Re: Court Reporting student looking for writer and software

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Dear Christine, Congratulations on becoming a Court
Reporter. I have been one for 13 years, and really enjoy
it. The advice I wanted to give you is, if you can't afford
the machine and the software, just get your machine. I got
mine on credit and made monthly payments until it was paid
off. And use a scopist in the meantime. You will save time
having to transcribe everything, and will be able to take
more jobs. Find a good reliable scopist who has experience.
Call the firms and talk to other reporters and see who they
use. Once you start getting paid on your bill outs and the
money starts coming in, you will be able to afford Eclipse.
That is a very good software. Or find out what reporters
have bought new equipment and wouldn't mind selling you their
used equipment. They will benefit and so will you. Good
luck!! Irene