I once had an Operndirektor who said “Theaters make the coffee, and the singers are the coffee beans”. Grind ‘em up and throw ‘em out. He later became an Intendant. Tough reality to understand that is how many in leadership think, but this is why we have UNIONS. If you are a working singer in Germany join and/or get to know your UNION! More information here: https://www.gdba.de