Heres what I Learned as an active gamer
I totally agree.
I am in an admin position of a very large gaming guild.(we just went from one game to a multi-gaming guild)
We have over 450 active members from across the world in different games. I have learned what is proper etiquette when talking with people from other countries/cultures,conflict resolution skills,time managment, working under a deadline, deligation of authority,and more than a few SQL tricks/tweaks from other members of my guild.
Along with dealing with attendance, administering discipline, and ethics issues I have also learned some diplomacy skills in dealing with troublemakers(usually kids and sometimes some adults)
Also as a representive/ambassador for my guild when dealing with other guilds I have learned the art of selling my guild as I attempt to forge alliances.These skills come in handy in my everyday job.
I have also learned the hard way to NOT allow my gaming to interfere with my normal job.
Would I hire a gamer for a position in my company?...yes as long as they can show/tell me how gaming has also taught them these things too.
