[BC] Professional Respect - from the other side of the street...

[Tom Bosscher]

Jeff Welton wrote:
>>>  Is there more I could/should be doing, in the collective opinion of the list? 

	Jeff, you are somewhat is a bit more of a pickle, 
representing a factory who wants to continue their well 
deserved excellent reputation.

	But there does come a point, and it is easier for the 
contract engineer, to say, "That's it, I'm out of here." I'm 
not sure what you should do. However, my guess is that this 
manager you are talking to will never be involved in another 
transmitter purchasing decision, and if he is, that proposal 
may be too expensive for any manufacturer. The customer is 
NOT always right. The customer ALWAYS writes the checks, and 
thats it. And thats all.

	There are too many of these type of broadcasters, and I 
used to get too many of them to call me. But when I would 
not accept a trade out at their local spa dealership for my 
work, they would get upset at me. My time is valuable, and I 
would rather be teaching a ham class for free, than to be 
paid by these people. Why is it that when I come back from 
those places I feel like I have to take a shower?

	I don't have an easy answer for you Jeff, but my guess, is 
no matter what you do, this manager will not be happy. So 
what are the choices?

Tom, always willing to accept a Nautel for free, Bosscher