Yeah, that's the dilemma -- exploit my existing skills (and arguably be more useful), or get away from the desk. The answer is probably simple: just do something! Doesn't matter what. Once you're rolling, you can adjust.
I wonder how many other people hit this problem, being put off by the entry point. It makes me think of the Open Source community. Perhaps volunteering needs a 'First Contributors' or 'Awesome For Beginners' equivalent. (Perhaps there already is one.)
Thanks again, James. I might well take you up on the offer and drop you a note.
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Yeah, that's the dilemma -- exploit my existing skills (and arguably be more useful), or get away from the desk. The answer is probably simple: just do something! Doesn't matter what. Once you're rolling, you can adjust.
I wonder how many other people hit this problem, being put off by the entry point. It makes me think of the Open Source community. Perhaps volunteering needs a 'First Contributors' or 'Awesome For Beginners' equivalent. (Perhaps there already is one.)
Thanks again, James. I might well take you up on the offer and drop you a note.