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LittLeD
Sweden7973 Posts
On November 26 2010 06:55 BruceLee6783 wrote: Shouldn't you be working full time as an attorney? Unless you are doing both, but I thought attorney's schedules are tight enough as it is. Interesting point of view. So now, just because you have the degree, you are forced to work within that area? Very interesting.... | ||
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GhoSt[shield]
Canada2131 Posts
On November 24 2010 15:39 Hot_Bid wrote: Are you worried you're going to have to interview dozens of TL users? Start thinking of questions now, if they can't do a good overlord impression they will 100% not be hired. Did anyone else try their best overlord impression right after reading this...I did and laughed. | ||
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RYZmooN
Canada575 Posts
I WANT TO VISIT YOU GUYS T.T | ||
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BruceLee6783
United States196 Posts
On November 26 2010 08:16 LittleeD wrote: Interesting point of view. So now, just because you have the degree, you are forced to work within that area? Very interesting.... That's not what I said. Going to college for 8+ years only to graduate and run this site full-time seems like a waste of time, even if you get to apply that knowledge towards running this site or not. If he's fine with it, cool. Still seems strange to me. | ||
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InToTheWannaB
United States4770 Posts
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Hot_Bid
Braavos36379 Posts
On November 26 2010 10:07 BruceLee6783 wrote: That's not what I said. Going to college for 8+ years only to graduate and run this site full-time seems like a waste of time, even if you get to apply that knowledge towards running this site or not. If he's fine with it, cool. Still seems strange to me. I am fine with it, and clearly I do not feel it is a waste of time, otherwise I wouldn't have chosen to do this lol. I agree with you that it's different than what a typical law student does, but amazing things have never really been accomplished by taking the safe, normal path. | ||
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ammeL
United States211 Posts
Since you both have nice degrees (we have a programmer and someone with a law degree), how do you earn money/a living this way (what if when you guys get families, is working "full time" for TeamLiquid profitable in anyway? I would never in a hundred years ever imagine that you make enough money doing this to even support a wife) For instance, people buy some shirts, this generates money for TL. Correct? But, now that you guys are "full time" does this mean TL is actually paying you some wage? (but even then, revenue from some shirts is not enough to live properly. Yet, I do realize if you've rented out an apartment in NYC (which I assume was split between you two/from TL revenue), you already have funds saved. But that's besides the point. Also, what is indicative of "full time"? Does this mean you work 9-5, weekends off, or what? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for you guys that you are happy doing this. Do what makes you happy, right? But I'm just wondering, how do you actually make a living this way? Can we have some numbers? (and yes, I do realize sharing salary, etc is something Americans frown upon), but I believe this is an interesting question. From my opinion, you'd both (R1CH and Hot_Bid) be more wealthy (not happier, just wealthy) doing jobs related to the degrees you have. Aside from this, great move! Glad to see the TL community always wanting more and doing it in the name of the users. | ||
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BruceLee6783
United States196 Posts
On November 26 2010 14:12 Hot_Bid wrote: I am fine with it, and clearly I do not feel it is a waste of time, otherwise I wouldn't have chosen to do this lol. I agree with you that it's different than what a typical law student does, but amazing things have never really been accomplished by taking the safe, normal path. That's really awesome, congratulations man. I've got some personal issues that I need to work on, such as trust, but I definitely wish you the best, regarding this new HQ news. | ||
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moopie
12605 Posts
On November 26 2010 14:29 ammeL wrote: + Show Spoiler + Curiously, Since you both have nice degrees (we have a programmer and someone with a law degree), how do you earn money/a living this way (what if when you guys get families, is working "full time" for TeamLiquid profitable in anyway? I would never in a hundred years ever imagine that you make enough money doing this to even support a wife) For instance, people buy some shirts, this generates money for TL. Correct? But, now that you guys are "full time" does this mean TL is actually paying you some wage? (but even then, revenue from some shirts is not enough to live properly. Yet, I do realize if you've rented out an apartment in NYC (which I assume was split between you two/from TL revenue), you already have funds saved. But that's besides the point. Also, what is indicative of "full time"? Does this mean you work 9-5, weekends off, or what? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for you guys that you are happy doing this. Do what makes you happy, right? But I'm just wondering, how do you actually make a living this way? Can we have some numbers? (and yes, I do realize sharing salary, etc is something Americans frown upon), but I believe this is an interesting question. From my opinion, you'd both (R1CH and Hot_Bid) be more wealthy (not happier, just wealthy) doing jobs related to the degrees you have. Aside from this, great move! Glad to see the TL community always wanting more and doing it in the name of the users. You asked this yesterday already, Chill already replied, why copy/paste your post again? | ||
