Hello! I’m the daughter of a recently re-recruited Amway member and need advice.
My mom is starting to get back into Amway after being recruited years ago and never fully diving in until earlier this year. She’s says she’s desperate for it to succeed. I believe her but I’m afraid it’ll hurt her more than benefit (I’ve never been fully convinced).
She’s reaching her 50s and always struggled with trying to find sources of income that won’t take a toll on her body and finances. She’s tried various similar MLM programs and even loaned money towards “investment opportunities” (online store fundraisers, people’s businesses, people alone with the point of accruing interest as it’s paid back, etc). It’s nice to see her engage with old friends and go out and put in so much energy into something she really cares about. She truly believes this is where she’ll make it and finally “get out” a low income life.
However, I don’t know how to break it to her that I am concerned about the organization, the products’ high prices, and soliciting. She feels like this is her last chance to make good earning and finally get a home of her own. I’m tired of seeing her come home late from working, feel restless about the tiny apartment we live in and the high cost of living in California. But the more she buys, and the difficulty of selling, concerns me more than anything. How do I tell her? Is the only real solution letting her get burned again and fall into depressive pit because of another venture gone to waste?
I’m only in college and I can’t help financially (full ride). I’ve told her that “I believe in her.” And I do. I just don’t believe in Amway…