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Home to a half Mexican who now lives in Silverdale, WA and who supports the Hawks, Sonics and Mariners along with the alma mater (WSU). I also post wacky links, pictures of insanely hot women and what have you (if you don't want to read my ramblings), so enjoy.


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Thursday, April 21, 2005
DON'T GET HUSTLED



Boy I almost did.

I had a guy who I used to work with call me out of the blue last week to get involved in some internet business. He was really positive and eager to get me to a meeting, so I went.

The people there were friendly, but listening to the pitch, it began to dawn on me that this seemed a bit "off." I mean, all these guarantees about making money and not having to put too much effort into it - that sounds ridiculous, right?

But he sold me on it. Convinced me I could confide in him and told me "Hey, just sign up, spend a little money, attend these functions - and you're on your way."

He even called his coach when I signed and made me leave a message saying I was ready to go.

But my mom wasn't convinced. She told me to look it up.

Thank God for Google.

Prospects are presented an over simplified business plan where one can easily earn thousands of dollars per month working just 8-12 hours per week by just teaching others how to shop at Quixtar. The typical Amway/Quixtar dream is to "retire" from a day job with unlimited time and financial freedom. For those wanting to achieve this dream with the "2-5 year plan", the business becomes a way of life consuming every spare moment of time, and their complete mental attention. Unfortunately the 2-5 years plan is nothing more than an elusive dream and most participants will lose time with their families, and thousands of dollars a year. For many, the Amway dream turns into a personal financial nightmare.

Amway. Damnit.

I called and made up some bullshit about how I wasn't comfortable with being in business for myself and he sounded dissapointed, but he said he would tear up the contract and destroy my post-dated check.

I feel stupid for posting this, but it's gotta be done so no one else gets worked.

The main site is here. But be careful with the "Masters Of Deception" page. It's a bit much on the hysterics. A more in-depth blog is here.

But if anyone has a bridge to sell me, I'd love to hear more. :)

etch-a-sketched by john at 3:40 PM