[BC] Do We Still Like Our Jobs?

[Donna Halper]

Barry and I were talking about doing an article on this subject, and I am 
eager to do it.  I've worked as a consultant for many years, as you know, 
and have worked with several of the engineers on this list.  I consider 
them my friends and admire what they do to make stations sounds 
better.  But over the past several decades, I've seen a lot of changes in 
what is expected of engineers, and have heard a number of engineers 
complain about how they are treated.  On the other hand, some still think 
it's a great way to  make a living.

Soooo, I'd be interested to get the opinions of list members on the subject 
of being a radio engineer today-- for example, do you feel your station's 
management treats you with respect?  Do you feel your role has changed over 
the past few years, and if so, has it changed for the better or not?  I 
realise some of you may not wanna talk about your boss (I can disguise 
names for the article, if necessary!) and I am not trying to create a giant 
gripe session-- but I am seriously interested in what your perception is of 
the broadcast engineering profession today:  would you want your son or 
daughter to become a radio engineer?  Feel free to contact me off-list if 
you'd rather not have your comments posted!