When I
first started in journalism, no one wanted to hire me because I didn't
have experience. Now I have six-years experience at a small daily and
am trying to move on, but employers at bigger dailies now tell me they
would rather hire someone a year or two out of college at less pay.
It's like I am being punished now for my experience. How does one deal
with this?
Jeff 
You are not alone. There is no choice but to keep looking, trying to
find a match between your experience and a good job. These mismatches
are not rare and are certainly not your fault.
The employers who
are turning you away for less experienced people who they can hire for
less might well be interested in you for other openings where they will
need -- and are willing to pay for -- more experience.
