1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,320 All right, so you're ready to dive in. 2 00:00:01,320 --> 00:00:02,020 I'll res ready. 3 00:00:02,020 --> 00:00:03,160 Okay, cool. 4 00:00:03,160 --> 00:00:06,480 So this time around, it's all about making money online 5 00:00:06,480 --> 00:00:09,960 and more specifically, getting paid to text. 6 00:00:09,960 --> 00:00:11,160 Okay, yeah. 7 00:00:11,160 --> 00:00:13,320 We found this YouTube video 8 00:00:13,320 --> 00:00:15,520 with like the most clickbaity title ever. 9 00:00:15,520 --> 00:00:16,360 Oh yeah. 10 00:00:16,360 --> 00:00:20,800 It's literally called Make US $800 a Week. 11 00:00:20,800 --> 00:00:21,640 Texting. 12 00:00:22,760 --> 00:00:23,760 Chatting. 13 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:26,360 With these 10 websites available worldwide. 14 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:27,320 Wow. 15 00:00:27,320 --> 00:00:28,800 Big question mark at the end there. 16 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:30,800 Yeah, I mean $800 a week, that's a lot. 17 00:00:30,800 --> 00:00:31,760 A whole lot. 18 00:00:31,760 --> 00:00:33,560 So we're gonna break down this video, 19 00:00:33,560 --> 00:00:34,920 see what these websites are all about 20 00:00:34,920 --> 00:00:37,920 and basically find out if this is like a legit side hustle 21 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:39,720 or just a clever scam. 22 00:00:39,720 --> 00:00:40,560 Yeah, I'm curious to see 23 00:00:40,560 --> 00:00:41,960 what they actually have you doing, you know? 24 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:44,680 Right, like what does texting for dollars even mean? 25 00:00:44,680 --> 00:00:45,520 Yeah. 26 00:00:45,520 --> 00:00:46,360 So first up, let's just lay out 27 00:00:46,360 --> 00:00:47,960 what we're working with here. 28 00:00:47,960 --> 00:00:50,160 The video talks about 10 different websites 29 00:00:50,160 --> 00:00:52,800 all claiming to offer these texting gigs. 30 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:53,880 10 websites, wow. 31 00:00:53,880 --> 00:00:55,440 So are they all like the same kind of thing 32 00:00:55,440 --> 00:00:56,640 or is there a mix? 33 00:00:56,640 --> 00:00:57,480 That's the interesting part. 34 00:00:57,480 --> 00:01:00,360 There's actually quite a range of sites on this list. 35 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:04,720 You've got a texting factory, textkings.com, 36 00:01:04,720 --> 00:01:06,760 text one to one chat, 37 00:01:06,760 --> 00:01:07,800 chat recruit, 38 00:01:07,800 --> 00:01:09,080 flip box, 39 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:10,960 chat operator jobs, 40 00:01:10,960 --> 00:01:12,080 friendly, 41 00:01:12,080 --> 00:01:14,960 working solutions and needle. 42 00:01:14,960 --> 00:01:16,320 Okay, so just from those names, 43 00:01:16,320 --> 00:01:19,000 it sounds like there's a pretty big variety. 44 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:20,840 Yeah, definitely not all the same. 45 00:01:20,840 --> 00:01:23,560 You don't know what to expect with names like that. 46 00:01:23,560 --> 00:01:25,640 So the video kind of breaks these sites down 47 00:01:25,640 --> 00:01:27,120 into a few main categories. 48 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:28,600 And this is where it gets interesting. 49 00:01:28,600 --> 00:01:29,480 Okay, all yours. 50 00:01:29,480 --> 00:01:31,520 So first up, you've got sites like texting factory 51 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:34,920 that are all about SMS marketing. 52 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:35,880 SMS marketing. 53 00:01:35,880 --> 00:01:38,120 So you'd be like texting people ads or something. 54 00:01:38,120 --> 00:01:39,960 Yeah, basically, you're sending out marketing messages 55 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:41,040 for businesses, you know, 56 00:01:41,040 --> 00:01:42,640 trying to reach potential customers. 57 00:01:42,640 --> 00:01:43,480 I mean, it makes sense. 58 00:01:43,480 --> 00:01:44,520 Everyone's always on their phones. 59 00:01:44,520 --> 00:01:46,480 Right, it's all about like high open rates 60 00:01:46,480 --> 00:01:47,440 and direct communication. 61 00:01:47,440 --> 00:01:49,200 Yeah, it's like a marketers dream. 62 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:51,200 But then you've got the other end of the spectrum 63 00:01:51,200 --> 00:01:53,200 with sites like textkings.com 64 00:01:53,200 --> 00:01:55,240 that focus on adult chat. 65 00:01:55,240 --> 00:01:56,120 Okay, wait, hold up. 66 00:01:56,120 --> 00:01:57,160 Adult chat. 67 00:01:57,160 --> 00:01:59,160 Yeah, the video doesn't get too specific 68 00:01:59,160 --> 00:02:00,840 about what exactly that entails. 69 00:02:00,840 --> 00:02:03,160 Yeah, I'm getting a little bit of a sketchy vibe already. 70 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:06,200 It's definitely not your typical texting job. 71 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:08,760 And then there's a whole other category of websites 72 00:02:08,760 --> 00:02:12,800 like Flirtbox, Text121 Chat, and Friendly. 