Four years, oh my!
Yesterday, I quietly marked my fourth anniversary at the Daily Bulletin.
Sad but true, this is the longest I've ever worked at one job. I guess I really like it here. (Or maybe I didn't really like all the other jobs.)
Unlike other reporters who have dipped their toes in multiple beats, I've stayed put, covering Rancho Cucamonga for all those years. I guess I really like Rancho. (Or maybe nobody else does.)
For a person who likes to talk and likes to listen even more, a job as a daily newspaper reporter can't be beat. For example, this past week, I've interviewed: Supervisor Paul Biane, Mayor Don Kurth, Councilman Sam Spagnolo and Actor Edward James Olmos. I also interviewed a Coca-Cola employee, a member of the Brown Beret, a hardcord K-FROG fan, the manager of Fresh & Easy, an environmentalist and the San Manuel tribal chairman. I also talked to a person who really likes Spam, a man who owns the world's tallest cat and a woman who would not give her name but cried for 10 minutes about losing her job.
All in one week!
If you're lucky enough to have a job, how long have you been there?
Sad but true, this is the longest I've ever worked at one job. I guess I really like it here. (Or maybe I didn't really like all the other jobs.)
Unlike other reporters who have dipped their toes in multiple beats, I've stayed put, covering Rancho Cucamonga for all those years. I guess I really like Rancho. (Or maybe nobody else does.)
For a person who likes to talk and likes to listen even more, a job as a daily newspaper reporter can't be beat. For example, this past week, I've interviewed: Supervisor Paul Biane, Mayor Don Kurth, Councilman Sam Spagnolo and Actor Edward James Olmos. I also interviewed a Coca-Cola employee, a member of the Brown Beret, a hardcord K-FROG fan, the manager of Fresh & Easy, an environmentalist and the San Manuel tribal chairman. I also talked to a person who really likes Spam, a man who owns the world's tallest cat and a woman who would not give her name but cried for 10 minutes about losing her job.
All in one week!
If you're lucky enough to have a job, how long have you been there?
I stayed at my last job for 40 years. It started out part-time with a pauper's wage and eventually morphed into full-time and a wage I could live on. I met and formed relationships with wonderful people, and served my community. Another great part of the job, was that I did not have to commute.
Congrats!
Take care of yourself so that you can take care of your career. Have a terrific fifth year!
Wendy:
Four years? Pish posh. Next month I'll have been with the Sun 18 years. Gasp!
Seriously...congratulations! I'm glad you're part of the team!