"I had realtime described to me one time as letting someone look in your lingerie drawer. Fits, huh? After awhile, though, you realize that everyone has the good lingerie as well as the ones with holes in them, so it's okay. I agree with all the…"
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Same day rough expectations
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Ann Payonk Jan 3, 2010.
Editing time
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sherry Glascock Oct 22, 2009.
What do you expect from your employer??
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Patricia Babits commented on Erica Abbott's blog post Encouragement"You can do it. I've seen reporters start doing realtime after 20-plus years of reporting because their judge asked them to. Three years is not that long. You could set smaller goals for yourself, like getting a bit faster, having a lower untran…"
Patricia Babits replied to Erica Abbott's discussion Same day rough expectations"If you're not writing realtime yet, will you really be able to produce a good rough draft an hour after the job is over? I think I would give this job to a realtime writer. I had to give away an excellent job once because I knew I couldn't…"
Janiece replied to Erica Abbott's discussion Same day rough expectations"Erica,
Usually they let you go home and clean it up and then email it later. If you are on Catalyst you can define things on the fly from your machine. If you want to know how, email me and I will explain.
Also, this is a good way to move towards…"
Deborah Meyers commented on Erica Abbott's blog post Rough ascii requirements"No, we sure couldn't get much further - unless I was in Hawaii, LOL. You know, when I started, we didn't do rough drafts -- it was called an EXPEDITE and we got paid good money for it. It was years before I started doing realtime for…"
Katiana Ball commented on Erica Abbott's blog post Rough ascii requirements"I fill in the speakers.
Everything below is things that I know are not mandatory, but I do to make it easier for the person reading and also to look more "amazing."
I also look for my "mark" symbol and fill in any drops where…"
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Encouragement
Hi again. lol. I am usually the one who loves to give the encouragement, but I am feeling a little down lately. 01/01/10 is not going well, and I only left my house for about 2 hours... But that story is for a different day when I don't feel so stupid. lol
I have been working for three years this January and am still not doing realtime. I graduated from Alfred State online, and had a 3.8 GPA. But then I found Mark K., and realized that my theory, well, kind of sucked in certain… Continue
I have been working for three years this January and am still not doing realtime. I graduated from Alfred State online, and had a 3.8 GPA. But then I found Mark K., and realized that my theory, well, kind of sucked in certain… Continue
Posted on January 1, 2010 at 21:01 — 4 Comments
Rough ascii requirements
Happy Saturday! I was just wondering if you could all tell me what you change for a rough ascii before it goes out. Do you just translate steno untranslates and nothing else? Or do you change the speaker names to the right people, read through it entirely and fix stuff you see quickly??
I really haven't done a rough ascii before, and I want to make sure I am sending them what they're expecting.
Thanks!!
I really haven't done a rough ascii before, and I want to make sure I am sending them what they're expecting.
Thanks!!
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 9:16 — 18 Comments
Reading back format
Hello all. Haven't written in a while because things are SUPER busy. Been out of town a lot, too. And just recently got our second "child," another one of the most adorable/gorgeous/huge great danes you'll ever see:) His name is Kaden. I will post some pictures on my page.
Anyways, way off topic there. I am just wondering how you show in the transcript when you read back. At my first company, I was taught to do it this way:
THE REPORTER: "Q: Where do you… Continue
Anyways, way off topic there. I am just wondering how you show in the transcript when you read back. At my first company, I was taught to do it this way:
THE REPORTER: "Q: Where do you… Continue
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 9:58 — 8 Comments
Administrative Hearing Advice
Hello all:) Just got booked for a 3-day Administrative Hearing here in Upstate, NY. Because I am freelance, I really only do depositions. Can anyone tell me what I can expect going into this? Is it like an actual trial where there is a courtroom and a judge is sitting up at a bench, or is it like an arbitration? Only asking because I see there is an ALJ, and the description I found on line, to me, sounds like a form of an arbitration.
Thanks for any suggestions. I just really like… Continue
Thanks for any suggestions. I just really like… Continue
Posted on October 5, 2009 at 11:43 — 7 Comments
DIGITALCAT OR ECLIPSE
Just wondering opinions on which is "better." lol. I have Eclipse now, but have to be honest in saying I don't really know how to use a lot of the functions I don't think. I just kind of do my realtime for myself and then basic edit with an ascii after finishing it. What are the pros and cons of each?
THANKS A TON IN ADVANCE!
THANKS A TON IN ADVANCE!
Posted on September 30, 2009 at 18:45 — 13 Comments
Comment Wall (43 comments)
- At 10:57 on October 23, 2009,
Debi A. said… - Hi, Erica:
I got your friend request. If you'll reply to me at dmsvoltaire@att.net with your e-mail address, I'll send you my rate sheet, et cetera.
Have a great Friday!
Debi
- At 11:57 on August 12, 2009,
Michelle said… - Hi Erica,
A thousand apologies for the serious delay in my reply (I never scroll down my page to see comments!)
If you're thinking of coming to Ireland for a break, can you bring your steno machine with you??? We're seriously understaffed at the moment :)
I didn't end up getting the LS, I just can't get used to the feel of it, so I've still got my Mira at the moment, but I saw the Diamente and the Passport at the convention so might change over soon.
Again, sorry for the delay, and hope to see you here soon :)
- At 17:58 on August 7, 2009,
Janet said… - Hi Erica,
I'm having trouble with pain in my wrists and thumbs. It started after two 300 -page days using my LS. I don't want to post that in the general forum, because there are plenty of users not having any issues. I do love the touch on the LS, but I'm in pain.
- At 19:55 on August 1, 2009,
Jenny L. Griffin, CM, CSR, CRR said… - Hey, Erica! I knew that was "you"!!! I'm about to do my two-mile exercise tape. When I have some time tomorrow, I'm coming back to your page to look at all your fantastic pics!!!
- At 7:36 on July 28, 2009,
Sue Baker said… - Hi, Erica,You were commenting on my post about stacking and my old Stentura, and then things got to talking about Mira. Just to refresh your memory. You had a comment for me I couldn't find.
- At 7:45 on July 27, 2009, Janet said…
- Did you get my e-mails? One was returned, but I didn't know if you got the other two.
Janet
- At 5:21 on July 26, 2009, Sue Baker said…
- Hi, Eria, I looked and looked but I can't find your comment on the users forum about stacking. Love your pics, though. My parents had an antique car at their wedding, too, it is so cool!
- At 13:37 on July 7, 2009,
Jennifer L. Wiesch said… - Hey, they are actualy Weimaraners, both boys. And my crazy husband has been trying to convince me the past few weeks on getting a female Weim. Our neighbor just had a litter of puppies. But I don't know about three dogs and a 20-month old. And your pics, too, are beautiful!! It looks like you're recently married, so congratulations!!
- At 13:16 on June 30, 2009,
Virginia Dodge said… - Thank you, Erica. :)
- At 15:32 on June 2, 2009,
Rhoda Collins said… - LOL, well....I have no jobs, but am working on an expedite and that pushed back my tript that was due Friday!! So probably not this week, drat!!! I go to FL with my DD from June 19-29, and July is busy thru the 18th....but we can keep checking!!! This is crazy, lol.
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