I entered into a new hobby a few months ago - doing online surveys. Initially I signed up on 35,349 different survey websites but I have since weeded out the ones that aren’t quite as profitable. There are 5 of them that I now consider worth spending the time on. So far I’ve earned $80 which isn’t exactly going to pay off that new camera but it’s not bad for sitting here answering questions.
The fun thing about it (besides the cash) is it’s like a little power trip. My opinion matters! I am important! No, I do not like that new product!
I do, however, have a few issues with some of the questions. I have no idea who comes up with these questions but they need to get a better grip on reality. I’m sorry but I just can’t picture walking into a car dealership and saying, “I want you to show me a new car that is going to make me feel confident.” Do people really experience emotions when they get into a car? I suppose there are some people who may look for a car they consider exciting to drive or that will be viewed as a status symbol but not me. I just want one that won’t crush like an accordion if someone rear ends me and won’t decide to break down halfway through a 9 hour trip.
Other fun surveys are ones that ask about employment. If you say you are self employed, then you must have other people who work for you. They do not give you an option of saying you have zero number of employees. It’s just not allowed.
How about make-up? Those who know me personally know I can’t be bothered with it. I think it’s annoying. Picture me viewing a potential new eye liner and answering questions. Do you think using this eye liner will make you feel: a) dependable; b) happy; c) nervous; d) important. Uh, none of the above? They don’t have ‘it will make me feel like a raccoon’ as one of their options.
I also found out that my kids, because they dorm, are no longer considered part of our household. In order for them to be considered part of the family, they have to live here for 9 or more months. Did you notice their criteria is equal to how long a typical pregnancy is? No matter that we still support them financially or that Theresa is home every weekend. Sorry, they’re out.
Well now that I found out I have two rooms all to myself since they no longer live here, I think I’ll go upstairs and turn their rooms into a hobby room and an exercise room…
