It happens more than you'd think. It's like they have a sixth sense of when the reporter has a vacation planned. It happened again this weekend.
Reporter did about 150 pages of writing on Thursday. (and another 180 or so? on Friday). Going on vacation Mon-Fri of Memorial Day week.
She got an email on Sunday morning looking for a final transcript of Thursday's depo (which she had a rough on already) by Wednesday morning.
How would YOU respond?
Would you take a true holiday weekend & do NO business communication?
Would you do it yourself?
How much would you charge?
Be ready with these answers so you know how to respond when the inevitable happens.
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!
