This is a radio station, not a soap opera
The new shortwave schedule of Radio Netherlands went into effect today, with major reductions in shortwave frequency hours. This is part of an overall reorganisation, which also sees around a quarter of all job functions at Radio Netherlands being replaced by a slightly lower number of new positions. What this means in real terms is that some of my colleagues are leaving the organisation between now and next April.
I have been impressed by the way in which everyone at Radio Netherlands has been coping with the situation since it was first announced earlier this year. Unfortunately, one or two individuals on shortwave mailing lists have taken to commenting on the personal situation of named individuals as if they are characters in a soap opera. And these comments are so wide of the mark it would be funny were it not for the fact that they are real people with feelings.
If you come across such comments, treat them with the contempt they deserve. One reason I've started this personal Weblog is to try and share a slice of reality. Because I don't see much of it on some of the mailing lists!
9:10:15 PM 
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