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Should I bring this up? (self.Blind)
submitted by Raf_AL
Hello.
Tl:dr. Should I bring up that a boss might have lied to me, at my dream job?
I've been on internship for a couple of weeks now, and this week the guy in charge of my workplace managed to get me into the local radio station, so I could get a chance to experience working in a studio, Long story short, he pulled some strings, and now I get to go to the show for the rest of the week, and maybe some days next week too. I'm very greatful for this opertonity.
Here's what bothers me.
During the fall I contacted the boss of the station, asking for an internship. At first he was very positive about the idea of having me there. I called a few times and he said he had forgotten about it, and would get right to it. Then a month later I got a mail, where he said there were some construction work going on at the time of the internship, and I couldn't come. I was a mess after that, because My dream is to work on radio.
Fast forward to today. I come in to the studio and have a blast with the host of the show. I get to go on their weekly meeting, and even get the chance to educate them on how they should describe pictures for the blind in their alt text on their web-pages.
I couldn't help noticing that there weren't any major renovations going on at the moment. In fact, nothing had changed from when I was there on internship nine years ago from elementary school.
I'd like to know if I should bring this up in any way, now that I've managed to get into the place I wanted to be at in the first place. It feels bad that they might have lied to me in the first place, but at the same time I really like that I finally get the chance to get a taste of what it feels like, to work on a radio station. Their studio isn't so accessible though, so I don't get to do the fun stuff, like being in charge of the mixer.
Tl:dr. Should I bring up that a boss might have lied to me, at my dream job?
I've been on internship for a couple of weeks now, and this week the guy in charge of my workplace managed to get me into the local radio station, so I could get a chance to experience working in a studio, Long story short, he pulled some strings, and now I get to go to the show for the rest of the week, and maybe some days next week too. I'm very greatful for this opertonity.
Here's what bothers me.
During the fall I contacted the boss of the station, asking for an internship. At first he was very positive about the idea of having me there. I called a few times and he said he had forgotten about it, and would get right to it. Then a month later I got a mail, where he said there were some construction work going on at the time of the internship, and I couldn't come. I was a mess after that, because My dream is to work on radio.
Fast forward to today. I come in to the studio and have a blast with the host of the show. I get to go on their weekly meeting, and even get the chance to educate them on how they should describe pictures for the blind in their alt text on their web-pages.
I couldn't help noticing that there weren't any major renovations going on at the moment. In fact, nothing had changed from when I was there on internship nine years ago from elementary school.
I'd like to know if I should bring this up in any way, now that I've managed to get into the place I wanted to be at in the first place. It feels bad that they might have lied to me in the first place, but at the same time I really like that I finally get the chance to get a taste of what it feels like, to work on a radio station. Their studio isn't so accessible though, so I don't get to do the fun stuff, like being in charge of the mixer.
i_love_family 5 points 4y ago
I'd talk casually with a staff there to see how the construction is going. For all you know, it could be delayed or canceled
Raf_AL [OP] 2 points 4y ago
Could be worth a shot. Thanks for the suggestion.
multi-instrumental 5 points 4y ago
Just so you know I do audio work as a career and none if it is (easily) accessible. Software is a lot more than hardware in my opinion though. I would bring it up but that's just my personality.
Not trying to shit on radio either but faders/eq/pan/etc. aren't even the tip of the iceberg when it comes to audio tech stuff. You should grab a DAW, some MIDI controllers, a microphone, & some plugins!
Not trying to shit on radio either but faders/eq/pan/etc. aren't even the tip of the iceberg when it comes to audio tech stuff. You should grab a DAW, some MIDI controllers, a microphone, & some plugins!
Raf_AL [OP] 2 points 4y ago
Good to see that there are other audio engineers with visual impairments around here.
I get that it isn't easy to do, and I do have some experience with pro tools, but I don't think that will help me much in the studio.
I'l have a day with the technician tomorrow, so I'l get tha chance to ask him abot all the gear they've got in the studio.
Thanks for the input. If you want, we could probably talk some audio engineering in the pm's later.
I get that it isn't easy to do, and I do have some experience with pro tools, but I don't think that will help me much in the studio.
I'l have a day with the technician tomorrow, so I'l get tha chance to ask him abot all the gear they've got in the studio.
Thanks for the input. If you want, we could probably talk some audio engineering in the pm's later.
derrekjthompson 4 points 4y ago
No. Take the opportunity, just keep in mind that you shouldn’t trust that guy.
WhatWouldVaderDo 3 points 4y ago
You need to consider the cost vs reward here. At the cost of damaging a professional relationship (by calling him out), what do you hope to gain? Additionally, can you say with 100% certainty that no construction was going on? Even if you can, is this a good use of your time (your time is valuable).
