"Escape from Reality: A Journalist's Brush with Abandoning the News Business" In a candid and thought-provoking essay, a New York Post journalist recounts a pivotal moment of introspection during a tranquil getaway to Grand Cayman. After a rejuvenating massage, the writer found themselves pondering a shocking thought: abandoning their high-pressure job and staying on the island forever. The article delves into the pressures and stresses of the news business, as well as the allure of a simpler, more peaceful life. As our journalist grapples with the demands of their profession, they raise important questions about the cost of dedication to their craft and the value of personal well-being.
The New York Post almost lost me in May. I was lying in a treatment room at the newly-opened Meraki Wellness on Grand Cayman, getting a massage so relaxing I dozed off for a few minutes, and I thought, What if I just… stay here? No one can make me go home. How I’d support...
