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Let’s see what’s on your minds….

Email:

Hi, Scott.

I hope all is well. I wanted to reach out to you concerning some advice. What makes a news station take a while with the hiring process? For an example, a position opened for over 3 months now, particularly a reporter position. I'm just curious. Tough business for sure, but I'm hanging in there. Sometimes it seems unfair. Granted there are great journalists out there, but what I've experienced so far at my previous station are those that do the bare minimim get ahead, get the promotion, steal stories, etc. while those who've put in the work are walked over, taken advanatage of, etc. Or... you know, the pretty face, the handsome guy, etc. The favorites, etc. Does anyone appreciate hard work anymore? Pair this with toxic management. I wish I could share my story with you, but I've chosen to remain silent for now. I believe you reap what you sow, so time will tell, you know? I continue to pray and hope for the best. One thing is for sure, I've been in tears each day. Every single day, praying for a breakthrough.

FTVLive Response: Welcome to TV News! Also, the reason jobs stay open so long is often because everyday the job goes unfilled, the station saves that much more money.

This next email is from a newsie that wants to respond to KCNC’s Kathy Walsh retiring:

Good afternoon.

 Like many true Denverites, I think Kathy Walsh is a solid staple in the Mile High City. She wouldn’t remember this but she’s the reason I got into TV news. Way back in 1987 when I was just a tiny little high school journalist, a classmate and I scheduled a tour of KCNC and the chance to do some interviews. No one at KCNC told anyone about us. When we showed up at the station, no one had a clue. Kathy Walsh walked into the lobby and our discussion about what to do next caught her ear. She chimed in, telling the front desk that she'd be happy to show us around. She spent three hours with us, showing us the ropes and then letting us interview her. It was then and there when I decided to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Obviously I had no idea how much this business really pays. But I will be forever grateful to her for how she treated me like a journalist and not a dumb kid. (Which I was.) I wish her strength from yesterday's rain, courage to walk into tomorrow's wind and the warmth of the sun today. 

Email:

Scott,

You said a few weeks ago that you were looking to take some time off? But yet here you are each and everyday.

I think you deserve some time away from FTVLive and you should take it.

As you like to say, Just saying….

FTVLive Response: After working everyday for the past 7 years, including every weekend and every holiday, I am looking at ending the streak in the near future. But, like Cal Ripken, it’s hard to take a seat on the bench.