73 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:14,640 And what are those about? 74 00:02:14,640 --> 00:02:18,800 Think like flirting for dollars, I guess. 75 00:02:18,800 --> 00:02:20,320 Flirting for dollars? 76 00:02:20,320 --> 00:02:21,360 What does that even mean? 77 00:02:21,360 --> 00:02:24,840 Basically like paid companionship, but through texting. 78 00:02:24,840 --> 00:02:25,960 Oh, I see. 79 00:02:25,960 --> 00:02:28,400 So you've got marketing, you've got adult chat, 80 00:02:28,400 --> 00:02:29,400 you've got flirting. 81 00:02:29,400 --> 00:02:30,440 Quite the range. 82 00:02:30,440 --> 00:02:31,280 What else do we have? 83 00:02:31,280 --> 00:02:32,560 Yeah, what else is on the menu? 84 00:02:32,560 --> 00:02:34,840 Well, the last big category is customer service. 85 00:02:34,840 --> 00:02:35,680 Oh, okay, yeah. 86 00:02:35,680 --> 00:02:38,520 So sites like Chat Recruit, Chat Operator Jobs, 87 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:40,640 Working Solutions, and Needle, 88 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:43,920 they all offer these customer report roles through chat. 89 00:02:43,920 --> 00:02:45,360 So it's like those call center jobs, 90 00:02:45,360 --> 00:02:47,360 but you're texting instead of talking on the phone. 91 00:02:47,360 --> 00:02:48,200 Exactly. 92 00:02:48,200 --> 00:02:49,440 That actually seems pretty practical. 93 00:02:49,440 --> 00:02:52,120 I'm way more likely to text for customer service these days. 94 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:52,960 Me too. 95 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:55,760 So yeah, I mean, this whole texting for dollars thing, 96 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:57,960 it's not as straightforward as you might think. 97 00:02:57,960 --> 00:02:59,360 It sounds like it could actually be 98 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:00,640 a lot of different things. 99 00:03:00,640 --> 00:03:03,000 There's like a whole spectrum of services 100 00:03:03,000 --> 00:03:03,960 and skills involved. 101 00:03:03,960 --> 00:03:04,800 Yeah. 102 00:03:04,800 --> 00:03:07,520 And that brings us to the big question 103 00:03:07,520 --> 00:03:09,120 that I know is on everyone's mind. 104 00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:10,880 Yeah, the $800 question, right? 105 00:03:10,880 --> 00:03:14,440 Can you actually make $800 a week doing this? 106 00:03:14,440 --> 00:03:15,440 That's what I wanna know. 107 00:03:15,440 --> 00:03:17,920 Right, like is this for real? 108 00:03:17,920 --> 00:03:19,920 It almost seems too good to be true. 109 00:03:19,920 --> 00:03:21,680 Well, according to the video, 110 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:24,400 that $800 is like the potential maximum. 111 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:26,200 Oh, okay, so not a guarantee. 112 00:03:26,200 --> 00:03:27,600 Definitely not a guarantee. 113 00:03:27,600 --> 00:03:28,800 It depends on a bunch of things, 114 00:03:28,800 --> 00:03:30,680 like which platform you use, 115 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:32,320 what kind of work you're doing, 116 00:03:32,320 --> 00:03:35,560 and how much time you're actually willing to put in. 117 00:03:35,560 --> 00:03:37,560 So it's not like some passive income stream 118 00:03:37,560 --> 00:03:39,760 where you just like text a few times a day 119 00:03:39,760 --> 00:03:41,240 and rake in the cash. 120 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:42,080 Not exactly. 121 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:43,240 You probably gonna have to work for it. 122 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:44,720 Yeah, that makes more sense. 123 00:03:44,720 --> 00:03:46,680 So how does the pay actually work? 124 00:03:46,680 --> 00:03:49,640 How do they determine how much you make? 125 00:03:49,640 --> 00:03:50,600 Good question. 126 00:03:50,600 --> 00:03:52,120 It seems like it varies quite a bit. 127 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:55,960 Yeah, the video mentioned that some platforms pay per message, 128 00:03:55,960 --> 00:03:59,600 others pay per minute, and some even pay per call. 129 00:03:59,600 --> 00:04:00,640 Per call? 130 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:02,480 I thought this was all about texting. 131 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:04,640 Yeah, it seems a little counterintuitive. 132 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:06,560 But hey, maybe they're just trying to offer 133 00:04:06,560 --> 00:04:07,680 a variety of options. 134 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:09,000 Yeah, I guess so. 135 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:10,320 And speaking of variety, 136 00:04:10,320 --> 00:04:14,200 the video also mentions that to hit that $800 a week goal, 137 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:16,960 you're probably looking at a full 40 hour work week. 138 00:04:16,960 --> 00:04:19,240 Oh wow, so it's more like a part time 139 00:04:19,240 --> 00:04:22,040 or even full time job than a quick side hustle? 