I told you I was trouble
Suspended animation.
Hi there Trouble,
Thanks for your responses so far. I'm starting to get worried that I'm grilling people on here, including you, and this thread could end badly as a result (I've seen it happen elsewhere), but I have to say that the overall verdict here isn't what I thought it would be .
I posted this thread thinking that everyone on staff in the CofS is there primarily because they believe in the tech and want to disseminate it (and this coincides with my experience when I was "in," at least amongst the ones who stay on staff), whereas what you're saying, basically, is "well no, actually they're not."
Gadfly posted three core beliefs on the old board that he was insistent everyone on staff had (I'll see if I can find them). From what you're saying, those beliefs aren't very influential in why people on staff stay there?
I don't feel as if I'm being grilled so don't worry about that ... it's a good thread.
It goes without saying that I'm only speaking of my own experiences within the SO and though I believe I'm fairly perceptive I realise my opinions are just that, my opinions.
I'm pretty sure any ex-staff member will confirm that being public and being staff are chalk and cheese. From the moment a person joins staff they are there on the same terms as everyone else, as per that brutal KSW policy. Of course there would be people there that believe in the tek and are deluded enough to think they are saving the planet but I find it hard to believe there are many in 2020. I certainly didn't believe that but then I didn't go the SH intending to join the SO. I was just visiting my dearest girlfriend and got virtually kidnapped (truly). If you have ever met or heard of Ivis Bulger, Don Larson or Ira Chaleff you may understand, though only staff knew what they could really be like behind the scenes, they could all be absolutely charming and filled with warmth when they had to be (ie when dealing with public).
Hi again Trouble,
I think there are pockets of that warmth in the CofS that are genuine. At the org where I was, the ED's wife once offered my a place to stay when I was finding it hard to cope with a very difficult situation at home (and she'd given up a highly paid job to work full time on staff). If they didn't exist it would be a lot easier to leave.
Yes, of course ... all I'm saying is that (from my experience) once you put a foot out of line you were on your own, any 'warmth' disappeared in a heartbeat and you were the enemy (as per that other policy on conditions). I just found it easier not to relax or trust any of them.
