Here is what happened:  Long about October or so, one of the big wigs was around the studio building.  I’d always gotten along reasonably with the guy, we had our occasional differences of opinion, but nothing that I would consider out of the ordinary.   So anyway, Mr. Big Wig was acting a little strangely.  On a side note, I observe people, I can almost always tell when someone is lying or being less than truthful (except compulsive liars, they are harder to spot).  At the time, I thought it a little strange.

Then, around three weeks later, I noticed a help wanted ad in Radio World.  Something for Western Massachusetts, which again, I thought was odd because there are no radio groups in Western Massachusetts.  My gut reaction was that is either my job, or the contractor in Albany.

Finally, around the middle of November, the general manager at my location began to act shifty as well, and the jig was up.  I knew that I was on the way out, likely because I refused to do any more work without more pay.

I am fortunate for the following reasons:

1.  The contracting company that took over my position immediately hired me to work for them.  Truth be told, I have better benefits, better working conditions, and a better over all outlook now than before.

2.  About three years ago, I started a side business installing solar systems.  At that time, it was a way to make up for the money I was loosing by working at the radio stations.  It has grown into something that is more than I expected, faster than I expected.  The new work arrangement allows me to still pay the bills and grow my company.

The contractor in question is somebody I have known for twenty years.  He is a good guy and I am happy to be working with him.

I am still, however, deeply deeply disappointed in the way it was handled.

So, my advice to anybody reading is to watch out for yourself.  Keep your eyes and ears open and have a plan B or even C.

As for me, I plan to transition my way out of radio, because as I have opined here, and others have stated as well, there is no future in it.