Second Life Employment Market (Q2 2009)

Jul 2009

This report provides a snapshot of the Second Life (SL) employment market as of the second quarter of 2009, where employment is defined as the exchange of some form of currency for goods or services excluding pre-made items available for anyone to purchase. The report discusses the types of work being done within SL, who is paying to have work done, the structures of work arrangements, and pay rates and how they vary. The report also discusses satisfaction with employment transactions and offers advice received from the employees and employers surveyed. Also offered is discussion on how a good ratings system would benefit the SL employment market.

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Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • SL Employment Transactions by Category
  • Payment Terms
  • Type of Employer
  • Knowledge and Skills Required for SL Work
  • Real Life Information Exchange
  • Pay Rates
  • Satisfaction With Employment Transactions
    • Advice From Participants in SL Employment Transactions
    • Consider the Other Party’s Reputation
    • Understand Expectations and What Has to Be Done to Meet Them
    • Firsthand Observation Is a Good Way to Choose Employees
    • Opinions About Appropriate Rates of Pay Vary Greatly
  • Conclusions
    • Pay Rates Within SL Vary Greatly and Are Likely to Continue to Do So
    • A Good Ratings System Would Benefit the SL Employment Market
  • Statistical End-Notes

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