Every other day I hear someone ask, “Why do i have to pay first with the promise of making money later as an epal?” Something about that question didn’t sit right with me and I think I finally figured it out. So hear me out. What if it’s not a money grab but a strategic hint on what it means to be someone that actually CAN get an income on here. What do i mean by that? If you’re not getting gifts and support in the spaces before becoming and epal, its an uphill climb for most people to get the sustainable amount to be considered a successful epal. To a few this is a message to pause and see if they can garner support before becoming an epal making it possible to actually survive as a successful epal if/when they pass the test. For some its a money grab and for others its a reasonable choice, dear reader, what do you think?