Jane Chin shares Sep 10, 2008 06:03PM per BarbaraKB's tip: Can you share how you have personally/professionally benefited from your time spent here on Plurk? plurl.me/s1
Griff loves Sep 10, 2008 06:07PM the discourse that gets established in this wonderful little community...
CallKathy Sep 10, 2008 06:07PM Besides the connections that helped me get my current job? How about the visisbility?
Gramma Annie! Sep 10, 2008 06:11PM I agree with all that has been said and would like to add the wealth of resources (personal & professional) that are shared.
pritcharddesign Sep 10, 2008 06:09PM I have benefited immensely on a personal level. I have found people I have connected with intellectually, emotionally, spiritually...
Gramma Annie! Sep 10, 2008 06:12PM Plus the contacts I have made to grow my own learning community in order to help other educators grow as well
Gramma Annie! Sep 10, 2008 06:17PM BarbaraKB: Hey a name is a name. I like to be called by the right name and have it spelled correctly.
BarbaraKB Sep 10, 2008 06:17PM I renewed contact w/old friends and made new. One put me in contact w/possible new client!
Jane Chin Sep 10, 2008 06:54PM (thanks everyone, don't want to interrupt but am checking your responses) sorry about that BarbaraKB!
Jane Chin Sep 10, 2008 07:05PM I'm thinking for some of you, depending on whether I speak 1x or 2x, to highlight with more details.
Jane Chin Sep 10, 2008 07:08PM example: callkathy and how this helped you with your new position. thoughtwrong also benefited when he was interviewing for job.
Jane Chin Sep 10, 2008 07:06PM then separate case studies relating to persona ROI, I'm thinking pritcharddesign is excellent example!
RenegadeScribe says Sep 10, 2008 07:26PM I've met a lot of great friends and wrtiers who've helped me learn how to get ready to become a freelancer.
CallKathy loves Sep 10, 2008 07:40PM the way this is shaping up. Ping me if you need more direct help from me!
sonnygill Sep 10, 2008 08:25PM wow where to start - i've made closer connections, on a personal level, with many ppl here. those connections have spilled over to my...
sonnygill Sep 10, 2008 08:29PM professional experience here and evolved my knowledge and understanding of many aspects of marketing and business as a whole.
sonnygill Sep 10, 2008 08:29PM i think the personal aspect of plurk far beats other networks in building strong bonds with your network.
JustJen Sep 10, 2008 08:48PM I have benefited by making friendships and business contacts. I have learned things regarding tech stuff that I would otherwise not have
JustJen Sep 10, 2008 08:49PM I have had some really good discussions regarding work, politics, personal growth and emotional issues.
JustJen Sep 10, 2008 08:49PM The people that I have within my community are some of the best there are. There is rarely drama which is also a bonus
sus4th says Sep 10, 2008 11:50PM I have gotten back into fantasy football thanks to people i met on plurk, and you can't put a price on that
LChamp says Sep 10, 2008 11:57PM I'm retired. several threads like this have been wonderful for me. They have caused me to reflect back upon my life and career...
LChamp says Sep 10, 2008 11:58PM 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.
sus4th says Sep 11, 2008 12:09AM seriously (for once): I have met a LOT of mktg professionals and gotten a TON of ideas for my marketing team
Jane Chin Sep 11, 2008 12:10AM 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
AmberCadabra Sep 11, 2008 12:13AM The plurkshop we did with Radian6 connected me with David Alston and further discourse led them to hire me as a consultant.
AmberCadabra Sep 11, 2008 12:13AM Been working with them for a couple of months now, and plan to continue!
D.D. says Sep 11, 2008 12:11AM 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 ...
D.D. says Sep 11, 2008 12:14AM 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
D.D. says Sep 11, 2008 12:12AM and tons of other helpful french speakers out there.Plus Janechin's interesting plurks ev time make your mind into non-rusty state
ethnicomm says Sep 13, 2008 03:12PM plurk has provided me with the opportunity to learn from people that I would never have the occasion to interact with
ethnicomm says Sep 13, 2008 03:12PM 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
ethnicomm says Sep 13, 2008 03:11PM 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
ethnicomm says Sep 13, 2008 03:15PM all need. There is a greater sense of community here than with other SocNets that seem to purely for "self-promotion" and insincere
