Hi everyone,
I found this board by accident over the weekend. I must say, I was impressed by the messages I did browse through. I had been a member of another MT message board for years and never looked for another. Then they went to a paid registration, so I quit networking with MTs on line.
At about the same time the board required a fee, I became disappointed with the MT world. I have always been proud of my skill and ability, but (in my area, at least) the MT is not someone highly regarded. Many doctors didn't seem to know the difference between an IC and an employee. The doctors are out to get the person who charges the least and will be a "yes man." And I've seen the work produced by these MTs. Not quality at all, many errors in grammar, spelling and medical context. I used to challenge one doctor on occasion when he would use an incorrect term or when he wouldn't have the work ready for me to pick up.
I began court reporting school and searched for CR message boards. I had an eye opening. Those boards were friendly, helpful, encouraging, respectful, professional, etc. Nothing like what I had been used to on the MT board. That seemed to be another encouraging sign to change careers.
However, becoming a court reporter is a long way off. And, I still AM a working MT and still proud of what I do. So just recently I started looking for another MT board. I wanted to ask a question about a specific word usage from other working MTs. My search of references did not verify the use as the doctor dictated. Some of those message boards were much like the original one I had been on. Many rude people, posts that were just nonsense or (in my opinion) poor taste.
Then I found this board over the weekend. The few messages I read were quite impressive! So, I joined (obviously) and had to introduce myself too! I commend all of you!
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