140 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:23,600 Yeah, that's something to keep in mind. 141 00:04:23,600 --> 00:04:26,840 It's not just a matter of sending a few texts here and there. 142 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:28,480 You're gonna have to put in some serious time 143 00:04:28,480 --> 00:04:29,680 if you wanna make that kind of money. 144 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:31,120 Okay, that makes sense. 145 00:04:31,120 --> 00:04:32,920 So what about the actual requirements? 146 00:04:32,920 --> 00:04:35,920 Like what do you need to have or do 147 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:38,280 to get started with these texting gigs? 148 00:04:38,280 --> 00:04:41,440 Well, most of the sites have some pretty basic requirements. 149 00:04:41,440 --> 00:04:42,280 Yeah. 150 00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:46,000 Things like being fluent in English and at least 18 years old. 151 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,200 Yeah, that makes sense. 152 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:48,120 Makes sense, right? 153 00:04:48,120 --> 00:04:49,680 But the interesting thing is that 154 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:52,080 a lot of them don't require any specific experience 155 00:04:52,080 --> 00:04:53,160 or qualifications. 156 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:54,000 Oh really? 157 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:56,880 So you don't need like a degree in texting to qualify? 158 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:57,720 Not quite. 159 00:04:57,720 --> 00:04:58,560 That's good to know. 160 00:04:58,560 --> 00:05:00,000 It's actually pretty cool 161 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:04,000 because it means that these gigs could be a good option 162 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:06,400 for people who are just starting out, 163 00:05:06,400 --> 00:05:08,000 looking for an entry level opportunity. 164 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:08,920 Yeah, that makes sense. 165 00:05:08,920 --> 00:05:11,000 But I guess it also depends on the specific site. 166 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:13,520 Right, some of them might have additional requirements 167 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:16,600 like background checks or even tests you have to pass 168 00:05:16,600 --> 00:05:17,800 before you can start working. 169 00:05:17,800 --> 00:05:19,160 Yeah, they probably wanna make sure 170 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:21,040 you can actually do the job. 171 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:21,880 Exactly. 172 00:05:21,880 --> 00:05:22,720 Yeah. 173 00:05:22,720 --> 00:05:24,640 And speaking of doing the job, let's talk about scams. 174 00:05:24,640 --> 00:05:25,480 Okay, yeah. 175 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:28,960 Because this is where things can get a little tricky. 176 00:05:28,960 --> 00:05:31,840 The video doesn't really dive into the whole scam thing. 177 00:05:31,840 --> 00:05:33,000 But it's a big deal, right? 178 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:33,840 Huge deal. 179 00:05:33,840 --> 00:05:35,880 Especially when you're talking about making money online. 180 00:05:35,880 --> 00:05:38,720 Right, because there are always people out there 181 00:05:38,720 --> 00:05:40,560 trying to take advantage of others. 182 00:05:40,560 --> 00:05:41,800 Yeah, unfortunately. 183 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:43,800 So it's super important to be cautious 184 00:05:43,800 --> 00:05:45,880 and do your research before you sign up 185 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:47,160 for any of these platforms. 186 00:05:47,160 --> 00:05:49,360 Okay, so what are some red flags 187 00:05:49,360 --> 00:05:51,160 we should be looking out for? 188 00:05:51,160 --> 00:05:54,160 How do you know if a platform is legit 189 00:05:54,160 --> 00:05:55,960 or if it's trying to scam you? 190 00:05:55,960 --> 00:05:57,120 That's a great question. 191 00:05:57,120 --> 00:05:59,120 And that's actually what we're gonna get into next time. 192 00:05:59,120 --> 00:05:59,960 Oh, okay. 193 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:02,600 So stay tuned for part two of our deep dive, 194 00:06:02,600 --> 00:06:05,000 where we'll be all about spotting those scams 195 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:07,960 and protecting yourself in this wild world 196 00:06:07,960 --> 00:06:09,720 of online money making. 197 00:06:09,720 --> 00:06:10,840 Sounds good. 198 00:06:10,840 --> 00:06:11,920 Looking forward to it. 199 00:06:11,920 --> 00:06:13,600 Okay, so welcome back. 200 00:06:13,600 --> 00:06:14,760 Back for more. 201 00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:15,880 To the deep dives. 