[Purple80]

I'm struggling to make enough to cover my rent pay bills etc and I've been offered the opportunity to work for https://essayshark.com but I told my friends and they weren't that supportive of the idea. What do you guys think? The pays good and I really need it

[jadzea]

I cannot access the site you listed but I am guessing you are thinking about working for a place that writes essays for students. True, this is not an honest way for the students to get their grades but there is no dishonesty on your part. Plus, your friends are not paying you bills so they cannot find fault in your work.

I say go for it. In fact, I think it will be interesting. Think of all the different topics you will have to research and how much you will learn along the way. I may apply myself.

[Perna]

I would not work for a company I could not research adequately. It appears to be a cheap site skimming money off the top of others' work and where you cannot learn about either the company or the "others" (the writers). I think the vast majority of those who would use the site are students too lazy to write their own papers and anxious to take credit for your work. I find that dishonest and not something I would want to be part of. Whoring makes good money too and one can make money working at a liquor store, making cigarettes, etc. but do you want to be that kind of person? The writing is not personally challenging (presumably you were good at writing essays in school so it is "easy" for you) and you do not get credit for it. I would find another means to make money that was more in line with who I wanted to be/come.

I know what it is to be in terrible need of work ...there are countless sites out there like this one that are nothing but sketchy though. Maybe you can look into jobs similar to or involving writing and creativity.

[Regina Flume]

Think of your situation at hand. If you can deal with working with a company such as the one above to get by, then do so. It isn't an "honest living," but if you can get yourself out of your current situation yourself, I would go through with it. You can always take the job and look for another one while employed. Hope this helps

[Monk Watcher]

I can't comment about the site but I have done this type of work off and on for years. Usually I just find someone who is having problems and agree to write their papers. It's not the most ethical way to make money but in some cases it makes sense.
I'm in the same financial fix right now. I relocated so I don't know anyone to write for and my illness makes it so I need to work alone...
Good Luck!

[Purple80]

Wow thank you all for your words, some more positive than others, but I did expect that. I didn't think I'd get a response from anyone so this is great.

I know it might not be the most honest of positions, but I've decided to let the idea sink in a little longer before I make my decision.

I really do appreciate your help and your opinions and trust that I am trying to see this from all angles. Thanks again.