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<blockquote data-quote="catsclaw227" data-source="post: 4775754" data-attributes="member: 14197">I don't recall at any time in my years in Human Resources when D&amp;D was used for team building, but hey, I've been wrong before.Just an FYI -- just because the are small companies, doesn't mean that they won't require someone with professional credentials.&nbsp; They might not hire a full service firm dedicated to employee development, but they will still require that a consultant have an advanced education. At least a bachelor's degree if not an MBA, in addition to certification from ASTD or similar associations.I saw that you said this.&nbsp; But that isn't what I am saying.... I am saying that in between our interviews and applications, with this downtime you are talking about, you should be studying for a trade that will eventually net you some real, sustainable income.&nbsp; You like arts, but you have a science major?&nbsp; Learn how to design websites, do graphic design or other things and then go to 99designs.com and bid on some of the website or logo design.&nbsp; You can get $200-$300 a pop for a logo design and upwards to $700 or $1000 for a simple set of web pages or a site design in photoshop.Or you can apply for grants to take online courses.&nbsp; It is downtime, like you said, but you should be putting it towards developing skills that are easily marketable.You are talking about starting a D&amp;D GMing business, but there is like a 90% response rate that states that they wouldn't pay you, or that it isn't really a viable business.&nbsp; And these people are your target market.Here's some constructive advice, and not just an attempt to help you see the light:1. Change your photo on your website.&nbsp; Cut your hair or do something with it, put on a suit and tie or other business attire and have a photographer friend snap a good business photo.2.&nbsp; Try calling yourself John Tek instead of Johnny Tek (unless your actual full name is Johnny).&nbsp; It positions you better as a professional.&nbsp; I read your blog about why you changed your name.&nbsp; If you are an actor or a writer, then Johnny Tek might be cool, but not as a business consultant.Good luck at your Meetup tomorrow.&nbsp; I look forward to finding out how your adventure ran, and if you made some cash.Have some of the players post here.&nbsp; It might give you some credibility.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="catsclaw227, post: 4775754, member: 14197"] I don't recall at any time in my years in Human Resources when D&D was used for team building, but hey, I've been wrong before. Just an FYI -- just because the are small companies, doesn't mean that they won't require someone with professional credentials. They might not hire a full service firm dedicated to employee development, but they will still require that a consultant have an advanced education. At least a bachelor's degree if not an MBA, in addition to certification from ASTD or similar associations. I saw that you said this. But that isn't what I am saying.... I am saying that in between our interviews and applications, with this downtime you are talking about, you should be studying for a trade that will eventually net you some real, sustainable income. You like arts, but you have a science major? Learn how to design websites, do graphic design or other things and then go to 99designs.com and bid on some of the website or logo design. You can get $200-$300 a pop for a logo design and upwards to $700 or $1000 for a simple set of web pages or a site design in photoshop. Or you can apply for grants to take online courses. It is downtime, like you said, but you should be putting it towards developing skills that are easily marketable. You are talking about starting a D&D GMing business, but there is like a 90% response rate that states that they wouldn't pay you, or that it isn't really a viable business. [I]And these people are your target market.[/I] Here's some constructive advice, and not just an attempt to help you see the light: 1. Change your photo on your website. Cut your hair or do something with it, put on a suit and tie or other business attire and have a photographer friend snap a good business photo. 2. Try calling yourself John Tek instead of Johnny Tek (unless your actual full name is Johnny). It positions you better as a professional. I read your blog about why you changed your name. If you are an actor or a writer, then Johnny Tek might be cool, but not as a business consultant. Good luck at your Meetup tomorrow. I look forward to finding out how your adventure ran, and if you made some cash. Have some of the players post here. It might give you some credibility. [/QUOTE]

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