202 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:16,720 Yeah. 203 00:06:16,720 --> 00:06:18,200 Getting into all the details 204 00:06:18,200 --> 00:06:19,680 of this texting for dollars thing. 205 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:21,240 Really digging in. 206 00:06:21,240 --> 00:06:23,520 And honestly, the more we learn about it, 207 00:06:23,520 --> 00:06:28,120 the more I'm intrigued, but also kind of cautious. 208 00:06:28,120 --> 00:06:30,120 Yeah, I think that's the right approach here 209 00:06:30,120 --> 00:06:32,320 because it's almost never as simple 210 00:06:32,320 --> 00:06:34,160 as they make it sound in those YouTube videos. 211 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:35,200 Never that easy. 212 00:06:35,200 --> 00:06:36,080 No, no. 213 00:06:36,080 --> 00:06:39,240 So let's get back to that $800 a week promise. 214 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:40,080 Okay, yeah. 215 00:06:40,080 --> 00:06:42,240 We talked about how it's a potential maximum, 216 00:06:42,240 --> 00:06:44,360 not guaranteed, and that it's probably 217 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:45,800 gonna involve a full work week. 218 00:06:45,800 --> 00:06:46,840 It's a real job. 219 00:06:46,840 --> 00:06:48,400 But I think even beyond that, 220 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:51,360 we need to like manage expectations a little bit. 221 00:06:51,360 --> 00:06:53,800 Yeah, I think that's really important. 222 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:55,000 You don't want people to think 223 00:06:55,000 --> 00:06:57,560 they're gonna become texting millionaires overnight. 224 00:06:57,560 --> 00:06:58,400 No, not at all. 225 00:06:58,400 --> 00:06:59,600 You've gotta be realistic about it. 226 00:06:59,600 --> 00:07:01,800 Because let's be real. 227 00:07:01,800 --> 00:07:04,360 Spending hours and hours texting. 228 00:07:04,360 --> 00:07:07,600 That might not be like the most glamorous job. 229 00:07:07,600 --> 00:07:08,640 Definitely not. 230 00:07:08,640 --> 00:07:09,640 Or the most fulfilling. 231 00:07:09,640 --> 00:07:11,840 Yeah, it's something to think about, right? 232 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:14,480 Like the nature of the work itself. 233 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:18,560 Some of these tasks like customer support, marketing, 234 00:07:18,560 --> 00:07:20,600 could get pretty repetitive. 235 00:07:20,600 --> 00:07:22,120 Yeah, I could see that. 236 00:07:22,120 --> 00:07:23,920 Even monotonous, you know? 237 00:07:23,920 --> 00:07:25,640 Not exactly a creative outlet. 238 00:07:25,640 --> 00:07:26,480 Right. 239 00:07:26,480 --> 00:07:28,000 So what about income stability? 240 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,360 Oh yeah, that's a good point. 241 00:07:29,360 --> 00:07:30,880 Like if you're trying to pay your bills 242 00:07:30,880 --> 00:07:32,160 with this texting gig. 243 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:34,000 Yeah, is it reliable? 244 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:36,080 Is that even a good idea? 245 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:38,800 Well, that's something to really consider. 246 00:07:38,800 --> 00:07:41,120 Because with a lot of these platforms, 247 00:07:41,120 --> 00:07:43,560 you're basically a freelancer, right? 248 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:44,960 Or an independent contractor. 249 00:07:44,960 --> 00:07:45,800 Right. 250 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:49,680 So your income, it can go up and down a lot. 251 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:50,800 So not very stable. 252 00:07:50,800 --> 00:07:51,680 No, it's super stable. 253 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:55,240 It really depends on how many jobs are available, 254 00:07:55,240 --> 00:07:57,640 how well you do your job, even the time of year, 255 00:07:57,640 --> 00:07:58,920 and what people want. 256 00:07:58,920 --> 00:08:02,160 So no paid time off, no benefits, 257 00:08:02,160 --> 00:08:05,360 and no guarantee of a steady paycheck? 258 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:06,320 Exactly, yeah. 259 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:07,160 That's a big deal. 260 00:08:07,160 --> 00:08:08,920 That's something to factor in for sure. 261 00:08:08,920 --> 00:08:09,760 Right. 262 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:11,200 It's probably better as a side hustle. 263 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:12,240 Yeah, I'd say so. 264 00:08:12,240 --> 00:08:14,120 Like to make some extra cash. 265 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:14,960 Yeah. 266 00:08:14,960 --> 00:08:16,040 Rather than your main source of income. 267 00:08:16,040 --> 00:08:17,640 Right, a supplement. 268 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:20,200 And of course, we can't forget about the scams. 