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Stephen Beale
@SBeale_Writer
Freelance writer, Steampunk Explorer editor, ex-Bulldog Reporter. Also on X-Twitter @steampunk_explr.
Jan 20, 2020 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
I've shared my personal AB5 story @Ab5Of, but I thought I should share it here. I was laid off in May from a full-time editorial job after 35 years as a journalist. Given my age (now 61) and the sorry state of the media industry, I figured my best prospect was freelancing. 1/9 Unlike some freelancers, I'd be happy in a regular job. I've applied for dozens, including jobs in content marketing and print production. I've had a couple of preliminary interviews but nothing approaching serious interest. 2/9