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EDIT: Ragmondo, we're all still waiting for an answer

Have you ever tried to fill out a form and become frustrated when you see CAPTCHA at the end of it?

I've heard that suicide rates are very high amongst farmers. Do you have any experience of this/know other farmers that do? Why do you think that is?

Since she hasn't seemed to have answered this... I studied journalism at university and am just starting my career.

Currently I've noticed that experience seems to matter more than qualifications. The fact I've studied journalism over any other degree just seems to be a nice touch for employers, and instead they're much more interested in any reporting/news room experience I have. It's a very competitive industry, for every job there's about 100 people who can do it better than you can, and are applying for the same job. So so so much you will hear 'I was just in the right place..', 'Someone had just left when I called the editor..' It's about persistently knocking on doors until someone lets you in. It's a great career choice though, if you're committed to it. Pay isn't great, unless you get to the senior positions.

Also it's worth noting that almost every man and his dog dreams of the travelling journalism position like Lyse has. Not to say it's impossible, far from it, just it's got to be a solid goal from the start if you want it.

Like I said I've only just started down this path, so I'm not an expert. I'm also from England so if you're American then obviously the pay will likely be slightly different.

That said, over here an entry level reporter can hope to earn about £17,000 - £19 000 a year, when full time (35 - 40 hours a week). As far as I'm aware, this doesn't increase much until you get into editorial positions, where you can sometimes earn £30 000 +. The very highest of positions can earn up to £50k or more, but this is like editor of a national newspaper/radio station/TV news service.

The way I see it is that you get a decent living wage, and no more, until you get into senior positions. It's roughly comparable to that of a teacher.