Got a pat on the back today.

[Janiece Young]

Today I provided realtime.  It went pretty well.  The attorney told me I did a great job on the realtime at the end.  My feet did not touch the ground walking to the car.  That makes it all worth it when that happens.  :-)

[Martha R]

Kudos to you!

[Janiece Young]

Thanks, Martha.  It sure felt good.

[Kelli Combs (admin)]

Good for you, Janiece!!

That happened to me yesterday too.  The attorney said, "Your realtime was amazing.  I actually think it's the best I've ever seen."  I told her she made my whole week.  

Most attorneys just "expect" a great RT output and never think to give you the recognition you deserve for your efforts.  It's nice when it actually does happen.

[Joyce Davis]

I wish it were possible to put a computer chip in the brains of attorneys so they would appreciate how hard you reporters work to hone your skills.  Every time I hear an attorney tell a witness the reporter is typing, I grind my teeth.

Yep, pats on the back for all of us keep us slogging through the bad days.

[Marge Teilhaber (TILE hobber)]

Love hearing this, Janiece!

[Chuck Motter]

Congratulations, Janiece!

[Janiece Young]

Thanks, Chuck!!!

[Alice Clark]

That's great when that happens.  Thanks for letting us share the moment.

[Mary Jo Cochran]

Well, I am plugging along with my CAT skills.  I had to cheat last week and use Dragon (which I don't regret).

I am in awe of you with those realtime skills - and I know it took you incredible effort and talent to get them.   You all deserve more recognition than you get.

[Janiece Young]

You will get there, Mary Jo.  You are on your way!!!

[Mary Ann Payonk]

Good girl!

[Janiece Young]

Thanks, Mary Ann.  I'm not at your level yet but that is where I'm aiming to get to.  :-)