Blake Mathews Leaving KHOU
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 5:30 pm
Well you guys, the time has come: my last on-air day at KHOU will be June 30th.
The reasons for my departure are both professional and personal. 1. I miss my partner and I desperately want to be with him in Florida. 2 I’m ready to take on a M-F position which is an advancement in my career and allows me to spend time with Nick (partner).
It’s fair to say that we have been through the worst of the worst together: Harvey, Imelda and several winter storms—namely the February event.
I consider myself to be very privileged to have worked not only in a top 10 market but also in my own hometown where not only my parents could see me but also my school teachers and my friends and their families. The last five years have been an incredible experience which not only made me a more seasoned meteorologist but also lent its hand in educating me and polishing me.
I absolutely will miss Houston but I miss my partner more than you’ll ever know and my personal life needs to take precedence for the time being.
Finally, a word to those who want to get this business: it is very rewarding, it is fun, it’s unique and at times very challenging. However, there are many drawbacks including no say in where you live, crappy hours and schedule and working weekends and holidays amongst others. For those who think you’re going to be rich, you’re dreaming. Can you make a lot of money doing this? Absolutely. However 90% won’t. Are you the lucky 10%? If you want to do tv weather, do it because you love the job because the other drawbacks are difficult to live with long term.
Soon you’ll meet not one but two new meteorologists that KHOU will be hiring. I’m confident in my absence you’ll still be in good hands.
-Blake
The reasons for my departure are both professional and personal. 1. I miss my partner and I desperately want to be with him in Florida. 2 I’m ready to take on a M-F position which is an advancement in my career and allows me to spend time with Nick (partner).
It’s fair to say that we have been through the worst of the worst together: Harvey, Imelda and several winter storms—namely the February event.
I consider myself to be very privileged to have worked not only in a top 10 market but also in my own hometown where not only my parents could see me but also my school teachers and my friends and their families. The last five years have been an incredible experience which not only made me a more seasoned meteorologist but also lent its hand in educating me and polishing me.
I absolutely will miss Houston but I miss my partner more than you’ll ever know and my personal life needs to take precedence for the time being.
Finally, a word to those who want to get this business: it is very rewarding, it is fun, it’s unique and at times very challenging. However, there are many drawbacks including no say in where you live, crappy hours and schedule and working weekends and holidays amongst others. For those who think you’re going to be rich, you’re dreaming. Can you make a lot of money doing this? Absolutely. However 90% won’t. Are you the lucky 10%? If you want to do tv weather, do it because you love the job because the other drawbacks are difficult to live with long term.
Soon you’ll meet not one but two new meteorologists that KHOU will be hiring. I’m confident in my absence you’ll still be in good hands.
-Blake
