The Zoom was a great conversation. We talked about the types of services we should include on our price sheets for agencies and how to develop fees. We talked a little bit about insurance... and we have renewed interest in a "Production 101" session again soon.
When thinking about your price sheet, think about the type of work you're going to be doing - appearances, live or remote, by the hour or by the partial day? do you have an after-hours/before-hours, weekend rate? What about your page rate? Minimum fees? Cancellation fees? LATE cancellation fees? Difference between video, interpreted, technical? There a lot of variables.
Make sure you're making enough money for your time! Know the value of your service.
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?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
