A Thought About Admin

[=[Ga]= AutoDMC]

So you joined eGO because the servers rock, and the admins rock, and you think you have it in you to be an admin.

Right now, you're contemplating joining, or thinking about your new e, or learning the ropes with your shiny G, or maybe you're strutting around showing off your O like a proud parent.

You may wonder what these may mean in the real world. Sure, the e, eG, and eGO commands respect in the community, but is there a real world plus side?

There is! And I have a story to go with it.

I wasn't happy with my job, and I wanted a new one. I wanted one that gave me more responsibility, and more pay wouldn't hurt, either.

So I apply at this really cool company, named SoftLayer*, a growing dedicated server and datacenter company in Plano, Texas. They accept me for an interview, and I go in all nervous.

I sit down with the guys I'll be working with at the end of this story, and we go through the interview. Where did you work. What did you do. Degree? In what? Oh, uh, I see. Interests? Hobbies? How would you solve this problem? Do you like cubicles? The normal stuff.

Then they open the floor for any other hobbes/experience. At this time, I wasn't a player on eGO servers (that wasn't for a year hence), but I was a moderator on a Sonic the Hedgehog themed message board. I don't know what motivated me, but I mentioned this, that I had served as a moderator for a year on a Sonic themed message board.

Surprisingly enough, they were impressed with this. Why? It showed maturity and interest in a hobby, a sense of community, and a dedication to a task.

I was hired and enjoyed my time there immensely.

I'm sure you see how this applies. Admin in eGO might seem like a small hobby, but you might be able to use it in an interview! It shows that you're responsible, clear headed, not one to abuse power, responsible, dedicated, that you have a sense of community, a love to help the group... all the things you want your future employers thinking about.

And, remember! You ain't a member of some rinky dink clan with a listen server on Tuesday Evenings. Edgegamers Organization is something a resume reviewer can actually look up.

Don't put it under employment history, but it's a neat thing to have under "Other Information". If you have an O, maybe change the heading to "Personal Accompishments" or something flashy! Maybe the manager at McDonalds won't be interested, but it's a bright mark that you can use, like I did


* Note, I left SoftLayer because I missed my family, missed my small town, and didn't want to commute. So now I run my own business doing computer repair.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

He's got some good points, there are many things learned in the admining of servers in how to control people and their behaviour. The personal responsiblity and accountability helps to mature the immature along with improving communication skills for all members. If you are involved in any special program ie: admin recruiters, admin school instructor, artwork, coding, mapping, or organizing scrims you are learning not only how to manage people...but how to lead them as well.

My time with edgegamers has helped me in the real world tremendously, I am glad to see it has the same affect on others as well.

 

[CrankCantankerous]

I would like to state that both as a hiring manager and a screener, showing ability to pursue interests and a mature dedication to a hobby of any reasonable sort is always a bonus.

I had a friend who is a die hard Harry Potter fan (and I am too, laugh if you like) and she put on her resume that she was on Staff at the Hogwart's School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, because she spends about 10-15 hours a week moderating and doing administrative work for a Harry Potter community. It got laughs, but it also was the determining factor that got her hired over 10 other candidates.

If you truly enjoy your hobbies, and are willing to work at them, don't be afraid to share them with potential employers.

 

[Mental Buga]

What a great post.
you know it does have a positive influence on our everyday lives, I do use the same conditions with people in real life as we do here in ego.. I remember seeing an amusing post by relik the other day about using warn, kick , ban with his kids and I tend to use that same principle with mine.. although seriously we dont kick him.. but it amounts to stopping his activities with a time out.

I have also.. without meaning to embarrass my husband used it to remind him about acceptable behaviour.. he was pretty angry about something at home and his behaviour and attitude was just unacceptable. I reminded him that it wasnt a nice way to talk to someone and that he should be respectful and if hes capable to do it in game and in the clan then he should have no problem abiding by the same rules at home. After a few stunned seconds he agreed with me and it has had such a positive effect on us, I believe we grew even more when we joined ego.

Kind of a bit funny when you think about it, but on another level.. and this goes out to all you youngsters who are disrespectful to your parents and swear at everyone just because you can. If your in ego youre here because you respect the rules and you like the way that everyone acts around you.. and if you can do it here, you can do it at home too.

From being in this clan you benefit from aquiring many of lifes lessons led by example. Respect, Honor Maturity and loyalty

 

[Darth]

YEA! nice post! Glad you got the job!

 

[Icarus]

eGO is in my personal statement going to two of the biggest universities in Scotland.

 

[HL2master]

Wow, excellent post Auto. And nice follow ups by everyone else, especially by Mental.

 

[AzzNik]

I have also.. without meaning to embarrass my husband used it to remind him about acceptable behaviour.. he was pretty angry about something at home and his behaviour and attitude was just unacceptable. I reminded him that it wasnt a nice way to talk to someone and that he should be respectful and if hes capable to do it in game and in the clan then he should have no problem abiding by the same rules at home. After a few stunned seconds he agreed with me and it has had such a positive effect on us, I believe we grew even more when we joined ego.

From being in this clan you benefit from aquiring many of lifes lessons led by example. Respect, Honor Maturity and loyalty

That Buga is a wise one...I'm telling you she is the real deal.

That Captain better toe the line or Buga is dropping the knowledge bomb on him.

 

[Clarko]

Nice Post

 

[Captain Wes]

I personally credit eGO with helping to make me a better person. I consider my actions more carefully than I used to, and I will take some time to think about my actions now.

 

[Morbo]

Oh yeah, that's a 5 star* thread.

*Or green boxes, or whatever we use to rate threads.

 

[Kibo]

That's really funny. If I get promoted I'm gonna use it if the opportunity arises =]

 

[=[Ga]= Chris]

* Note, I left SoftLayer because I missed my family, missed my small town, and didn't want to commute. So now I run my own business doing computer repair.

And we're dang happy to have you back!

 

[Mental Buga]

I think this thread deserves some bumping he made a great post.

 

[Major Payne]

I think this thread deserves some bumping he made a great post.

Agreed, this should stay at the top for all to read. While I have been apart of many clans and communities, Edgegamers is by far the most fun and mature. I have learned so much with my time in eGO and I plan on staying for some time down the road. The knowledge I've learned here can definitely help me outside of games and into the real world.

 

[Boyle]

eGO experience

Great stories everyone! I also use my gaming and eGO experience when teaching my students. I am a private music instructor and I teach 45 students a week. To be successful on an instrument the student must practice, in other words put in homework time. My gamer students pick up on this quickly, because they know practice time teaches you how to use a mouse or controller, and allows you to learn a new game faster. Also, playing the game and being in eGO teaches us how to be a team player. In music ensembles everyone must be a team player and work together, so that the groups full potential can be met.