I Do Not Like Green Eggs and Scam!
Being a selectively free agent in the work world has exposed me to the disgusting underbelly of greed and just plain old weasel-snake behavior! (Yes, that is a term I made up in 90s, ask my best friend Cindy Van Wert!) My dad always told me that if it's too good to be true, it probably is. I have seen so many get rich quick, no experience necessary, gig booking "help", auditioning tips, how to source clients and work from home gimmicks that my eyes are crossing and my blood pressure is definitely at it's worse. I consider myself a fairly reasonable and smart person. However, these folks have gotten good to hide their internet trickery. These guys are posting their bogus opportunities on valid job search engines, websites and using catch phrases that grab your attention. It will take some time. And if they ask for money up front, professionals have never heard of them, or if their website looks low budget and jenky- head for the hills! If you get a