I think colleges often like to think some outside consultant is better than anybody local could be. I'd say, ride it out - esp since you know the person, just assume a confident superior tone, assume you will think alike, and work together with him - his "authority' will probably rub off on you in their mind. To object or quibble will be taken as whimpering and a sign of lack of confidence. (women techs get put in this position all the time) Then later you can assume a kindly "I told you so" air, be polite but not ingratiating, and come out as well as possible. Mind games. Margaret Hood -----Original Message----- From: Wimblees@aol.com To: caut@ptg.org Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:05:53 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: dilemma In a message dated 1/13/2004 9:03:28 PM Central Standard Time, A440A@aol.com writes: Wim writes: << But instead of asking me to fix the problem, they are pursuing the idea of getting a "consultant" in here to work on the piano. >> I would make an appointment with the dept. head. I would tell him/her that I would like to know reservations were being held about my abilities. They obviously have it in their head that an outside tech would be better, but you could at least find out why. Good luck, Ed Foote RPT The department head is the one who is pushing for the consultant and telling me not to do anything with the piano. Wim
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