[CAUT] Louisiana State SOM Position

[johnsond]

Jeff-

This is a sad story and I think most of us can feel the loss.  None of 
us can really know the entire picture of your situation there, but 
whenever a competent technician is forced to leave over reasonable 
compensation that is not good.  I'm convinced that a big part of the 
problem is that we are so easily isolated.  This forum has been an 
enormous benefit and positive influence, but we really do need to be 
aware and support each other.  It may not seem like much sometimes, but 
that's what we have.  I'm also currently waiting for response to my 
initiation of a review to update our entire maintenance program 
including budgets and salary.  All the best to you as you move on to new 
and hopefully better prospects. 

Dennis Johnson
St. Olaf College
___________________

Jeff Tanner wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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
>