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For a while, I've been praying and looking around for an online job that I could do from here that pays in dollars. For whatever reason, I never really found any solid leads. Then, while on holiday, thought I'd do another google search. I came upon a company that does transcription. Now, this particular company is entry level. I'm definitely not going to make millions. In fact, I joke that each week, I make enough to buy a cup of coffee on holiday - haha!!
BUT. It is a start into a field of work. My long term goal is to take an online transcription course that I have found and then branch out into marketing my skills independently rather than working for a company.
Since, I spend a lot of my "work time"waiting for files to come through, I did another google search the other day and found yet another transcription company. Now this company's entry test was considerably more difficult than the first company I applied for. So, I'm hoping (and praying) that I get this second transcription job with (hopefully) better files. This second company has a stricter quality code for its typists and also offers support on the files you type. This first company I'm currently with, basically sends me files with no feedback on how I perform.
I like the transcription, though. It's not easy. Lots of files are distorted, plenty of background noise, etc..But, in my advantage, I feel like I have a wide knowledge base of accents. :) So, that helps. And because I'm a nerd, it's strangely addicting.
As a work at home mommy, I've figured out time slots for myself to work. After Jules naps in the morning, the kids go outside to play for an hour. Then, one to two hours (if I'm lucky - like today!) in the afternoon; then an hour after I put the kids to bed. So really, I'm not doing tons and tons of work but every little bit is a super help. Since there's not a continual stream of files coming through for me to type, I typically have my farm bookkeeping or Sunday school things to keep myself busy while I wait.
If you're interested in something like this, here's my typist referral link. :)
https://typists.quicktate.com/transcribers/signup?referral_code=1a318a90a362fbd77296155ffa276756
