Why do bad things happen to good People in radio?

[shiftless]

Hey All,
It's a very bad time for Americans today, and radio is now a big casualty. Some of our best talent are falling by the wayside.I have been let go from The Lake last year,my name is Dan Page.I have worked part time at WBLK,WKSE,WLCE and WWKB. Everytime I got let go, it was devistating to me.I wasted a lot of time feeling sorry for myself,and I shouldn't. I know who I am and what I am. If I rubbed anyone the wrong way in this business, I'm sorry.I have to see things now in a different way,learning to overcome rejection, a big part in this business.Getting fired (laid off) is part of this business, you need tough skin,radio is not for the folks who wear their hearts on their sleeves.But now is time to reinvent new ways of reaching an audience.After all we have come a long way since Marconi, and we are in the 21st Century,things will change,it's a rule of science. If I can say to all those in radio who lose their jobs like me, is that things do happen for a reason, I'm learning that. It opens your world to new possibilities.Being in radio is just like any other business, it's a business, and good people will get fired.Please folks, understand that when you are on the radio, you are still a human being, so don't put radio people on pedestals.For all those not in radio, you are just important than anyone else. In fact that's one thing a good jock does is make their listeners feel as if the jock is just like you and me.I am trying to be hopeful, and why? Because there is nothing else.I just hope that everyone who has lost their jobs in this country stay postive, and try not to blame. Because take it from me, it will eat you alive.Best of Luck to all who read this,and stay strong. By the way Jim Pasterick told me a lot of these things, my love and good wishes go out to him and others like him. Sincerely, Dan Page, Lockport, NY.

 

[Mark Giardina]

Don-

There is a saying in broadcasting that if you haven't been fired once or twice in your career, then you've never really worked in radio or television.

Here in Rochester a good friend of mine, who I've known for 29 years, was recently let go at a popular news-talk station. He wasn't let go because he couldn't do the work, but because someone miles away looked at the books and decided that a certain number of people had to lose their jobs. Unfortunately in my friend's case, he was one of those people.

Be prepared to read about more layoffs in the future. And do not be surprised to see some big names being escorted out the door.

Another thing to be on the lookout for is possible layoffs at non-commercial stations as well.

 

[cee]

If I can say to all those in radio who lose their jobs like me, is that things do happen for a reason, I'm learning that. It opens your world to new possibilities.

Yes, it does open your world to new possibilites. I know that from personal experience. The old saying is true: when one door closes, another door opens. And I always add to that saying(as a dose of reality) that sometimes it takes a little while to find that new door to open. Yes, stay positive. If you're trying to find a new door to open, keep in mind that things are tough right now. However, we've lived through times of high unemployment in the past and we've always come out of it. They say that winners think in the long term. That's true. The proactive life is the life worth living. Do what you have to do to survive in the short term and make plans for the long term. We're going through a rough patch right now, but things will get better.

 

[SirRoxalot]

Bad things are happening to a lot of good people out there - both in and out of radio. Greed has a lot to do with it - and rarely on the part of the people who pay the price.

Life isn't fair. For some people, that's a good thing. For others, it sucks. One thing that everybody is going to gain out of the current situation is a reframing of priorities. Times like these - and the ones ahead - teach us what's really important. Money isn't nearly as important as how you affect the lives of the people around you.

Keep your head up, and figure out a way to survive. If you can make enough to get by doing something you love, you're a very lucky person. Otherwise, you have to do what you can to survive, and do what you love simply for your own satisfaction. Remember, neither your job nor your paycheck really defines who you are, or your value as a human being.