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« on: September 28, 2009, 03:01:10 pm » |
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Obviously you all have either full or part-time jobs outside of DD. So I'm curious as to....
1) How much time your employer allows you to spend on DD assignments?
2) Whether this is a verbal or written agreement?
3) Whether you highlight your DD Moderator responsibilities at interview or in post?
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Cathy S
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« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2009, 03:38:48 pm » |
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Hi Gee I can only answer for myself obviously. I work in an environment were Internet access is freely acknowledged as a tool of our work - as long as the time we spend on personal surfing is reasonable there is no issue and no formal agreement. I log on at the start of the day and my internet connection stays open until I shut down at the end of my working day. That doesn't mean I am actively online all that time, it is simply another programme running background. The time required to moderate the forum differs vastly from day to day - often there is nothing required other than the time I would spend here as an individual taking part in the DDNet activity. The time available to me varies from day to day as well - on Friday last week I was at a conference so didn't have much time to check things out and just popped in from my iPhone; today I have a lot of 'wasted' time waiting for someone else on a project I am working on - I cannot keep picking up other tasks because I need to be immediately reactive to that important and time limited task, and expect to be here late into the evening to make sure it gets completed - so am having an early tea whilst I type this  I do not hide my moderator responsibilities, my immediate boss is aware of it as are a number of colleagues and a number of people outwith my organisation who I volunteer for. I would not worry about discussing it at interview, I see it as another skill in my professional 'toolbox' - if I do good work that helps promote professional administrative and secretarial support it offers an indirect benefit to my employer. I am lucky to have that sort of flexibility - things may change in the future and I will address that if/when I need to. Cathy |
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gee4
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2009, 03:49:32 pm » |
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I do not hide my moderator responsibilities..... I am lucky to have that sort of flexibility - things may change in the future and I will address that if/when I need to. I think it must be an added bonus to highlight the kind of responsibility you have at DD and at the same time making others aware DD exists. You definitely are lucky to have the flexibility to do both jobs. Thanks for sharing. |
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msmarieh
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« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009, 03:18:33 pm » |
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My response is much like Cathy's. My work knows about it. It's an accepted part of my job, as long as it is not excessive. I don't especially highlight it though.
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diamondlady
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2009, 09:39:08 pm » |
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Why should it matter, we're here when needed and there is enough of us out here to manage what we can. My office knows about it, I don't advertize it, nor do I spend alot of time on the web. It's allowed, and I do check in here during the day quite often as much as I possibly can.
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gee4
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2009, 07:53:46 am » |
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Ok DL sorry I asked. I was just curious!
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officepa
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2009, 10:59:48 am » |
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Gee - I thought your question was an excellent one - I have often wondered when people get involved in forums (any, not just DD) - especially as moderators - how this fits in with their jobs - presumably as most of the policing is done during office hours.
It would be good if employers recognise this responsibility and allow it to fit in with day to day work - from most of your replies it seems they do. Also, as mentioned by Cathy S - it is good to bring up at interview as I feel this shows you are keen and happy to take responsibility and so on - a positive slant on your ability.
Have to say, I did think that DL's response was maybe a little abrupt to the initial question.
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gee4
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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2009, 11:23:07 am » |
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Thanks Cathy.
I thinks if employers recognise the additional responsibility and are made aware of these forums, that can only be a good thing for us all.
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Cathy S
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« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2009, 01:19:18 pm » |
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I do agree it is important for employers to recognise any such responsibility and to be aware of professional fora - BUT I should like to see employers recognise that a forum like DDNet benefits all members (and indirectly therefore their business) and not just those who moderate ...
... of course that means that all of us are individually responsible for behaving in an appropriate way on the forum to maintain the professional image ... and I think it is important to remember that a Moderator was a Member first and is a Member still.
... and that helps the moderation because then the moderators role is about stopping spam and escalating technical gremlins up to the DDNet team ... and we can all enjoy the outcome in a professional online community, which not only encourages and supports our work, but where if we choose we can blog, join groups and have peer networks - a true one stop shop of admins and secretaries?
Cathy S
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msmarieh
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2009, 04:55:19 pm » |
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I would be cautious indeed of bringing it up in an interview. While, yes, it can show the positive that you are committed and involved in your profession, it can also be a negative in the eyes of the employer if they think it might take an excessive amount of time (or just generally don't support the concept at all regardless of the reason).
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