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[Jeff Tanner]

Hi Tom,
Wow, what timing.  My next post will open a can of worms and I'd like to
hear your feedback.

Jeff

>Dear esteem CAUT list,
>   I am seriously contemplating entering the work place of the
>conservatory or university sector as a full-time technician.  I would love
>to get some feedback about the pros and cons of working in that
>environment. I have been an independent technician for the past 22 yrs.,
>and the very thought of giving up my freedom is worthy of my complete and
>honest consideration. However the cost of health care and lack of funded
>benefits as an independent worker are becoming ever-increasingly strained.
> As a former music student and graduate of music school, I am fully aware
>of the music school environment. However the roll of piano technician and
>how they relate and exist along the music faculty and student becomes an
>extreme balancing act. I
> would love to hear perspective in this matter.
>
> Tom Servinsky, RPT


Jeff Tanner
Piano Technician
School of Music
813 Assembly ST
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
(803)-777-4392
jtanner@mozart.sc.edu