Why do the beats brag about it then? And since when is making forty grand a bad job when all ameneties are paid for. Tom does not make 40 Grand. Are you kidding me? Dealing with fans and/or nonfans? Get over it. It is a part of your job. Writers can be criticized. If they can't take it, well so what. Tom seems to deal with it. Also who cares if the players are asses? Then tell the public that they are being reclusive and unwilling to give their perspective. If they continue to not speak to to you, so what? You can draw conclusions from their attitude, on the field demeanor, responses to other reporters. Reporters are not supposed to be liked. That is a bygone era nowadays. I won't comment on your specific job because it isn't relevant. I don't know you. Tom and Anthony are not starving and they also get paid for appearances on radio. They are not hurting. Maybe you are. They aren't.