[CAUT] Louisiana State SOM Position

[Porritt, David]

Jeff:

 

I hope you're not saying that those of us who are happy with what we are
doing, and have a different perspective on economic issues, and are
aware of whatever trade-offs are involved and don't quit in anger are
doormats.  I remember well the pressures of a house payment, kids in
school, etc. and I'm glad I've lived past that.  SMU has an excellent
retirement program (I contribute 5%, they contribute 10%) I have good
health benefits, I work with great musicians who are also delightful
human beings, I perceive that I am appreciated and my last raise
confirms it.  My take-home is not as great as my former gross receipts
as an independent tech, but somehow I'm living as well or better.  

 

I'm really glad you've made the decision to leave USC as it's been
obvious that you have been unhappy for a long time.  These university
positions are unique jobs and they clearly are not for everyone but some
of us weirdos are pretty happy doing it.  I hope your independent
business picks up quickly and that you earn the lifestyle you want and
need.

 

dave

 

David M. Porritt, RPT

dporritt at smu.edu

 

From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Jeff Tanner
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:52 AM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Louisiana State SOM Position

 

Yes, I became bitter over time as I realized I'd been lied to and misled
about the future.  I was committed to the university and there was no
reciprocal commitment. That will make anyone bitter. But if it paid
enough to live on and there had been a commitment from the
administration for a real program of maintenance beyond telling the guy
they hired to just work harder, I would have been quite happy to stay
there on and on.

 

But the point is, the earnings situation around the country isn't going
to get any better until we start standing up for ourselves.  As long as
we are doormats, that is how we will be treated. If we want to change
it, it starts with us.  So, that's what I did.

 

If you don't want to see change, just keep on with the status quo.

Jeff

 

 

	----- Original Message ----- 

	From: Willem Blees <mailto:wimblees at aol.com>  

	To: caut at ptg.org 

	Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 9:02 PM

	Subject: Re: [CAUT] Louisiana State SOM Position

	 

	Jeff
	
	I'm sorry you are so bitter about your job at USC, and I hope
you find what you're looking for. 
	
	Peace

	Wim

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