Is online the solution?

We are thinking on the same lines.

You would be surprised how many 'live in hope and die in despair' spending countless hours on the Net. You are right one cannot depend on these earnings for their survival as not only there is no security there is no opportunity for long term occupation either.

I Praise the Lord that I do not have to depend on online earnings - touch wood!

Glad to meet you here workingmom! A totally refreshing experience listening to you, honestly![em]happy[/em. To think that you depend on online earnings just as anyone would depend on their 9 to 5 job is truly encouraging but it is difficult to assimilate the fact that it is a cake walk doing this. I was wondering about its safety and guarantee when countless of those who offer opportunities vanish into thin air. Have you had that exeperience and how did you cope with it?

Thank you. No the last 10 years have not been a cake walk...the first year or so was frustrating as my online earnings weren't growing as fast as I would of liked, but, I hung in there. There are many programs that have been paying their members for years...these sites never applied direct referral caps and have multiple levels of referrals...they are my strong base. And over the years I have been able to add new stable and legit programs to this list. There are many newer programs (even neobux is considered new to many of the old timers)that do quite well. But, if a site such as gagabux goes under. It is not the end of the world as it is just one program. I never invest my own money...so I don't lose my own money. I am waiting on my 4th payment there, so even if they don't pay me again, I come out with profit. I also am very selective as to what programs that I decide to join. Most are obvious scams or definitely leaning towards scam. That is why research is so important. There are many sites that have "expert" status on what sites are scam or not according to their opinion. They are good to use as part of your research...but don't rely on them totally. I would of lost money if I had. I have been doing this so long that I am able to make my own judgments. I also take the time to help others and answer their questions. That was part of the reason that I added a forum to my website/blog. It was another way to communicate with people. I guess it boils down to doing your research and not worrying about 1 or 2 programs closing....just keep adding to your legit base list. And you will see your earnings grow month after month. Happy Earnings

I hope those whose main objective for being online is to earn, read this and get encouraged.

Patience is the name of the game! There is so much of independent research one needs to do and I also feel there is an element of risk involved in online efforts as those promising the 'Eldorado' suddenly vanish!