Jane Chin

shares

per BarbaraKB's tip: Can you share how you have personally/professionally benefited from your time spent here on Plurk? plurl.me/s1

51 responses to this plurk.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:06

  Griff

  says

  that access is increased...

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:06

  Griff

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  that personality of entity is established and/or enhanced...

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:07

  Griff

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  the discourse that gets established in this wonderful little community...

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:07

  CallKathy

  Besides the connections that helped me get my current job? How about the visisbility?

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:08

  CallKathy

  plus the added conectivity to people like janechin!

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:11

  Anne Thorp

  I agree with all that has been said and would like to add the wealth of resources (personal & professional) that are shared.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:09

  pritcharddesign

  I have benefited immensely on a personal level. I have found people I have connected with intellectually, emotionally, spiritually...

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:12

  Anne Thorp

  Plus the contacts I have made to grow my own learning community in order to help other educators grow as well

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:10

  pritcharddesign

  I've found incredible humor, caring and advice.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:14

  BarbaraKB

  ((ppssstt)) it's BarbaraKB. I know. I know. Issues...

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:17

  Anne Thorp

  BarbaraKB: Hey a name is a name. I like to be called by the right name and have it spelled correctly.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:17

  BarbaraKB

  I renewed contact w/old friends and made new. One put me in contact w/possible new client!

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:20

  drb74

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  my benefit has been mostly personal. I've learned from, was enriched by, several plurkers. It's also good for a laugh and feeling connected

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:54

  Jane Chin

  (thanks everyone, don't want to interrupt but am checking your responses) sorry about that BarbaraKB!

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 18:55

  Jane Chin

  callkathy that's def. biz ROI!

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 19:04

  glutengal

  says

  I enjoy a friendship first, and an added professionalism!

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 19:05

  Jane Chin

  I'm thinking for some of you, depending on whether I speak 1x or 2x, to highlight with more details.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 19:08

  Jane Chin

  example: callkathy and how this helped you with your new position. thoughtwrong also benefited when he was interviewing for job.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 19:06

  Jane Chin

  then separate case studies relating to persona ROI, I'm thinking pritcharddesign is excellent example!

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 19:25

  BarbaraKB

  lots of good ones here. (it's ok janechin. happens often...)

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 19:26

  RenegadeScribe

  says

  I've met a lot of great friends and wrtiers who've helped me learn how to get ready to become a freelancer.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 19:40

  CallKathy

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  the way this is shaping up. Ping me if you need more direct help from me!

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 19:44

  pritcharddesign

  yes I am!!!

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:16

  Jane Chin

  (i will definitely be contacting some of you for more specifics!)

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:25

  sonnygill

  wow where to start - i've made closer connections, on a personal level, with many ppl here. those connections have spilled over to my...

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:29

  sonnygill

  professional experience here and evolved my knowledge and understanding of many aspects of marketing and business as a whole.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:29

  sonnygill

  i think the personal aspect of plurk far beats other networks in building strong bonds with your network.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:34

  drb74

  says

  It also helped me write in lolcat

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:48

  JustJen

  I have benefited by making friendships and business contacts. I have learned things regarding tech stuff that I would otherwise not have

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:48

  JustJen

  access to because I do not travel in those circles.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:49

  JustJen

  I have had some really good discussions regarding work, politics, personal growth and emotional issues.

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 20:49

  JustJen

  The people that I have within my community are some of the best there are. There is rarely drama which is also a bonus

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 23:50

  sus4th

  says

  I have gotten back into fantasy football thanks to people i met on plurk, and you can't put a price on that

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 23:57

  LChamp

  says

  I'm retired. several threads like this have been wonderful for me. They have caused me to reflect back upon my life and career...

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  Sep 10, 2008 - 23:58

  LChamp

  says

  I'm still content that I did the right thing more often than I failed. at 67, I am satisfied with where I am. this is good.

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:09

  sus4th

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  seriously (for once): I have met a LOT of mktg professionals and gotten a TON of ideas for my marketing team

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:10

  Jane Chin

  gianandrea had a great idea about making a video of plurkers to show we're real people... am pondering how i'd do this for a talk

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:11

  Jane Chin

  sus4th that's definitely biz ROI if these ideas became implemented

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:13

  AmberCadabra

  The plurkshop we did with Radian6 connected me with David Alston and further discourse led them to hire me as a consultant.

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:13

  AmberCadabra

  Been working with them for a couple of months now, and plan to continue!

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:11

  D.D.

  says

  guess like the most of us here, i enjoyed the invisible connections that's sometimes even better than real life. Not sure if there's ...

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:11

  AmberCadabra

  (as long as they'll have me anyway)

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:14

  D.D.

  says

  anything in terms of business wise yet but i've learned a lot in terms of language that i'm learning - French.Connect me to Modernthing

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  Sep 11, 2008 - 00:12

  D.D.

  says

  and tons of other helpful french speakers out there.Plus Janechin's interesting plurks ev time make your mind into non-rusty state

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  Sep 13, 2008 - 15:12

  ethnicomm

  says

  plurk has provided me with the opportunity to learn from people that I would never have the occasion to interact with

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  Sep 13, 2008 - 15:12

  ethnicomm

  says

  it has also allowed me to share my knowledge/experience to help people - often in areas that are not traditionally associated with me as a

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  Sep 13, 2008 - 15:13

  ethnicomm

  says

  entrepreneur or instructor

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  Sep 13, 2008 - 15:11

  ethnicomm

  says

  on a professional level, I found it motivating to read people's plurks 1st thing in the morning - the postive vibes and attitude are what we

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  Sep 13, 2008 - 15:15

  ethnicomm

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  all need. There is a greater sense of community here than with other SocNets that seem to purely for "self-promotion" and insincere

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  Sep 13, 2008 - 15:15

  ethnicomm

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  connections for the sole purpose of "optics" and name dropping.

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  Sep 13, 2008 - 15:13

  ethnicomm

  hopes

  this helps...'nuf said