Mark,
It is the same everywhere, I do believe. It's a very difficult business, for sure. I look at it this way. Just make as many calls as you can (sales) and eventually you will find a good enough base that really appreciates your talent. The musical chairs of ADs is the norm.
Like Donny said, be as good as you can so they can't ignore you (or something like that lol).
My earnings have increased dramatically when I started dumping the facilities that really could care less about their people.
Fortunately, there are many new places that continue to pop up. If a really good musician/entertainer can't stayed employed nowadays, something else is wrong.
And Zuki........you're response here also sobered me up too.
a) "The musical chairs of ADs is the norm."
ME: The norm....that's what it's come down to and I'm the last one to recognize reality. That was a good label you gave it.
b) “Donny said, be as good as you can so they can't ignore you.
ME: That would apply in the old days, not present conditions.
c) “My earnings have increased dramatically when I started dumping the facilities that really could care less about their people.”
ME: Zuki, that was really good…….no…..great. Dump the phonies and go where you’re appreciated. There’s your key right there. It’s like how they do motivational talking: unclutter your brain so the good and positive thoughts can come in. Same with gigs…..keep the positive ones and stop dragging yourself down with places that “drag you down.” That’s one of the basics of motivational thinking. And THAT is exactly what I’m going to do if I stay in the game. So, I guess, in a way, Donny is right!
Mark
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