Blog 3

In these blog posts, it is important that I maintain honesty so that I can show an accurate portrayal of my experiences and feelings. I have recently come to the realisation that this course is not what I want to do as a future profession. It has dawned on me rather suddenly that I am not enough of an avid sports fan to be able to cover and report on sport with the relentless work ethic and consistency that others on the course, as well as professionals already working in the industry. Whilst sports journalism is still a working industry, from what I have gathered over the last two years, it is an industry which is built on a journalist’s unbridled love for sport, which means they have the ability remain on-the-button 24 hours a day and still feel as though it is a paid hobby rather than a job. Every industry carries its own set of stress, deadlines and requires a high work ethic regardless of the area of work, which is something I am fully aware of. However, I have come to realise that the fulfilment that others get out of this area of work due to their foundational love for sport in general is something that I do not get. This has resulted in my overall work ethic and work output taking a big hit, as I have struggled to prioritise and prepare for work ahead of time, which has in turn had a multiplier effect on the stress I have been under, to the detriment of the quality of my work. Of course, this is all self-inflicted, and there is no one responsible for my work other than myself, however as previously mentioned it is important that a level of honesty is maintained in order to provide an accurate portrayal of my learning experiences.