How to E-Sports (Expectancies and Starters) - Page 6

On June 21 2012 05:48 fams wrote:


1. Looking at your "credentials", my only thought is: "I would not expect compensation from those organizations considering how underdeveloped they are." ESFI I already commented on. VT is/was a semi-pro team, and iS is really new and growing well from what I have seen and heard.

2. Earned is not really subjective. It has always been the same at every organization I have ever come across when dealing with entry-level eSports positions.

You usually have a trial period (2-3 months usually) after which you will discuss what kind of compensation is befitting. If no compensation is befitting - which happens - then either the trial period is extended or the person leaves or is let go.

I have seen so many people get amazing opportunities in eSports for entry level positions where the organization was looking to actually pay the person should they prove they were reliable, and they just were not reliable. The person would always leave after a week. Very rarely did I see entry-level applicants make it through their trial periods. And let me tell you, it is not difficult to make it through a trial period with a good impression.

3. EG does offer immediately paid jobs. They post about them on Twitter often enough. Do they pay every new entry-level writer/contributor they get? Of course not. That said, those people are not full time, and only work very sparse hours. Even then, they are compensated with incentives from what I have seen.

4. ESFI has dozens of employees with varying levels of expertise. Certain employees are flown to every event when possible. Otherwise, the "base team" is usually whoever is closest. And with a company like that, with many volunteer writers, that is the best way. That chance to travel to an event, etc, is compensation for their hard work during the times when they cannot go to events.

5. I assume your comment about Canada was directed at ESFI? Even if you are talking about ESFI exclusively, that is only partially true. ESFI has paid half of a Canadians ticket (Edmonton to Providence no less) as well as lodging, etc.

6. Your last statement is not giving a "fair portrayal" of the eSports industry whatsoever. I have no clue what "established" organizations you are referring to, but I would love to know.

I'm writing this with the idea of both ensuring people who are interested in working in the industry are aware of what to look for, how to get involved and what to expect when working within this scene. Also, I hope to advise those who manage volunteers, players, contributors on how to not only treat them properly, but to also sell your organization over others.

Upon reaching 20,000 posts, I've come to realize both two things: the misconception of what people should seek or understand when wanting to do that little extra in this E-Sports scene and how organizations, big or small, usually treat their volunteers/contributors. This guide aims to both state the obvious of fair treatment, considerations of both sides and draw upon my own experiences to both outline what's to be expected for up and coming contributors.