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Benjamin Said:

Should I leave my steady job and do at-home medical transcription full-time?

We Answered:

Absolutely you should do that; much better for both of you; as to finding viable companies go to monster.com and post your resume there and also check your local hospitals. You might also post your own ad stating what you're looking for work-wise and salary-wise.

Carol Said:

How can a person make the best career decision fast?

We Answered:

Well if you don't have money right now and you are feeling pressured I would just get a 'job' job. Look for who is hiring, find out people who are paying in or close to your salary range and just get hired. Once you've got that you can take the time to browse work that you'd like to get into permanently, I'm not sure how likely you will be to find work at home, but maybe it could be a position you work into, working the first year in an office, and as you show that you can handle it, move more of your work into your home. If you used to sell insurance I would apply there first since you have the experience. I don't know what kind of license you are going for, but maybe you could get into a lower bracket so that you don't need to worry about that initially and then express interest to your boss about moving up, perhaps they will compensate you for the class and work around your schedule so that you can attend.

Remember that any money at all is still money. Is there a guarantee that you will get a job after the class? Most jobs that you are definitely going to receive offer the training in house, or say that once you are hired you will need to complete this training. I'd be a little weary about getting licensed just to get licensed when it may or may not result in a job.

Good luck with everything!

Edith Said:

Will I need another Masters?

We Answered:

it sounds like you need either a masters in health admin or a BS in the same field, so until you find out just get started with the BS. its on the way

Jennie Said:

Would at-home medical transcription be good for me?

We Answered:

I'm sorry that you have so much on your plate these days. Regarding 'work at home' job ads, just about all are a scam especially if asking for money upfront or for personal info which can put one at risk for identity theft: http://www.ftc.gov and can click 'identity theft' or such.

General career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'medical transcriptionists' or such.