Well, you can lead a horse to water......
By drknlvly6781
@drknlvly6781 (6246)
United States
February 5, 2011 3:03pm CST
I've always heard this saying, but I just found out how true it is this week. I just found the BEST JOB EVER online!!!! And yes, I mean job, not a business disguised as a job, not a scam, a JOB. I work as a Virtual Customer Service Representative for a Cable Company. I've just completed the first half of a two week training, and it seems great! I love the trainers and the people, and the systems we use aren't that difficult once you start working with them. I'll be getting my first check next Friday, getting $9.25/hr.
Now, here comes the horse. I told my grandmother and mom about this job. First off, my grandma tells me to "make sure it is a real job." *eyeroll* I know she just wants me to be safe, but come on! I've been online for over 8 years now making money one way or another, I should know at least by now the signs of a scam! I had to fill out plenty of paperwork, papers that I just had to refax today because they didn't get them. I had to get my I-9 notarized, since we aren't physically in the same area. And I didn't pay a single dime to be considered. Doesn't that tell you something?
Well, I told all this to my mom, who has been out of work for quite some time. She hates living with her mom (my grandma), but has no choice right now with no income. So I called back to tell her again that they need people really badly and she could be in the next training class. She goes "Call me back in a month so I know they are alright." What??? I mean, if you are looking for work and haven't worked in a while, if you know that your daughter got into the training by her resume and buying a few pieces of equipment (not from the company, mind you), and not once paid anything to the company itself; wouldn't you think it would be worth it to see what it's about?
I've got half a mind not to say anything else to her about it. Let her be salty on her own when I start getting promotions. Am I right to feel that way? Do you thing that she is ungrateful?
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7 responses
@jujunme (2501)
• United States
5 Feb 11
it seems to me your Mom was being more overly cautious than ungrateful.
She most likely wants to see some proof of payment before diving into this herself.
Although you know this job is legitimate,others may need more convincing, since so many people have been scammed by online opportunities that promise the world, then are gone in a flash.Although, i do think she should take into consideration, the fact that you found a job that did not require you to pay "anything" This is very rare,since most online opportunities do ask for some type of investment.if i were you, i would give here time to mull it over, maybe when she sees some more proof of it's legitimacy, she just might tkae the plunge.BTW, Good luck with your new job.
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
9 Feb 11
Overly cautious is definitely right. I should have put this in there, but both my mom and my grandma have been there every step of the way for most of my online career. They haven't asked me many questions, but I did let them know what I was doing from time to time. I let them know when I was trying to market a business, and the one time when I was going to work a job (Didn't get to because of the wiring in my house)
This is why my grandma's question was funny to me. I have been online doing this and that for over 8 years. Don't you think that I know by now the difference between a job, a business, and a scam? I also was the one to try to shield my mom from an online check scam; but since she didn't listen and cashed the check anyway, she put her account way negative.
But my whole thing is, take a look. So you don't believe me, at least take the inkling and look at what I am talking about. Then make your own decisions on the legitimacy of what's going on.
@FX777222999 (437)
• Philippines
13 Feb 11
It seems to me that your mom having no trust with online jobs and no trust where you worked for. Be it practical with your legit mind to ursue job for your mother. Well, your mother has its own discretion, to accept the job or not. So, don't push yourself to engage with her since she don't trust for the job you're offering. Nevertheless, work with your heart and mind, and show to her that your job is better that what she thinks.
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
5 Feb 11
Like you say, you can't lead a horse to water. Let her see how it goes for you. But once she sees that you are successful, make her ask you for a referral rather than offering it to her again. If she is convinced that it is not legit, then you can't change her mind. I think your grandma has some influence over how she feels. There is probably not much you can do to solve that. I hope that you are able to help her. Just do a good job and keep on earning!
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@zweeb82 (5652)
• Malaysia
6 Feb 11
Yo, I'm back!~ Haha!~
Well, I guess it's the generation gap & the change, especially in technology that can be quite intimidating to them. Well of course, as parents, they'r just being careful, but sometimes overly cautious which often times result in such kinds of setback. Maybe when you get your check, you can show it to them as a proof?
Well, I guess it's the generation gap & the change, especially in technology that can be quite intimidating to them. Well of course, as parents, they'r just being careful, but sometimes overly cautious which often times result in such kinds of setback. Maybe when you get your check, you can show it to them as a proof?
@TrvlArrngr (4044)
• United States
8 Feb 11
She is from another era where people went into offices to work. These days a job like yours is not uncommon. Teletech and West at Home are two companies where they hire at home workers for customer service for companies like UPS or Home Depot.
When you get your first paycheck you can show it to her. Remember that the older generation needs to see it to believe it. Congrats on your new job!
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@hardworkinggurl (37062)
• United States
5 Feb 11
Firstly congrats to you for landing the job. I suppose unless people actually work online there is a certain level of uneasy as whether it actually is a "real" paying job.
I think that although she should be excited as you say you have been at it for a while that she perhaps is skeptical. Well I say go ahead and become really great at your new job and then she will automatically recognize your accomplishments.
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@fruitcakeliz (2638)
• United States
10 Feb 11
As many of the others here, i dunno if i would go so far as to say ungrateful, but maybe more skeptical. I am happy for you and glad you have found a job online that will work for you, but i am sure she is more just worried about your well being, and hoping that it is for "real" and not just a scam. Though judging by all the hoops you have had to jump through to get accepted for this position, i would highly doubt it is a scam, it sounds pretty legitimate.
As i said though, i am sure she is just worried that it won't work out for you. Good luck in your endeavors and enjoy that paycheck!!
