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| Brenda C. Nygren 2005-11-19, 10:53 am |
| Since in another thread people having been shouting from the rooftops
that they work for the "best company", how about a show of hands and
some names, please? I realize that some of us can take a guess at which
companies/MTSO's people may be referring to, but not everyone would be
able to figure this out.
We often discuss here and in other forums the absolute worst companies,
but this would be a great place to discuss the positives of the good
companies. TIA, Brenda
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| I think this is a difficult question to answer, because it would mean
defining what "best" means to the individual MT.
I'm typing for 2 companies right now. I'm paid 0.095 and 0.10 cpl.
One company has me on a really good account and I enjoy it. They don't
insist on a specific schedule and don't bug me. They have direct deposit.
I think they are a "best" company right now. That company is DSG.
I'm also working for MQ. They are more insistent about schedules (and
understandably so), I love one account and despise the other and it seems I
get the one I despise more often than not. They also have direct deposit.
They are, of course, in transition again. I'm not really listing them on
the "best" company list today.
I just tested with TransHealth. Haven't started with them yet. Sounds like
a good company. Who knows? Had to pick a schedule but they let me pick a
split day which is how I need to work. No weekends. Good pay. Direct
Deposit. Reallly decent bennies. On paper, they're a "best" company....
course I don't know that for sure...yet.
"Brenda C. Nygren" <bcnygren@epix.net> wrote in message
news:xRGff.2884$lb.226614@news1.epix.net...
> Since in another thread people having been shouting from the rooftops
> that they work for the "best company", how about a show of hands and
> some names, please? I realize that some of us can take a guess at which
> companies/MTSO's people may be referring to, but not everyone would be
> able to figure this out.
>
> We often discuss here and in other forums the absolute worst companies,
> but this would be a great place to discuss the positives of the good
> companies. TIA, Brenda
>
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| mountain 2005-11-19, 10:54 am |
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Griz Wrote:
> I think this is a difficult question to answer, because it would mean
> defining what "best" means to the individual MT.<bcnygren@epix.net>
>
I agree with your statement.
I also think the "best" company to work for, is your own. Being an IC
could fall within this in some manner, but the ideal of course, would
be to have your own accounts rather than be dependent upon the whims
and caprices of a large company.
</bcnygren@epix.net>
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mountain
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> I also think the "best" company to work for, is your own.
See, this is where my first comment fits. Once upon a time, I would have
agreed. Now if you told me I had to drum up accounts, stroke egos, hire
MTs, manage the deadlines, attitudes, and picadillos.... no, that would NOT
be a BEST situation for me at all.
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| Tallulah 2005-11-19, 12:52 pm |
| People who know me know I'm a huge cheerleader for one company. But if
I say which one here, then she's going to get bombarded with resumes
from people who don't have the required experience, or the right
equipment, and I may end up on a list (well, another one). <G>
Another thought on that is, I can just see how this would turn out. If
we had a list, what would stop some shady person from posting with a
fake name and saying company XYZ (God, I hope there isn't one, I just
made that up) is the greatest thing since sliced bread? People will
apply, believe their load of crap, quit their job, work for this new
company a while, and 2 or 3 weeks later when the check is supposed to
come, they won't hear from them again.
And then you have the companies (and schools) who change their name
when something less than favorable comes up about them, so you never
know who you're really applying to anyway, list or no list.
Applications sometimes ask "have you ever applied with us before?"
There's never a "Hell if I know!" check box on their application.
So bottom line, I think a list could be dangerous. Best thing to do, I
think, is e-mail people you know who don't complain all the time about
the company they work for.
Brenda C. Nygren wrote:
> Since in another thread people having been shouting from the rooftops
> that they work for the "best company", how about a show of hands and
> some names, please? I realize that some of us can take a guess at which
> companies/MTSO's people may be referring to, but not everyone would be
> able to figure this out.
