Jane Chinsharesper BarbaraKB's tip: Can you share how you have personally/professionally benefited from your time spent here on Plurk? plurl.me/s1
posted on September 10, 2008 at 06:03PM
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September 10, 2008 at 18:06DigiGriffsaysthat access is increased...
September 10, 2008 at 18:06DigiGriffsaysthat personality of entity is established and/or enhanced...
September 10, 2008 at 18:07DigiGrifflovesthe discourse that gets established in this wonderful little community...
September 10, 2008 at 18:07callkathyBesides the connections that helped me get my current job? How about the visisbility?
September 10, 2008 at 18:08callkathyplus the added conectivity to people like janechin!
September 10, 2008 at 18:11Anne ThorpI agree with all that has been said and would like to add the wealth of resources (personal & professional) that are shared.
September 10, 2008 at 18:09pritcharddesignI have benefited immensely on a personal level. I have found people I have connected with intellectually, emotionally, spiritually...
September 10, 2008 at 18:12Anne ThorpPlus the contacts I have made to grow my own learning community in order to help other educators grow as well
September 10, 2008 at 18:10pritcharddesignI've found incredible humor, caring and advice.
September 10, 2008 at 18:14BarbaraKB((ppssstt)) it's BarbaraKB. I know. I know. Issues...
September 10, 2008 at 18:17Anne ThorpBarbaraKB: Hey a name is a name. I like to be called by the right name and have it spelled correctly.
September 10, 2008 at 18:17BarbaraKBI renewed contact w/old friends and made new. One put me in contact w/possible new client!
September 10, 2008 at 18:20drb74saysmy benefit has been mostly personal. I've learned from, was enriched by, several plurkers. It's also good for a laugh and feeling connected
September 10, 2008 at 18:54Jane Chin(thanks everyone, don't want to interrupt but am checking your responses) sorry about that BarbaraKB!
September 10, 2008 at 19:04glutengalsaysI enjoy a friendship first, and an added professionalism!
September 10, 2008 at 19:05Jane ChinI'm thinking for some of you, depending on whether I speak 1x or 2x, to highlight with more details.
September 10, 2008 at 19:08Jane Chinexample: callkathy and how this helped you with your new position. thoughtwrong also benefited when he was interviewing for job.
September 10, 2008 at 19:06Jane Chinthen separate case studies relating to persona ROI, I'm thinking pritcharddesign is excellent example!
September 10, 2008 at 19:25BarbaraKBlots of good ones here. (it's ok janechin. happens often...)
September 10, 2008 at 19:26RenegadeScribesaysI've met a lot of great friends and wrtiers who've helped me learn how to get ready to become a freelancer.
September 10, 2008 at 19:40callkathylovesthe way this is shaping up. Ping me if you need more direct help from me!
September 10, 2008 at 20:16Jane Chin(i will definitely be contacting some of you for more specifics!)
September 10, 2008 at 20:25sonnygillwow where to start - i've made closer connections, on a personal level, with many ppl here. those connections have spilled over to my...
September 10, 2008 at 20:29sonnygillprofessional experience here and evolved my knowledge and understanding of many aspects of marketing and business as a whole.
September 10, 2008 at 20:29sonnygilli think the personal aspect of plurk far beats other networks in building strong bonds with your network.
September 10, 2008 at 20:34drb74saysIt also helped me write in lolcat
September 10, 2008 at 20:48JustJenI have benefited by making friendships and business contacts. I have learned things regarding tech stuff that I would otherwise not have
September 10, 2008 at 20:48JustJenaccess to because I do not travel in those circles.
September 10, 2008 at 20:49JustJenI have had some really good discussions regarding work, politics, personal growth and emotional issues.
September 10, 2008 at 20:49JustJenThe people that I have within my community are some of the best there are. There is rarely drama which is also a bonus
September 10, 2008 at 23:50sus4thsaysI have gotten back into fantasy football thanks to people i met on plurk, and you can't put a price on that
September 10, 2008 at 23:57LChampsaysI'm retired. several threads like this have been wonderful for me. They have caused me to reflect back upon my life and career...
September 10, 2008 at 23:58LChampsaysI'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.
September 11, 2008 at 00:09sus4thsaysseriously (for once): I have met a LOT of mktg professionals and gotten a TON of ideas for my marketing team
September 11, 2008 at 00:10Jane Chingianandrea 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
September 11, 2008 at 00:11Jane Chinsus4th that's definitely biz ROI if these ideas became implemented
September 11, 2008 at 00:13AmberCadabraThe plurkshop we did with Radian6 connected me with David Alston and further discourse led them to hire me as a consultant.
September 11, 2008 at 00:13AmberCadabraBeen working with them for a couple of months now, and plan to continue!
September 11, 2008 at 00:11D.D.saysguess like the most of us here, i enjoyed the invisible connections that's sometimes even better than real life. Not sure if there's ...
September 11, 2008 at 00:11AmberCadabra(as long as they'll have me anyway)
September 11, 2008 at 00:14D.D.saysanything 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
September 11, 2008 at 00:12D.D.saysand tons of other helpful french speakers out there.Plus Janechin's interesting plurks ev time make your mind into non-rusty state
September 13, 2008 at 15:12ethnicommsaysplurk has provided me with the opportunity to learn from people that I would never have the occasion to interact with
September 13, 2008 at 15:12ethnicommsaysit has also allowed me to share my knowledge/experience to help people - often in areas that are not traditionally associated with me as a
September 13, 2008 at 15:13ethnicommsaysentrepreneur or instructor
September 13, 2008 at 15:11ethnicommsayson 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
September 13, 2008 at 15:15ethnicommsaysall need. There is a greater sense of community here than with other SocNets that seem to purely for "self-promotion" and insincere
September 13, 2008 at 15:15ethnicommsaysconnections for the sole purpose of "optics" and name dropping.
September 13, 2008 at 15:13ethnicommhopesthis helps...'nuf said
