I have never said this in public, because I haven't wanted to burn those bridges. I just dc anymore. If journalism doesn't work out, I will survive.
The way editors (95% men) have treated me has taken a high toll on my self-esteem and mental health.
That's it. That's the tweet.
The way editors (95% men) have treated me has taken a high toll on my self-esteem and mental health.
That's it. That's the tweet.
It sucks to work hard and do things you're proud of and still be consistently treated as completely disposable in a profession with no protective industry standards. I know they do it to a lot of other freelancers, also men. I know gender is not the only factor. It just compounds
Anyway I came to the realization of late that I won't allow myself to be treated like that anymore, and if it means not doing this job, then I would rather not do it and not feel broken and insecure all the time about what I do.
Still letting this marinate. Anyway that felt good
Still letting this marinate. Anyway that felt good
P.S. Last thing I'll say: I am in no way perfect. I've made missteps, but I don't think they were worse than the colossal messes I've seen men make in this business without much consequence. I've always tried to learn from them and be a better journalist. Doesn't feel like enough
Okay really last thing: any tiny mistake I've made, there was a chorus of psycho trolls waiting in the wings to amplify it and use it as evidence that actually I'm not good at my job and not all that bright. I'm not sure that would have had the same impact if I were a man. End.
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