Looks are Deceiving!
This is something I've been wanting to vent about for a while..
When I graduated from college, I was dutifully hunting (literally) for a job. I knew I wanted to get on my feet right away and make something of my degree. I went from job interview to the next, and so on.
Well, one day, I was on Instagram (of course 😉) and I received a DM (direct message for all the new internet peeps) and it was a guy asking me if I was interested in a "job." I mean, who was I to say no or even pretend I had something better to indulge in? So my answer was yes. On the faster note of things, we met and talked about the job details and how it could be a "fantastic opportunity" and good money depending on my level of determination. Knowing how I am, I wanted to be a good Samaritan and give it a try because I was open and did not want to slam him. (always follow your first mind, though.)
A couple days later, I decided to go to the office and see what's up with the hype and make my final decision on things. Welp. My gut was right. It was a big, floppy scam. Just so we're clear, in my eyes, a scam is something that is unclear but clear enough to be legal ENOUGH to be "a thing" that generates cash flow. Now that we're clear, let's get to the meat of things. My opposition came in when no one, not even the so called persons who were over the company could tell me what they sell or promote. I got the run around and was told to generate a call list to get people to sign up.
Hmmmm... Yupp! same thing I was thinking.
As you probably have assumed, I decided to keep it moving.
Fast forward to last night--
I was in Wal-Mart trying to make quick groceries (pick up something easy to cook because I was hella hungry after TaeKwondo). As I was speed walking, well what I believe is speed walking, down the main isle, a man who I just knew was looking at me with the side-eye says, "hey, excuse me." I rolled my eyes but politely turned around. He proceeded to ask my name. I said, "Ashley (my favorite fake name). He then asked me what do I do for a living and I responded, "I teach." He became really interested and then began telling me his wife used to teach. Please duly note that when he said "wife," I looked for a ring but found nothing. Once he saw my facials turning into, "ok, and?" he begin to tell me about why he stopped me which is because he's looking for new talent for he and his wife's company. They're "financial managers" who are self-deemed, entrepreneurs.
I got a whisk of energy and asked the name of the company--yet, he was unable to tell me. I then asked if there's a website I can go browse to do more research and his response was, "yeah I have one, but I want to interview you first to see if you would be a good fit." (You mean if this would fit me😏) I shook my head and just listened to the next lie which was this is a "good opportunity for those who want to be in business for themselves, and that people these days need more than one source of income," (needless to say, this was the only part I agreed with.) I'm thinking, did this n**** just try to play on "money wagon?"
Anyway, after I gave him my contact information (invaliddotcom LOL), he reassured me that his wife would be calling me to set up a date for an interview this weekend. However, had the tag on his button-up not been peeking out, I probably would have been more open but NOPE. Just like back in 2014, I'm good! Mind you, he did not expect me to ask questions or articulate well. So, I guess I shocked him out of his low-fors (loafers) 😄
My point is, looks are very deceiving.
And just as a tip: if you're working towards something that you desire to be long term, be truthful and things will flow naturally.
--be careful! people are craycray these days.😘
When I graduated from college, I was dutifully hunting (literally) for a job. I knew I wanted to get on my feet right away and make something of my degree. I went from job interview to the next, and so on.
Well, one day, I was on Instagram (of course 😉) and I received a DM (direct message for all the new internet peeps) and it was a guy asking me if I was interested in a "job." I mean, who was I to say no or even pretend I had something better to indulge in? So my answer was yes. On the faster note of things, we met and talked about the job details and how it could be a "fantastic opportunity" and good money depending on my level of determination. Knowing how I am, I wanted to be a good Samaritan and give it a try because I was open and did not want to slam him. (always follow your first mind, though.)
A couple days later, I decided to go to the office and see what's up with the hype and make my final decision on things. Welp. My gut was right. It was a big, floppy scam. Just so we're clear, in my eyes, a scam is something that is unclear but clear enough to be legal ENOUGH to be "a thing" that generates cash flow. Now that we're clear, let's get to the meat of things. My opposition came in when no one, not even the so called persons who were over the company could tell me what they sell or promote. I got the run around and was told to generate a call list to get people to sign up.
Hmmmm... Yupp! same thing I was thinking.
As you probably have assumed, I decided to keep it moving.
Fast forward to last night--
I was in Wal-Mart trying to make quick groceries (pick up something easy to cook because I was hella hungry after TaeKwondo). As I was speed walking, well what I believe is speed walking, down the main isle, a man who I just knew was looking at me with the side-eye says, "hey, excuse me." I rolled my eyes but politely turned around. He proceeded to ask my name. I said, "Ashley (my favorite fake name). He then asked me what do I do for a living and I responded, "I teach." He became really interested and then began telling me his wife used to teach. Please duly note that when he said "wife," I looked for a ring but found nothing. Once he saw my facials turning into, "ok, and?" he begin to tell me about why he stopped me which is because he's looking for new talent for he and his wife's company. They're "financial managers" who are self-deemed, entrepreneurs.
I got a whisk of energy and asked the name of the company--yet, he was unable to tell me. I then asked if there's a website I can go browse to do more research and his response was, "yeah I have one, but I want to interview you first to see if you would be a good fit." (You mean if this would fit me😏) I shook my head and just listened to the next lie which was this is a "good opportunity for those who want to be in business for themselves, and that people these days need more than one source of income," (needless to say, this was the only part I agreed with.) I'm thinking, did this n**** just try to play on "money wagon?"
Anyway, after I gave him my contact information (invaliddotcom LOL), he reassured me that his wife would be calling me to set up a date for an interview this weekend. However, had the tag on his button-up not been peeking out, I probably would have been more open but NOPE. Just like back in 2014, I'm good! Mind you, he did not expect me to ask questions or articulate well. So, I guess I shocked him out of his low-fors (loafers) 😄
My point is, looks are very deceiving.
And just as a tip: if you're working towards something that you desire to be long term, be truthful and things will flow naturally.
--be careful! people are craycray these days.😘
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