Siblings Taking Care of Each Other and Multilevel Marketing (MLM)

Posted on May 17, 2007
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Siblings Taking Care of Each Other. Now that the kids are growing up, I begin to appreciate how they take care of each other, how the elder ones guide the younger ones. This is also true with the other kids, as they grow older, they become pillars of support for each other, they share not only clothes and shoes, but secrets as well. They learn to be independent, giving Sexy Mom more time for her other activities. Not that I feel less important—I know in my heart, and still feel, that for them, Sexy Mom is best! I say this because of a recent experience. Take a look at this—now, on more serious thoughts.

Multilevel Marketing (MLM). It all began sometime in April, when son BA wrote an article, titled, Scam? I was not really paying attention to him when he said he was invited for some “money making” summer job. He was kinda excited at first to attend this “youth entrepreneur program”, what with the suave way the person who invited him talked, boosting his ego, and all. Glad this time, laziness prevailed, including perhaps his doubts on the program, he did not attend. He could have either been swindled (we don’t know), or have handed in whatever savings he had, had he been sweet talked.

Anyway, after he posted the article, an exchange of comments ensued, some were innocent comments, some were silly, still others were were provoking, and it came to a point when discussions were heated, like the sweltering summer days. Until he closed his post for comments—he was simply fed up. J Angelo, however, would not let the matter close without giving his piece, the Big Brother that he is—he reopened it to give way to his comment (which reminds me, he is co-administrator of the Racoma blogs).

I quote here his comment, which is sort of informative—for mothers out there whose children are big enough to explore into some money making ventures, to the young graduates and stay at home moms, who would like to earn easy bucks, and to those who have extra money to invest.

“I have a copy of Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad, in case you would like to borrow it. I also have other books on entrepreneurship, some of which discuss network marketing (along with real estate, money markets, etc.).

I agree with you that while direct marketing companies are legitimate businesses, it’s the method that some employ that is questionable. It’s not for everyone. I’ve tried MLM once, and I didn’t get to recoup my initial cash out. But I learned quite a bit in the process. I’ve always had that entrepreneurial flame in me. But direct selling and network recruiting is not my thing.

Still, I pity those who spend, thinking that they will get a quick buck in return, but end up getting back to their old ways of living. I imagine that about 90% to 95% of people who get involved in MLM don’t really get rich like the small minority that are on the top of the networks (uplines far beyond your first or second levels), and who have everyone else below them.

These people leverage the work of other people and earn from the efforts of others. Some who are from the bottom also get to succeed like the ones on top, but this is a one in a million chance.

True, business almost always entails networking. But some people misconstrue “networking” to be the ol’ pyramid/binary type recruitment where you have to recruit at least two people, who would have to recruit two each and so forth. To me, networking means connecting to people, and connecting people. You don’t necessarily have to have business dealings with anyone. But the fact that you’re connecting–as friends, associates, business partners, colleagues–builds up your reputation and your network of people. You will almost always find people to help you out this way.

I would imagine that the people who would call you up and invite you to business opportunities are likely not earning as much as they want you to believe. It’s the ultimate uplines and the owners of the businesses (on top of the network, so to speak) who earn the big bucks. And I wonder why some people here on the comment threads are very defensive. Have an open mind, folks. I know its the MLM people themselves who ask others to have open minds.

In the end, there are a lot of ways you can have money work for you instead of you working for money. MLM is one of them. But it’s not the only way.”

Comments

19 Responses to “Siblings Taking Care of Each Other and Multilevel Marketing (MLM)”

vk on May 17th, 2007 7:25 pm

Yes, sexy mom that what my 2 kids do, too….
Sometimes, I feel na parang ano na kaya ako…
Parang they do almost what they like, without asking, MAMA…..

About this part time job….they’re doing it too, as extra pocket money, that they can buy what they likes, without asking extra money from us….kasi hindi naman kami magbigay, more sa pocket money nila.

Sascha, do some newspaper-job or do some extra job at the shops and tutoring too.
Kim, do also, like baby n pets sitter and do some shop-helper job,

For me, this is a good training that they know and feel how to earn money and how to spend it….not like that, asking money to the parents, so easy Lang….

Thanks for sharing this MLM….this is good like us a stay at home, mom.

I like the pics, above….it remembers me of my childhood….hanggang ngayon meron pa sa sister ko yan….

Thanks for sharing

Ay oo nga, Says to you Hubby, HAPPY FATHER´S DAY……father’s day dito sa amin.

