My opinion

I am a university student, psychology that is. I recently replied to an advertisement. I was initially sceptical since there was no mention of an organisation, names etc.

I received a phone call, and I asked questions. I was told it was founded 3 1/2 years ago. And the other information such as what it offers. I wasn't told however that I will have to pay money... i will probably find that out next time the woman phones.

Personal Development Plan (PDP) is a 20 credit module on the course I am on -Bsc (Hons) Psychology. and it is widely regarded as annoying by students. however, it can have benefits but that would be more through the academic and personal interface tasks you have to complete and the experience gained from it.

I am not sure just yet what I am going to be offered but it seems like you get this "Personal Development" information and you forward it. Aka. a pyramid scheme. But, its a clever pyramid scheme from what I've found. The product is something. There is basis for it existing. But the people that need personal development are those without a job and these people will be generally reluctant to pay out money for information.

Then you get the vast amount of idiots with no business acument thinking that in this day and age millions of people will come flocking if you tell them you can earn $250,000 a year. I think, or at least hope people don't fall for that.

That is the scam element. I believe there is a 'network marketing' achievment to be accomplished but not before contributing to someone elses network. - you being the latest.

You can't expect to pay money and then receive money without doing anything about it. It is business. You have to assess the types of people that would want this- whether it's a business opportunity, personal information... however you sell it.. thats the point. you're selling something.

Whether you choose to pass it on to as many people you want is up to you. I would look it as Network marketing. You can see the logic in it. 'Scam' is the wrong definition of it. More a sleazy way of making money if you have no belief in the product. If you do have belief in the product then it is a venture that with your own talent can take you.

"Network Marketing"

And saying that, I'm not sure I will pay the money I am going to be asked for based on the fact I dont at the moment have the resources and time to market personal development packs and there are other things out there to be invested in.

However, if you've got the time. You've done your reading on marketing.. go for it.

I used to know a couple of guys that sold links on the internet.. sometimes on Ebay! not the same thing. but there's always money to be made...even if it is just information.

Sell it.

The guy who gave his opinon 14 Sep 2008, 05:16 - Report