Kees, have you considered the possibility of working in a state or multi-site facility that would need someone who possesses building/structure knowledge, capacities, etc., and would understand maint. demands, accomodation and so forth? i would think a state parks or state hist. sites dept/div. would be able to use and appreciate a background like yours sounds. however, i don't know that "appreciate " is a word that is used too much in large-scale (or even small) government. what about contacting some of the arch. firms that design museums - pos. team member? keep thinking creatively and looking - you'll chance upon it sooner or later and GOOD LUCK! linn Kees Stahl wrote: > Dear World, > > One's happy professional life seems determined by an odd balance between > desire, obligation, proficiency, and compensation -- what one wants to do; > what one feels they should be doing; what one is circumstantially capable of > doing; and what one receives for doing it (fiscal benefit, self-esteem , etc.) > > That said, could anyone suggest how an architecture-trained facilities > professional currently working for a multi-national corporation might try to > break into the "museum facilities management" business? What are the > drawbacks of the profession, besides fiscal compensation? > > Years ago, I studied architecture at the Cooper Union in New York City. > Fairly soon after graduation, for lack of the poetic wherewithal to defend my > actions any differently, I backed into facilities management "when money got > tight." > > Seven years later, I now live in Washington DC and I'm trying to somehow > bring my professional existence more closely in tune with personal interests > that have been uncomfortabley relegated to "pursuits outside the office". > > Museum facilities management seems to offer the "happy professional life" I > seek -- somewhat of an architecture and facilities management hybrid that > combines the architect's appreciation for the arts and sciences with the > facility manager's knack for problem solving and project management. (What > the institution of the museum offers to our collective societal heritage, and > the pride one might gain from associating one's self with such an honorable > task, goes without saying in this particular email.) > > Any ideas? All responses are most certainly welcome. > > Regards, > > Kees Stahl > Assistant Vice President, Facilities Coordinator > Citigroup Global Technology Infrastructure > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to > [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "Signoff > Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).