dilemma

[C. E. Hood]

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