| No Images? Click here  Last year, a woman I'd roomed with in college messaged me on Facebook to catch up. I was surprised but happy to hear from her after 18 years — until, after a few life updates, she tried to sell me skincare products. And then I just felt used and upset.How does this happen to people? What convinces them it's normal to leverage relationships this way? Why is social media now a cesspool of old acquaintances trying to sell us LuLaRoe, Plexus, Rodan + Fields and DoTerra? Casey Bond took a deep dive into the world of multilevel marketing to detail how these companies prey on certain people. It's a huge warning to anyone considering "investing" in an MLM career.Speaking of careers, we've also got an explanation of just how far your boss can go with your office dress code, a strategy for introverts who need to network and the best way to redirect a nosy colleague's unwanted questions at work.Janie Take back your life Multilevel marketing companies sell women on the dream of being their own boss, yet as many as 99% may end up losing money. Take Traci, a Louisiana woman who initially made good money with LuLaRoe. When the number of sellers in her community grew, she could barely pull in $500. Traci still has boxes of LuLaRoe sitting in her house worth about $11,000 to $13,000 — product she was required to purchase in advance.Her story isn't unusual. We talked to women involved with MLMs to get the scoop on what investment really costs and how hard it is to come out on top. And above all, we list the tricks these companies use to keep people involved despite the fact that they aren't actually making money.
Deal with itIf you're dealing with illness, whether your own or that of a loved one, kindly deflecting personal questions is one of the greatest challenges. It’s hard when a colleague is genuinely trying to connect, because telling them you don’t want to talk about it can hurt their feelings and damage working relationships. Rebecca Nellis, the executive director of Cancer and Careers, explains how to use the "swivel method" to redirect unwanted questions while emphasizing your contributions in the workplace. Once you master the swivel, you can us it to deftly steer away from any kind of unwanted conversations in any type of setting. Pro Tip:
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