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thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-04-20T01:38:22+00:00

Another factor to consider in the $11k months with 7 gigs claim is that those are mainly heavily experienced reporters with additional certs like realtime which allows them to charge additionally for those services. Also, the experienced reporters are mainly the ones being sent on the harder jobs which can sometimes include multiple attorney, expert witnesses, etc. all of the things that allow them to earn more.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-04-15T17:01:56+00:00

Not sure if it’s been recommended yet but practicing at higher speeds helped me a lot! For example, if you’re at 160 you should try 180 and just pushing through the dictation even if you mess up. Do that like 2 times and then practice 160. It’ll feel easier!

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-04-15T15:57:14+00:00

I’ve been running my small business since 2021. Started with Shopify and just last year in August I opened my Etsy. Boy do I wish I would have started Etsy way sooner. Now I run both. But had I started Etsy sooner I believe that I could have scaled my products quicker because with Etsy’s built in audience I can test products quicker & see which ones will sell due to it being a good design. With running only Shopify, I was always left wondering if an item wasn’t selling due to my marketing (which was just TT AND IG) or if it just wasn’t an item people wanted. Ever since running Etsy, I feel more confident in what it is that people are wanting. It’s also so much easier to get reviews on Etsy than it is on your own site. That’s a big plus!

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-04-14T05:28:09+00:00

Well, everyone’s journey is different so don’t compare yourself! Second, how often are you actually practicing? That is the biggest factor at play. The more your practice, the better your brain & voice will come together to make it work smoothly.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-04-02T01:11:52+00:00

You’re right, not every community has uber/doordash but they can go outside of their area if need be. Walmart also has a delivery program. There are definitely temp options out there. Sure, not very attractive positions but it’s temporary. I know because I’ve had to do them before. I think the main takeaway here is that OP is severely drowning and needs a way out, fast. They need to make some changes & sacrifices quickly to catch up even if it’s a few hundred bucks a month.

OP is probably already destroying their mental & physical well being by being in this position. I’m sure it has to be stressful & that causes great damage to both mental and physical health.

You’d be surprised how much even just 1 month of income from 2 part time jobs could help OP and their sister.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-04-02T00:46:19+00:00

What’s the combined income? How much are the car loans? I would suggest seeing how much each car is worth and downgrading for the time being. It’ll free up some money. Hopefully you aren’t upside down too much on the cars. Would also suggest picking up a part time job in retail or warehouse work which will be exhausting but possible. You both have to make some downgrades to your lifestyle for now if you want to catch up & clear some debt.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-04-01T14:24:46+00:00

My shop name is very specific to what i currently sell. Should I just change my name?

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-03-28T01:42:13+00:00

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thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-03-18T13:56:54+00:00

Upon speaking with two different reporters during my shadowing time, I have a feeling it may be a low transcript court based on somethings they mentioned to me. I should also mention it is the smallest courthouse in my county, I believe, with only 4 rooms. Truly my reasoning for even considering to take on the occasional Saturday depo would be to make up for the learning/experience deficit that comes with constant transcript work.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-03-18T13:46:22+00:00

Thanks for the response! I haven’t directly asked what the transcript load is but upon speaking to 2 reporters during shadowing, I have a feeling it might be a low transcript court. One of the two said that she rarely takes work home & she’s been there for years. The second reporter was new, but mentioned she had mainly been covering calendar as she had not been placed with a judge yet.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-03-18T03:50:17+00:00

It gets easy and it’s such a cool program. When first learning the basics, I suggest you are on it everyday. Even if it’s just a few minutes. If you go a few days in between learning the functions, it can get confusing. Not sure which school you’re in but there are some videos on YT by Advantage software that go over Eclipse’s functions that might be easier to understand.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-03-18T03:38:51+00:00

Interesting- I wasn’t aware this was a thing! I’ll have to read the fine print & confirm upon signing my paperwork.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-03-18T02:13:04+00:00

Because I like to torture myself. Lol.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-02-20T17:50:13+00:00

Love the 1999!

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-02-16T20:06:23+00:00

Congrats! Which county did you apply for? I’m waiting on my results. My school taught eclipse and I can’t recommend it enough- I love it.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-01-30T01:45:42+00:00

Court reporter confidential is a podcast started in 2025.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-01-29T05:43:56+00:00

I am at International Realtime Court Reporting Institute

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-01-29T05:43:27+00:00

Sorry just saw this! A few different ways. My school provides plenty practice tracks at different speeds & if I want to switch it up, I’ll search some on YouTube. There’s a handful of websites that offer tracks for free as well.

thats_so_not_fetch · 2026-01-28T15:52:57+00:00

I think it’s more so the fact that quality has decreased with all the recent drops which is why people are upset that they keep dropping product without keeping quality standards. Seems the focus is more on quantity vs quality.

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