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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Some years ago Nick Gravagne wrote a series of
articles on the economics of piano technology. he pointed out that if money is
our prime driver, we should know that a mediocre worker in the weapons industry
will earn far more, with less effort, than the finest piano technician. If we
don't love this work in its own right, we should consider a change of
careers.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A friend of mine worked for years in the Stagehands
Union. He earned $35/hr in the 1980's with great benefits. What did he do? He
emptied garbage cans and rolled astroturf, that's all, all day long. And
everyone was angry all day long. [Psychology experiments have shown that
when people think too much about money, they get mean-spirited!]</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We're talking about making a cultural change in the
small culture of college music departments, getting them to stop thinking
"pianos need 2 tunings a semester," and to start thinking "Our pianos are a
valuable investment which will serve us best with high quality, continuous
maintenance." When that change takes hold, everything will get better, not just
salaries, but also climate control, parts budget, and attitude about the piano
technician.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think this change is already happening, and that
we can assist.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Incidentally, has anyone considered using Steve
Brady's new book as a standard in defining high level piano maintenance? This is
one of the changes I'm talking about: books are being published that describe a
new level of piano service. Books like this weren't available 10 years
ago.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ed Sutton</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=dporritt@mail.smu.edu href="mailto:dporritt@mail.smu.edu">Porritt,
David</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=caut@ptg.org
href="mailto:caut@ptg.org">College and University Technicians</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:52
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [CAUT] Reasonable job
descriptions</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV class=Section1>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Jim:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Somehow balance is a most
difficult thing. I think each of us in our personal lives need to work
to make our situation, our job, our family better. Andrew Carnegie’s
comment below I have also heard quoted in my presence by Winthrop
Rockefeller. It is that drive that causes improvement but taken to the
extreme is the seed of greed.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">At the same time we also need
to learn to be happy with what we have now. Managing our resources seems
to be a skill learned too late in life. As a friend of mine said, “it
doesn’t matter how much we make, it’s how much we keep.” I really do
wish I had learned this when I was much younger and learned to live better
with what I had.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Constantly striving for “a
little bit more” and sacrificing time with family, time to grow emotionally is
the start of greed. Being too content with what we have is the start of
laziness. Balance is so difficult!!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">dave<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">David M. Porritt,
RPT<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><A
href="dporritt@smu.edu"><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue">dporritt@smu.edu</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">
caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Jim
Busby<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:31 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
College and University Technicians<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [CAUT] Reasonable
job descriptions<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Jon,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">With
no true “credentials” that are universally recognized by administrators, and
when there are ten mediocre techs eager to accept CAUT positions at
lower salaries, how are we supposed to “stand up” to upgrade the field? I’m
not trying to be a jerk, and I’m not offended by your rather blunt statements
below, because you’re absolutely correct; we “deserve what we are metered
out”. But if we all did what Jeff did, would that force the issue with the
institutions? Not necessarily! Precisely because of what you wrote below; “The
attitude of the administration…Dime a Dozen” <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Now,
what is the solution? The options seem to be the
following;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">1.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Maintain
the “status quo”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">2.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Boycott,
quit en masse, or otherwise show solidarity and force the
issue<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">3.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Gradually
upgrade each situation individually, one at a time<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">4.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Establish
a CAUT credential as Eric, Fred and the CAUT committee is trying to
do.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">5.<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">(A
combination of the above #3 and #4)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">My
choice is #5; to push for a credential while trying to upgrade my own
situation. I have been offered twice the money in the private sector, but that
would mean I’d have to abandon the only place where I may be able to have some
influence on the situation. It would be comparable to someone angrily quitting
the union instead of staying in and trying to change it from
within.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Now,
I really respect Jeff and don’t mean to say ill of him quitting, because he
needed to quit for many reasons. I like it that he is so relieved and happy
with what he’s doing now. I have considered doing the same for years. But as I
mentioned last month, this job is MUCH more than the salary represented. (My
“20 reasons” post) But alas, I still long for more…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">When
Andrew Carnegie was asked “How much is the perfect wage? What should be the
standard salary for anyone?” He responded, “I know the answer. Here is the
salary that everyone should have; A little bit more.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Jim
Busby<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">
caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Jon
Page<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, September 08, 2008 4:28 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
caut@ptg.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [CAUT] Reasonable job
descriptions<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN-TOP: 5pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt">
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">If universities
require so much experience</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN-TOP: 5pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt">
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">with concert level
tech ability, then they should cough up the bucks
and</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN-TOP: 5pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt">
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">pay for it.
Their reputation is on the line. There's got to be a way
to</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN-TOP: 5pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt">
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">open these folks
eyes to see what they have to lose, but I don't know
what</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN-TOP: 5pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt">
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">it
is.....</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Why should they, their offers are being met by yourselves.
JeffTanner<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>seems to be the only guy standing up to upgrade this very
field. Kudos.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>If you don't have the tenacity to make it on your own in
the private sector,<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>accept what your are metered out.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Personally I think it is disgraceful what is paid for piano
technicians at a<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>caut setting where comparable administrative positions
(bureaucrats)<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>receive a pay grade in multiple
factors.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>We just have not yet come into our own, just
yet.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>As long as 'become a piano tuner' is promoted on the back
of a pack of matches,<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>what kind of credibility can there be. Alright maybe
exaggerated a bit, I haven't<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>actually seen the advert. But you get my
intention. But that's the attitude<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>of the administration, Dime a Dozen.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Put in for more money. Get reclassified if it is a state
pay grade. Why should<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>piano techs. Are p-techs on the same grade as custodians
(janitors)?<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Even Dr. Phil says, "(In ways) You tell people how to treat
you."<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Gotta go, have more to say...<o:p></o:p></P></DIV><PRE>-- <o:p></o:p></PRE>
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<P class=MsoNormal><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Jon
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