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From: Fran.O'gorman@f94.n272.z1.fidonet.org (Fran O'gorman)
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Subject: Re: question RE signers and signing
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Date: 25 Jan 91 16:48:27 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 >> Was that related to people problems or equipment problems?

 AS> PEOPLE related, of course!!!!  What else is new???  So many
 AS> take things for granted until we educate them but boy, what an 
 AS> education that can be and a big headache at times.

I know what you mean, but in the end many will benefit, so I guess
it's worth the pain, just wish people were more sensitive at
times. 
 
 AS> such as locking TDDs up in rooms where NO ONE can access them!  
 AS> Actually, people don't realize they need to keep a TDD hooked up 
 AS> at all times until you explain why.  I'm referring to the ER in 
 AS> this case and sometimes give the hospitals, City Hall and Police 
 AS> stations here a call every so often to keep them in practice.  

I think that what happens is someone on top might realizes,"hey
yea, we should have a TDD!" and orders one, but then, no follow
through.  I'll bet many of the people that would then use it,
aren't trained and don't know how to.

 AS> There is such a big turnover at the hospitals and Police station 
 AS> (even though they are supposed to train new personnel as they come 
 AS> in, they often forget to do it) which makes this necessary.  I was 
 AS> asked to do this by several of our city officials, so I try.
 
OK so I see there is training but when they asked, do they pay
you?  It's probably on your own time as a volunteer.  It should be
formal thing and you should be paid.  They shouldn't depend on
kindnesses and someone donating their time for something so
important and essential, it should be a firmly established part of
their training.

--Fran

     
     
 

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