Overseas employment

[David Andersen]

Welcome, gentlemen. No doubt this amazing resource, this list, will  
be able to point you in a quality direction.

Geoffrey, just keep raising your level of skills and work, and let  
the craft, and your determination to be excellent, guide your career.  
That, more than a resume, will prepare you for dealing with pianos at  
a high level.

Eric, keep reading and posting; your English will improve. Tell us  
about your business there on the island; sounds fascinating.
Best,
David Andersen
Malibu, CA


On Sep 16, 2007, at 6:36 AM, eric wrote:

> hello
> I am a 49, french piano tuner and i leave in reunion island who is  
> a french terrytory near madagascar!i am here since 20 years;i am  
> also piano teacher in the national conservatory of music
> when can I say ,is that to establish as piano tuner infrance is  
> very easy  EVERY body can do it because in france ther is no  
> sindicat for tuners!!you have just to rent a shop!and make some  
> advices!!!realy easy!the problem for you is that you are american  
> and no french!!I dont now what to do but you must tell to your  
> ambassy in france I think they say to you what to do
> on the other side I am like you!i dream to work in the usa but i  
> dont now what to do!!
> if you whant more expication eamil me
> bye  eric gomez
> ps excuse my poor english!!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Geoffrey Arnold
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 1:36 AM
> Subject: Overseas employment
>
> Hello all,
>
> If a tuner from a foreign country asked me for advice on becoming  
> established in the US, I would have no great advice for him or her.  
> It is hard enough establishing oneself in their native country.
>
> My wife holds a masters in Opera Performance and she and I have  
> long shared the dream of living in Europe: France, Italy, or Spain.  
> I speak French, she speaks Spanish, and Italy would be good for Opera.
>
> I have spent some time at the websites for the organizations  
> equivalent to PTG for these countries, but don't know the next  
> step. I would love to hear any thoughts on the prospect of seeking  
> international employment as a piano technician. These might be  
> specific or general suggestions.
>
> I am 2/3 to my RPT and assume achieving RPT status would be helpful  
> in applying for any university or major music center employment.  
> This move would be a few years off, but just getting my feet wet here.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Greg
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