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Originally Posted by Elerial
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I'm sure people will apply and help.
But just as a side note, don't you think it's a bit discouraging to say "it took a year for my application to get approved, be patient" ?
People post an application, then don't hear from you for a few months and anyone would assume that the server doesn't actually _need_ Guides that much if it takes so long to respond.
Edit: You're comparing it to a legitimate job, but most people out there, who are willing to help you aren't willing to commit to another job. Therein might lie your problem of finding reliable people. Most people applying will already have one + a family to take care of. Not to mention some of them might delegate 3 hours a day to playing the game and becoming a Guide with 20+ minimum hours a week just became their play time is 0.
At the same time, you're scaring all those that would be willing to help in minor roles (live had relegated duties) for a minor time involvment with your "legitimate job routine" that you end up with.. well.. seeing how you complain all the time about being overworked. It's those people with jobs and families and whatnot that have put some life behind them that would probably fill that niche of being trustworthy AND have the patience of an IT professional behind a service desk.
And on the treating this thing as a legitimate job - those ussually pay. On Live, for all it being "volounteer" - we got free expansions and didn't need to pay our subscription, I presume you're not putting your highest hopes on the exquisite opportunity of dealing with asshats every day as your numero uno.
Edit: That isn't why I signed up for the Guide program on Live. The simple fact of helping keep the game smoother for everyone was payment enough. Not paying for expansions and subscriptions was just an added bonus. I did hate every minute of the tedious reporting of every single thing I did as a Guide. Not because I don't think what Guides do shouldn't be monitored and scrutinized but because the tools to do so were outdated + you had to double check if the report didn't mix something up and make you look like a mass murderer.
Have a nice day, I know mine already is. |
We demand a lot of our Guides, and don't want to disillusion anyone over the work that will be required. There is a ton of fun and it's a rewarding position, but there are expectations and we do expect people to take the position very seriously.
I understand where you are coming from with your post, but we've had enough experience bringing on new staff members to recognize that it's extremely important we detail exactly what it is we're looking for so that people know what they are getting into.
As for mentioning that it took a year for me to get a response, again, I'd rather be honest than tell a lie to make things look "better". After you've put in a Guide application you could literally be pulled up for an interview at any minute.
Lastly, we really do want people to consider this position as a serious responsibility and privilege. We want people to understand what they are getting themselves into. Being a Guide is one of the most rewarding things you can do here on Project 1999, assuming you are that kind of person who wants to help the server more than anything else. If you are that kind of person, we want you to apply
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It's a lot of fun and a ton of work, and if you can accept that, you won't find a better way to experience and help the server.