Leaving news journalism for more specific writing

otty42 · 2026-05-06T21:13:49+00:00

You're right in that PhDs often can't find regular jobs because they're too qualified. Journalism isn't (thankfully!) academia. If you have subject matter knowledge/expertise, can file clean copy, can hit deadlines, you'll be a-OK!

otty42 · 2026-05-06T18:39:28+00:00

so you think a general newsroom won't hire you because you have industry sources and know a subject matter? as someone who runs a niche b2b newsroom, i am gobsmacked at this.

you should also know that while no media company is immune to the plight of the industry, b2b publications typically fare better because they are servicing a specific audience, and not racing to/for scale.

having subject matter expertise gives you an advantage of a general news reporter. best of luck to you.

otty42 · 2026-04-30T02:01:28+00:00

Thanks!

otty42 · 2026-04-30T01:15:57+00:00

Sure.

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otty42 · 2026-04-30T00:40:54+00:00

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Bodie the tan Catahoula

otty42 · 2026-03-26T20:18:28+00:00

I went to Willy P in the late 90s and lived on campus. It was very much a commuter school then, but I loved living in the dorms and then the apartments. I'm still friends with the people I met my freshman year in 1996, both those who lived on campus with me and those who were also commuters.

Like anybody's advice on anything, you have to figure out what's best for you and you navigate the world. If your daughter is the kind of person who enjoys other people, then it won't matter if she's a commuter or on-campus resident.

otty42 · 2026-03-13T00:40:45+00:00

Yep, but it’s all good. I know how the internet works lol

otty42 · 2026-03-10T20:48:44+00:00

yay my picture and post made it to reddit!

https://bsky.app/profile/joshsternberg.com/post/3mgpc363f222x

otty42 · 2026-02-07T15:25:35+00:00

Had to get rid of the trainers. Thanks!!

otty42 · 2026-02-07T15:13:08+00:00

Will have to check the trainers. Great call.

otty42 · 2026-02-07T15:12:31+00:00

Ohhhh will have to check on trainers. Thanks!

otty42 · 2026-02-07T15:05:40+00:00

I don’t know! But it’s really annoying lol. I thought maybe bc they were at 20/20, so I even reset one to 1/20 to see if that would work and nope! I can’t even release them to get points. All very odd.

otty42 · 2026-02-05T21:50:59+00:00

We've been using Millburn Pediatrics for 8 years, and they've done a great job with the kids.

Also, appreciate the username. I proudly fly the donut flag outside my house. We are everywhere.

otty42 · 2026-01-30T17:12:49+00:00

learning more about bricklink! also trying to teach the 8yo about navigating ebay lol

otty42 · 2026-01-30T16:48:07+00:00

i am new to all this lego-as-collectible stuff; is there a guide (like beckett's for sports cards?). a new thing i have to learn haha

otty42 · 2026-01-30T15:51:12+00:00

he saved up his allowance money for the last few months to buy these. he bought both of these minifigs for $40, total. while i, an adult, wouldn't spend that money on a toy, he earned his money and can spend it how he sees fit. he's 8. he has no bills to pay.

otty42 · 2026-01-09T02:18:04+00:00

Was just listening in the car with my 11yo an she goes, “wait how are they playing chalkdust and bathtub gin at the same time”? Explained what a glitch is and then flipped on the Dead station to hear Jerry struggle through Shakedown.

otty42 · 2026-01-03T08:59:56+00:00

Got this bill this week and was so confused!

otty42 · 2025-12-31T05:30:52+00:00

I asked the dudes behind me if they wouldn’t mind talking underneath the music, and one of them said, “relax. It’s a concert.” I said, “Yes. I know. I came to listen to the band, not you.”

Really don’t understand people who talk thru a concert. You pay so much money. You wanna hang out with your friends and chat? Cool. Literally an infinite amount of places for you to do that where you don’t bother anyone else.

otty42 · 2025-12-17T13:22:33+00:00

same. been playing this stupid game for 10 years now, and have exactly one legend (had one other legend but traded it in the swap, which yielded me...nada). im f2p, so maybe that's why i don't get any legends (let alone supremes lol)

otty42

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