[BC] Belt tightening

[JYRussell@academicplanet.com]

Well, I think he *DOES* have a point...
Jason
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JD Davis" <jdavis at lvradio.com>
To: "'Broadcasters' Mailing List'" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 4:43 PM
Subject: RE: [BC] Belt tightening


> Now.... how many are going to take Tom O seriously!? I can't wait to see 
> the
> replies here...
>
> Lotus Broadcasting
> James "JD" Davis
> IT Manager
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net
> [mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of Thomas G. 
> Osenkowsky
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 2:38 PM
> To: Broadcasters' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [BC] Belt tightening
>
> Why would an engineer have to be 'compensated' for
> running 8 stations instead of 2? He/she receives a paycheck,
> correct? What about the General Manager of those stations, or
> the Regional Manager who has even more stations? Are they
> posting for 'compensation'?
>
> Perhaps, one day, if I EARNED my way to the Executive level
> I could expect compensation commensurate with my abilities.
> But for now I must accept what is given me, be thankful for it,
> an do my best to support management who gave me the privilege
> of working for them. I must respect those who know more than
> I, have greater wisdom than I and are generous enough to offer
> me the opportunity to serve under their tutelage. This honor is
> compensation enough.
>
> If the company buys more stations, yes it is more responsibility
> for me. But it is also a greater challenge. A greater opportunity
> to prove my worth, demonstrate my skills and the positive attitude
> I owe them for being successful enough to afford to purchase the
> additional property(s). I am proud to have slightly contributed to that
> success.
>
> Tom Osenkowsky, CPBE
>
>> I think the humanitarian way to deal with this is to form a charity
>> called United Executive Appeal to help them through the tough times.
>> What will Warren Buffett do with only $19 billion left? At least
>> Buffett gave money to charity. Do you suppose the others are doing it
>> to allow entry-level employees to get pay raises? Maybe to compensate
>> engineers for running 8 stations instead of 2? A cynic would say it's
>> to enhance stock prices but we know that's not true.
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