Becoming an official reporter in the courthouse can be scary - and exciting. This a completely different way of working than freelance but it can be really great (and comforting) for people who thrive in an environment where they know what to expect - including a steady paycheck and insurance!
But when you start working at the courthouse, the volume and type of work you're going to be doing will be different and they way you organize your work will go a long way to helping you become exceptionally efficient in transcript location and management.
Consider naming protocols, calendaring, specialized macros, backup situations. Check with colleagues to see what works for them. Enjoy your new position and keep rocking the realtime!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! And another Monday. I'm still dragging with the time change so I'm starting later in the day than normal. But I'm excited to start a new week with so many projects, a trip to convention, some consulting gigs, some volunteering. I think that's what I love so much about what we do, y'all. Every day, every week, every month can be an adventure! Ain't it grand? (Now I just need to find time for a nap)
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You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
