Thanks again folks.
I'm honestly very grateful for your kind words.
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Originally Posted by spacezebra
Congrats Matt
What an interesting change of career. The later start in the morning is always a nice incentive.
Cheers Petra
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It's actually not quite as big a departure as it appears, Petra.
I'll be using all the skills I've acquired over many years as a journalist to write things like press releases and marketing material.
I'll also often be the first point of contact when journos from press, radio or TV get in touch. Having been a newspaper, magazine and radio journalist I'm well placed to deal with their requests and inquiries.
Also, prior to the job I've just left I was Sports Editor at a radio station in Geelong.
What I'm really looking forward to is the corporate/sponsor relations side of the job. This is something quite new to me and a real opportunity to add to my experience and skills.
There'll also be many public speaking opportunities and events management requirements.
I really see this is a great opportunity to advance my career and grow personally, not just maintain my own status quo.
There's also a large involvement with local juniors and their various associations which I think will be very challenging and rewarding.
Now, more than probably at any other time, we need to be doing everything we can to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles to our kids
