shock! Good luck with new job. - Jeri 06:00:34 06/10/04, Re:
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Abacus line counting program? - transcriber 03:48:45 06/10/04, Re:
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I used to use it for one of my jobs --counts everything which is nice -sm - Laura E. 17:12:08 06/10/04, Re:
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Abacus Line count - Carol 09:58:42 06/13/04, Re:
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Dictation quality - Transcriber 21:43:39 06/09/04, Re:
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ESL Dictators - Melinda 10:16:30 06/13/04, Re:
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And why are American doctors - Snow Bunny 23:55:28 06/09/04, Re:
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My husband says we have a gift for hearing what others can't. - Jeri 04:15:23 06/10/04, Re:
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If you are talking about foreign dictators, they currently do. sm - ... 21:51:40 06/09/04, Re:
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Informed consent? - arby 18:39:15 06/13/04, Re:
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Patient's don't understand them either - Transcriber 17:11:46 06/10/04, Re:
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I'd like to see the test they have to pass... - AzMT 14:35:12 06/10/04, Re:
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Yes, foreign dictators - Transcriber 11:38:32 06/10/04, Re:
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dictators - Dianna 16:51:23 06/13/04, Re:
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Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice - cr 19:31:26 06/09/04, Re:
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What is the url for MTShop. I want to purchase Dragon - nm 06:36:42 06/10/04, Re:
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MT Shop - cr 07:05:39 06/10/04, Re:
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I think it's without any Support and Documentation. - nm. 20:55:08 06/09/04, Re:
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It is the software, headset, and documentation. - nm 07:20:51 06/10/04, Re:
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and you'll likely need to replace the headset - Snow Bunny 00:53:34 06/11/04, Re:
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That is incorrect information. The headset that comes with the software is - stereo and high quality. nm 19:11:48 06/11/04, Re:
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are we thinking of the same headset - Snow Bunny 02:07:08 06/12/04, Re:
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could be, but - Snow Bunny 23:20:51 06/09/04, Re:
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IV vs employee - discussion, bringing it up top. - Trish Merrill 18:38:39 06/09/04, Re:
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What I've seen is that the IC works when there is - sm - Not saying again 12:29:50 06/10/04, Re:
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Thanks for agreeing with me. No one believes this who has some other - You are right 16:56:29 06/11/04, Re:
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IV vs employee - discussion - accounting chick 04:59:44 06/11/04, Re:
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As an addendum to that - sm - not saying again 12:58:29 06/10/04, Re:
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What I've seen is that the IC works when there is - accounting chick 05:04:39 06/11/04, Re:
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I was referring to the software - sm - not saying 05:16:13 06/11/04, Re:
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I was referring to the software - accounting chick 05:23:11 06/11/04, Re:
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IC and employee - an IC 12:00:28 06/10/04, Re:
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This is what I have been saying all along. I am glad to see someone else - Totally agree with you 17:05:30 06/11/04, Re:
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IC and employee - accounting chick 05:10:52 06/11/04, Re:
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health insurance costs - An IC 23:10:23 06/11/04, Re:
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health insurance costs - accounting chick 07:54:38 06/12/04, Re:
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She is an IC. She says she pays for this herself, insurance. Why don't - Boy you need reading lessons 17:15:11 06/11/04, Re:
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She says she pays for this herself, insurance. Why don't - accounting chick 11:42:52 06/12/04, Re:
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Reiterating: I would consider IC *if* the wages weren't so insultingly low,... - A sore subject........... 03:26:02 06/10/04, Re:
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Been there and gone. There were a few companies I have worked for - I agree with you totally 11:08:13 06/10/04, Re:
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Been there and gone. - accounting chick 05:18:48 06/11/04, Re:
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Thanks for the support. That type of company deserves a knock on the door from - IRS, and SHOULD be reported! 11:52:30 06/10/04, Re:
