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I wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for your wonderful service, which is truly appreciated - as well as alert your members of a very difficult situation we've recently encountered - which is happening all too often, lately! 

During our quest for employment, we have met many extraordinary people as well as weathered extensive tribulation.  One of our most recent experiences was for Estate Manager/Personal Assistant in Louisiana. I've begun to realize my trust not only cost me several lucrative offers which I'd turned down to accept a fictional position, it also created quite the deficit in money and time. I met the woman on the Internet and accepted this woman solely at her word. The fact that she sounded extremely sincere, of absolute sound mind and quite accomplished isn't enough these days. I agreed to an interview (at my expense) and spent a couple of frustrating days in the hotel room, awaiting the interview that was postponed, due to various emergencies.  Finally, when I had enough and tracked her down, instead of the 30,000 square foot Estate which I was expecting, I found her sitting on a bare mattress, in a darkened room, surrounded by boxes from ceiling to floor.  

It was a very heartbreaking day, for numerous reasons. Poignantly, she contended everything she said was truth, as I sat in this sad little room with her.  Upon ascertaining how delusional she was, I spent the day articulating the significance of her obtaining help.  Hopefully the trip, wasn't a complete loss. 

Sincerely,
Victoria and Eric Rossena

Note from the Editor: We appreciate Victoria and Eric sharing their story. Hopefully, this story will help others to realize the importance of thoroughly checking out a prospective employer before giving up anything of importance (i.e. money, present job, living arrangements, etc.). Face-to-face interviews (as well as background checks) are as important for the employee as they are for the employer. If an offer sounds too good to be true, unfortunately, it might be. ~S.D.