> > > I found it comical that I was asked by an fm in
> harrisburg
> >
> > > to do an on air audition. I declined due to the fact I
> > > worked in major markets and the the worst thing i was
> > asked
> > > to do in phila. was to go into the production room and
> do
> > a
> > > few front sells and back sells to verify it was my
> voice.
> >
> > > number 78 market asking for an on air audtion...what a
> > > freaking joke!!!
> > >
> > WOW! Ego anyone??
> > whaddya mean ego. when you got a benz of a voice and the
> guys who have dodge neons of a voice get the gigs it makes
> you say hummmmm????? guess they work cheap empty trash cans
> etc. let's face it i have not heard many good time pt
> voices with the exception of a handful of guys on the river.
>
Somebody told me a long time ago that nobody is too good to audition for a job. Pro sports stars always work out for a team before they sign as free agents. I don't think it's so crazy for you to do an audition shift. Did you ever think that your heavy hitting resume comes with the stigma attached that you have an ego? Maybe asking for an audition shift was a simple test from the PD to see if you were going to come in and be a good fit for the station or an ego maniac. If that was the test, I don't think you passed it.
It's your life and your career, but if you are shopping around for a part time radio gig, it seems to be very obvious that you aren't working full time. Those out of work have little time to be picky.
Also, if you have the talent, and audition isn't an audition. It's your first shift.
CB