269 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:21,040 Yeah. 270 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:22,400 We talked about that a bit earlier. 271 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:23,240 We did. 272 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:24,080 But it's worth repeating. 273 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:24,920 Absolutely. 274 00:08:24,920 --> 00:08:27,400 That not everything online is what it seems. 275 00:08:27,400 --> 00:08:28,560 So true. 276 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:29,400 Right? 277 00:08:29,400 --> 00:08:30,240 Yeah. 278 00:08:30,240 --> 00:08:31,080 There are always people trying to, you know. 279 00:08:31,080 --> 00:08:31,920 Take advantage. 280 00:08:31,920 --> 00:08:35,800 Take advantage of people looking to make money online. 281 00:08:35,800 --> 00:08:36,640 Yep. 282 00:08:36,640 --> 00:08:38,960 So it's super important to be careful. 283 00:08:38,960 --> 00:08:39,800 Uh-huh. 284 00:08:39,800 --> 00:08:40,640 And do your research. 285 00:08:40,640 --> 00:08:41,480 Yeah. 286 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:43,120 And don't just simply just sign up for any platform. 287 00:08:43,120 --> 00:08:45,400 Especially the ones that sound too good to be true. 288 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:46,840 Yeah, okay. 289 00:08:46,840 --> 00:08:48,120 So red flags. 290 00:08:48,120 --> 00:08:49,440 Yeah, let's talk about that. 291 00:08:49,440 --> 00:08:51,120 What should people be watching out for? 292 00:08:51,120 --> 00:08:54,560 What are the signs that something might not be legit? 293 00:08:54,560 --> 00:08:55,720 What are the telltale signs? 294 00:08:55,720 --> 00:08:59,960 Okay, well, a big one is if a website asks you 295 00:08:59,960 --> 00:09:01,840 to pay something upfront. 296 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:02,680 Uh-huh. 297 00:09:02,680 --> 00:09:04,960 Or they ask for your personal financial information. 298 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:06,160 Before you even start working. 299 00:09:06,160 --> 00:09:07,560 Yeah, before you've even done anything. 300 00:09:07,560 --> 00:09:08,400 Okay. 301 00:09:08,400 --> 00:09:11,560 So legitimate platforms should never ask 302 00:09:11,560 --> 00:09:13,400 for that kind of information right away. 303 00:09:13,400 --> 00:09:14,240 That's a good point. 304 00:09:14,240 --> 00:09:16,920 If they're asking for money before you've even earned any, 305 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:18,480 that's a huge warning sign. 306 00:09:18,480 --> 00:09:19,320 Big red flag. 307 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:20,160 Huge. 308 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:21,000 Yeah. 309 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:23,040 Another thing to look out for is websites 310 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:25,160 that look really poorly designed. 311 00:09:25,160 --> 00:09:26,000 Yeah, yeah. 312 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:28,800 Or they have lots of typos and grammatical errors. 313 00:09:28,800 --> 00:09:29,880 I never thought about that. 314 00:09:29,880 --> 00:09:32,920 Those can be signs that they're just not very professional. 315 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:33,760 Right. 316 00:09:33,760 --> 00:09:34,840 Or it could even be a scam. 317 00:09:34,840 --> 00:09:35,680 Yeah. 318 00:09:35,680 --> 00:09:38,880 It's amazing how those little details could be so revealing. 319 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:40,320 They really can. 320 00:09:40,320 --> 00:09:42,280 About a website's credibility. 321 00:09:42,280 --> 00:09:43,360 Yep. 322 00:09:43,360 --> 00:09:47,400 And don't forget to check for reviews and testimonials. 323 00:09:47,400 --> 00:09:48,320 Oh yeah, good point. 324 00:09:48,320 --> 00:09:49,240 For mother users. 325 00:09:49,240 --> 00:09:50,680 That can give you a better idea 326 00:09:50,680 --> 00:09:52,920 of whether a platform is legitimate. 327 00:09:52,920 --> 00:09:53,760 Right. 328 00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:55,520 And if it's actually worth your time. 329 00:09:55,520 --> 00:09:57,160 Like if other people have had success with it. 330 00:09:57,160 --> 00:09:58,000 Exactly. 331 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,920 Okay, so do your homework. 332 00:09:58,920 --> 00:09:59,760 Research. 333 00:09:59,760 --> 00:10:00,600 Be skeptical. 334 00:10:00,600 --> 00:10:01,640 Question everything. 335 00:10:01,640 --> 00:10:02,560 Trust your gut. 336 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:04,360 Yeah, if something feels off. 337 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:05,200 Yeah. 338 00:10:05,200 --> 00:10:06,040 It probably is. 339 00:10:06,040 --> 00:10:06,880 It probably is. 340 00:10:06,880 --> 00:10:08,760 Better to be safe than sorry. 341 00:10:08,760 --> 00:10:10,080 Better to be safe than sorry. 342 00:10:10,080 --> 00:10:11,960 Find a platform that's more reputable. 343 00:10:11,960 --> 00:10:12,800 Absolutely. 