Good move, Atlantic.

The Pot Job by Bart Schaneman — Trident Booksellers & Cafe Author Bart Schaneman's book The Pot Job explores the underside world of pot dispensaries, theft, revenge, and the law.

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On the shelf at Powell's bookstore (@powells.bsky.social) in Portland, Oregon. Love to be called "rollicking."

I moved my family to Korea for a job. Then I got laid off — and I'm still glad we came. Bart Schaneman and his family had a full life in Colorado — a two-story house, cars, and jobs. In his 40s, they decided to move to South Korea.

I’m in @Businessinsider.com today with an essay about my family’s move to Korea, the WaPo layoffs, and why I still think this was the right move.

www.businessinsider.com/family-moved...

Fresh water We watched it flow right through our hands.

bartschaneman.substack.com/p/fresh-water

I was making an effort to enjoy the tea, food, and the weather. Trying not to check my email, or keep telling myself I’d failed. The job leads had poured in when I posted the news of the layoffs, but I wasn’t about to keep doomscrolling LinkedIn from the lounge chair at the pool.

Gamaksan yesterday

someone screenshot of Homer’s desk where he’s covered up the sign with photos of Maggie so it says “DO IT FOR HER”

this has only become more poignant as I’ve grown older and had children of my own and come to the realization that I, like Homer, will never be allowed to retire

A lake with trees and apartments reflected in the water

Ilsan Lake Park, South Korea, today

Scenes from Chiang Mai

The view from the hotel restaurant in Chiang Mai, Thailand, this morning. The world is a good place, full of beautiful culture, delicious food, interesting languages, and fascinating people.

A week and a half after the Washington Post closed the Seoul news hub and I lost my job, I’m feeling better. Several editors have reached out, and I plan to do a lot more writing. I’m glad I live on this continent—Asia is a fascinating place. So many stories to tell.

My novel, The Pot Job, spotted at the new bookstore, the Denver Book Society. 17th and Humboldt.

We Were a Breaking News Team On Losing My Job at the Washington Post

"We were the scrappy overnight newsroom of a major global media organization trying like hell to honor its reputation and give our readers a full picture of the world." @bartschaneman.bsky.social on The Washington Post eliminating its hub in Seoul. therepublicofletters.substack.com/p/we-were-a-...

Former Washington Post journalist Hank Stuever joins The Times-Picayune and The Advocate Hank Stuever, who twice has been named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in feature writing, will start in his new role next month. “He’s one of the best journalists in the country.”

Journalists in New Orleans have no idea how their work lives are about to change for the better. Or maybe they do! Either way, wonderful for everyone involved, @hankstuever.bsky.social especially. www.nola.com/news/veteran...

We Were a Breaking News Team On Losing My Job at the Washington Post

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We Were a Breaking News Team On Losing My Job at the Washington Post

We Were a Breaking News Team
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The final Sunday arts section I worked on. (It’s a lovely one.)

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Work is how I’m coping with getting laid off at the Washington Post. Editors: I’m open to any general assignments on the ground in South Korea, and I have extensive experience in business writing and book-related coverage. Link to my clips below.

The Post's announcement named Book World as a discrete entity being eliminated, which led to a lot of kind words, all of which are greatly appreciated. But other critics weren't in a section entirely eliminated (though what will remain of it, I have no idea), so I've seen much less about them. 1/2

I lost my job at The Washington Post An improbably timed defense of the media

Wrote about getting laid off and why media workers deserve a little grace.
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Jon—once my editor at Slate then my colleague at the Post—is such a brilliant journalist and thoughtful human being. Any publication would be lucky to have him.

What? There were many articles written about this. What are you talking about?

Journalism is a great industry to go into if you want to become speedrun becoming a Marxist.

My heart breaks at the end of the Books section at the Post. So many brilliant people there, especially @roncharles.bsky.social, the most beloved book critic I know. I feel like I should write more about this, but I’m on deadline and trying to finish a freelance piece myself.

Thanks, Steve! Anyone celebrating the end of the Washington Post can eat a large bag of (unsavory materials.)

Only road there is these days

Thanks, Nick. Dark days