- And many people don't want to, either! I've had to work hard and push for readers, but journalism has been a normal job for me, one with an employer and health insurance and an audience from the get-go. I would not have wanted to do it if the only way to eat was to hustle on my own.
- A lot of people cannot just start a paid newsletter or become freelancers to sustain their careers. The sports, metro, and international desks did work that requires *team* resources, like legal checks, documents, access to archives, and long-term beat experience.