344 00:10:12,800 --> 00:10:13,640 Yeah. 345 00:10:13,640 --> 00:10:15,080 You know, as we're talking about all of this. 346 00:10:15,080 --> 00:10:15,920 Yeah. 347 00:10:15,920 --> 00:10:19,880 It's making me think about this texting for dollars thing 348 00:10:19,880 --> 00:10:21,080 in a bigger context. 349 00:10:21,080 --> 00:10:21,920 Oh yeah. 350 00:10:21,920 --> 00:10:23,600 Like it's part of this whole shift. 351 00:10:23,600 --> 00:10:24,640 Yeah, yeah, I see what you mean. 352 00:10:24,640 --> 00:10:25,760 Towards the gig economy. 353 00:10:25,760 --> 00:10:27,600 The gig economy, exactly. 354 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:30,960 More and more people are trying to make money online. 355 00:10:30,960 --> 00:10:33,640 And texting is just one example of that. 356 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:34,840 It's just one piece of the puzzle. 357 00:10:34,840 --> 00:10:35,840 Fascinating, right? 358 00:10:35,840 --> 00:10:36,680 That's fascinating. 359 00:10:36,680 --> 00:10:41,000 On the one hand, it gives people flexibility, opportunity. 360 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:43,240 You know, you can earn money on your own terms. 361 00:10:43,240 --> 00:10:44,080 Yeah. 362 00:10:44,080 --> 00:10:46,200 Set your own hours, work from anywhere. 363 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:47,680 That's appealing to a lot of people. 364 00:10:47,680 --> 00:10:48,520 It is. 365 00:10:48,520 --> 00:10:51,280 But on the other hand, there are also concerns 366 00:10:51,280 --> 00:10:56,040 about job security, benefits, even like exploitation. 367 00:10:56,040 --> 00:10:56,960 That's the downside. 368 00:10:56,960 --> 00:10:58,760 Yeah, it's a double-edged sword for sure. 369 00:10:58,760 --> 00:10:59,600 It's like a trade-off. 370 00:10:59,600 --> 00:11:00,440 Yeah. 371 00:11:00,440 --> 00:11:01,280 You get the flexibility. 372 00:11:01,280 --> 00:11:02,120 Uh-huh. 373 00:11:02,120 --> 00:11:03,840 But you might lose some of those traditional job 374 00:11:03,840 --> 00:11:04,680 protections. 375 00:11:04,680 --> 00:11:05,360 Yeah. 376 00:11:05,360 --> 00:11:07,640 And I think it really highlights how important 377 00:11:07,640 --> 00:11:09,080 critical thinking is. 378 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:10,960 Oh, tell me more about that. 379 00:11:10,960 --> 00:11:15,000 Like, it's not enough to just follow what some YouTube video 380 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:16,360 tells you to do. 381 00:11:16,360 --> 00:11:17,560 Yeah, you got to think for yourself. 382 00:11:17,560 --> 00:11:18,200 Exactly. 383 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:20,200 You have to evaluate the information, 384 00:11:20,200 --> 00:11:23,720 question your assumptions, think about different perspectives, 385 00:11:23,720 --> 00:11:24,960 and do your own research. 386 00:11:24,960 --> 00:11:27,480 So don't just take things at face value. 387 00:11:27,480 --> 00:11:28,120 Nope. 388 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:31,280 Dig deeper, look for evidence. 389 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:32,600 Form your own opinion. 390 00:11:32,600 --> 00:11:33,560 Informed opinion. 391 00:11:33,560 --> 00:11:34,720 Informed opinion. 392 00:11:34,720 --> 00:11:35,220 Yeah. 393 00:11:35,220 --> 00:11:35,720 I like that. 394 00:11:35,720 --> 00:11:38,000 And that's good advice for anything you do online, 395 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,640 not just this texting stuff. 396 00:11:39,640 --> 00:11:41,840 Right, for navigating the online world in general. 397 00:11:41,840 --> 00:11:42,360 Exactly. 398 00:11:42,360 --> 00:11:45,320 Because it's so full of information these days. 399 00:11:45,320 --> 00:11:46,200 So much information. 400 00:11:46,200 --> 00:11:47,960 You really got to be able to filter through it all. 401 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:50,280 You got to be an active participant in your own learning. 402 00:11:50,280 --> 00:11:52,840 OK, so we've covered a lot of ground here. 403 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:53,560 We have. 404 00:11:53,560 --> 00:11:56,480 We talked about the specifics of these texting gigs, 405 00:11:56,480 --> 00:11:59,840 the broader implications of the gig economy, 406 00:11:59,840 --> 00:12:01,680 and the importance of critical thinking. 407 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:02,760 It's all connected. 408 00:12:02,760 --> 00:12:04,720 Before we move on to our last segment, 409 00:12:04,720 --> 00:12:06,960 any final thoughts on this part of the deep dive? 410 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:10,720 I think the key takeaway here is balance. 411 00:12:10,720 --> 00:12:15,560 There are opportunities to make money online through teching. 412 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:19,840 But it's not a magic solution to all your financial problems. 413 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:20,840 It takes effort. 