“I make up to $485 a week transcribing conversations!”
“I used to work as a medical transcriptionist for a children’s hospital, but from an emotional perspective, the work became challenging. About five years ago, I was looking for a change, something I could do from home so I could take care of my daughter as well as my mother. I learned that CLK Transcription (CLKTranscription.com), a local company that offers transcription services for journalists, authors, educators and researchers, was hiring.
“While I did have experience in the field, their only requirement was to have good grammar, spelling and accuracy. I knew it would be a great opportunity for me to learn about new topics while working from home and making my own hours. So I emailed the owner to express my interest, and I was almost immediately hired.
“When I start a new project, I receive an audio or video file that I download. I then transcribe the speaker’s words into a Word document. I’ve transcribed so many interesting things from interviews for magazine and newspaper articles, books, documentaries, podcasts and even TV shows. I also transcribe files from roundtable discussions, conferences, market research studies and for college professors and students.
“I enjoy this work because every day is different, and I’m constantly learning something new. I also like that it’s flexible—I work between 15 and 40 hours a week, depending on my schedule, and can make as much as $485 a week. The income I earn goes toward paying the bills and for extras like my daughter’s volleyball fees.”