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Mad the Swine
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posted October 17, 2006 06:38 AM
I recieved an email from a news director soliciting tapes for a job in a location that I would love. The problem is I am under contract for another year. Normally I would never break my contract but working conditions here are terrible. Other people have left early and our boss has threatened to sue them, but they never go to court because our boss has so many legal skeletons in his closet. I currently don't have a tape. Should I make one and send it to the news director? I know this is my decision to make, but I would love some advice from met vets.
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CasaNova
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posted October 17, 2006 06:43 AM
If an ND is asking YOU for the tape, send it...can't hurt...BUT specify that you still have a year on your contract. If the ND is contacting you then you should definitely send it. Who knows, the opening may be there in a year and not tomorrow...
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forecastguy
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posted October 17, 2006 06:45 AM
I'd start by reading any of the multiple number of conversations that have been had on this topic:
Like this one
Or this one...
Or this one...
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qryche
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posted October 17, 2006 07:04 AM
It never hurts to go ahead and send a tape. At the least, you'll get a head start on getting fresh material together...you may have a year on your deal but you'll want to be hunting sooner than that. If nothing comes of it, no harm no foul...plus you may give yourself a better idea of what you might need to strenghen on your next tape. If you get an interview...even better...that's more invaluable experience. If they offer you a job...well you can worry about it then! And you'll be less than a year away anyway, so it really won't be worth their trouble to go after you. Overall, it's a good exercise to get yourself out there.
If there's plenty of precedent for others leaving early, that doesn't guarantee you free passage, but it's great ammo if they do come after you. Just don't go to a market where you'll end up at a station that competes with another station in your ownership group...then they WILL stop you from going.
If you get as far as the interview process and you have any reservations about going further, find yourself a good attorney locally who works in contract law. They can guide you if you run into trouble, and read over your new contract for you. All for less than what you would pay an agent!
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tvwxguy
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posted October 17, 2006 07:51 AM
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Give me a hollar... I can help.
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Mad the Swine
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posted October 17, 2006 08:02 AM
Thanks tvwxguy. I'll give you a call later.
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TAFKA wacowx
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posted October 17, 2006 08:10 AM
In most contracts you are bound to it until the end unless allowed by management to go. In some situation, where family issues or the like mean that giving up one job and taking on another mena a change...SOMETIMES management will grant you the freedoem to leave. In your case, I would be wary since some have already left and the ND/GM seem to be trying to stop the tide of evacuees.
True enough, you can send out your information and even pursue any interview, but make sure they know you are bound by a contract. If they wish to make you an offer, then approach your management. Otherwise there is no need to 'rock the boat' if you don't have to.
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WX GUY
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posted October 17, 2006 08:21 AM
Mad...
If you are who I think you are, then you should leave. Normally, of course its bad to break contracts or leave early. But THAT place??!? It's in a category of its own.
Good luck, and PM me if you need any advice
[ October 17, 2006, 08:21 AM: Message edited by: WX GUY ]
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