414 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:22,360 It takes research. 415 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:25,080 And a healthy amount of skepticism. 416 00:12:25,080 --> 00:12:27,760 But if you're willing to put in the work 417 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:30,720 and you approach it with a critical mindset, 418 00:12:30,720 --> 00:12:33,920 it could be a good way to make some extra money, 419 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,800 or even explore a new career path. 420 00:12:35,800 --> 00:12:36,800 I like that. 421 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:37,800 Balance. 422 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:39,720 Don't get swept up in the hype. 423 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:41,760 But don't dismiss the possibilities either. 424 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:42,320 Exactly. 425 00:12:42,320 --> 00:12:45,240 Do your research, weigh the pros and cons, 426 00:12:45,240 --> 00:12:46,600 and make informed decisions. 427 00:12:46,600 --> 00:12:47,880 Decisions that are right for you. 428 00:12:47,880 --> 00:12:48,880 That align with your goals. 429 00:12:48,880 --> 00:12:49,880 Exactly. 430 00:12:49,880 --> 00:12:53,720 And always remember, your safety and well-being come first. 431 00:12:53,720 --> 00:12:54,360 Absolutely. 432 00:12:54,360 --> 00:12:57,800 Don't let the idea of easy money make you compromise 433 00:12:57,800 --> 00:13:01,040 your personal information or your financial security. 434 00:13:01,040 --> 00:13:01,880 Great advice. 435 00:13:01,880 --> 00:13:04,480 Those things are non-negotiable. 436 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:06,360 OK, we'll be back in a moment. 437 00:13:06,360 --> 00:13:06,880 Right. 438 00:13:06,880 --> 00:13:10,760 To wrap up our deep dive into the world of texting for dollars. 439 00:13:10,760 --> 00:13:12,200 Looking forward to it. 440 00:13:12,200 --> 00:13:12,880 Stay tuned. 441 00:13:17,480 --> 00:13:18,720 And we are back. 442 00:13:18,720 --> 00:13:19,520 Back again. 443 00:13:19,520 --> 00:13:22,480 For the final part of our deep dive. 444 00:13:22,480 --> 00:13:24,000 Into texting for dollars. 445 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:26,160 Into texting for dollars. 446 00:13:26,160 --> 00:13:27,560 I got to say, it's been fascinating. 447 00:13:27,560 --> 00:13:28,240 It really has. 448 00:13:28,240 --> 00:13:31,240 We started with this flashy YouTube video, 449 00:13:31,240 --> 00:13:32,800 promising all this easy money. 450 00:13:32,800 --> 00:13:34,160 $800 a week. 451 00:13:34,160 --> 00:13:35,360 Yeah, just for texting. 452 00:13:35,360 --> 00:13:37,360 But as we dug deeper, I found out 453 00:13:37,360 --> 00:13:38,880 it's a lot more complicated than that. 454 00:13:38,880 --> 00:13:39,640 Way more nuanced. 455 00:13:39,640 --> 00:13:41,960 Yeah, no more nuanced than it seemed at first. 456 00:13:41,960 --> 00:13:45,080 It's rarely as simple as it looks online. 457 00:13:45,080 --> 00:13:46,280 So true. 458 00:13:46,280 --> 00:13:49,440 But I think we've done a good job of breaking it all down. 459 00:13:49,440 --> 00:13:50,280 I think so too. 460 00:13:50,280 --> 00:13:51,960 Looking at the different types of jobs, 461 00:13:51,960 --> 00:13:54,480 the earning potential, the requirements. 462 00:13:54,480 --> 00:13:55,640 The risks, the scams. 463 00:13:55,640 --> 00:13:56,680 The scams, yeah. 464 00:13:56,680 --> 00:13:59,600 And we talked a lot about the importance of. 465 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:00,480 Being skeptical. 466 00:14:00,480 --> 00:14:01,240 Being skepticism. 467 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:03,720 Doing your research, thinking critically. 468 00:14:03,720 --> 00:14:05,440 Yeah, those are crucial skills. 469 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:06,400 Absolutely crucial. 470 00:14:06,400 --> 00:14:08,400 And not just for this texting thing. 471 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:10,000 For anything you do online. 472 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,800 For navigating the online world in general. 473 00:14:11,800 --> 00:14:13,840 Yeah, the internet can be a wild place. 474 00:14:13,840 --> 00:14:16,080 So before we wrap things up completely. 475 00:14:16,080 --> 00:14:18,680 I want to touch on one more aspect of this whole texting 476 00:14:18,680 --> 00:14:20,000 for dollars thing. 477 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:23,040 We talked about how it's part of this bigger trend. 478 00:14:23,040 --> 00:14:23,880 The gig economy. 479 00:14:23,880 --> 00:14:25,160 The gig economy. 480 00:14:25,160 --> 00:14:28,080 And how that comes with both opportunities and challenges. 481 00:14:28,080 --> 00:14:32,680 But I'm curious, where do you see all of this going in the future? 482 00:14:32,680 --> 00:14:35,160 Ooh, that's a big question. 483 00:14:35,160 --> 00:14:35,760 Yeah. 484 00:14:35,760 --> 00:14:37,920 The future is hard to predict. 