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Mark Giardina on WYSL?

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the maildude

Did I hear Mr. Giardina back on the air on WYSL today?

Mark, it's just gotta be in your blood and Bob Savage got himself one fine newsman.

Welcome back to the airwaves

the maildude
 
Full time, part time or fill in? Must have really hated to give up that big check in the government sector he talked about a few posts ago. ;)

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I checked WYSL's web site and did not find any mention of Mark Giardina. So it appears Mr. Giardina must be working at the station either as a part-time or casual employee. I also base my opinion on the fact that I have yet to hear Giardina anchor any newscasts on WYSL. (It’s either Bob Savage or some guy named Nick) Therefore, unless Giardina is either a casual employee, or just a field reporter, one would think that he would be anchoring news on that station considering his long career in Rochester radio.
 
Maildude? Hmmm. Someone we've never seen here before suddenly appears to post a glowing comment about Mark's return to the airwaves. It's just really curious that a prolific poster like Mark hasn't posted ANYTHING about his return to the airwaves. WHAT'S UP MARK?
 
Since “inquiring minds” want to know, I will fill you folks in on what is going on.

Despite what some might believe I did not leave my government job and returned to radio on a full-time basis.

Since the first Saturday of December, 2006 I have been working at WYSL part-time which includes a Saturday morning board shift and submitting news stories for the radio station during the week.

My decision to leave radio full-time in March of 2004 had nothing to do with the fact that I disliked broadcasting. One does not spend 31 years in a profession they hate. On the contrary I truly enjoyed working in radio, especially radio news. My decision to leave my former employer was based on other, personal, reasons.

Even though it is just one day a week I can look forward once again to getting up early mornings and going to a job that I love to do for people who are not only broadcasting professionals, but treat their employees like part of their family. I consider myself very fortunate.
 
Mark Giardina said:
Since “inquiring minds” want to know, I will fill you folks in on what is going on.

Despite what some might believe I did not leave my government job and returned to radio on a full-time basis.

Since the first Saturday of December, 2006 I have been working at WYSL part-time which includes a Saturday morning board shift and submitting news stories for the radio station during the week.

My decision to leave radio full-time in March of 2004 had nothing to do with the fact that I disliked broadcasting. One does not spend 31 years in a profession they hate. On the contrary I truly enjoyed working in radio, especially radio news. My decision to leave my former employer was based on other, personal, reasons.

Even though it is just one day a week I can look forward once again to getting up early mornings and going to a job that I love to do for people who are not only broadcasting professionals, but treat their employees like part of their family. I consider myself very fortunate.
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It appears that you have the best of both worlds. A full time job with (I'm sure) nice benefits and more money in your pocket, and now doing something that you enjoy (radio news). Congratulations and the best of luck.
I am guessing, judging from your post, it appears that your former employer did not appreciate your abilities. Their loss is your gain.
 
Ah, opting for the "controlled addiction"...

Congratulations. Now, if you can only figure out how to do everything remotely...
 
My heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who wished me well. And I would especially like to publicly thank Scott Fybush for mentioning me in his weekly web site.

Actually I am some what shocked at the response I've received over what is just my (part-time) return to radio. I can tell you it's a great feeling to be back on the air.

Thanks again all.
 
True radio people are to radio what lawyers are to ambulances. You just can't help it. It's always in your blood. Good going Mark on your new gig. I hope it serves your "needs".
 
anoldguy said:
True radio people are to radio what lawyers are to ambulances. You just can't help it. It's always in your blood. Good going Mark on your new gig. I hope it serves your "needs".
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Mark, Good to hear your back in the game, getting your "radio jones" each week. As to the "lawyers are to ambulances" analogy, which was intended as a compliment; this might have been better stated as "...what lawyers are to courts..." Robert Savage, Esquire, would likely find it a better comparison. ;)
 
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