To all the EF employees...

Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
"I, too, work from home, often in my PJ's while contributing to Eden's single-handed effort to create a coffee shortage"

This made me laugh first thing in the morning, which is always awesome.

We may need a 12 step program.
but, since we're so caffeinated, it wouldn't take us that long.
10/29/2010
Contributor: Gary Gary
Because just about everything I do each day is done on the computer, I find caffeine to be a necessity. Staring at the computer all day can wear you out sometimes.
10/29/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
Ok, I promised you guys a post here - but there's just no way to really explain everything I do, so I will generalize. As you can kinda tell already, we all wear many hats here.

My job is overseeing much of what my team does (Gary, Carrie Ann, Kristi, Laurel, JR, Sammi, Cynthia, and Jenn); advising, brainstorming and coordinating with all of these guys.

We also have daily meetings for different integrated teams that include office staff, SexIs staff etc. Lucky me, I am in all 5 meetings, because somehow I am involved in all of it, and because I work closely with Fred.

I work on developing new projects, bringing in new columnists and managing a few existing ones, sponsorships, events, conferences, writing copy, creating proposals and marketing materials, handling some manufacturer relationships, doing sneak peek videos, EdenLink, coordinating community interviews, and helping with or advising on anything else that crops up. I am good at mapping things out, creating campaigns, and mobilizing. It's a lot of work, but I enjoy the challenges.

Gary and I are in the office often - it is about 70 miles from our house (each way). I go in usually one day every week and have what I call "mega-meetings" with Fred (and often other staff for parts of our meeting) - those days are 12 hours+.

Pajamas or not, it's real work. And working from home requires more discipline and temptation than most would imagine, as well as creates many tough situations, like knowing when to actually stop working, and how to handle constant interruptions when you have children etc (which many of us do). We have set schedules and serious deadlines.

Everyone here works their ass off. This is not an "easy" job. Seriously. Slackers don't last, and people who cannot work as part of a team don't stand a chance. We all are very transparent to each other - we all know what each other is working on, and we all know what is going on in the community, with SexIs, and so on, because of this. It's a good thing!

I love my team, I love my coworkers, I love this company, and I love this community. I have invested my heart so deeply in my work here. It is a huge part of my life. Watching the work we all do collectively have such an incredible impact for so many people (more and more) is wonderful and meaningful.

And yes, I drink TONS of coffee
10/29/2010
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
Ok, I promised you guys a post here - but there's just no way to really explain everything I do, so I will generalize. As you can kinda tell already, we all wear many hats here.

My job is overseeing much of what my team does (Gary, Carrie ... more
This is an amazing post. Makes me want to work for you even more! Lol.
10/29/2010
Contributor: Heather Shadrick Heather Shadrick
I work in the review program and I am an online and offline affiliate for Eden. I live in TN. I know the company is in GA. Is there ever any openings for onsite employees?! I would love to come work for EF and would be willing to relocate to do so. Could someone email me about this and if there is oppurtunity let me know how to apply! Thanks!
03/11/2013
Contributor: Heather Shadrick Heather Shadrick
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
I'm part time, like Cynthia. I help with approving, editing, and publishing reviews, and work on other projects. I also do a lot of community contact, plus I answer support questions on every topic imaginable, and then some.

I work from ... more
I would love to get in on this. Can I get some info?
03/12/2013
Contributor: Heather Shadrick Heather Shadrick
Quote:
Originally posted by Fred Petrenko
I'm the boss and the rumor has it - a tough one. It is true, but I love our team and care about everyone deeply. @Cynthia, I too would want all of us meet in the office daily - skype is a bitch sometimes. I hope we will be working together in one ... more
I would like to grow with the community as well and always looking for employment. I am involved in the review program, affiliate program, active in the community, and blog. I can send you my resume! LOL
03/12/2013