Applying Lessons Learned From the Community to Real Life
A Thank you to the Community.
Saturday, December 27, 2008 by Jimbo9294 | Discussion: Community
About a year ago, the company I work for decided to redesign their website. The website is almost complete and as with every other project, I start reflecting on it.
I started with this company about the same time I became a member at WinCustomize. I started as a shipping associate in the freezer department and worked my way to my current position as night shipping manager.
During that same period, I made many friends here at WinCustomize and at other sites.
I have made some screen savers and helped on several community projects.
I have found the skinning community as a whole will reach out and help when asked.
So, when I decided to mention the idea of redesigning the company website at the past annual meeting, I knew I would be able to deliver what ever they wanted, because I had the confidence in what I have learned so far, and the support of a Community if I needed help along the way.
With this project, it took me, first, back to instructions I learned early on, from the very beginning, when I started to reach out to the community.
The lessons had everything from, making To Do Lists and sticking to project deadlines, making simple .gifs to using layers in Photoshop, making a website template and applying html code. Then I realized that, secondly, the community helped by, all of the tips and emails, the instant messaging and chat sessions, and the long list of tutorial links, (that I saved through out the years) that proved to be a valuable reference resource.
The point is though, I learned it all here, at the community of artists, I like to refer as friends, friends from different skinning sites, all of whom I met through WinCustomize, either in the forums or on IRC.
It has been a long process (A website committee was setup to monitor the progress). It also has been challenging juggling two positions at work. Besides my regular everyday job and the task of redesigning the website, I have the other responsibilities that go along with maintaining a website.
I must say though, I have had fun with it. So far, everyone is happy. I am proud of the site.
There are many benefits to being a member of this community, the friendships are the most important.
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Reply #2 Saturday, December 27, 2008 5:29 PM
This is awesome! 
Truly outstanding accomplishment. I truly wish my life had taken a different direction than it did, because I would love to be in graphic design, rather than medical transcription. Alas, much like George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, I'm the one my family depends on me to keep doing the duties that fell on my shoulders, and changing my life now isn't possible.
I will be content to experience the excitement through YOUR accomplishment. 
Reply #5 Saturday, December 27, 2008 5:57 PM
Jimbo...this is what I tell folks! The Community of skilled people are an inspiration, and a resource but most of all good, good folks who honestly like to help.
Happy New Year Jimbo...to you and your family!
Prediction: Within two years Jimbo runs IT there and Schiff's Food Service becomes "Jimbo's Eats - Skinners Welcome". 
& Thank you. 
Reply #7 Saturday, December 27, 2008 6:14 PM
Let's not forget the positive impact you have made on the community and me presonally too, Jim
I'm lucky to consider you a friend and mentor 
Reply #8 Saturday, December 27, 2008 6:37 PM
mentor means old person, right? Thanks, Tim. Photoshop made easy via 2of3.
Reply #10 Saturday, December 27, 2008 7:51 PM
It's looking good Jimbo. I hope you get a nice bonus/raise for your work.
I got a Wii! Reply #14 Saturday, December 27, 2008 8:25 PM
It was just a joke.. obviously.
I'm quite happy with my DS.
Reply #15 Saturday, December 27, 2008 8:46 PM
Be Careful what you wish for 
Good job Jimbo 
Reply #16 Sunday, December 28, 2008 12:07 AM
Good for you Jimbo It's great to see a story where skinning has helped not only People have fun, but also get ahead in life.
Thank you for being an awesome part of the community.
Reply #18 Sunday, December 28, 2008 10:44 AM
This one is the most important for me....... When I came here... I was in a bit of depression 
..that too at teenage and now I am happier than the happiest...... I have reinvented myself and now I study more too.....Thanks to WC and all the friends here.... 
Reply #19 Sunday, December 28, 2008 5:13 PM
Thank you, vStyler, HG_Eliminator, & Zubaz.
I hope this article inspires some, just as you 3 have.
Also, Thanks Jafo (he knows why)
Keep it up.
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Reply #1 Saturday, December 27, 2008 5:28 PM
You've done really well!