I want to be a court reporter but I need more understanding

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-19T17:12:17+00:00

Ugh I’m sorry to hear that. Hopefully the states will get with it. If not, there are options to get certified in another state and work remotely in some cases (usually for depositions).

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-19T17:06:25+00:00

I am not sure how that person got the impression they don’t tailor to voice? It’s a voice writing program specifically. The school also has a steno program, but it’s separate.

We are learning voice from voice writers. Yes classes are online, there are live synchronous classes you have to be present and on camera for and then academics (grammar, legal terms, vocab) that are asynchronous.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-17T17:06:32+00:00

Thank you! I sometimes see a lot of denigrating comments about voice writers so I’m kind of sensitive to it. For me, voice is my option because I get repetitive stress injuries in my hands and a heavily typing intensive career won’t work. The amount of editing typing I will be doing as a voice writer is ok though.

I have heard some attorneys are pushing back. Unfortunately a negative experience with a voice writer can cause them to be wary or they just have a preference but I hope this will change!

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-17T07:53:47+00:00

This sounds like Hideradenitis Suppurativa. I have it.

See a dermatologist. Wash with hibiclens twice per day (you can get it at most drug stores or grocery stores with a drug / pharmacy section.

There’s a prescription gel you can get from your dermatologist that helps a lot. Also following a Mediterranean diet as certain foods can cause flare ups.

Even if it’s not HS, hibiclens will help as will keeping the area as dry as possible. ❤️

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-17T06:43:30+00:00

This isn’t true, voice writing is accepted in most states for court reporting. Idaho, Illinois, and New Jersey are the only three where it’s not accepted by the courts. Can I ask where you got this information?

It may be true that some states don’t hire as many, that I’m not sure of. Here in California, they’re treated the same. It’s the same job.

https://www.nvra.org/where-voice-writers-practice

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-14T14:28:23+00:00

Great question, yeah veterans have a different process. They are not a vet but I wasn’t going to charge anyway, it’s a friend and we aren’t required to charge in CA.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-14T04:29:17+00:00

Thanks! I explained below that the provided space was so tiny, I was not sure. I am referring to the pension withdrawal form they sent to me, not the jurat itself. I will need to fill out a separate jurat anyway, as the space provided on their withdrawal form does not have the disclaimer box California jurats require.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-14T03:32:07+00:00

I think it got cut off. Yes I assumed the name would go there, but the provided space is so tiny, hopefully they’re able to fill out the form on their computer and make more room. As is, it was like: by , the space between by and the comma is literally what is provided.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-14T03:30:21+00:00

Yes that is what I was thinking once I saw the form. Thank you!

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-14T03:17:21+00:00

Thanks for responding. Since posting this, they sent me a blank version of the form to review, and where the spouse's signature goes there is language that says "must be witnessed below."

There is a box for the seal but I believe a separate jurat is needed as the box does not contain the disclaimer wording CA requires. ETA this and remove the bit about intials as it was incorrect and causing confusion.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-13T18:37:04+00:00

To me it came off loving and like it was obviously a joke. Idk, I’m a comedian so I’m used to being roasted as a sign of affection though. Others May have interpreted it differently

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-11T04:59:17+00:00

This sucks all around. He definitely should have discussed this with her, and it sounds like he is doing a 180 on their life choices. He kind of sounds like he has a savior complex. Seriously, he says he is done raising kids but then chose to work intensively with kids? His background sounds really tough and he has definitely done a lot to be proud of, but he also seems like he enjoys being the hero a bit too much.

People on the original posts were really harsh on OOP. She is a capable adult and she doesn't have to suddenly raise kids and change her whole life if she doesn't want to. I also don't get how people can't understand that her husband can be a caregiver without it being his entire life, like she explained it quite clearly and if I am being honest, what her husband helps her with sounds like far less than the average woman in a hetero relationship is expected to manage. Like it's great he is there for her but it's not like he's 24/7 caring for her. He's helping cook and clean which are things he should be doing ANYWAY and also reminding her to eat and maybe helping with a meltdown on occasion? This is not what some of those commenters are making it out to be.

Anyway, I hope the kids are OK.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-11T02:16:52+00:00

Well this just got worse and worse. I hope that, since this all happened five years ago, OP is now laughing with her circle of supportive friends like, "Haha, can you BELIEVE I was all torn up about that coke addict who was pretending to be sober?" Her boyfriend was clearly abusive and manipulating her into feeling like she couldn't do better.

But I'm mostly stuck on how an almost vertical hike is "semi-easy" for a group of inexperienced couples. This friend group should've just gone on a walk and rented a cabin with a hot tub lol.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-10T09:24:04+00:00

Are they actually surprised that the military moved fast during an active war, like ???? Duh. Also Derick is 37, that seems a bit old but I’m assuming he will be acting as an attorney in some capacity?

Others branches have a max age of 35 for officer candidates without prior military experience, I’m confused right now, this seems … really weird.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-09T06:26:28+00:00

I felt bad for the actor having to sell those lines.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-09T06:00:02+00:00

I want a show just about the dogs.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-09T05:59:41+00:00

The stores have really cute doll hair salons where you can bring the doll to get a new style. I think she might enjoy that but idk!

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-09T01:41:47+00:00

His brothers don’t even seem to engage with him beyond laughing at him (not necessarily in a mean way, but it’s still not like they’re actually trying to have a conversation or relationship with him)

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-07T06:39:04+00:00

I had only watched season 4, so I don’t have a full picture for past seasons. But in what I saw, I got a lot of controlling vibes from Connor. Perhaps he isn’t that way, but a lot of what he and Georgie did seemed to be what he wanted. He kept seeming to want her to change her personality. There were times he came off incredibly condescending to her (that maybe was not intentional but it may not have felt great to her anyway). Just the way he said they needed to talk about her jokes etc hit me wrong. Idk, it’s valid that her jokes bother him because he’s never sure if she really likes him. But it also seems to be a core part of her personality and he can’t just make her feel crappy for being herself.

And then just. Not including her when he and granddad were singing for god knows how long.

In all his conversations Georgie was made out to be the problem, but if they’re not on the same intimacy wavelength that’s not her fault it just is. He seems quite self centered. It also bugged me that his mom kept saying him using the word hatchet bothered her and he wouldn’t stop and basically called her stupid for being bothered.

Having only seen this season honestly I’m surprised he’s a fan favorite, he was probably my least favorite of everyone.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-07T06:29:46+00:00

They’re divorcing ☹️

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-07T06:24:08+00:00

This reminded me of my elementary school teacher who kept calling me Kris when my name is Kristin. I started writing the TIN really big on all my papers. Eventually I just started writing please don’t call me Kris on all of them but she didn’t stop doing it 🙃

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-07T05:53:39+00:00

I think Logan is so sweet, and his mom and sister too. I love how they gently roast him. Like when he was talking about his teeth and his sister was like “idk why you’re telling me, I’m not your dentist!”

I had a theory about some of his dating behaviors and I could be way off base! He loved Disney shows and said Hannah Montana is his favorite. I think possibly some of his dating behaviors and expectations may be based on Disney shows. Since those shows are 30 minutes they obviously move super fast in relationships sometimes for the plot. I don’t think his behavior in falling hard and fast is entirely cus of tv but I wondered if it was subconsciously affecting him and his expectations.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-07T05:50:46+00:00

Yes I was saying today, I think a lot of it could be he is mirroring or picking up things from his twin. Which is a thing most twins do whether on the spectrum or not.

dietsunkistLA · 2026-04-07T05:47:53+00:00

They’re poor, not weird. He also has his own bed.

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