"EXECUTIVE DECISIONS"

This applies to everyone, not just the idiots who live in Dallas. Wait, that's me! All over this wonderful nation, there are decision makers who cannot make a decision. So they turn to computers to decide for them. They are called "Executives", and what they do is make "Executive Decisions". But, I digress. The computers they rely so heavily on must be fed data to arrive at a decision. So the "Executives" are constantly seeking data, or input, about upcoming decisions. This input comes from a variety of sources, most of which are unsavory and crude in nature, but some of it comes from companies that create "Focus Groups". These are regular people that fit within a certain criteria, based on the particular survey, who are asked about this and that regarding a topic or subject. I have participated in these things, and all they want is for you to express you opinion about something. Best of all, they pay an average of 75-100 buckaroos for an hour or so of your time. Imagine getting to rant and rave and get paid for it. Cash. Immediately. Try that at home. I get calls and emails from them weekly, and most times I qualify.
But here's the unbelievable part. They often overbook the focus groups, just in case somebody blows them off. Twice now, I have been the odd man out, which means they give me my envelope with the cash inside and send me on my way. No participation, but paid the same money to show up. Now, I'm not saying that if someone gave you $100 cash and freed up an hour of your time that you have to go to a bar and drink, but you could if you wanted to.
So, bottom line. Some "Executive" with no cajones is willing to pay me to figure this decision out for him. SWEET! And he's even willing to pay me to go away and get drunk. SWEETER! Can I get a "Hell Yeah!" from the Choir?!
Anyway, the trick is to get your name on the "List" of your local provider of these services. The one in Dallas is called Fieldwork Dallas. Here's the link: http://www.fieldworkdallas.com
They have branches in other cities across America. The other company that does these here is Murray Hill, but I don't have a link for them. They are national as well. Give 'em a piece of your mind and tell 'em how you REALLY feel!
But don't make the same mistake I made. Wait until you get home before you roll around naked on the pile of money.