Side work that holds
Paid training offers that do not fit
When a “job” starts with a course you must buy, it is a sale, not a job. How to tell.
Some offers present themselves as jobs but begin with a purchase: a course, a certification or a starter kit from the same company that is “hiring”.
Warning signs
- You must pay for training before you receive any work.
- Earnings are described with exact, high figures and no detail.
- The company has no legal name, address or contract.
- You are pushed to decide quickly.
What a real opportunity looks like
Real clients pay you for work. If training is useful, it is offered separately, and you can say no without losing the job.
If you have already paid, keep the receipts, contact your bank and report the offer to your local consumer protection agency.
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