Barry Svrluga on Hiring

So, finally, some thoughts on @PostSports: I, like so many of my colleagues, was laid off today as part of the Post’s implosion of its Sports department. I ache for my colleagues, so many of whom are friends and so many of whom I’ve worked so closely with over 22+ years here.

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