A study that suggests that journalists have lousy jobs because the pay is low and the stress is high suggests that working on either of those factors can improve our situation. The writer notes that many journalists hang in because they feel fulfilled.

Take an idea from Herman Cain, who declared a run for the Republican presidential nomination. After he suspended his campaign, journalists noted that his brief attempt gave him exposure to reframe the way people thought about him and brought him new opportunities. The same can happen with others who apply for stretch jobs.