Re: Re: Houston Symphony Cutting Jobs, Salaries


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Posted by wow on January 24, 2003 at 13:17:30:

In Reply to: Re: Houston Symphony Cutting Jobs, Salaries posted by dp on January 24, 2003 at 12:47:42:

we are not talking about a pro athlete losing a little bit of money. We are talking about highly trained professional musicians here. Imagine if your company just cut 14 percent of your salary. You are used to making a certain amount and based on that you develop your standard of living. Now you are told you have 14 percent less. If you think it wont affect you anymore than it will affect them you are wrong. Just because these people make a good living, doesnt mean they can afford to make less. And also remember that 4 people(well, string players) are going to lose their jobs. Thats a 100 percent loss of pay. That sucks for them a lot. Not to mention the fact that the orchestra will lose those string positions forever. This affects their product.

Anytime someting like this happens to someone, regardless of occupation, they deserve a little sympathy.


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