Second Life "Jobs"

I was recently speaking with some acquaintances on Second Life; or rather, they were chatting away and I was in the background biting my tongue, in an *attempt* to stop myself from saying something mean.

Needless to say, the discussion had to do with why one person in this conversation didn't work on Second Life. Then the group started talking about their respective Second Life jobs, or desire for money on SL to buy stuff. The entire time I was thinking, "How about... get a real job?"

I do make judgment calls, and sometimes they aren't nice. But one reason why you will never make "real money" in the general "Second Life" employment field is simple. Firstly, you are depending on the value of "Lindens." Secondly, you rely on how much people are willing to pay for "virtual" goods and/or services. Guess what, it's not much.

If you want to make big money in Second Life you create an actual career. Some examples are: land purchasing and selling, big-ass stores and scripting. Or alternatively, you work for Linden Labs. Mainly, you need a college degree and capital. Otherwise don't complain about your job in SL not paying enough or how you need to meet a sugar daddy in SL. How about: get a real fucking job, it pays better than SL (which as a DJ/Host you probably are making less than the people making your clothes in Indonesia) and sometimes even has health benefits!

If you want to "work" in Second Life, that's fine and dandy. In fact, I DJ in Second Life, but I don't expect to make any "real" money...it's for fun. Lower your expectations in the realistic zone and you'll find yourself happier.


***If I've offended you because you're retired/disabled/unemployed/etc, then your real issue is not having RL money, don't blame me for not wanting to listen to your unrealistic Second Life whining. Even if that is the situation, SL will never pay your rent, sorry.