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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 year ago Finding a Happy Medium in the Fight Game
Drew Zuhosky, MMA and Soccer WriterAlmost six years ago, I graduated from Youngstown State University with honors and a Bachelor’s Degree of Journalism. I majored in Journalism, but I always tell people that I had a double-minor at YSU. I technically minored in Communication, but I had another minor: Determination.
Being on the autism spectrum, I attended job counseling. Every week, my job counselor had me try my best to find leads on job openings in journalism. It’s a small field and it’s something that’s easier said than done because of it.
About a month and a half into job counseling, I applied for, and was granted a job interview for, a production assistant’s position at one of the local network affiliates in town.
Days turned to weeks, and the weeks stretched into a few months. By this point, I was well into spring and still had no job. It seemed bleak, but a college classmate of mine told me about a website he was writing for.
So, I applied. Initially, I was declined because I wasn’t in the market of a major Division I athletic program, but I mentioned to the person in charge of onboarding that I’m a fan in MMA and in the fight game, there’s no offseason, just off weekends.
On the strength of that alone, I was hired as an MMA writer. Had I not taken a chance on the fight game, I’m not sure where I’d be today. 2023 marks my sixth year of writing about MMA and my second of writing about soccer.
If you’re willing to take a risk on yourself, the payoff can be something amazing. GO FOR IT!
Drew, I absolutely love this. You are INCREDIBLE. I think you should connect with fellow member @jsapril He has CP and he is going through the process of trying to get a job. <3 Lauren
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Is he currently going through job counseling? What was his major in college? What is he passionate about? What would he like to pursue for his livelihood? I wish him nothing but success.
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Hi Drew, and Lauren!
Drew, your story about your “hat in the ring” is truly inspiration! Thank you for always being in my corner! I was inspired by your risk and I am taking my own!
As they say, “Now I have to execute the game plan!!
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Hi Drew!
Already we have a lot in common because I myself am majoring in Journalism and Communications. Who you know can definitely play a huge factor in this field, at times over what you know it appears. From experience, finding jobs in this field can most definitely be a challenge, but having a support group and people in your circle that want the best for you has certainly seemed to make a difference.
Throughout your story, I was also intrigued to see how your patience paid off. Being patient and speaking up for yourself as well really made a difference for you, so make sure you never lose those skills.
Just based on this story alone Drew, it seems that you have a lot going for you and you’re only just beginning! Don’t stop taking chances on yourself!! Speak up and put yourself out there for other opportunities and see what happens.
Best wishes
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Drew your letters are so amazing I’m glad that you were able to feel close to The Unsealed family by sharing your everyday life and process with autism. It takes a lot of bravery to do that. You are a great writer and just like the opportunities you have now for writing I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.
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The power of not giving up is unmatched. You took that leap and I’m glad you did. You seem very pleased with your success. Congratulations on 6 years of writing about MMA. Proud of you.
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You’re so right, Go for it, what’s stopping you and you went for it, Congrats! I’m so glad you got the job of writing that you truly wanted with a true statement of being a fan of MMA, along with your Journalism degree, that is amazing, and a great accomplishment. As you’ve stated, take a risk, go for it, and everyone (as well as myself) had this mindset and kept at it, it’s no telling what we can all accomplish. Keep up the good work!
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Dude you are amazing, You never gave up and you kept trying no matter what and your hard work truly paid off. I wish you nothing but success and thank you for sharing.
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