Mike {AB} Butler wrote on Mon, 13 October 2008 08:08 |
As Charlie points out, there are a lot of experienced folks out there who do have a right to a bit of self esteem for their paid years in blood, sweat, toil, and knowledge. It would be nice if elders would give respect to their juniors.. but it ain't gonna happen in this biz.
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Hello Mike,
Thanks for your confidence, but I didn't necessarily mean that "Experienced Folks" should not give respect to "their juniors", or that the "juniors" don't deserve respect.
Everyone that shows respect, deserves respect.
What I WAS trying to say, is that the longer a person has been in the Business, the more they have learned that wishy-washy conversations, unclear communications are not only disruptive, and time "wasters", but, can be the reason for resentments and anger from some. (ever experience a person on a Gig losing their temper?)
When I work a Gig, if I ask a DIRECT question, I WANT A DIRECT ANSWER.... if you don't know the answer... say so.
When I work a Gig...
Make sure any of your Paperwork, or Labeling is Legible:
PRINT
If it's your I 9's, W-2's or other payroll paperwork,and I can't read it, you may NOT get Paid in a timely manner!
Don't answer any questions from the client that may be a touchy subject, refer them to the PROPER PERSON.
Cute names that you've made up for common Sound Gear are great, but LEAVE them at home! If the rest of the Crew doesn't know what you're talking about, in an emergency, you're just going to piss everyone off.
That's what I was referring to, being Direct.
Cheers,
Hammer