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the IRS - accounting chick 05:25:09 06/11/04, Re:
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Oh you are soooo wrong. Been there and done that and yes the IRS DOES care. - Sorry, but I totally disagree with you! 16:34:42 06/11/04, Re:
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In my opinion.....sm - sajmom 19:00:50 06/09/04, Re:
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IV vs employee - accounting chick 05:32:34 06/11/04, Re:
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I believe your figuring may be off a bit. sm - Nan 06:28:07 06/10/04, Re:
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ICs' don't. It never will equal itself out as far as ICs, not with what they - Company still gets the breaks 08:17:30 06/10/04, Re:
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Being an IC means RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - Being an IC is not for everyone and apparently you are one of them! 15:40:47 06/10/04, Re:
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IC - accounting chick 05:35:49 06/11/04, Re:
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But you don't own your own business if you work as an IC for a national. Just - Excuse me 16:40:41 06/10/04, Re:
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But you don't own your own business if you work as an IC for a national - accounting chick 05:37:56 06/11/04, Re:
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I disagree - cc 05:43:34 06/11/04, Re:
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According to my accountant if you do not have your own clients and it is just yo - accounting chick 11:17:54 06/11/04, Re:
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I SUBCONTRACT work from an MTSO. - I would be finding another account then 09:30:24 06/11/04, Re:
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You really don't have a clue! - crazymt 04:19:06 06/11/04, Re:
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Then these nationals need to start treating these MTs as EMPLOYEES not as ICs! - This HAS to stop! 03:17:52 06/11/04, Re:
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I am not quite sure I understand what you are saying about sm - Nan 08:30:45 06/10/04, Re:
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Other things to consider. sm - Nan 18:51:39 06/09/04, Re:
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I'd like to know the two that you are talking about where I could get - I'd like to know where I can 16:43:25 06/10/04, Re:
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Drop me an e-mail. nm - Nan 18:10:33 06/10/04, Re:
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Nan, can you e-mail me? - Deb 05:39:15 06/10/04, Re:
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Hi Deb. You didn't leave your e-mail! nm - Nan 06:29:12 06/10/04, Re:
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Dictaphone buttons suddenly stopped working? - ouchies 17:48:48 06/09/04, Re:
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Dictaphone Buttons - Vicky 05:48:09 06/10/04, Re:
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dictaphones are old, use digital recorders - 08:45:21 06/16/04, Re:
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17 years exp. in Family Med and Internal Med. looking for job - M.S. 16:14:45 06/09/04, Re:
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Os-One had an ad placed on MTJOBS a few weeks ago. They have family - typer 05:24:38 06/10/04, Re:
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Radiology transcriptionist losing account to VR....need advice...sm - Icee 13:34:15 06/09/04, Re:
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To Icee - ml 16:28:59 06/09/04, Re:
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Losing Account - Vicky 05:51:03 06/10/04, Re:
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mentoring program/advice needed for newbie - Chelley 13:03:18 06/09/04, Re:
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E-mentoring - Sherry Vericker, CMT 21:02:56 06/10/04, Re:
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People need to watch their responses on this thread. sm - Moderator 03:18:23 06/10/04, Re:
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Just a couple of things - Snow Bunny 23:48:31 06/09/04, Re:
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You asked for advice - and you got it! 22:14:58 06/09/04, Re:
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First, PLEASE stay away from TransAm (check board archives for tons of info). - sm. Helpful Ideas 18:10:56 06/09/04, Re:
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Not to be rude but a refresher course on basic punctuation would help. - Professionalism counts 14:56:54 06/09/04, Re:
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Professionalism DOES count - Deb 16:26:32 06/15/04, Re:
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I remember reading where an MT erased or spoke over a doctor's dictation. - Another newbie question 11:57:50 06/09/04, Re:
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On the ones I have used, it isn't easy to do accidently sm - crazymt 18:44:41 06/09/04, Re:
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Oh yes, with most transcribers you can definitely hit erase. I'm not so sure - june 15:40:46 06/09/04, Re:
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Job Outlook - Heather 10:31:01 06/09/04, Re:
