Today I went out on a limb and applied for an Operations Supervisor job with my company.  As you know, I am a medical transcriptionist and have been for many MANY years (since I was 19 and I am now 47-1/2)!  I have on several occasions been a supervisor, editor/proofer, QA analyst, etc. and recently there have been openings in the company where I presently work.  Even though I work at home, they use remote folks to do almost all the real work for the company.  So, I don't know whether I will get it or not -- but at my age just applying for it was a challenge.  I have been out of the "basic 4" of transcription for over 4 years and now I only transcribe ER reports and clinic notes.  This job will get me away from transcription (again) and I probably will not be able to work my way back into transcription again if I take this job.  So many things to consider.  Do I really want to be out of the "action" of transcription?  Do I want a job with much more responsibility?  At least now when I get my lines in I am through, I don't have to worry about anything else that may need to be done.  If I get this job I will be responsible for about 70 transcriptionists -- from everything to account assignments to payroll to disciplinary actions.  Do I really want that this late in the game?  But, on the other hand, the money will be a lot better (at least I hope it will be better - LOL).  I'll let you know how it pans out.