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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004> </SPAN><BR>How would you =
propose to
bill for the work? I know Marc Cramer suggested one approach to
appealing for the authorization, but this would seem to preclude doing =
the
more extensive job, on a close to thirty year old piano. This =
doesn't
seem a wise move to me.<BR><BR><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT =
face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>By now, you've likely read yesterday's post
David; </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004></SPAN><SPAN
class=640363417-30032004><FONT size=2>Finally Jeff, though I've =
re-read your
original question and think our replies are "on-point," have to tell =
you,
given the instrument you describe, along with it's age, use and =
potential, I
would be doing a "full re-stringing." </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
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size=2>So I agree with you. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
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size=2>Nonetheless, w<SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT =
face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>hat I was attempting to suggest/illustrate,
was to disregard our notions of (an) institution's =
perceived
ability/inability to prioritize spending, manage resources, etc. (and =
all the
things that really aren't "our business") and get right to the
point:</FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff
size=2>"Your most critical instrument requires major repairs;
now."</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff
size=2>"This is the cost, it will take X time , ... would =
you like
me to proceed?"</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004>IOW, serve our employers best by =
giving
them the information they require to do their job, and that's =
it.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004>With this information in hand, =
the
department head will understand the piano's current condition is =
far
below their expectations and needs, with or without the meticulous =
care of
their technician. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004>This alone should be a great =
stress
reliever for Jeff.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff
size=2>(btw, I wouldn't perhaps "appeal" for authorization =
David. That
may give the false impression the service you "offer" is =
primarily for
"your" personal benefit, or that somehow you need to "appeal" to =
them on
"their own" behalf. Afterall, i</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff =
size=2>f
they decline your service, "they" stand to endure the sad =
results
alone.)</FONT></SPAN></DIV></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff size=2>In
any case, Jeff in his query merely hilites a problem familiar to most =
of us;
Out of care and good conscience we tend to take on more =
responsibility
(and stress) for a situation than is appropriately
ours. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff size=2>You
allude to this (David) in another comment:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff
size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3>How =
does your success
or failure in this effort affect your longer range goals? In =
other
words, does success do anything to convince them of the need for =
increased
resources? Does your super-human effort make you a hero, or simply set =
an
unreasonable baseline for future expectations? =
</FONT><BR></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff
size=2>Agreed.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
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size=2> </DIV></FONT></SPAN>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff size=2>(you
may wish to read "Job Security: let's talk; =
02/05/03)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff
size=2>Thanks for raising these questions David and Jeff. They're =
common
issues in our trade, and have a greatly under-rated ability to affect =
our
work, and peace of mindt.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff size=2>Mark
Cramer,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff
size=2>Brandon University</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=640363417-30032004><FONT face=Arial =
color=#0000ff size=2>PS
Jeff, this sounds like a wonderful summer project, I hope it comes =
through for
you! </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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