Me: Is there anything else you'd like to add about the program or anything you feel like I've missed?
Anonymous: No, um, when you do get a draft or something done, if you don't mind just me taking a look at if just to make -- can I do that or not?
Me: Um... *silence* ...I don't know. I'd have to ask my editor.
No, I do know -- of course you can't. You can look at it when it's published. I have a degree in journalism, but you want to ask permission to be my boss and/or do my job for me? I don't think so. Seriously, people, not okay.
Always,
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Ugh! People do this to me all the time! It drives me crazy! What do they expect? "Sure! I'll get your approval before I report the facts? Make sure telling the truth is okay with you?" Ridiculous.
I feel like I need to come up with a REALLY good witty come back for the next time someone asks...but nothing has come to mind yet, haha!!
I feel that there is very little respect for young journalists in general!!
Ain't that the truth?!
Aw, I'm sorry. That totally sucks.
Get 'em, Hannnah!
@Jessica -- it's totally normal. Nothing new but just as annoying every single time!
@Spencer -- you better believe it! :)
I think it's so cool you're a journalist. That's what I want to be, oh so very badly! Where did you study??
Nequia, are you studying somewhere right now? I absolutely love journalism. It's perfect if you need some sort of structure everyday, but still need every day to be perfect. I love it because it provides opportunity to learn new things constantly, be social, while still maintaining some time for myself!
I studied at Texas Tech University in West Texas. I just graduated in May, and I'm on the job hunt right now...hopefully landing something very, very soon!
What appeals to you about journalism?
My favorite is when a source starts a conversation by reminding you how much money they spend on advertising with your newspaper.
Oh yeah. UGh!
Jennifer
Napa
Good times, right, Jennifer?! I wonder if the same thing happens at REALLY large publications?!
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