New! - CSRNation2024-03-29T09:43:34Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/1736041:Topic:820848?commentId=1736041%3AComment%3A826223&feed=yes&xn_auth=noEbony, I was away for 12 year…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-20:1736041:Comment:8344652009-02-20T22:57:35.521ZLisahttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Lisa6
Ebony, I was away for 12 years and used the simplysteno program to come back. It really got me back on track. I was able to ask questions and always got a response. There are tests that you email in so you knew where you were progressing and what needed improvement. I felt it was well worth the investment. Go for it.
Ebony, I was away for 12 years and used the simplysteno program to come back. It really got me back on track. I was able to ask questions and always got a response. There are tests that you email in so you knew where you were progressing and what needed improvement. I felt it was well worth the investment. Go for it. Key words "so far," Trina. :)tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-20:1736041:Comment:8327182009-02-20T17:18:51.274ZTamihttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Tami
Key words "so far," Trina. :)
Key words "so far," Trina. :) Ebony, If you were in front o…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-20:1736041:Comment:8312142009-02-20T06:24:42.239ZKelli Combs (admin)http://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Kellicombsadmin
Ebony, If you were in front of me I would give you a hug, I know how it is to be stuck in a crappy job.<br />
The comments you have received are raw and sadly is our current reality, work is very slow and we all are very worried.<br />
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Cant it get worse?? Have we seen the bottom? I think so.<br />
I believe next April is going to pick, start practicing and do whatever you have to do to get back into reporting.<br />
as some pointed out, you can get a $25 drill that can help you get back on track, your investment of…
Ebony, If you were in front of me I would give you a hug, I know how it is to be stuck in a crappy job.<br />
The comments you have received are raw and sadly is our current reality, work is very slow and we all are very worried.<br />
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Cant it get worse?? Have we seen the bottom? I think so.<br />
I believe next April is going to pick, start practicing and do whatever you have to do to get back into reporting.<br />
as some pointed out, you can get a $25 drill that can help you get back on track, your investment of $25 plus what ever time you dedicate is minuscule compared to potential rewards.<br />
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And as you already said, you are stuck in a dead end job, right? you should immediatly get back into reporting.<br />
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You were 22 last time you tried it!! you are older and more mature, trust me.. its going to be different. Ebony, I'm excited for you, g…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-20:1736041:Comment:8309292009-02-20T05:37:07.819ZMarla Sharphttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MarlaSharp
Ebony, I'm excited for you, getting back into reporting!! It's a good career. There's lots of freedom and the potential for good money. Like the others have mentioned, it's a bit slow right now. When I got out of school in '93 in Columbus, Ohio, the market was flooded with reporters. I couldn't find a job to save my life. A year and a half after college, a friend from court reporting school called, their firm was hiring, and 16 years later I'm a workin' fool. But I'm in Los Angeles now.<br />
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Point…
Ebony, I'm excited for you, getting back into reporting!! It's a good career. There's lots of freedom and the potential for good money. Like the others have mentioned, it's a bit slow right now. When I got out of school in '93 in Columbus, Ohio, the market was flooded with reporters. I couldn't find a job to save my life. A year and a half after college, a friend from court reporting school called, their firm was hiring, and 16 years later I'm a workin' fool. But I'm in Los Angeles now.<br />
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Point being, I was terrified after not having written for so long. I was more terrified taking my first job than I've ever been in my entire life. Thank God for the recorder we were FORCED us to use as a backup. They knew they were sending us on stuff we shouldn't be taking, so they required us to use a recorder.<br />
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But my first few years were hell, really. Lots of stress. It's much more manageable now. And, quite honestly, starting out when things are slower might be better so you don't get so stressed out. That is, as long as you can make enough money to support your family. If you don't, you can always waitress on the side. ;)<br />
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I can't speak to the Simply Steno program. Sorry. I'll bet if you just practice to the TV and study your old books you'll be fine. It's like riding a bike; you'll get the hang of it again lickety split.<br />
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If you need any help or more encouragement than you're finding here, feel free to call or email me. I've also got a friend in Columbus you could sit in with anytime.<br />
