Comments on: WoW: Job Distraction or Job Training? http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/wow-job-distraction-or-job-training.html Ideas & Trends Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:05:51 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: WoW Fan http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/wow-job-distraction-or-job-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-246455 WoW Fan Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:22:49 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/?p=20377#comment-246455 Sad thing if this is how recruiters do their thing. If the applicant was really a WOW addict, he/she wouldn’t bother to find a job in the real world to earn real money rather wow gold. Sad thing if this is how recruiters do their thing. If the applicant was really a WOW addict, he/she wouldn’t bother to find a job in the real world to earn real money rather wow gold.

]]> By: WoW. Are You For Real? « Keyboardcowgirl’s Blog http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/wow-job-distraction-or-job-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-245353 WoW. Are You For Real? « Keyboardcowgirl’s Blog Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:12:41 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/?p=20377#comment-245353 [...] a real life environment” and therefore in a way, could be good for you.  It’s here and here if you don’t believe me.  Some dude from IBM said so.  I decided that I should  blog about [...] [...] a real life environment” and therefore in a way, could be good for you.  It’s here and here if you don’t believe me.  Some dude from IBM said so.  I decided that I should  blog about [...]

]]> By: Dale http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/wow-job-distraction-or-job-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-245208 Dale Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:34:48 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/?p=20377#comment-245208 I'm imagining that there must be an underlying connection between all gamers that impacts the 'REAL' world..... most possibly transparently. The values gained from gaming HAS to transfer into real-time jobs and add value.... the issue is owning these values as financial value-adding qualities such that they can be rewarded. Perhaps when people step into their characters (extensions of themselves) for real there'll be a real shift. I’m imagining that there must be an underlying connection between all gamers that impacts the ‘REAL’ world….. most possibly transparently. The values gained from gaming HAS to transfer into real-time jobs and add value…. the issue is owning these values as financial value-adding qualities such that they can be rewarded.

Perhaps when people step into their characters (extensions of themselves) for real there’ll be a real shift.

]]> By: WoW: Job Distraction or Job Training? | World Of Warcraft News http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/wow-job-distraction-or-job-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-245152 WoW: Job Distraction or Job Training? | World Of Warcraft News Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:36:20 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/?p=20377#comment-245152 [...] post by Technorati Search for: world of warcraft Need WOW Guide? Click [...] [...] post by Technorati Search for: world of warcraft Need WOW Guide? Click [...]

]]> By: WoW: Job Distraction or Job Training? | Warcraft World Online http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/wow-job-distraction-or-job-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-245143 WoW: Job Distraction or Job Training? | Warcraft World Online Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:32:09 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/?p=20377#comment-245143 [...] Random Feed wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWith the number of World of Warcraft players estimated at more than 11 million worldwide, the internet game is a bona fide sensation that can no longer be said to simply cater to a small hardcore fan base. As its popularity continues to grow, we’re seeing this online phenomenon spilling over into real world. There are enterprising gamers who sell their hard fought virtual loot on sites like eBay, dating sites that cater to the game’s far flung community and even a WoW-themed restaurant that [...] [...] Random Feed wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWith the number of World of Warcraft players estimated at more than 11 million worldwide, the internet game is a bona fide sensation that can no longer be said to simply cater to a small hardcore fan base. As its popularity continues to grow, we’re seeing this online phenomenon spilling over into real world. There are enterprising gamers who sell their hard fought virtual loot on sites like eBay, dating sites that cater to the game’s far flung community and even a WoW-themed restaurant that [...]

]]> By: keyboardcowgirl http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/wow-job-distraction-or-job-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-245138 keyboardcowgirl Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:35:10 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/?p=20377#comment-245138 Having been a very hardcore player with WoW for 3.5 yrs and getting my guild to the top 150th (USA server) I can tell you that it is true that being able to achieve that kind of success takes a lot of time and dedication. Very much like a part time job. The amount of research, planning, people management, troubleshooting reflects what it would be like running a small company except that you don't see these people and probably won't meet them in real life. When recruiting new members to a successful guild, it's not uncommon that the application format and interview process mimics what it would be like to go for a real job interview. So yes, it does teach you dedication, teamwork etc but at the end of the day, your not taking home a salary. I've quit playing WoW as a New Year resolution. Time to get dedicated into the real world :) Having been a very hardcore player with WoW for 3.5 yrs and getting my guild to the top 150th (USA server) I can tell you that it is true that being able to achieve that kind of success takes a lot of time and dedication. Very much like a part time job. The amount of research, planning, people management, troubleshooting reflects what it would be like running a small company except that you don’t see these people and probably won’t meet them in real life. When recruiting new members to a successful guild, it’s not uncommon that the application format and interview process mimics what it would be like to go for a real job interview. So yes, it does teach you dedication, teamwork etc but at the end of the day, your not taking home a salary.

I’ve quit playing WoW as a New Year resolution. Time to get dedicated into the real world :)

]]> By: WoW: Job Distraction or Job Training? http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/wow-job-distraction-or-job-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-245137 WoW: Job Distraction or Job Training? Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:23:35 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/?p=20377#comment-245137 [...] Random Feed wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWith the number of World of Warcraft players estimated at more than 11 million worldwide, the internet game is a bona fide sensation that can no longer be said to simply cater to a small hardcore fan base. As its popularity continues to grow, we’re seeing this online phenomenon spilling over into real world. There are enterprising gamers who sell their hard fought virtual loot on sites like eBay, dating sites that cater to the game’s far flung community and even a WoW-themed restaurant that [...] [...] Random Feed wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWith the number of World of Warcraft players estimated at more than 11 million worldwide, the internet game is a bona fide sensation that can no longer be said to simply cater to a small hardcore fan base. As its popularity continues to grow, we’re seeing this online phenomenon spilling over into real world. There are enterprising gamers who sell their hard fought virtual loot on sites like eBay, dating sites that cater to the game’s far flung community and even a WoW-themed restaurant that [...]

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