V: What does that mean? Well, at the TV station (WHOI) and many tv stations in the country, master control is going to be run by a machine. Not 24/7 but enough that it will eliminate some jobs and since I am at the bottom of the seniority list, that means me. WHOI is investing in a system that will air programs when they need to air and it will insert the local commercials where needed. Somebody still has to record feeds, dub in commercials, and put in commercials for shows that are live and don't have a set time for a commercial break(like sports) so the people that have been here 20+ years will still have a job in order to do those jobs.
So I have been told layoffs will not happen until June but nobody knows for sure how long it will take to get this new system up and running smoothly (Some think October). So what do i do now? Sandra mentioned nursing. A 2 year program to be an RN and a guaranteed job afterwards. I don't think I'm smart enough and it is a female dominated line of work. I just can't see myself telling people I'm a nurse. I might be able to stay with WHOI and become a producer. They need producers for the news and it doesn't really say you need prior producing experience. I have a degree in TV Broadcasting and they know I'm a good worker so that is a definite possibility. The bigger house and possible 2nd child will be put on hold until we know what will happen. I can still do real estate for some money as well, but that is really unpredictable right now with the slumping market.
S: Yep, life sucks sometimes. The "funny" thing is... this has occurred to Vince twice now at HOI. They automated the first job he had with them and gave him notice that there would be layoffs. This whole thing really chaps my tushie (thanks Tom for teaching me that one). Since this has happened to us in the past, we are ready to battle it again. I will support Vince with whatever career he chooses to continue with or pursue. I suggested the nursing thing because I know that in the paper every Sunday there is at least 2.5 pages of nursing opportunities AND I don't think someone will create an "automated whatever" to replace nurses. And for the RECORD, Vince is smart... he just underestimates himself. Plus, don't you think Vince would look AWESOME in some Cubs scrubs? Yeah, that rhymes!
I think whatever Vince does he will be great at it. Vince the producer. Sounds pretty pretty pretty cool. He does have a Broadcasting degree and as you can see in the job description for wanted producers, he possesses all these qualities.
"Interested candidates should be highly motivated (Go Cubbies!) and have a passion to produce a fast-paced (have you seen him keep up with Sofia?), high story count newscast. The ideal person must be able to multi-task (full-time at HOI, part-time realtor, part-time stay at home dad, husband, friend, etc.) , know how to tell a great story (he tells the best stories, i.e. the crying baby that needed Sofia's pacifiers) through writing and editing and work well under pressure (I want to move THIS year Vince, find me a house) to get breaking news on the air quickly and effectively. A positive attitude (are you kidding me? Vince is Mr. Positive) is a MUST!
Good luck to us and please keep us in your prayers. Here comes round two. ding ding ding.
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Bummer; sorry to hear the news guys.
Vince, I would see about the producer position if I were you. Vince the Producer does have a nice ring to it!
If not, maybe once the baseball season is over, you could inquire at the Peoria Chiefs? I know you like sports, and perhaps a part-time gig with them while doing the realtor thing on the side would work? Their busy season is mostly during the summer, and that would mesh well with your two schedules as well.
Keep your chin up. Good things happen to good people. I can't wait to see what awesomeness is in store for such a guy as yourself!
Well, of course Vince would make a great nurse- I could really see him in the OR making jokes with the surgeon while the patient's knocked out. Or in psych- his upbeat attitude and sense of humor would be a huge asset. Think about it.... =) The world is your oyster! Laura
How about a radio personality? that would be cool... I'd listen to you in the morning.
Producer, that'd be pretty sweet and they'd be lucky to keep you on.
I agree with Tom, good things happen to good people. You're totally going to come out on top and this change will be for the good.
Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging. I say a prayer that Vince can get this producer job. I think he would do great!
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