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The other kind of PT/Intern stories

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Eddie_Vedder, Mar 5, 2007.

  1. Eddie_Vedder

    Eddie_Vedder Member

    I thoroughly enjoyed the thread last week about the part-timer horror stories (and laughed my ass off). But what about good experiences you've had with part-timers and interns... you know.... where they do something exceptionally (and perhaps surprisingly) well?
     
    Eddie_Vedder, Mar 5, 2007
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  2. melock

    melock Well-Known Member

    I made one on the same guy on the previous thread, although it was more funny than a horror story. This guy taught at a local elementary school and worked about 25-30 hours a week for us. He sometimes stayed until 1 a.m. helping type in roundups despite the fact that he had to get up at 5 a.m. to get ready for school. Wasn't the quickest or sharpest guy out there, but did everything we asked of and took our constant ball breaking with a smile. He wrote stories on things we didn't want to and did it with pleasure. Great all-around guy.
     
    melock, Mar 5, 2007
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  3. Overrated

    Overrated Guest

    I was an amazing part-timer.
     
    Overrated, Mar 5, 2007
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  4. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    That's not what I hear. More hype than substance. In fact, some might say you were overrated.
     
    Flying Headbutt, Mar 6, 2007
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  5. Bill Clinton

    Bill Clinton New Member

    Well, this intern came into my oval office once. So I took out a fine cigar from my humidor ....
     
    Bill Clinton, Mar 6, 2007
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  6. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    best intern I've ever worked with is now covering an SEC beat and won an APSE award...
     
    slappy4428, Mar 6, 2007
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  7. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    We've had amazing luck with interns, particularly in recent years.
    Part-timers? Always hit or miss.
     
    Moderator1, Mar 6, 2007
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