Despite the severity of her airport tirade, Randi Goldklank is apparently getting just a slap on the wrist. As she's been undergoing treatment since the now-infamous April incident, it's clear Randi's been given a second chance.
We can debate the merits of her non-punishment until the cows come home, but I'm more interested in the career fallout. She's "decided to resign" from her GM position at WHDH-7; whether that was really her choice is unknown.
But it's another reminder of the intense pressures in the broadcast industry that have been the undoing of so many people. This is a brutal business where career lifespans can be short and subject to termination at any time.
I'm not rationalizing her behavior or addiction in any way. But there are no winners in Randi's sad saga and her downfall should serve as a sobering reminder of what this insane business can do to one's mental health.
