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Does anyone else have a hard time staying focused?
Posted: Jan 6, 2015
I have a very difficult time staying focused. My love for this job has completely vanished over the hellish years of working as a home medical transcriptionist. I need to get out of this job.
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Yes, it's really - bad
[ In Reply To ..]I tell myself I'm going to focus for an entire shift no matter what, but then that goes out the window.
Been doing this for years and years and it never used to be this bad.
I use to. It seems easier now that I'm an IC - Sm
[ In Reply To ..]I think its because I work more at my leisure now and the flexibility allows me that extra time I need to get myself psyched up if that makes sense. I find that its a lot easier on me if I don't have to do it all in 1 setting. But before now, yes, it was horrible as far as staying focused was concerned.
Nope, have no problems staying on track - No work, no money
[ In Reply To ..]Done this so long can almost do in my sleep.
My issue is staying AWAKE!! - TiredMT
[ In Reply To ..]TiredMT
i have that problem, too - DistractedMT
[ In Reply To ..]I tire way too easily when doing this kind of work. I need a job where I can be more active. :(
What I Did - see msg
[ In Reply To ..]I don't do MT anymore, but what I did was take control. I started sending out resumes and filling out applications for non-MT jobs. I didn't get many "hits," but at least by doing that, I felt I was doing SOMETHING in the direction of getting out. It really helped me stay focused, and I did finally get out! I thought that was never possible.
Tell everyone you know you're wanting to get out of MT and need another job. Make some phone calls to local businesses to see if they need anyone for anything, even if it's just answering phones or scheduling appointments.
Even if nothing comes of it right away, it will help you, I promise. The only way to get out is to work towards it. No other jobs will come to you.
It took me 2 years, but finally something hit. It could happen for anyone here much sooner.
staying focused - phatty
[ In Reply To ..]It is hard to stay focused and not irritated with dictation that is poorly done -- bad dictation. I have gone back to writing down what I want to accomplish, goals for every 2 to 3 hours, and this helps some.
Low pay, demeaning wages - distracts me
[ In Reply To ..]like stealing my skills, using me for them but not paying me for them.
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