Someone sent me this link this morning, asking if it sounded like something she should apply to. I teased her about her post-graduation jitters and assured her that there were many more interesting jobs in her future than being the bane of the blogosphere’s existance.
Still, I think it’s interesting that these sorts of postings pop up on Craigslist this time of year, when all the recent grads are feeling just a might apprehensive about their futures and their ability to continue achieving after college. I can see how this posting would look like easy money, but would most likely wind up being a dismal experience.
I’m not saying that spammers aren’t responsible for their own actions - we’re under heavy spam attack right now and it’s extremely frustrating. But there are people behind those annoying links to porn sites and poker tournaments, and those people are a part of the business blogosphere that we rarely talk about. Judging by the reaction I got from my friend, it seems pretty likely that at least some portion of this group gets into the spamming game because they’re at vulnerable points in their lives or careers. I’d like to hear from some spammers/former spammers. What led you to get into this line of work? And much more importantly, what would you rather be doing?
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