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Transcription and Direct Sales


Posted: Oct 22, 2012

I am a transcriptionist and just joined a direct sales company working from home to try and compensate for my low transcription wages.  Things seem to be going pretty well.  It has gotten me out of my shell.  Sometimes I feel like a hermit being at home all day typing, so it give me some more self esteem.  I was wondering.....does anyone else do direct sales and transcription?  Do you like it? 

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I'm glad you like it, but I am a hermit. That's exactly why I like - medical transcription.

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I would hate doing anything like sales. When I was in grad school, I tried to force myself to have a more outgoing personality, even turning to psychiatric medication for a short time. Finally, I realized that I am who I am and decided to just make the best of it. I think a lot of people who are drawn to this career are like that.

I am SO much like you - Janice

[ In Reply To ..]
I don't enjoy being around people so I cling to MT despite the lower pay. 15 years ago I worked 11 weeks at the clerk of court's office and nearly became unglued before I quit. You are so right, you have to accept what you are.

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