Resignation:

Hi guys!! I decided to make a thread on the reasons I resigned mainly, but for other purposes as well. A lot of people have been asking me, so I thought it would be easier to inform you guys in a unified manner. There are multiple reasons to why I resigned, and I'm sharing them because a lot of people want to know. I'm also making this thread to help the people who have some thoughts on resigning and some people who want to be staff.

The first and most important reason being my situation in real life. I've been dealing with family issues and mental health issues that really need to be taken care of. I've recently been seeing a therapist again and I hope that this will help because my anxiety is getting pretty bad. My social life is also dead, which was 100% anti the reason for me moving back to the States. I was hoping it would be easier for me here, but instead I spend all my time playing Minecraft and watching Netflix when I could be out with my friends and doing things that I enjoy like sports, photography, etc. I need to have a balance between what I do off of my computer and what I do on it.

Second of all, Minecraft has gotten so boring. The amount of people on the server every day has also decreased, and it's just not the same when most of the people I used to play with and would expect online aren't here anymore. The server doesn't seem like it's growing or like anything is changing. I hope someone proves me wrong.

Also, now that exams have come up, I knew I would say that I couldn't be active and still play on the server because of how attached I am, which I can't do. I need to focus on exams, but also, next year I'm taking some hard classes that will also limit my free time. I also plan on doing multiple after school things, like joining the acapella group, returning to playing football and basketball, and maybe even trying out for volleyball. I'm taking all either AP classes or Honors classes next year; I might even get a job if I find the time. I'm actually hoping that this keeps me very occupied, I need to have less computer time anyways because my eyesight is terrible.

Lastly, I did not like how the staff team worked. I'm not going to go into too much detail about this because it's not really my choice how this server is run, but I just did not like a few aspects to the whole general system. One thing that was an issue was that I felt like (and still feel like) getting promoted to helper on here is too hard. I mean, it's a Minecraft server. I think people deserve to be given a chance. It should not be that difficult for anyone to get promoted on here because it's not hard to remove someone from the team either. I mean, especially now when the server has decreased in size. What drastic change could a Helper even make? I just feel like the whole promotion/demotion system is very, very airtight and it needs to be loosened up a bit. I think multiple people should be given the chance as a staff member and if it does not work out, then they can be talked to fix whatever they messed up in, or they can be removed from the team.

Edit: I also encourage you not to be afraid to bring up your ideas to improve the staff team to higher ups! Nothing can change if you don't say a word.

I don't want to discourage anyone from applying if they are thinking about it though. Being a staff member is such a fun experience and it has taught me a lot. I love the people on the team regardless of all the differences I've had with them. I'm quite the rebellious person, so I always made sure my opinion was stated. Working on the team helped me make a lot of new friends on the server and people that I'm so glad I've gotten close with. I want to thank @Left4Lag @AmerixanPsycho and @Phoenix for helping me the most with being a staff member because they have been there to aid me and give me input whenever I need it. You guys make me laugh every single day and I love you.

I'd also like to thank @MeatBoy0 for being an amazing mentor, even though he is not apart of the staff team anymore. This dude is hella funny and I know he will not get the tag since I edited this in, but he's also very sweet and has good intentions most of the time. Love you man.

If you're thinking about resigning, please do not do it unless you're 100% sure. You're all going to have some regrets and doubts, but only do it if you are sure it is the best thing for you. No one can stop you from making that decision and if you make it, make it for yourself. I thought about resigning for over a month before I came to have the guts to do it.

Thank you to the community for also being so supportive, it means a ton to me.
And no, I'm not fully leaving the server. I will just be less active on it.
Hopefully in the future, if I find the time, I will get the chance to be apart of the team again.

 

Goodluck with your exams. You will do just fine c:

I always try to balance mc out with my real life. And it is going pretty decent. I have a good social life and a good amount of friends. I have to agree that Minecraft has become pretty boring. Hopefully your anxiety will fade soon c:

 

ily <3

 

Man Safa, there's no denying from quite a few perspectives on the staff team that your resignation was a hard blow to the team. There's been good and bad times, and I know you were open about some of the problems you had on the team, and to come and say this to the public is very brave and humbling.

You definitely left a great impression on the team, and I wish you the best of luck in the future.

 

Dang Safa, did't know expect this would happen.
Good luck in the future!

 

Good luck Safa, I'm not crying :')

 

You made the responsible decision which is something I respect a ton. Best of luck with the upcoming school year and your extra-curricular activities. Hope you stay here for a bit as well :)

 

<3 won't forget the time you invited me to play SG because my friends left me.

 

Just want to give a thanks for being here, I've learned a lot from just getting to know you better. I wish you best of luck in your future endeavors. I hope to see you around sometime again((:

 

reapply soon pls im fan of Egypit bert gud countre

 

It's a shame you are resigning, but its for the best right now I guess. I haven't been on the staff team long, but I'll miss you being staff. Good luck with your exams !

 

stop making me cry wtf
I support your decision 100%; I'm so proud of you for concluding that you should focus more on your real life and all. I think it's a very responsible decision (: good luck on your exams bub ❤

 

Goodluck with you exams, thank you so much for your service and I hope all goes well!

 

Good luck!
We'll miss you. ;c

 

Byeee <3 you will do amazing in your exams, and tbh you're right about everything, it's good to see that your doing something for the right of yourself, enjoy the good life! (AND ADD ME BACK ON SNAPCHAT BABE XXX) love you lots x

 

Sorry for being late on this thread. =(

It's a respectable decision. Sometimes it's for the better to leave so you can work on getting your situation more stabilized, to focus on what's important in real life. And even though you resigned, I'm glad you're not leaving the community entirely.

Best of luck, Safa! I hope all goes well.

 

Thank you for gladly dedicating some of your free time to staff J&H. I hope everything goes well in the future <3

 

Stay strong, Saf.

 

good luck in whatever faces you in the future :)