Are the People Who Answer Questions Paid Staff?

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The discussion clarifies that the only paid staff member on the site is the owner, Greg Bernhardt, while all other contributors, including Mentors and Homework Helpers, are volunteers. Participants express a mix of humor and appreciation for the unpaid nature of their roles, highlighting the personal rewards they receive, such as education and community gratitude. There are jokes about the lack of financial compensation, with some participants reminiscing about "the good old days" when perks were rumored. The overall sentiment reflects a strong sense of community and generosity among the volunteers. The conversation underscores the commitment of these individuals to help others despite not receiving monetary compensation.
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Just curious - are the people who help with questions paid staff?
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No. The only "paid" person here is the site owner/admin, Greg Bernhardt. The rest of us "staff" (Mentors, Science Advisors, Homework Helpers) are all volunteers.
 
And don't remind them. Can you believe these suckers do this FOR FREE?

I'm trying to get some of them to clean my house and work in a large field I'm trying to build.
 
We get paid in terms of distracting ourselves from the work we *should* do. :wink:
And by the thanks we get from the people we help. :blushing:
And, errr... sometimes by anger tantrums from people who feel we don't help enough. :biggrin:
 
One of the biggest payments I get is from the fine education I'm getting here. :approve:
 
Wait, we're not getting paid?

I'm getting out of here!

 
I pay Greg, you mean you guys get to do it for free?
 
Evo said:
I pay Greg, you mean you guys get to do it for free?

You pay Greg for every person you get to ban? :-p That's a lot of money :biggrin:
 
I get paid twice as much as Evo.
 
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Back in the old days we did get free Porsches and trips to Bora Bora. <sigh> The good old days...
 
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Evo said:
Back in the old days we did get free Porsches and trips to Bora Bora. <sigh> The good old days...

Doesn't scientology give out good vacations to their employees?
 
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sparkle123 said:
Just curious - are the people who help with questions paid staff?
Thanks!
I could answer that, but you'll have to pay me first.
 
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jtbell said:
No. The only "paid" person here is the site owner/admin, Greg Bernhardt. The rest of us "staff" (Mentors, Science Advisors, Homework Helpers) are all volunteers.

This must be the site of the greatest concentration of generosity in the world. THANK YOU ALL! :)
 

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