Happy Ascension Day too, it’s a holiday here, today…..
jireh on May 17th, 2007 8:34 pm

hi miss dine how i wish i have siblings, i have one adopted sister at home, i’ve promised my mom na ako ang magpapaaral sa kanya next year, not now i’m still broke.. hehehe regarding the MLM, mejo mahirap nga po iyan, parang naglolokohan lang ang mga tao sa ganyang gimik, kawawa ang mga nasa ilalim… tsk tsk…

SexyMom: good for you, Jireh, a loving brother! as to MLM, there are real ones and scams, we have to be careful.
KK on May 17th, 2007 8:38 pm

I was just discussing the issue with my husband about siblings taking care of each other. I was raised to take care of my younger siblings as I was taken cared of by my older sister. From what I have seen so far here in the US, it’s not instilled as much. It’s sad to see an older sibling look at a younger sibling as a competition for attention.————On MLM: I’ve also attended one of those seminars then they sell new recruits initiation packs of some sort. It’s disgusting. I did not shell out one centavo.
jireh on May 17th, 2007 8:57 pm

btw miss dine, i’ve added u na po sa blogroll ko tc po!

sexy mom: thanks, jireh! i’ve linked you, too.
Beng on May 17th, 2007 9:52 pm

hi dine, first of all..belated happy mother’s day and thank you so much for the greetings

re siblings…i do know what you mean about siblings taking care of each other. ganyan din ang mga anak ko and i am so glad na kahit lumaki silang multi-cultural, they still learned to adopt some great filipino values.

OFF TOPIC:
pasensiya ka na muna sa ngayon kong once in a blue moon lang akong makadalaw. am still so occupied with my studies, imagine i have exams every week. good thing is…malapit na akong matapos

sexy mom: it’s good to know Beng that your kids still have the Filipino heart in them.

yes, i can just imagine how hectic your schedule is with your scholarship. and i can already see the results—i really like your new layout! and am looking forward to your return!
analyse on May 17th, 2007 10:06 pm

that’s true, siblings take care of each other. and i feel so bad sometimes that i’m too far from each other (esp when there’s some family issues). we do communicate tho, pero iba pa rin pag magkakasama kami..

sexy mom: thanks to mobile phones and the internet—at least we are still able to communicate more often with family and friends.
geri on May 17th, 2007 10:43 pm

I have always wondered what it is like to have older kids (mine is just turning 1), if a mom would still feel awe and pride in everything that do. Thanks for letting me take a glimpse of what mommyhood will be like for me in the future.

On the phone my sister told me that her 9 year old daughter boiled water for their breakfast when they were maidless and I am just amazed at how time flies. I could still remember her when she was just fresh out of her mom’s tummy

sexy mom: yes, geri, time flies so fast—we should treasure each moment.
dexie on May 18th, 2007 12:30 am

I already see signs from my 2 kids that the big brother will take care of the baby sister. It’s just something so natural between siblings. I feel the same way towards my brother. I’m always thinking and talking to him about how he is with his money and his job, his wife.. stuff like that

sexy mom: it feels so good to see them that way, di ba?
jun on May 18th, 2007 10:18 am

As early as now, we are letting our daughter Iani aged 5, take care of her sister Tesa, aged 4. Especially now when our household is undermanned (or underwomanned – we need a househelp fast).

PS: Nanu ing apelido mu bayu ka meging racoma?
dad on May 18th, 2007 2:32 pm

There are legitimate MLM or Network Marketing and there are pyramiding MLM scams. MLM scams are those that require substantial initial investment like buying kits or products that are scandalously priced. The price difference goes to the recruiter. I was nearly victimized by a MLM company (using a Foundation as a front) offering vitamins. I decided not take vitamins altogether and became much healthier. Go to http://www.dsa.org/pyramid.stm or report to Department of Trade and Industry if you are pestered by MLM scam recruiters. It will prevent others getting victimized. Legitimate network marketing is about USD35 billion industry in Asia so go for it as long as it is legit.
lady cess on May 18th, 2007 4:30 pm

j angelo is so sweet. damang-dama ko ang pagiging bro niya dun sa blog ni ba. anyway, he has a good point, and i so agree with everything he says.
ako i dont like mlms. wala nang paligoy-ligoy, diretso ako sa pagtanggi. i could be letting go of a legit opportunity, but then, the kind of person that i am is not for mlms.
auee on May 18th, 2007 5:11 pm

re: “Sexy Mom is best”
Yup, I’m sure they all know you’re still the queen bee

re: MLM
I can’t believe pyramid scams still exists. A family friend’s son tried to involve my parents with one back in the early 90’s. But since I’ve heard about it before I told him outright that it’s a scam & I’m not going to let my parents join. Ano yun, deposit ka sa isang account number, you get other people to do the same? Anong business yun? Nanay was so glad I was there at the time because this guy was very persistent, in the end panay apologise nung parents nya. Know where that guy is now? In hiding because of multiple estafa cases.
Chateau on May 18th, 2007 7:46 pm

