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rivergirl301@hotmail.com
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:09 am
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I have never worked for an employer who took the time to figure a
percentage of accuracy for the employees, for a yearly review or some
such. Do any of you work for an employer who figures your % of
accuracy?

My current employer has only told me I "make mistakes," when I asked
for a raise (asked for the raise after working for her 1-1/2 years).
(I didn't get the raise.)

Just curious--can anyone tell me what goes into a % of accuracy? Do
some things count more than others--mistakes in pt name spelling vs.
medical terminology, etc. Thanks!!! MJ
rivergirl301@hotmail.com
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:24 am
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On May 1, 11:18 am, Jeannie <jwilson...@comcastspamkills.net> wrote:
Quote:
"rivergirl...@hotmail.com" <rivergirl...@hotmail.com> wrote innews:3ebc208f-ae0e-40ef-8639-f731c2651821@w5g2000prd.googlegroups.com:



I have never worked for an employer who took the time to figure a
percentage of accuracy for the employees, for a yearly review or some
such. Do any of you work for an employer who figures your % of
accuracy?

My current employer has only told me I "make mistakes," when I asked
for a raise (asked for the raise after working for her 1-1/2 years).
(I didn't get the raise.)

Just curious--can anyone tell me what goes into a % of accuracy? Do
some things count more than others--mistakes in pt name spelling vs.
medical terminology, etc. Thanks!!! MJ

Well, I don't do a percentage of accuracy, however, I can tell what's
cutting it and what isn't.  I am likely to be more frustrated by a mistake
in the name spelling, if a list is provided, than a missed medical term.  
However, if it's a common term and missed, that will really frustrate me -
unless it's hard to hear, dictator is a mush-mouth, etc.  

Just curious - you are an employee, right, with taxes taken out, W2, etc?

No, I am considered an independent contractor.

I can see where you would be more frustrated by a careless error than
an "honest" one, LOL. I am frustrated with myself as well when I find
out I've made a mistake like that.

I don't think it is fair to tell an MT "you make mistakes," w/out
taking into account everything that has been done correctly, all the
hundreds and hundreds and hundred of lines where there were not any
errors.
Jeannie
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:18 am
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"rivergirl301@hotmail.com" <rivergirl301@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:3ebc208f-ae0e-40ef-8639-f731c2651821@w5g2000prd.googlegroups.com:

Quote:

I have never worked for an employer who took the time to figure a
percentage of accuracy for the employees, for a yearly review or some
such. Do any of you work for an employer who figures your % of
accuracy?

My current employer has only told me I "make mistakes," when I asked
for a raise (asked for the raise after working for her 1-1/2 years).
(I didn't get the raise.)

Just curious--can anyone tell me what goes into a % of accuracy? Do
some things count more than others--mistakes in pt name spelling vs.
medical terminology, etc. Thanks!!! MJ

Well, I don't do a percentage of accuracy, however, I can tell what's
cutting it and what isn't. I am likely to be more frustrated by a mistake
in the name spelling, if a list is provided, than a missed medical term.
However, if it's a common term and missed, that will really frustrate me -
unless it's hard to hear, dictator is a mush-mouth, etc.


Just curious - you are an employee, right, with taxes taken out, W2, etc?
Barbara Carlson
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 12:55 pm
Guest
I'm sure someone else will pick up on this as well, but an IC does NOT ASK
for a raise. She informs her client of a price increase. They can accept
it, possibly negotiate with you, or find a new IC. You do not "work for" a
client.

Barb C.
<rivergirl301@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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On May 1, 11:18 am, Jeannie <jwilson...@comcastspamkills.net> wrote:
Quote:
"rivergirl...@hotmail.com" <rivergirl...@hotmail.com> wrote
innews:3ebc208f-ae0e-40ef-8639-f731c2651821@w5g2000prd.googlegroups.com:



I have never worked for an employer who took the time to figure a
percentage of accuracy for the employees, for a yearly review or some
such. Do any of you work for an employer who figures your % of
accuracy?

My current employer has only told me I "make mistakes," when I asked
for a raise (asked for the raise after working for her 1-1/2 years).
(I didn't get the raise.)

Just curious--can anyone tell me what goes into a % of accuracy? Do
some things count more than others--mistakes in pt name spelling vs.
medical terminology, etc. Thanks!!! MJ

Well, I don't do a percentage of accuracy, however, I can tell what's
cutting it and what isn't. I am likely to be more frustrated by a mistake
in the name spelling, if a list is provided, than a missed medical term.
However, if it's a common term and missed, that will really frustrate me -
unless it's hard to hear, dictator is a mush-mouth, etc.

Just curious - you are an employee, right, with taxes taken out, W2, etc?

No, I am considered an independent contractor.

I can see where you would be more frustrated by a careless error than
an "honest" one, LOL. I am frustrated with myself as well when I find
out I've made a mistake like that.

I don't think it is fair to tell an MT "you make mistakes," w/out
taking into account everything that has been done correctly, all the
hundreds and hundreds and hundred of lines where there were not any
errors.
RaeMorrill
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:01 pm
Guest
Only mentions mistakes when you ask for a raise? EVERYONE makes
mistakes. I'll never forget how it felt to ask for a raise as an
employee. I had always received glowing work evaluations. My boss told
me I misspelled a word, which I had. However, it had never been pointed
out to me so I could correct it, and it was in the days before
spellchecker. When one thinks one knows how to spell something, they
don't look it up, and if no one tells you you're wrong, you can't
correct it. Just left a bad taste in my mouth because I did several
different jobs and took it upon myself to do extra when I could (may
have also been pointed out I wasn't asked to do that).


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