[CAUT] bid savvy

[Willem Blees]

Quoting Jeff Tanner <jtanner at mozart.sc.edu>:

> > Qualifications not withstanding,
> > until the PTG can show how much the top money makers in our field
> are
> > making...<snip>
> 
> I think this is exactly the rock and a hard place we are in.  The top
>  
> money makers may not necessarily be RPTs or even members.  But they 
> 
> wouldn't be top money makers without at least an above average  
> reputation.  Being an RPT is great and all that, but I think making 
> 
> money is why most people go into this business.  And reputation will 
> 
> make you a lot more money in this business than three capital letters
>  
> after your name.  That's what makes it so difficult to word  
> qualifications.
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> 
> Jeff Tanner, RPT
> University of South Carolina
> 

In an accademic setting, letters behind ones name does make a 
difference. Very few college professors get a second look unless there 
is some credibility associated with the name. I agree with you that 
there are non members and Associates out there who might be better 
than RPT's, but until they can put their money where their mouth is, 
they will have a hard time getting their foot in the door.  

Wim
Willem Blees, RPT
Piano Tuner/Technician
School of Music
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL USA