Editorial from outgoing senior reporter Chris Burns

Chris  Burns
October 20 2017 - 10:00am
Reporter Chris Burns says goodbye to Mount Isa. Photo: Jemloco Images - Mount Isa and North West Queensland.
Reporter Chris Burns says goodbye to Mount Isa. Photo: Jemloco Images - Mount Isa and North West Queensland.

I LEFT my first job quietly except to say goodbye on Facebook. A key contact replied with, ‘good riddance. I mean, um, good luck.’ I was burnt-out. In my resentful 23-year-old mind I vowed not to return to journalism. I would use my savings to finish a book and pursue a love of stand-up comedy.

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Chris  Burns

Chris Burns

Senior journalist

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