MelodicMelodies 3 points 4y ago
I think that you can bring it up in a way that isn't too confrontational. Something like "oh hey, so what was construction working on here last fall?" And if he's like what are you talking about? Then you can go from there. You probably don't want to be too deliberately antagonistic about it though.
surulia 3 points 4y ago
Who would you bring this up to? Like who would you be reporting this to?
Yeah, that was definitely shitty for him to just blatantly lie... But at this point, since it's only a temporary position anyways, I'd say just bite the bullet and get the experience under your belt. Unless, he continues to mislead you during your time there and you do want a full time position there!
EDIT: I just realized what sub this is in and I change my mind completely, if he knows you're sight impaired and he took advantage of that, definitely say something. Did he say any if this in email?
Yeah, that was definitely shitty for him to just blatantly lie... But at this point, since it's only a temporary position anyways, I'd say just bite the bullet and get the experience under your belt. Unless, he continues to mislead you during your time there and you do want a full time position there!
EDIT: I just realized what sub this is in and I change my mind completely, if he knows you're sight impaired and he took advantage of that, definitely say something. Did he say any if this in email?
Raf_AL [OP] 2 points 4y ago
It's temporary, but I hope that it would lead to something in the future.
I just hope he'l see that I've got potential, since the only thing I'd struggle with is reading which song is the next on the playlist, because they don't have any screen readers set up there.
I just hope he'l see that I've got potential, since the only thing I'd struggle with is reading which song is the next on the playlist, because they don't have any screen readers set up there.
HDMILex 2 points 4y ago
Couldn't you run NVDA portably?
Raf_AL [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I have no experience with NVDA unfortunately, so I didn't even consider that.
The next step would be to convince them to make a setup, so that NVDA won't be broadcasted. I Have to ask what kind of software the station is using, before I can proceed bu suggesting that idea.
Thanks anyway. Your suggestion gave me a few Ideas.
The next step would be to convince them to make a setup, so that NVDA won't be broadcasted. I Have to ask what kind of software the station is using, before I can proceed bu suggesting that idea.
Thanks anyway. Your suggestion gave me a few Ideas.
EconomyWish 2 points 4y ago
You don't know the real situation. Your perspective may be absolutely correct; or it may not be.
Hosting an intern, even an unpaid one, is not easy. It takes a lot of extra effort and time to do so. I can think of so many, many possibilities where an apologetic "no" is easier (even for a sighted and experienced intern) than saying "yes!"
The fact that you're there right now proves to me that this person was well-intentioned: he followed through and you're in the door. The fact that you're having a blast right now means that he put in the effort to make sure that your experience as an intern was worthwhile, i.e., you're not just sitting in a chair in a corner for hours and hours doing something mind-numbing or boring or, worse, nothing. (Most interns do exactly and only this.)
I've designed internships and they are a pain, let me tell you. Life and work are so, so busy; and every employee, from top to bottom, is usually overworked. Be thankful to the guy that worked to make it happen. If he had to tell a small fib (remember that you don't know this for sure!), I will suggest that he did it for a good reason; and, in the end, it seems that whatever the reason was was for your benefit.
I am glad you got the internship; and I am glad that you are having a blast. Count your blessings right now and enjoy your time there! And, of course, good luck making it more permanent! :)
Hosting an intern, even an unpaid one, is not easy. It takes a lot of extra effort and time to do so. I can think of so many, many possibilities where an apologetic "no" is easier (even for a sighted and experienced intern) than saying "yes!"
The fact that you're there right now proves to me that this person was well-intentioned: he followed through and you're in the door. The fact that you're having a blast right now means that he put in the effort to make sure that your experience as an intern was worthwhile, i.e., you're not just sitting in a chair in a corner for hours and hours doing something mind-numbing or boring or, worse, nothing. (Most interns do exactly and only this.)
I've designed internships and they are a pain, let me tell you. Life and work are so, so busy; and every employee, from top to bottom, is usually overworked. Be thankful to the guy that worked to make it happen. If he had to tell a small fib (remember that you don't know this for sure!), I will suggest that he did it for a good reason; and, in the end, it seems that whatever the reason was was for your benefit.
I am glad you got the internship; and I am glad that you are having a blast. Count your blessings right now and enjoy your time there! And, of course, good luck making it more permanent! :)
kkolb7 2 points 4y ago
There's no need to bring it up. He didn't owe you anything at that point. Sorry to say that you're likely to find plenty of people who don't mind lying.
oncenightvaler 1 points 4y ago
if it were me I would say something like
"I don't know what miscommunication happened, I was told there was construction going on, and nothing had changed. Is there more to this that I don't know, how can I put your minds at ease beyond doing what I am doing?"
I would do my best not to rock the boat but you have to advocate for yourself.
"I don't know what miscommunication happened, I was told there was construction going on, and nothing had changed. Is there more to this that I don't know, how can I put your minds at ease beyond doing what I am doing?"
I would do my best not to rock the boat but you have to advocate for yourself.
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