I once went to lunch with JS, a couple of years after he became ED. I was chafing under some of the new regulations that were being put in place, and was (in retrospect) whining about it, although I think I wasn't too far from justified. I don't remember the specifics, but to offer an analogy the bulk of the changes amounted to, "Some people need to be scheduled, therefore we shall put everyone on a schedule." I questioned, "What about those people who have performed for years, and do their best job without the schedule?" His answer, "Well, that wouldn't be fair."
My attitude has always been "it isn't about fair, it's about doing the job." Quotas can get you into medical school so that you have a fair chance, but if you suck at being a doctor you don't get to be one. Is that fair? Maybe not. Is it right? You betcha.
Okay, I'll admit to hyperbole to make the point, sure. It just a topic that gets me going, and in trouble sometimes. Remind me sometime to tell you about the Jacomo Chorale Madrigal Dinner.
"It's MY show, William." "Yes, Becky, and it sucks."
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Date: 2005-02-18 20:19 (UTC)My attitude has always been "it isn't about fair, it's about doing the job." Quotas can get you into medical school so that you have a fair chance, but if you suck at being a doctor you don't get to be one. Is that fair? Maybe not. Is it right? You betcha.
Okay, I'll admit to hyperbole to make the point, sure. It just a topic that gets me going, and in trouble sometimes. Remind me sometime to tell you about the Jacomo Chorale Madrigal Dinner.
"It's MY show, William." "Yes, Becky, and it sucks."