While reading about LuLaRoe and how it tricked people into joining what turned out to be a pyramid scheme, I am reminded of how often people’s dreams and hard work are taken advantage of. So many people were looking for a way to make extra money, so many were trying to build a small business, and so many believed they were being given a fair chance. Not only were they misled about profits, but they were also left with debt, piles of unsold products, and broken promises. This caused many people to lose trust in companies that claim to “empower” individuals, because LuLaRoe seemed more focused on making money for itself than helping others succeed. Many felt it was unfair that those higher up in the company benefited while ordinary sellers struggled. Many people joined LuLaRoe because they wanted hope, independence, and a better future for their families. So when they realized that the system was built to profit off them, they were naturally angry and discouraged. Because of someone else’s greed and position, they were left behind. It can be very frustrating when hard work doesn’t seem to matter. I am reminded of when I worked on a group project and one person did almost nothing but still got the same grade as everyone else. Just like the LuLaRoe sellers, it felt unfair and discouraging to see effort go unrewarded.

Jones, Charisse. “Lularoe Was Little More than a Scam, a Washington State Lawsuit Claims.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 29 Jan. 2019, www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/01/28/lularoe-pyramid-scheme-duped-consumers-washington-suit-says/2700412002/.