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By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:24:58 +0000

In reply to Margot. I don't know of any companies hiring Canadians. I'm a bit jealous of you living in Italy, though. ;)

By: Margot

Margot — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:49:59 +0000

Anyone have suggestions for a good MT company that employs abroad and pays decently? I’m a Canadian living in Italy and a recent high honors MT graduate. Thanks so much!!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:47:19 +0000

In reply to Sasha Leach. It isn't rare in the US. MANY companies are actually sending their dictation overseas to India and the Philippines to be transcribed, and they pay US MTs to act as editors to correct it. Very unfortunate just how loose it can be really. Typically, for US companies, though, as long as you're software is encrypted and/or you're using a VPN it isn't an issue. Especially if the software doesn't leave the finished document on your computer.

By: Sasha Leach

Sasha Leach — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:15:24 +0000

In reply to Wendy. I would add that the laws of Canada do not allow the documents you will transcribe to be overseas, perhaps it is rare in the US but in the US the companies hiring you make that call on a case by case basis. This is what I read on another site written by a Canadian.

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 24 May 2017 02:21:01 +0000

I am currently finishing a 650 hours MTE course online so I can have some sort of income when I live in mexico during winters. I studied last year about 25 hours per week and had no problem with WiFi or any connectivity. I am rounding the corner and find I do well with cardiology and of course PT, ortho, and chiropractic as I am a sports ortho medical massage therapist of some 12 years so the A&P is a snap the pharmacology and doses is not my fortay so hoping when I finish to find sport medicine clinics, PT and I do like cardiology and surgery notes.. call me crazy but those words are easy on my ears.. go figure. I agree it is way more than typing and with all of my medical background, 5 years as an ER unit clerk and 12 years as a sports massage therapist, I have to retrain my listening skills. But now, I type as fast as they speak simultaneously.. progress is production and accuracy is the name of the game.
Salud

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:32:36 +0000

In reply to Tammy. I can't even begin to imagine where you could find one there. :(

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:21:57 +0000

Hi Talon! Do you have any clue where I can find a foot pedal in Thailand? I’m currently in Chiang Mai and looking into entry-level transcription for some extra cash.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 22:55:27 +0000

In reply to Wendy. We never discussed I was traveling long-term. They knew I was out of the country sometimes, but I'm not sure they knew to what extent.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 22:47:06 +0000

Not sure if you’re still around Talon but I’d love to know what company you work for that allows you to work out of the country. I’m Canadian and have been an MT for over 10 years but I can’t find any companies who will let us work outside of Canada. I would love any info you could provide.

Hope you’re still having adventures!!