Hi Sexy Mom!
As early as now, this is what hubb and I are trying to inculcate in our children: learning to watch out and care for each other. I always remind Patchy to look out for her younger sis in school, and when playing, because she is somewhat always being bullied (though hindi naman sya nagpapa-api, nice lang talaga sya).
On MLM: i’ve never fallen for that crap. And I’ve always believed bad karma will come to those who prosper at the expense of others. Hay.
pining on May 18th, 2007 7:48 pm

I’ve yet to see my 2 kids caring for each other… they fight like cats and dogs, but then again they’re only little.
annamanila on May 19th, 2007 1:03 am

I am never a marketing/sales person … i dont know how to sell .. i just wanna give away. I can never collect money. Am just a lousy entrepreneur thogh i am an admirer of them. But MLM has become a dirty word hasn’t it …. selling dreas .. false dreams. Its the same hype of beautiful homes, plush vacations, fat checks—same same whatever the product … amway, nonijuice, neuskin, etc. etc.

But siblings taking care of each other .. thats a different thing. They take care of each other different ways. My son grew his business so he could take in one or two as assistants, send a sister to medical school. He’s persuading another sister to pursue law studies.
chesca silva on May 19th, 2007 12:19 pm

i plan to dig deeper into your blog.

about siblings, seeing them look out for each other is a beautiful thing.
sasha on May 21st, 2007 2:56 pm

I actually just read it a couple of minutes ago, tita. I went to BA’s blog and went through posts I’ve missed (due to my semi-hiatus hehe). When I read JAngelo’s comments, hala, I almost clapped! Sarap naman ng ganong kuya. Kuyang-kuya na, sensible person pa!

You are one lucky mom to have children like that, tita

SexyMom: yes, Sasha, am glad JAngelo turned out to be a good kuya to them, ready to pounce, in words and actions, the maligners.
Dave on April 7th, 2008 8:25 am

MLM is a legit industry. Sadly, it’s full of scams.

Being a member of the DSAP (Direct Selling Association of the Philippines) is a good gauge against scams, binary scams, forex scams, etc.

If you get paid for every recruit (and not for moving the product), watch out! You’re in a SCAM!
therese on April 21st, 2008 5:53 pm

hi!
this post may get different types of reactions regarding multi level marketing. in college my boyfriend was recruited by this company (which i will no longer mention, since its already closed after 2 years of operation) he paid almost 10 gran for membership and was not able to get it back. since then, i swore not to even hear about networking! i never thought i would end up working for one though! i am currently connected with HDI NETWORK PHILS INC. (formerly HIGH-DESERT PHILIPPINES) we are an MLM company. i am not discouraging or encouraging everyone to join. i would just like to point out that there is a company that is not after the distributor’s money. HDI Network has never been involved with scams of any sort. the products really does make a difference! to the point that even US Presidents Bush, Sr., Bill Clinton, Reagan used our products. even Sr. Senator Tom Harkin was amazed with the product, that he financed the study for Alternative Medicine at the National Institute of Health. (you may do your research on this) you see, our products originated from the US this is why they have access to it. Lydia de Vega and Alvin Patrimonia used our products long ago, when they were in the height of their careers. we are very proud of our products, because it does do wonders especially to those who cannot afford to bring their loved ones to the hospital. the business side is just an addition on top of the benefits they get from our supplements. the reason why i am posting my comment here is because i would like to invite you to check us out. i am not asking you to sign up, all i am asking is for you to see that not all MLMers are scammers. we are launching our Business Club, and yes, we claim that this is the best MLM opportunity that you can venture into. i was once a victim of pyramiding, and i shall never stay and be with this company had it been a scam. i am asking you to check us out, you may call or visit our branch at 3f unit 302, Jollibee Plaza Bldg, Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City. 6352431 or 33. i also encourage you to check out our website. http://www.hdinetwork.com