Abstract
A Central Florida survey found more than half the area's former journalists had planned to make the field their life-time career, but left within 12 years. Most were well-educated and apparently successful, yet they portrayed journalism as a frustrating profession, characterized by low pay, poor management and bad hours. They found new jobs with more freedom, better working conditions and real job security. Many went into public relations, and 72% received raises.
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