485 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:38,640 It is. 486 00:14:38,640 --> 00:14:41,920 But I think it's safe to say that the online world. 487 00:14:41,920 --> 00:14:44,440 And the gig economy specifically. 488 00:14:44,440 --> 00:14:46,280 It's all going to keep changing. 489 00:14:46,280 --> 00:14:46,800 Rapidly. 490 00:14:46,800 --> 00:14:48,640 Yeah, really fast. 491 00:14:48,640 --> 00:14:51,280 New platforms will pop up, new technologies. 492 00:14:51,280 --> 00:14:54,360 The way we work is going to keep transforming. 493 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:57,280 So it's not just about finding a platform and sticking with it. 494 00:14:57,280 --> 00:14:57,760 Nope. 495 00:14:57,760 --> 00:14:58,800 You got to be flexible. 496 00:14:58,800 --> 00:14:59,720 You got to be adaptable. 497 00:14:59,720 --> 00:15:01,120 Stay informed. 498 00:15:01,120 --> 00:15:02,840 Keep learning new things. 499 00:15:02,840 --> 00:15:06,080 So basically lifelong learning is key. 500 00:15:06,080 --> 00:15:08,280 Lifelong learning is essential. 501 00:15:08,280 --> 00:15:10,600 And I think that's a big takeaway from all of this. 502 00:15:10,600 --> 00:15:12,520 It's not just about texting for dollars. 503 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:15,560 It's about having that mindset. 504 00:15:15,560 --> 00:15:16,840 The mindset of adaptability. 505 00:15:16,840 --> 00:15:17,920 Adaptability. 506 00:15:17,920 --> 00:15:18,840 Resilience. 507 00:15:18,840 --> 00:15:19,640 Resilience. 508 00:15:19,640 --> 00:15:21,200 Always learning new things. 509 00:15:21,200 --> 00:15:22,400 And that'll serve you well. 510 00:15:22,400 --> 00:15:24,440 Yeah, no matter what happens in the future. 511 00:15:24,440 --> 00:15:25,960 No matter what the future holds. 512 00:15:25,960 --> 00:15:26,720 Oh, exactly. 513 00:15:26,720 --> 00:15:31,200 OK, so as we wrap up this deep dive into texting for dollars. 514 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:34,560 What's the key takeaway you want to leave our listener with? 515 00:15:34,560 --> 00:15:35,320 The key takeaway. 516 00:15:35,320 --> 00:15:36,720 I'd say it's this. 517 00:15:36,720 --> 00:15:40,520 The opportunity to make money online, it's real. 518 00:15:40,520 --> 00:15:42,840 But it's not passive income. 519 00:15:42,840 --> 00:15:44,040 You have to put an effort. 520 00:15:44,040 --> 00:15:45,640 You have to think critically. 521 00:15:45,640 --> 00:15:47,680 You have to be willing to adapt. 522 00:15:47,680 --> 00:15:51,960 And when you see those promises, those flashy headlines, 523 00:15:51,960 --> 00:15:54,040 always do your research. 524 00:15:54,040 --> 00:15:57,000 Way the pros and cons make informed decisions. 525 00:15:57,000 --> 00:15:58,680 Decisions that are right for you. 526 00:15:58,680 --> 00:16:01,400 Right for you that align with your values, your goals. 527 00:16:01,400 --> 00:16:02,120 And courts. 528 00:16:02,120 --> 00:16:02,520 Of course. 529 00:16:02,520 --> 00:16:04,960 Prioritize your well-being and safety. 530 00:16:04,960 --> 00:16:05,440 Always. 531 00:16:05,440 --> 00:16:06,080 Always. 532 00:16:06,080 --> 00:16:07,760 Those should be non-negotiables. 533 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:08,720 100%. 534 00:16:08,720 --> 00:16:10,320 No matter what you're doing online. 535 00:16:10,320 --> 00:16:11,880 Agreed. 536 00:16:11,880 --> 00:16:13,840 Well, we covered a lot of ground today. 537 00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:14,320 I did. 538 00:16:14,320 --> 00:16:14,880 We did. 539 00:16:14,880 --> 00:16:17,840 We explored texting for dollars. 540 00:16:17,840 --> 00:16:19,480 Talked about the gig economy. 541 00:16:19,480 --> 00:16:21,560 And how to navigate the online world. 542 00:16:21,560 --> 00:16:23,400 And how to be smart about it all. 543 00:16:23,400 --> 00:16:26,560 And hopefully, we've given you some things to think about. 544 00:16:26,560 --> 00:16:27,640 Some food for thought. 545 00:16:27,640 --> 00:16:28,560 Some food for thought. 546 00:16:28,560 --> 00:16:30,960 Some tools to help you make those decisions. 547 00:16:30,960 --> 00:16:31,720 Exactly. 548 00:16:31,720 --> 00:16:34,560 The online world is full of opportunities. 549 00:16:34,560 --> 00:16:35,120 It is. 550 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:38,760 But it's up to each of us to approach them carefully. 551 00:16:38,760 --> 00:16:39,600 To be discerning. 552 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:42,360 To be discerning to never stop learning. 553 00:16:42,360 --> 00:16:43,960 Couldn't have said it better myself. 554 00:16:43,960 --> 00:16:45,720 On that note, I think it's time to wrap up 555 00:16:45,720 --> 00:16:47,160 this episode of The Deep Dive. 556 00:16:47,160 --> 00:16:47,920 Sounds good. 557 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:48,880 Thanks for joining us. 558 00:16:48,880 --> 00:16:49,840 Thanks for having me. 559 00:16:49,840 --> 00:16:52,240 And we'll catch next time for another Deep Dive 560 00:16:52,240 --> 00:16:53,840 into a topic you're curious about. 561 00:16:53,840 --> 00:17:21,000 See you then.