[SBE] Industry retirement situation

[k7cr]

Let me jump into this....again -

One thing has not changed - The laws of supply and demand and its impact on 
the rate of pay.

Some things have changed - Just about everything in Broadcasting.

Another thing that has not changed - Those that are able to adapt to change 
end up better off than those that do not.

Another thing that has changed - The influx of people working in our 
business that are involved, almost exclusively, with computers.

What needs to change - The understanding that these folks are Broadcast 
Engineers also.   We need to embrace them, take them to chapter meetings and 
encourage them to join SBE etc.   (Just because we no longer spend hours 
testing tubes or lubing MG-Sets does not make us less of an Engineer)

Another thing that has changed - The number of folks between you and the GM. 
This means that you are more likely to be called upon to interface with the 
higher-ups.   How are your skills in that area?

Some things to ponder - I sincerely hope you will take the time to attend 
the session Chriss is moderating...It could be VERY worthwhile.

Clay Freinwald