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Liquid`Nazgul
22427 Posts
On November 26 2010 14:29 ammeL wrote: Curiously, Since you both have nice degrees (we have a programmer and someone with a law degree), how do you earn money/a living this way (what if when you guys get families, is working "full time" for TeamLiquid profitable in anyway? I would never in a hundred years ever imagine that you make enough money doing this to even support a wife) For instance, people buy some shirts, this generates money for TL. Correct? But, now that you guys are "full time" does this mean TL is actually paying you some wage? (but even then, revenue from some shirts is not enough to live properly. Yet, I do realize if you've rented out an apartment in NYC (which I assume was split between you two/from TL revenue), you already have funds saved. But that's besides the point. Also, what is indicative of "full time"? Does this mean you work 9-5, weekends off, or what? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for you guys that you are happy doing this. Do what makes you happy, right? But I'm just wondering, how do you actually make a living this way? Can we have some numbers? (and yes, I do realize sharing salary, etc is something Americans frown upon), but I believe this is an interesting question. From my opinion, you'd both (R1CH and Hot_Bid) be more wealthy (not happier, just wealthy) doing jobs related to the degrees you have. Aside from this, great move! Glad to see the TL community always wanting more and doing it in the name of the users. Hot_Bid and R1CH working full time for TL does mean they are getting wage. As for specific numbers that is not something that will be public knowledge and is frankly not an appropriate thing to ask. I can say that 40 hours on a set schedule would work counter productive on TL because it is constantly moving day and night, midweek or weekend. | ||
Klogon
MURICA15980 Posts
On November 26 2010 14:12 Hot_Bid wrote: I am fine with it, and clearly I do not feel it is a waste of time, otherwise I wouldn't have chosen to do this lol. I agree with you that it's different than what a typical law student does, but amazing things have never really been accomplished by taking the safe, normal path. This is absolutely right. Its people like this who make the Facebooks of the world. And even if it doesn't become the next ESPN, I mean hell, you're doing what you love in a "start-up" and the skills learned there will transfer to so many aspects of future life/job. Totally respecting what you guys are doing - you're only young once so take advantage! =D | ||
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Abenson
Canada4122 Posts
I really hope this sight continues to grow! | ||
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-Erik-
115 Posts
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CrushDog5
Canada207 Posts
Good Luck Have Fun | ||
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Tufas
Austria2259 Posts
Plus, I at least do not know what they are working on right now anyway. As far es we know they are negotiating with blizzard for a TeamLiquidStarLeague and set up all the paperwork.  Big love from me, keep up with the awesome job.  | ||
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BruceLee6783
United States196 Posts
On November 26 2010 21:45 Oslo wrote: I cant believe how arrogant and idiotic some people are in here, god damn if these guys wanted to do things more closely tied to their degress they would, you should be happy they are being paid to do something they love for the benefit of the community rather than projecting your own drama on them. Its like the thread where the guy said he was going to quit and become a pro-gamer and there were pages of abuse hurled at him, get the fuck over yourselves and respect and admire someone for going after his dream when he has the time and capability to do it. Its really disheartening to read some of these posts that seems like such an awesome community is only content when it shits on people. Hope that wasn't directed at me, because me and Hot_Bid have no beef and respect each other. Read my responses for the bigger picture. I am very happy for Hot_Bid, and even congratulated him for his work. I am over myself. I respect and admire him for going after his dream, and no one is trying to shit on anyone. | ||
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Todes
Denmark29 Posts
full time on something you breath for. | ||
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cucumber
United States116 Posts
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ReboundEU
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NeThZOR
South Africa7387 Posts
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