The Vultures are out there

Friends,
It amazes me just how much more spam I've filtered because I updated a resume on one or more job boards. Some of it is actually interesting. But I'm telling you, the vultures are out there and we truly need to guard ourselves.
What ever do I mean? Well, last week I said to be cautious with whom you share your dreams, needs or ideas. I meant it.
As soon as you say: I'm looking for a new job you will get:
MLM attacks: A variety of multi level marketing operations, all of which promise freedom, wealth and a way to help friends too. And of course, they make claims of backing by Joe Bloe (or should we say Joe Six Pack, nowadays?) and NYSE traded and they'll even claim they have not debt.

They sell vitamins, herbs, water filters, Prepaid legal. They may sell jewelry.

Home parties: Geez --- these things take after the old Avon calling. The first one I went to was a Basket party. The second was a Pampered Chef. A friend from a past job sold jewelry from Park Place, but eventually stopped doing in home parties and just brought her catalog to work.
I don't know if you can make money, but you will lose your social life. I happen to love my social life, and don't want to prey on friends.

Countless WorkAtHome schemes pop up on the job boards, but if that's what you want to do, you need to find an employer and get him to ok you virtualizing your job. Or create your own company.

I may be cynical after falling for some foolish stuff. I've sold running shoes, vitamins, herbs and you know, it does teach you sales. It does get you out of the doldrums. But for me, it makes no sense.

As proven by all the Ponzi schemes being revealed, mlms just don't really create a living.
So watch out, trust your hunch, and be proud of your choices. If you are reluctant to tell your spouse of this grand idea, then it's probably not so grand.