Yesterday, I received an odd money opportunity. I found out, also, that even though I really want money to help with the downpayment fund, there are certain limits to where I'll go.
An acquaintance of mine, a former house mate, phoned me and asked me if I will be open to an illegal marriage to a friend of hers. He will get to stay in the country and I will get ~$20,000 in exchange. I will have to be married for three years. I believe she's asking all her single friends.
I'd like to think that I'm worth more than $20,000, but it took me a whole five minutes to say "No". Alot of reasons; self-respect, buying a small apartment in two years (which i don't want it to be in his name as well), the crime being a FELONY, and loads more.
$20,000 would have still helped out and I scared myself for taking that much time to say no....to have actually considered it an option because of the money.
Good Call!!!
ReplyDeleteNever, never, never, never (did I say never - I mean never, ever, ever never!) get into a legal union with another party that you are not 100% sure of. That means marriage, business partnership, home ownership, heck rental car share.
Marrying for money is a really stupid and desperate thing to do and I am glad you resisted the temptation of the quick buck.
I guarantee that $20,000 would have cost you a heck of a lot more over your life-time.
Belasarius and Jane,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great helpful advice! Bel, you can link to my story, of course. I am not familiar with risk analysis matrix but I will definitely learn from your posts concerning it. I'm just a lowly environmentalist.
Jane, definitely, the more I think about it, I am very happy that I dodged this very stupid temptation!!
You definitely made the right choice, there. I hope the individual finds a better way to stay in the country, though.
ReplyDeleteI guess the union would have brought down your housing, clothing and food expenses. A stint in federal custody is free! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI thought most women married for money! ;-)
ReplyDeleteSmart move. That was one money making scheme that was well worth avoiding.
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