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KJaeger · 03-01-2007, 04:04 PM

Wow. Just... wow.

That whole situation is pretty blatant. It's as if you were VP in a company and the CEO creates a Senior VP with the exact same job description that you now have to report to. And, oh by the way, how much do you want to bet the Senior VP (i.e. the "First Associate Concermaster") ends up being related to the CEO ("Concertmaster")?

Trying to fight for your job in a difficult or nearly impossible situation can be incredibly taxing and draining from an emotional point-of-view. It's a very personal decision and everyone needs to decide for themselves whether they are willing to pay the price that would be required. I can't fault Ms. de Pasquale's decision one bit, and considering the insular nature of the organization it might take several high-profile departures like hers before the orchestra management finally has no choice but to change.

03-01-2007, 04:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
KJaeger Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 93	Re: Ballsy, or just dumb? Wow. Just... wow. That whole situation is pretty blatant. It's as if you were VP in a company and the CEO creates a Senior VP with the exact same job description that you now have to report to. And, oh by the way, how much do you want to bet the Senior VP (i.e. the "First Associate Concermaster") ends up being related to the CEO ("Concertmaster")? Trying to fight for your job in a difficult or nearly impossible situation can be incredibly taxing and draining from an emotional point-of-view. It's a very personal decision and everyone needs to decide for themselves whether they are willing to pay the price that would be required. I can't fault Ms. de Pasquale's decision one bit, and considering the insular nature of the organization it might take several high-profile departures like hers before the orchestra management finally has no choice but to change. __________________ - Kevin Jaeger Pikes Peak Philharmonic Colorado Springs, CO Last edited by KJaeger; 03-01-2007 at 04:24 PM.