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Mom, the Internet is Not a Slot Machine

It is with great sorrow that I must dash the mistaken beliefs of perhaps thousands of moms around the globe when I say that the internet is not the great slot machine in the sky that some would have you believe.

I know that many treat it that way and a few even tell stories about popping a virtual quarter in the slot and pulling the lever with great results… but I must let you know that these stories are misleading at best and maliciously self serving at worst.

There’s no end to the number of business opportunities available these days.  Some are good opportunities for a dedicated person, some involve a steep uphill battle and some are just bunk.

How to know the difference?

Well, start by knowing WHO is selling you on the opportunity.  If it is someone who directly profits from your sign up you have to be careful.  It’s not that all recruiters are untrustworthy - many are completely ethical.  Just remember that profits are their end goal - and that doesn’t necessarily equal profits for you.

If an opportunity is good, others not involved with the company will have good things to say about it.  It’s the nature of our community.  If the only people saying anything positive are those trying to recruit you, that can be a bad sign.

Find out about your recruiters past experience with busienss opportunities.  Are they new with this company or have they been long established?  How many other busiensses did they recruit for before this one?  Are they skipping from opportunity to opportunity year after year?  That doesn’t speak well to their stability or business wisdom.

Beware the Easy Button.

Some of the ‘opportunities’ offered these days aren’t even business opportunties.  There’s an abundance of websites offering ‘get rich quick’ programs.  Auto surfs, click for cash, refer for dough, etc.   Anything that promises you something for nothing should be avoided.

I know it’s tempting.  I know the person posting that referral ad makes it look amazing - but these programs never last.  Some who get in early make a few guilty bucks but the majority end up frustrated.  I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to make a dollar at the cost of another mom’s grocery money.

Forget the so called Slot Machines.

There are great ways to earn an income online.  It isn’t ‘easy’ but it is doable.  I’m doing it.  Thousands of moms are doing it. Slow down.  Do your homework.  Listen to established members of our community.  You’ll find something that fits you.