We as reporters often have a certain personality type - we can do it all, we rarely ask for help. Sometimes, though, there's a need to call in the markers - from the team that you hopefully built before you needed it.
A couple of scopists, a couple of proofers who will help you out in a jam are GOLD. Develop those relationships ahead of time - make sure they understand your preferences for punctuation and style, that they know your work product and ethic, turn time (and pay schedules!) and that way when you're swamped and you reach out, you can hopefully gain their aid.
This has helped me immeasurably in this past week. I am fortunate in my friends/colleagues/subs.
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?!
