RE: An HP Position is Open in Texas [License Reviewer,Medical andAcademic Licensing Program]

["Richard Orthen" <rorthen@EARTHSCIENCES.NET>]

True, need and demand are often disconnected, particularly in dysfunctional

or constrained (e.g., civil servant) organizations.  Fortunately, it is

possible for a dedicated and skillful job seeker (or professional

organization like HPS) to plant the seeds of "need" with prospective

employers/sponsors by identifying mutually beneficial emerging

opportunities.  "Demand" eventually materializes for the persistent seeker.

Contrary to popular opinion, the value assigned to "demand" is in the hands

of the seeker, not the employer.  This isn't obvious because most seekers

are aware of just the relatively small advertised market where typically

less skillful or constrained opportunities are found.  The power remains as

it has for generations in the largess of the unadvertised market.



Yes, the HPS is self-serving in their lobbying and there is nothing wrong

with that.  The membership expects the society to promote the profession in

all venues, including "need" arguments before the Federal government.



Rick Orthen

Earth Sciences Consultants, Inc.



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[mailto:owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu] On Behalf Of William V Lipton

Sent:	Wednesday, November 05, 2003 7:13 AM

To:	John Jacobus

Cc:	Ted de Castro; Pete Myers; 'RADSAFE@list.vanderbilt.edu'

Subject:	Re: An HP Position is Open in Texas [License Reviewer,Medical

andAcademic Licensing Program]



I'll have to disagree.  That's unfair to many well-qualified people who

take low wage jobs for various reasons, especially when the job market

is tight.  One problem I 've found with hp jobs is that, to get a

well-paying job, you often have to be willing to relocate.  If you

can't, you may be stuck.



That's why I don't understand how the HPS can lobby for government

funding to train more hp's when I don't see any demonstrated demand for

them in the job market.  I am skeptical about those studies that show a

"need" for more hp's.  They often seem to be self-serving.  "Need" is

NOT "demand."  Need is what the person doing the study thinks employers

should hire.  Demand is what employers are actually willing to pay for.



The opinions expressed are strictly mine.

It's not about dose it's about trust.

Curies forever.



Bill Lipton

liptonw@dteenergy.com







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