Truth About MLM

I recently went to an job interview which wasn't so pleasant and I'm here to share about these companies dealing with MLM.

As you all know, Multi Level Marketing aka MLM aka Pyramid Marketing, is a structure that when the lowest level earns any income, the top levels receive commission from it. I have found MLM executives trying their best to sell something to a point that they are being annoying and irritating. I have many MLM friends and I heard so much about it. The reason I went for the interview is to experience it myself rather than just judging these companies based on word of mouth.

Some of the MLM companies include Long Fa, Ascentia Group, Sunshine Empire and many more if you search it up.

Firstly, whatever I say here is solely based on my personal opinion. If you think I'm bias against these companies or find fault in the things I'm about to say, I apologize beforehand.

So, these companies offer admin/sales related jobs with attractive pay and short working hours about 8-10 hours per week and 2.5k salary but in fact, you might not even earn a single cent. At their interview, they will brainwash you about how good their companies are and how many of them are so successful and that I am able to drive a BMW by the age of 25. They asked what is my goal in life and that my Diploma and Degree cert is useless because their company promised to make me rich. They even promise me if I manage to hit a certain quota, I will be entitled with impressive job titles such as Marketing Manager, Director or Sales Manager. There are people in the company that are 23 years old they are a Director. REALLY?

After agreeing to undergo a second interview, I am asked to make a payment of more than $2,000 SGD to "invest" in their stocks and turns out, there is no basic pay or hourly rates and such. It is purely commission based. I think it is unfair as there are people out there that are more comfortable drawing out a monthly salary than commission based. AND I think it is only right to indicate on their job postings as not to waste our precious time going for speeches or interviews to only be disappointed.

The products they are selling are not commonly used as well. Example, Venture Era sells water purifier that cost around $3000-$4000? This is exactly why there are people who are not earning any single cent for a few months because there is no basic pay. There are health products and beauty products too. They claimed that their products can cure diseases, diabetes or high blood pressure. These youngsters that got poached in, will try to sell these products to starting from their family and relatives then to friends. They will keep pushing and pushing because they are so hungry for the commission.

Being in MLM, one will be bound to run out of contacts. Most of their friends will shun because of their pressuring tactics. So when they run out of contacts, they will start hiring new people in, and generate income from the sales they manage to clinch. The cycle will repeat and repeat itself.

To sum it up, I have no hate against these companies as there are really people who are really successful in this line, but personally I do not like the way they recruit people. They lie by promising you this and that and making the job sound so easy but it requires really really hard effort. Getting 2.5k from 10 hours per week sounds too goof for me. Getting your own office or own car if you hit sales quota, but how many can actually hit the unreasonably high quota? I know many of my friends dropping out from school just to work full time in MLM companies. End of the day, they can't even support themselves. I know there will be successful MLM people hating on this post but this is MY opinion. Feel free to share your own opinion if you think otherwise. Cheers. Lastly, Thanks DayumNews for accepting this submission.

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Thailand Best Kept Secrets

Planning a trip to Thailand? Sick of going Bangkok again and again? Forget about Bangkok, we've gathered some of the best kept secrets in Thailand, places you'll never want to miss.


1) Koh Samui



Koh Samui is known for its gorgeous beaches and pristine waters. But over the years, Koh Samui has became so popular that everyone wants to visit. 

Thailand has many beaches, and most tourists visit the beaches that have been developed with delightful resorts and no short of people and action. But there are other beaches, beaches that are off the beaten path. Koh Nang Yuan, for example, has a gorgeous Y-shaped beach between island, with a zip line stretching across (the world’s only zip line between islands, actually). Or Railay which, even though still part of the mainland, is only accessible by boat and leaves you certain that you’ve found a deserted island. And, of course, Koh Tarutao, a pristine island made famous by the TV show Survivor, or Koh Mak, an island that limits the number of tourists in order to keep the experience pristine.

2) Thi Lo Su

Thi Lo Su is one of the larger waterfalls in Thailand, and almost impossible to photograph in one shot due to its vast width. It is unique, with the water cascading and breaking into smaller waterfalls, appearing to seep and pour out of the jungle trees. This waterfall is popular among the Thai people.

It’s not the only waterfall, however, and not the only type. Perhaps you’re more interested in waterfalls that splash down colorful rock, such as Erawan Waterfall, or the staircase Mae Ya Waterfall. Trang province has the largest waterfall in Thailand, Namtok Ton Te. Water pours from 300-meters above into a pool at the base. And yes, you can go for a swim in that pool.

3) Tham Khao Luang, Cave

The cave complex is filled with Buddha statues of different sizes and in different positions. Some were laid by King Rama IV, the ruler of Siam (now Thailand) between 1851 and 1868. As you walk in, the first statue that catches your eye is the large gold Buddha.

The highlight of the cave, though, the feature which takes it from beautiful to spectacular, is the large hole in the roof which allows the sun to stream through. The rays light up a circle on the ground and create a glow across the whole space. The smoke of the incense, floating in the still air, looks caught in the light like moths in a lantern. It’s as though some supernatural force is forming a futuristic teleporter up into the heavens along this luminous beam. Perhaps that force is the large gold Buddha which sits just behind the glow and looks on with a knowing and comfortable smile.

4) New World Mall, KhaoSan

One more amazing place in Bangkok, not far from Khaosan Road. Now it is closed, but it is more interesting. New World Mall was built in the 1980s as an 11-story building. But the top seven levels were not approved in the original construction permit, forcing it to shutter in 1997.

The waterbody which arose after the mall was abandoned became a breeding ground for mosquitoes and locals added koi, a large species of colourful carp, and they quickly reproduced, creating the bizarre aquarium filled with fish. But, this place is closed to the public. Then again, who can stop you? 

5) Banphasawan Resort

Baanphasawan is a large upscale resort that has fashioned each of nearly 100 dwellings into the shape of fruits, vegetables, and other plants, and in its fruity obsession has managed to assemble Thailand's only seed bank for the foul-smelling/sweet-tasting durian.

In addition to the quirky fruit buildings, nearby attractions include a small waterfall, a natural hot spring, some beautiful misty mountains. Given all of the natural beauty in the area the question isn't really why someone would build this place here, but who manages to find it.

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