Comments on: Open Thread: Web Worker Thanksgiving http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/11/21/open-thread-web-worker-thanksgiving-2/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:32:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: JD http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/11/21/open-thread-web-worker-thanksgiving-2/#comment-309017 JD Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:09:50 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=5234#comment-309017 Two things: 1) When you're away from the office and the slave-ship environment you are forced to find ways to remain connected, to ensure others think of you and find your contributions integral, and to otherwise be focussed and disciplined in ways that most people never have to. You <strong><em>must</em></strong> rise to the occasion, and you're a better and more valuable person because of it. 2) Because I can be with my family when I want. I've got a 2 year old son. I'm there whenever I need to be and whenever I <strong><em>want</em></strong> to be. Two things:

1) When you’re away from the office and the slave-ship environment you are forced to find ways to remain connected, to ensure others think of you and find your contributions integral, and to otherwise be focussed and disciplined in ways that most people never have to. You must rise to the occasion, and you’re a better and more valuable person because of it.

2) Because I can be with my family when I want. I’ve got a 2 year old son. I’m there whenever I need to be and whenever I want to be.

]]> By: Mike Gale http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/11/21/open-thread-web-worker-thanksgiving-2/#comment-308984 Mike Gale Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:27:53 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=5234#comment-308984 The web gives you a way to get away from the synthetic world view of the mass media. In years to come I hope that many people will look back with surprise and horror at this mass media. Shallow analysis, sing the same tune, echo chamber, evil done for the sake of a scoop, unjustly influential, people acan be so stupid... might be some of their thoughts. On the web we can work to create a sane, fact based information environment. I know mine is imperfect but it's better than the fact free nonsense that bombards those taken in by radio, TV and print. The web gives you a way to get away from the synthetic world view of the mass media.

In years to come I hope that many people will look back with surprise and horror at this mass media. Shallow analysis, sing the same tune, echo chamber, evil done for the sake of a scoop, unjustly influential, people acan be so stupid… might be some of their thoughts.

On the web we can work to create a sane, fact based information environment.

I know mine is imperfect but it’s better than the fact free nonsense that bombards those taken in by radio, TV and print.

]]> By: A. Acevedo http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/11/21/open-thread-web-worker-thanksgiving-2/#comment-308925 A. Acevedo Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:40:25 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=5234#comment-308925 I appreciate the fact that in recent years I've had an opportunity to telecommute while avoiding overcrowded roads and public transportation. Working from home for an e-commerce company can be a great change of pace. I appreciate the fact that in recent years I’ve had an opportunity to telecommute while avoiding overcrowded roads and public transportation. Working from home for an e-commerce company can be a great change of pace.

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