One of the trends that has attracted a significant
portion of the population, especially among the youth, is the proliferation of
Side Hustle reels on social media platforms. These ads often feature
individuals who have entered money-making ventures, promising financial
stability, time-saving solutions, shortcuts to earning money and personal
freedom. However, beneath the surface, the allure of these side hustle ads
often masks a darker reality – one filled with deception, misinformation, and
negative consequences.
The Illusion of Easy Money through Passive Income
The reels on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube often
show luxurious lifestyles, expensive foreign trips, and testimonials of
individuals who claim to have become rich through these side hustles. This trap
of receiving poor advice from individuals who have little to no experience, let
alone success in such endeavours, is a scam that people easily fall for.
In reality, achieving financial success though side
hustles requires a lot of hard work, consistency, patience, skills, demand in
the market, and sheer luck. The illusion of easy money is akin to a video game
simulation in which you appear to have an airplane, but in reality, you are
empty-handed.
Beware of Traps in Side Hustle Ads
I came across a video where it was claimed that you
could earn a substantial income through copywriting. The person on the reel
stated that she writes headlines and descriptions, earning $250 per hour, and
that no prior experience is required – making it seem like an easy opportunity
for beginners. However, this is a catch. No company is likely to pay a beginner
$250 per hour for copywriting without any experience. To succeed in
copywriting, you must first build your portfolio, grow your audience, do some free
of cost gigs, and some unpaid projects. Only after a lot of hard work can you
secure paid opportunities. So, as you can see, it’s not a quick path to easy
money.😊
Likewise, I came across a passive income ad related
to affiliate marketing. It suggested that any affiliate link can be placed on
Pinterest account and anyone can easily earn money. Sounds so good and the
easiest thing to do, right? Well, it’s not that simple. To achieve any
meaningful results, you must post hundreds of links to get some decent views
and, even then, the earnings are relatively modest, and not to forget, if you
are spamming Pinterest then your account might get blocked.
So Why Deceptive Reels?
Teaching people how to earn easy-money is far
simpler than actually performing the suggested tasks. The algorithms of social
media platforms are designed in such a way that if you get more views, attract
more traffic, and make your reels go viral, you will be rewarded. This ease in
earning money and becoming an influencer is facilitated by the fact that many
individuals do not fact-check. A significant number of people assume that
whatever they encounter on social media is legit.
Impact on Society
The effect of side hustle scams on society is
perilous. People are seeking ways to earn extra income and these scams often
offer them false hope. The illusion of quick money ideas leads individuals to
believe that they can enjoy a luxurious life without learning new skills or
putting in hard work, which is practically impossible. And after realizing the
harsh reality, they get disappointed. Side hustles demand substantial time,
patience and skills. One cannot amass wealth in a single day and its essential
to remain patient even when your bank account remains at $0 for a first few
months. Giving up is not an option.
It is crucial to be cautious and continuously cross
check the information you come across. Critical thinking plays a vital role in
such scenarios. When you encounter side hustle reels, take a moment to think:
if something were genuinely that easy, everyone would have been rich in the
world. If someone is teaching you shortcuts to rapidly increase followers,
consider why the creators don’t
already have a substantial following.
Hence, consider the following key points:
·
Be critical when you watch such ads, reels, or shortcuts
·
Do not follow such reels as it encourages the creators to create
deceptive and misleading content.
·
Always comment and guide people in the comment section about the reality
of the particular side hustle.
·
Always believe in hard work and skills and keep yourself updated with
the current trends of the market.
·
Remember that passive income is a good source of income, but most of the
time, it is not easy money.
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