Hire Me - My Very Official Manager Application

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My name is Em and I've been on scratch for 5 years. I've only been part of GWDFI for about 3-4 years but even in that time I can say that it's changed both for the better and for the worse. The culture of toxicity in GWDFI has gotten more intense and the blatant disrespect for both the studio rules and scratch community guidelines can feel absolutely devastating. Even with this being said, new members are joining constantly and bringing unique new takes to the GWDFI community. Our ideas, friendships, topics discussed, and outlooks are always shifting. Sometimes it feels like there's a divide between the "old" GWDFIers and the newer curators but we're all so alike. We just want our safe space to continue being just that- a safe space. Managers are an important part of the culture of GWDFI and a manager can make or break a situation. (Obviously no hate to the current managers, I think you're wonderful people who do so much to protect this online community. I was more talking about some ex-managers.) If I was a manager I would do my best to help keep our studio safe while also helping us move forward. We need to evolve to survive and I think I could help with that as a manager. For me, GWDFI has been there in my hardest times to give support and positivity. You've all made sure I knew my worth and sought the help I desperately needed. I know I could've done better. I know I've broken rules and I know I can continue to do better. However GWDFI has helped me learn how to seek out help and set healthy boundaries, skills that can benefit everyone both on and offline. I joined GWDFI as a cisgender girl. I'm writing this about 4 years later as a Trans Guy already 1 year on HRT. A lot has changed and yet the unwavering support from GWDFI hasn't. Even when I wasn't sure whether I could stay in the studio, you all reminded me to read the rules and assured me I was always welcome. Since I joined there was one especially big change in the description that may not even be noticeable but it was to me. The Who We Are section. It has been tweaked ever so slightly so the language was changed to be more gender inclusive. It makes it very clear that all are welcome, regardless of gender identity, expression, or AGAB. That's the kind of change I see in being a manager. Even little things that don't seem to matter- I want to help someone. I'm located in the EST timezone and am most active around 7-12 pm EST and 6-9 am EST. I occasionally go on trips but I know about most far in advance and would happily keep everyone updated so I'm active when needed. I've learned this year how to balance other people's needs as well as my own which is a skill I think I can be put to good use as a manager. I'm also fairly good at handling arguments and settling drama by offering a safe place to talk and hear all sides of the story. Even though I'm usually kind and accommodating, I can absolutely put my foot down if need be. So would I be a good manager? I don't know. What do I know? I know I would try. I know I would never give up on you all because I care. I know that if given the chance I would give it my all. Thank you for reading my lengthy application, I hope it's okay that I wrote it in a project. I appreciate you and hope you have at least a slightly better day than you usually do. <3