Q: I'm in the advertising side of the newspaper business, and have been for more than 20 years.
I am in the process of deciding whether to stay at the major daily in my area, or change to a weekly.
I've been fortunate in my career, moving up quickly through sales into management and becoming a bridge between print and online, developing and selling new products.
From San Diego to the Chicago Tribune, most of my time has been spent in major dailies.
Family concerns necessitated moving to employment with a major company that is known for it's toughness. Well deserved.
I've thrived career wise, and the company has been good to me the five years I've been here, but it's been a drain emotionally surviving the atmosphere.
I need to work another seven years. I can stay here, or move now into a company that has a great reputation for work environment, but is comprised of small papers. I'd work for two of these, helping them set up online sales and training.
The pay is equal. The drive is much longer -- another 45 minutes each way. I don't know if you have any advice, but it would sure be welcome.
Crossroads
A: It sounds like you have this pretty well scoped out, and I think you're answering your own question.
I'd wonder about this: What is the difference in the length of your day -- commute included? I am just hunching that the more demanding job also includes a longer workday. Would you be trading work hours for hours spent behind the wheel, listening to a CD?
Your observations about your accomplishments to date and the transition from work to retirement tell me where your head is.
