[BC] It's not just Engineers....

[Rich Wood]

------ At 08:05 AM 5/2/2008, Golchert, Michael A. wrote: -------

>     In looking through the trades of the last couple of days, it's not
>just the engineers that are lacking (as has been discussed on this
>list).  Several groups are having problems recruiting "qualified" GM's
>an well as DOS/GSM's/LSM's.  The listed reason for this tough
>recruitment problem is that people don't want to relocate in the current
>tough economic climate.

The lack of interest in relocating is legitimate. Even more so with 
the current housing market. Why would one leave a decent job to move 
to another market where a bad quarter could put you on the street in 
a cost cutting move? I've been offered several jobs that would 
require me to relocate. In all cases I felt the expectations were 
unrealistic and meeting their goals wouldn't be possible. The 
likelihood that I'd be looking for work within a year was high.

One was a music syndicator with small market stations. They had 
nothing to sell and sterile programming. I just read that the were 
sold and would be merged with an existing syndicator. The existing 
syndicator doesn't need the duplicate staff, so my bet is that the 
company that approached me will be firing most of the staff.

If you're single you can look at it as a short term adventure. If you 
have a house and a family it's a serious risk. You'll be thankful 
that Starbucks offers health coverage for part time employees. I know 
a couple of high powered headhunters. Even they say stay put unless 
the job pays at least 6 figures, offers relocation expenses and the 
purchase of your existing house. Significant signing bonuses and a 
firm contract should also be part of the package. With the recent 
bloodbaths and the ones upcoming, it isn't time to move.

Rich