Sunday, January 12, 2020

"Reduced psych ward prices for DJs! Act now!"

Years ago, it amused me when the owner of a radio station at which I worked mailed a brochure to all employees.  The brochure touted that the company now offered access to mental health services.

Making a living in radio--with its often low pay, frequent format changes, and personnel changes--can compromise a DJ's psyche.  Although a lot of the employees probably couldn't have afforded the mental health visits, due to their low pay, it was a thoughtful company gesture.