Is Triond and other such sites an answer to unemployment?

We can all agree to this – Getting unemployed is not pretty at all. It brings with us desperation that is ugly too. With half of the world on-line for half of the day, it is but natural that opportunities are sought on Internet. I have absolutely no problem with that. Internet is, in fact, a hive for job opportunities if one knows where to look. Yet, it worries me that lot of people think sites like Triond, Associated Content, Factoidz are an answer to unemployment. Considering these sites viable earning options is equivalent to thinking you would be a superstar by doing a gig in the neighbourhood.

There are various reasons why pay sites like Triond are being treated as alternatives to unemployment. Two most important reasons are:

• Anyone can write! – Well that is the line that you would find in most of the sites encouraging freelance writing. I agree to the statement completely. Anyone can write! This makes most of us believe that writing is the easiest job on earth. What we all forget is not everyone can earn from writing! I have known many co-freelance writers who slog hours writing keyword rich articles to earn as low as $1 for each. And these do not come out of Triond! They write for websites. Imagine an unemployed writing 20 articles a day and earning not even $20. How can one ever make a living?
• Triond Advertising – We have to accept that sites like Triond, Associated Content do advertise very well. They look lucrative and make us believe that we can earn lots of dollars every month just writing out what you like! Some writers do earn pretty well. Nevertheless, it is not all of them. Unless you have a fool-proof idea where you have decoded all the secrets to earn more on these sites, it is very difficult to earn a decent amount. 

Unemployment is a pain that unfortunately some of us have to face today. These are difficult times and therefore, you need to make sure that you are making no mistake about the next job you are seeking. Thorough research, both on opportunities and your skills is implicit. Do not fall for such pay sites until you have other credible sources of income. Triond is a terrific place to write. But to earn? Perhaps the last places you should come to!