>
> We often discuss here and in other forums the absolute worst companies,
> but this would be a great place to discuss the positives of the good
> companies. TIA, Brenda
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| RaeMorrill 2005-11-19, 12:52 pm |
| I surely wouldn't take the word of someone I didn't know as to whether a
company was good to work for. I just started with one to which I was
referred by a long-time friend (in person and on line). She's been happy
working for them for a couple of years and so I had no qualms about
giving it a shot. So far, they are great people, very laid back. Haven't
been there long enough to get a check, but she tells me they pay on
time. If some anonymous poster told me same things I'd feel much more
need to do some digging first.
Tallulah wrote:
> People who know me know I'm a huge cheerleader for one company. But if
> I say which one here, then she's going to get bombarded with resumes
> from people who don't have the required experience, or the right
> equipment, and I may end up on a list (well, another one). <G>
>
> Another thought on that is, I can just see how this would turn out. If
> we had a list, what would stop some shady person from posting with a
> fake name and saying company XYZ (God, I hope there isn't one, I just
> made that up) is the greatest thing since sliced bread? People will
> apply, believe their load of crap, quit their job, work for this new
> company a while, and 2 or 3 weeks later when the check is supposed to
> come, they won't hear from them again.
>
> And then you have the companies (and schools) who change their name
> when something less than favorable comes up about them, so you never
> know who you're really applying to anyway, list or no list.
> Applications sometimes ask "have you ever applied with us before?"
> There's never a "Hell if I know!" check box on their application.
>
> So bottom line, I think a list could be dangerous. Best thing to do, I
> think, is e-mail people you know who don't complain all the time about
> the company they work for.
>
>
> Brenda C. Nygren wrote:
>
>
>
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| mountain 2005-11-19, 12:52 pm |
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Different strokes for different folks.
Many MTs would rather be ICs and work for a large outfit and not have
to put up with all the headaches and responsibilities of running a
business. A few MTs enjoy being entrepreneurs and don't mind "drumming
up accounts, stroking egos, hiring MTs, managing the deadlines,
attitudes, and picadillos."
.... not because they are masochists, but because they believe putting
up with all the shenanigans, is just the nature of business. The
rewards in the end, is what entrepreneurs are really after.
Besides, many founders of these big nationals used to be either MTs
like us, or small entrepreneurs with broader visions.
--
mountain
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| Anne Vasquez 2005-11-19, 5:53 pm |
| I'm with you 100%, Bambi. I have a couple of people pressuring me to go
independent again, but just the idea makes me want to tear my hair out.
I seriously don't want to do that again.
Anne
Griz wrote:
>
> See, this is where my first comment fits. Once upon a time, I would have
> agreed. Now if you told me I had to drum up accounts, stroke egos, hire
> MTs, manage the deadlines, attitudes, and picadillos.... no, that would NOT
> be a BEST situation for me at all.
>
>
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| RaeMorrill 2005-11-19, 5:53 pm |
| I wouldn't mind having a small local account or two of my own, but I do
not want to be responsible for multiple practices, finding MTs or even
coverage for vacation, etc. Last two years I've been mainly working for
one small MTSO in another state, doing a couple of her docs exclusively.
I rarely have taken time off - even when Im on vacation at our house in
VA I'd rather do my work, but it is finite amount. I don't want to be
the ultimate responsibility for it any longer.
mountain wrote:
> Different strokes for different folks.
>
> Many MTs would rather be ICs and work for a large outfit and not have
> to put up with all the headaches and responsibilities of running a
> business. A few MTs enjoy being entrepreneurs and don't mind "drumming
> up accounts, stroking egos, hiring MTs, managing the deadlines,
> attitudes, and picadillos."
>
> ... not because they are masochists, but because they believe putting
> up with all the shenanigans, is just the nature of business. The
> rewards in the end, is what entrepreneurs are really after.
>
> Besides, many founders of these big nationals used to be either MTs
> like us, or small entrepreneurs with broader visions.
>
>
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| Gisele 2005-11-19, 5:53 pm |
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> I'm with you 100%, Bambi. I have a couple of people pressuring me to go
> independent again, but just the idea makes me want to tear my hair out.
> I seriously don't want to do that again.
>
> Anne
>
When this is the case, then you are in a position to call the shots.
Set things up in a way that you can live with, telling the client what
you will and will not do for them. If they say no, you aren't out
anything, and if they say yes, you're in the driver's seat!