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New MTs board here can also be very helpful. - nm 18:28:43 06/09/04, Re:
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Might want to try google.com for searching for that info. Also, see answer by - Helpful Ideas to post by chelley above. nm 18:12:58 06/09/04, Re:
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Free Spell Check - newbie 09:58:55 06/09/04, Re:
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free-medical-spell-check.com - mgotto 06:49:28 06/14/04, Re:
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There's a thread further down that might help ('free line count utility'). - nm 10:21:52 06/09/04, Re:
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Job Outlook - Heather 09:21:42 06/09/04, Re:
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cost of living in the US is so high - - Now I know 08:59:40 06/09/04, Re:
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Voice Recognition - cr 08:55:04 06/09/04, Re:
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I use Dragon Naturally Speaking medical - Shar 19:09:16 06/09/04, Re:
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you absolutely MUST upgrade - Snow Bunny 23:34:30 06/09/04, Re:
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michigan mentor - Kim 20:22:05 06/08/04, Re:
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MI Mentor - David Russell 06:31:36 06/09/04, Re:
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hey Dave from PoHo, Croswellian here!!!! - tynkerbelle 19:55:39 06/11/04, Re:
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Michigan mentor - Thia 23:51:08 06/08/04, Re:
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Michigan mentor - Kim 19:20:20 06/15/04, Re:
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I sure would help. I live in a neighborning state. However, I dont' have time - I sure would if I could 21:37:19 06/08/04, Re:
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What are you looking for in a mentor, Kim? I may be interested, but I just sm - MI MT 21:35:32 06/08/04, Re:
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Michigan mentor - Kim 19:45:51 06/15/04, Re:
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QA - JY8290 17:55:37 06/08/04, Re:
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Thoughts - proofer 2 13:56:10 06/09/04, Re:
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Just consider the source. Although I'm sure you do make - an occasional mistake, we're all human and we all do. 04:39:15 06/09/04, Re:
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Sorry, a good QA person is not a control freak...they are ... sm - a proofer myself 10:40:25 06/09/04, Re:
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So am I and I've worked with the biggest control freaks on the planet - Totally unreasonable and full of themselves. 15:43:12 06/09/04, Re:
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Thats a pretty harsh generalization - s/m - brandi 07:25:24 06/09/04, Re:
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Previous poster is right on. Unless major, skip it. Re-learn what is important - Somebody 07:57:35 06/09/04, Re:
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their comment was on the generalization... - somebody else 11:29:54 06/09/04, Re:
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I only get feedback rarely-we have been told to basically -sm - Laura E. 19:04:48 06/08/04, Re:
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Slow down and proofread your work while transcribing. nm - My opinion only 18:58:18 06/08/04, Re:
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I read as I go along and when I make a mistake I don't wait to catch - That is the only way I can do it 21:11:41 06/08/04, Re:
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PT Work - K 15:59:25 06/08/04, Re:
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that is your choice to be an indepdent contractor, you pay for everything. but - you get to deduct it come tax time. 06:37:22 06/09/04, Re:
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without a foot pedal? - Trish Merrill 19:35:32 06/08/04, Re:
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LOOKING - K 04:59:08 06/09/04, Re:
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She said PURCHASE a foot pedal and software; in other words, companies that - require you to pay THEM to work! 20:59:06 06/08/04, Re:
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Late late on this, but a footpedal is a tool. If you were a framing sm - B 16:23:43 06/14/04, Re:
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I could not have said it better. We already provide our own heat/air conditioni - Theas 21:01:36 06/08/04, Re:
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I could not have said it better. We already provide our own heat/air conditioni - Shelly Hendrix 22:06:52 06/08/04, Re:
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The hospital I work for sent all their transcriptionists home nm - To be honest, not mine. 05:51:57 06/09/04, Re:
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To Chris in Connecticut - Curious 15:50:20 06/08/04, Re:
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West Hartford MTSO looking for transcriptionists - K Best 15:53:48 06/08/04, Re:
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