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Marla Williams<br />
marlavous@hotmail.com<br />
323-788-0188 Elena,
Yeah, I was a little…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-20:1736041:Comment:8289182009-02-20T00:34:57.945ZJudyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JudyRunes
Elena,<br />
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Yeah, I was a little conflicted on it b/c sometimes when she asked a question in that manner, there was almost like a little pause, so sometimes I wrote a comma, sometimes not. Then while I'm editing the transcript, I'm thinking, well, I could put an "and" in there and it'd make sense, so should there be a comma? Just me being nitpicky I guess.<br />
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Thanks for your two cents. It's greatly appreciated.<br />
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Judy
Elena,<br />
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Yeah, I was a little conflicted on it b/c sometimes when she asked a question in that manner, there was almost like a little pause, so sometimes I wrote a comma, sometimes not. Then while I'm editing the transcript, I'm thinking, well, I could put an "and" in there and it'd make sense, so should there be a comma? Just me being nitpicky I guess.<br />
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Thanks for your two cents. It's greatly appreciated.<br />
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Judy Judy,
Sorry for butting in a…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-20:1736041:Comment:8288852009-02-20T00:31:14.231ZElena Chesterhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/ElenaChester
Judy,<br />
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Sorry for butting in after not participating in the original discussion, but I wouldn't put a comma after "awakening" in either instance. Each of the following words describes how one is awakening, which is essential to the meaning of the speaker, IMHO. Anyway, just my two cents' worth.<br />
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Elena
Judy,<br />
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Sorry for butting in after not participating in the original discussion, but I wouldn't put a comma after "awakening" in either instance. Each of the following words describes how one is awakening, which is essential to the meaning of the speaker, IMHO. Anyway, just my two cents' worth.<br />
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Elena Well, since there's an audien…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-19:1736041:Comment:8268212009-02-19T19:50:58.062ZJudyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JudyRunes
Well, since there's an audience here, let me ask you guys your opinion 'bout some punctuation.<br />
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When was the last time you awakened screaming?<br />
How many times would you say you've awakened gasping for air?<br />
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Would you put a comma before screaming and gasping? There's many instances of these types of sentences/questions and I don't want to look foolish.
Well, since there's an audience here, let me ask you guys your opinion 'bout some punctuation.<br />
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When was the last time you awakened screaming?<br />
How many times would you say you've awakened gasping for air?<br />
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Would you put a comma before screaming and gasping? There's many instances of these types of sentences/questions and I don't want to look foolish. Tami with the i, Judy with th…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-19:1736041:Comment:8267432009-02-19T19:40:11.995ZJudyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JudyRunes
Tami with the i, Judy with the y.<br />
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"I already finished a program where I proved that I can write accuratley at 225."<br />
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I think we misunderstood you and thought you meant you were currently at 225.
Tami with the i, Judy with the y.<br />
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"I already finished a program where I proved that I can write accuratley at 225."<br />
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I think we misunderstood you and thought you meant you were currently at 225. Gosh, why'd you guys run her…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-19:1736041:Comment:8267262009-02-19T19:37:26.078ZJudyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JudyRunes
Gosh, why'd you guys run her off?
Gosh, why'd you guys run her off? Simply Steno is not a school.…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-02-19:1736041:Comment:8267182009-02-19T19:36:15.069ZEbonyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Ebony
Simply Steno is not a school. What I am trying to do is retrain!!!!! Plenty of people retrain is it that easy to just quit your job and sit in with somebody to gain your speed back<br />
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I am not returning to this site anymore!
Simply Steno is not a school. What I am trying to do is retrain!!!!! Plenty of people retrain is it that easy to just quit your job and sit in with somebody to gain your speed back<br />
<br />
I am not returning to this site anymore!