I’ve been all out of sorts the last few weeks. I don’t know what to do with my life. My contract at work is up in September, and I have a few options. I could a) sign another contract for another 2 years. B). put together a resume tape of my best shows and send it out to other stations, really anywhere in the country. C). or get out of the news business entirely.
I don’t know what to do. I have been at my station since I was in college. I started part-time running cameras for the news, making graphics and such. When I graduated I went fulltime, then a few months later I moved into the News side and became the morning producer. I worked 1 year of 3:30am to Noon shifts. It sucked. I had the bedtime of a 4-year-old! Then, after a year I was promoted to Senior Producer. I write the 5pm news and work 9:30-6:30pm. Pretty sweet hours.
But there are some things that underlie that. At most stations, the senior producer does the 10pm newscast. I’ve worked those hours, (2-11pm) and don’t want to do it again. I like having a normal life. But at my station, my boss wants me there during the day, so he pushed for corporate to keep me dayside. However, my 6&10pm producer is leaving and I am worried that they will try to move me again. And if they do, I want to tell them that I will not be signing another contract.
I’m fairly valuable to them. I work for the ABC affiliate, so I have to produce all the Husker Football Pre and postgame shows during the fall. I’ve done it for years now. My morning producer is also leaving about a month after me, so they won’t have anyone with any experience so I feel like I have that going for me.
But part of me knows that working anywhere else just won’t be the same. We have a pretty relaxed newsroom. And my main male anchor is awesome! One of the nicest people I know. I don’t know if I want to stay in the news business. I kind of want to get into PR…better hours, no holidays/weekends, etc. But jobs are hard to come by right now. Any ideas friends?
I also have a summer cold. My throat is sore and I am exhausted. So I didn’t run Thursday or today. Or Tuesday. I guess its okay..It has to be! I am planning on a nice long run tomorrow if I feel up to it. I’m trying to listen to my body, not my head!
This post is completely random…but I’m going out with friends tonight. I haven’t gone out for a long time, and need some time out, getting dressed up and flirting. But as much as I want to go, I don’t really want to, you know? The whole bar scene isn’t really my thing, but I need some time out!
I’m contemplating joining match.com. I had been on eharmony and had no luck with that, and several of my friends have found relationships, including one marriage! on match. So we shall see. I’m not sure how I feel about it.
Well, this was a totally random post. Hope everyone has a fantastic day…I’m trying to!
Runnin' Down a Dream 