[CAUT] apology (was Re: U. of Northern Iowa position)

[Paul Milesi, RPT]

Yes, Jeff, many of us DO like our lives the way they are, surprising as that
may be to you.  Virtually all of the members of this list exude an
enthusiasm and passion for the work we do not just as piano technicians, but
especially in our capacity as CAUTs.  We contribute to and share joyfully in
the problem-solving that is necessary to accomplish our goals.  Please do
not project your feelings and perceptions regarding this profession onto the
rest of us.  We do not need an overhaul.

If money and your own welfare are what is most important to you, you are
probably not likely to find a happy life balance in this business.  I¹m sure
you have known that for a long time, and perhaps should be pursuing other
work.
-- 
Paul Milesi, RPT
Staff Piano Technician
Howard University Department of Music
Washington, DC



From: tannertuner <tannertuner at bellsouth.net>
Reply-To: <caut at ptg.org>
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:58:46 -0700 (PDT)
To: <caut at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [CAUT] apology (was Re:  U. of Northern Iowa position)

And, this is why the CAUT employment situation will never change for the
better. It's not a chip. It is identification of the problems we need to
fix. But, leave us alone. We like our lives the way they are. And that's why
these job openings come open and nobody with skills wants them.
Jeff

--- On Thu, 8/12/10, tnrwim at aol.com <tnrwim at aol.com> wrote:
 
> Jeff, with all due respect, man, as several have indicated, you do seem to
> have a chip on your shoulder, and it comes across loud and clear.You can make
> excuses 'til the cows come home, but you're barking up the wrong tree with
> your criticism. Take a hint and back off on this rant. It's not appreciated.
>  
> Wim 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred Sturm <fssturm at unm.edu>
> To: caut <caut at ptg.org>
> Sent: Thu, Aug 12, 2010 5:24 am
> Subject: [CAUT] apology (was Re: U. of Northern Iowa position)
> 
> Jeff and all,
>  My apologies for the overly snappish and personally critical tone of
> this post.
> Fred
> On Aug 12, 2010, at 8:22 AM, Fred Sturm wrote:
> 
>> > On Aug 12, 2010, at 7:38 AM, tannertuner wrote:
>> >
>>> >> I think to a large degree you miss my point.
>> >
>> >
>> > Jeff,
>> >  As I wrote, I was certain I wouldn't change your mind. I am quite
>> > convinced you will persist in the same attitude you have displayed
>> > for the past many years on this list, and it is an attitude that
>> > would certainly dissuade me from considering hiring you for a caut
>> > position. I don't care what physical skills you have, I wouldn't
>> > want someone with that attitude around. Someone with zero respect
>> > for the enterprise of the institution, and with an enormous chip on
>> > the shoulder, is not really an asset.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > Fred Sturm
>> > fssturm at unm.edu
>> <http://us.mc1806.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=fssturm@unm.edu>
>> > http://www.createculture.org/profile/FredSturm
>> > http://www.youtube.com/fredsturm
>> > http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/FredSturm
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
> 
> Regards,
> Fred Sturm
> fssturm at unm.edu 
> <http://us.mc1806.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=fssturm@unm.edu>
> "I am only interested in music that is better than it can be played."
> Schnabel
> 
> 


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