At one time or another we were all new at myLot
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
United States
February 11, 2016 10:39am CST
Each time we try a new food, buy a different book or join a new website we are starting over, we are new. And sometimes new is a little confusing.
Depending on the food you try you may or may not like it. Same with the book. Now when it comes to websites there isn't one that will 'fit' everyone. You join a new site like myLot and the first thing that happens is that you are confused.
Why? Because its is different from XYZ site. Well, when you joined XYZ site it was new to you and you got adjusted to it (or not). It didn't become familiar in a day or two it took some time.
The same thing here at myLot. It is only different, it isn't difficult. Once you spend some time here learning your way around, you will see how easy it really is. Is it perfect? No, but what is?
This is a social site that earns you pennies. This isn't a site that you can earn enough money to pay the bills. If your goal is to have fun and earn a little on the side than this is the place for you.
So if you are new and confused, take some time to learn your way around and then determine if you stay or go. Give it half a chance and you might hang around for years!
Photo: pixabay.com/en/training-difference-beautiful-832161/
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Feb 16
I am so glad I stuck around when I first joined here. I have been addicted ever since. =)
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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12 Feb 16
now that i'm used to it, i do really like the format
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
I think we started the same day and I'm sure I did a lot of snooping that first day also. I didn't spend much time here the first month and a half as I was still active at PP.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
12 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill I joined the 17th of August and for the first couple of weeks I did very little.
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
11 Feb 16
I have never been able to earn a little on the side. I can't see the screen straight from that angle and find that the best way to myLot is sitting down 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
11 Feb 16
LOL, I was wondering if you would pick up on that statement LOL!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
11 Feb 16
@mysdianait I had put ' ' around it hoping someone would notice but figured that might be tooooo much!
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@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
12 Feb 16
When I joined I was surprised at how easy it is to navigate the site & how welcoming everyone is
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
Yes, I felt the same way. I think I got more help here initially than any other site.
@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
11 Feb 16
You've described the experience of a newbie very well. This site is growing on me.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
11 Feb 16
Thank you and glad you are enjoying it.
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@biikiki (197)
• Nyeri, Kenya
12 Feb 16
This is true for me I enjoy the conversations more since am able even to learn about other peoples culture and also this site keeps you busy like when in traffic anyway the part where you get to earn something is great but for me money is not an issue.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
Yes we do learn a lot about other people and cultures. Sometimes we find out we are more than same than we are different.
@biikiki (197)
• Nyeri, Kenya
12 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill True and its amazing one can't help been addicted to this site my sister tells me am too addited to my phone.
@celticeagle (168171)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Feb 16
I am glad this site came back in pay mode. I can't contribute much time to something that doesn't pay. After you have had ones that pay it's hard to spend time on one that doesn't.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
I stayed at one a year ago that stopped paying - said they would start then went belly up. Never again.
@Vjvals (906)
• Roseville, California
11 Feb 16
Great advice. No not confused but I when I recently noticed that one of the mylotters later put their avatar up and used their real name, it then reminded me of sites from yesteryear where I could "see" and know more about the person, which helps me respond better.
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@Vjvals (906)
• Roseville, California
12 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill not verbatim but something I can attach a face and natural sounding name is best or one or the other for me anyway, but I don't mind the creative names.. . Of course, you have a point, How would one know I guess it would take a psychic
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
How would you know if it was their real name?
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Feb 16
I am glad I listened to people's advice on other sites and gave this site a try.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
11 Feb 16
Yes,, I remember telling you too.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
12 Feb 16
You are right the site did take some getting used to for me, I do other sites, so used to their way. but like anything else. you either like it or you don't.
No site will earn you big bucks to retire on , but put extra pennies in your account, which I call fun money or bill money.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
I call it fun money also. I know there are some who need the money they make here and that's fine as long as they realize this is not a get rick easy place.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
13 Feb 16
@CookieMonster46 For me it's fun money and fun times!
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
13 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill no , for sure not a get rich site, this is in addition to other money you have or earn.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Feb 16
I could pay a bill with this, a small one like trash, lol
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
When you add this up with money made other places then you can pay bigger bills.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill also true. So far I have just left it all sitting on paypal so it's adding up
@whiteream (8567)
• United States
11 Feb 16
Great advice Abby. I am some what addicted to Mylot. Even when I try to stay away it doesn't work. I love MyLot
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
11 Feb 16
I stop to eat during the day but I'm here many hours.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
@whiteream I try to be helpful when I can.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
11 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill I know you are very active here and very helpful as well.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
12 Feb 16
It has been almost 3 weeks since I joined here and I am loving it though I am not here all the time. Writing is my passion and there is a bonus of interaction and well a little over $4. 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
That's not bad for just three weeks....you'll make it next month.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
Yes it is and that's how it should be.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
11 Feb 16
I was a slow starter. I didn't have much time to spend here, but now after several months I have found my feet and am enjoying my time spent here.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
it takes a while to get going but once you do you're hooked.
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@JudyEv (341820)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Feb 16
Being taken 'out of your comfort zone' is a very good saying I think as that is exactly how it is. We get used to this, that and the other but once it changes a bit, we're not quite so comfortable.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Feb 16
It takes time to adjust to anything. That's why the newbies need to test the waters before saying it's not for them.
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