Sports Writer, Hobbs, NM

it's funny because it's true.

 

I'll go ahead and state the obvious, Hobbs isn't the greatest town to live in, but it has its moments. I worked there for a year and can vouch for the two sports guys that the new hire would work with, they're both good guys despite the undying love for all things Pac-10. Hobbs gets a lot of events like the Globetrotters and monster trucks that you wouldn't expect for a small town. Hobbs basketball is like a religion, a packed Tasker Arena is a pretty cool thing to see.

The paper is solid for its size, the website side could use some work but for a small daily it's a well equipped and well run paper. I would say it's a solid spot for a first gig out of school or for someone trying to move up from non-daily ranks.

 

If you do get hired here, try not to be like the guy who just went to Denton and gave no notice.

 

If the ownership is still Shearman Corp., then look out. One of the worst "family-owned" companies in the business. Owner himself couldn't be bothered with the operations of a newspaper. Money, money, money. Real estate, real estate, real estate. Spent a few months starting out at their paper in Colorado and got the hell out fast.

 

i'm all about truth in advertising, but who gives a shit about your experience ... i mean really?

how do i know:
A. your publisher wasn't a dick
B. your editor wasn't a dick
C. your ME wasn't a dick
D. your SE wasn't a dick
E. you simply suck at what you do

i'm guessing this isn't a major chain with corporate mandates.

 

Your guess is correct.

 

worth it just for hobbs hoops.

 

You're correct. It's about truth in advertising. I'm just passing along my experience with the company (which is not a major chain, but still not a good one).

Now. You don't know shit about me personally, so don't even pretend. Judging by your angry remarks, I would say you either have worked for the company (or still do) or are butt buddies with the management or something.

A, B and D are false. All three were dicks in their own unique ways. C is true. ME was a great guy. E you don't know what the fuck you're talking about because you've never seen any page I've produced nor read any story I've written.

 

Keep the discussion to the job opening and not Hobbs alums, please.