Gisele
--
Gisele
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| Susan Mitchell 2005-11-19, 5:53 pm |
| I'm still independent, have two clients of my own and work for one company
as an independent. The company is not like most companies at all. I don't
know how to explain it. It is just different.
--
Sue -- Firefighter mom -- Still Rabid UW Dawg Fan!
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"Anne Vasquez" <annevasquez@NOSPAMhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:BEKff.18026$7h7.13676@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...[vbcol=seagreen]
> I'm with you 100%, Bambi. I have a couple of people pressuring me to go
> independent again, but just the idea makes me want to tear my hair out.
> I seriously don't want to do that again.
>
> Anne
>
>
> Griz wrote:
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| Anne Vasquez 2005-11-19, 5:53 pm |
| No question, you're right about that. I really need to do some
self-education about digital dictation systems and the like first,
though. I'm afraid I've let myself become woefully ignorant in that
area, and I have no interest in going back to tapes!
Anne
Gisele wrote:
>
> When this is the case, then you are in a position to call the shots.
> Set things up in a way that you can live with, telling the client what
> you will and will not do for them. If they say no, you aren't out
> anything, and if they say yes, you're in the driver's seat!
>
> Gisele
>
>
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| Brenda C. Nygren 2005-11-19, 5:53 pm |
| Thank you for sharing. This is very informative. I know that no
company is a good fit for each of us. We all have different needs. One
shoe size does not fit all. Thanks again. Brenda
Griz wrote:
> I think this is a difficult question to answer, because it would mean
> defining what "best" means to the individual MT.
>
> I'm typing for 2 companies right now. I'm paid 0.095 and 0.10 cpl.
>
> One company has me on a really good account and I enjoy it. They don't
> insist on a specific schedule and don't bug me. They have direct deposit.
> I think they are a "best" company right now. That company is DSG.
>
> I'm also working for MQ. They are more insistent about schedules (and
> understandably so), I love one account and despise the other and it seems I
> get the one I despise more often than not. They also have direct deposit.
> They are, of course, in transition again. I'm not really listing them on
> the "best" company list today.
>
> I just tested with TransHealth. Haven't started with them yet. Sounds like
> a good company. Who knows? Had to pick a schedule but they let me pick a
> split day which is how I need to work. No weekends. Good pay. Direct
> Deposit. Reallly decent bennies. On paper, they're a "best" company....
> course I don't know that for sure...yet.
>
>
>
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| Brenda C. Nygren 2005-11-19, 5:53 pm |
| That's where I am right now - at another crossroads. I don't think at
this point in my life I want to invest the time necessary to start and
maintain a business again. Been there, done that, worked hard, loved it
at the time, and oh yes the money was super, but.... too many but's.
Brenda
Anne Vasquez wrote:
[vbcol=seagreen]
> I'm with you 100%, Bambi. I have a couple of people pressuring me to go
> independent again, but just the idea makes me want to tear my hair out.
> I seriously don't want to do that again.
>
> Anne
>
>
> Griz wrote:
>
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> Besides, many founders of these big nationals used to be either MTs
> like us, or small entrepreneurs with broader visions.
BTDT. Made lots of money. Had lots of stress, no life, was at home but not
available while my kids grew up, my husband grew up, they all left home and
I was left with a wonderful account ;-)
Priorities change as one grows older. I'm quite happy as a grunt these
days.
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> And then you have the companies (and schools) who change their name
> when something less than favorable comes up
When I started looking for work, I was laughing at all these NEW companies,
who aren't new companies at all. I've found it better for me to start
looking at who is RUNNING the company and see if I recognize names.
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| Gisele 2005-11-20, 12:53 pm |
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> When I started looking for work, I was laughing at all these NEW
> companies,who aren't new companies at all. I've found it better for me
> to start
> looking at who is RUNNING the company and see if I recognize names.
> That's one reason I need to work for myself, because I don't want to
suffer from poor decisions made by people above me. They trash one
company, exit stage left, hop to the next town, put out a new business
name and start all over again. This does not add up to stability for
the folks who work for them.
Gisele
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Gisele
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