he works for a really big agency as well but i cant decide if it would be the right choice in terms of means and stimulation
2007-04-04 11:33:07 · 9 answers · asked by xXxEnticexXx 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As the above posters have already indicated, be vary wary of a man that approaches you in a store and asks you to model for them. It is a ploy that has lured many naive young girls to their deaths.
Don't do anything (don't give out your personal information or go anywhere with him) beyond taking his business card.
Check the company out with the the Better Business Bureau www.bbb.com), call the phone number for the company listed on the BBB's website and ask if they have a person by his name working for them. If he does sound legit, ask him for a list of references from him of other models he represents that you can contact. If he is legit, he will have no problems providing you with this information
If you check him out and he seems shady, contact the police and file a report as you are likely not the girl he has tried this ploy with.
Modeling generally has a limited lifespan so in most cases, at best, it is means to an end...most of the time is it a good paying (when you do get gigs that is...they can be few an far between unless you live in a major city that has a high demand for them, like, L.A., NYC or Chicago) part-time job while you are in high school or college.
2007-04-04 11:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salesperson in the bike store was a jerk, but he was also right about sore butts and novice cyclists, they go together. Cycling shorts help, and low end bikes are surely going to have poor quality saddles, so that will also be a factor. New riders often set their saddles much too low feeling that they should be able to touch the ground with both feet when they stop while still sitting on the saddle. This may inspire confidence, but a low saddle puts a lot of extra weight on your rear end. New riders also often buy bikes that don't fit very well, which also affects comfort. None of this forgives the condescending attitude of the store clerk, but you also bought your bike elsewhere to save money and are now expecting the kind of advice you would get if you had made your purchase at the Trek store, so the guy might have been feeling a bit resentful. Having a bike fitted properly is a service that people usually have to pay for, and is part of the higher price you pay in a bike shop. However the shop employee should have been more courteous to a new customer. You may also have caught him on a bad day. Don't get discouraged by a first impression, when I first joined a cycling club, the club president was always distant with me, but when his term as president was finished, I made a point of thanking him for all the work he had put in during the 2 years he had been running the club. His attitude towards me completely changed and we have been good friends ever since. You have to be patient, cycling enthusiasts see many people start with the sport, and give up when they encounter difficulty. What they appreciate are the ones who stick with things long enough that they get past the early aches and pains, and learn how to ride their bikes. Keep going, cycling is a beautiful sport, and once you become more adept and knowledgeable you will be a member of a worldwide fraternity
2016-05-17 07:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but I don't think that's for real. Take your mum or dad or boyfriend or brother with you if you go to a meeting with this guy. Or a security guard. If he works for a 'really big agency' find out the name and phone number of the actual agency and call them up and check it out. BE CAREFUL.
2007-04-04 11:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even if he is who he says he is.. there is nothing more important in life than education. You will always be beautiful! but modeling is extremly competitive and extremly tough.. its like if you dont get a gig you might be in the dumps... but if you do you might be high rolling.. if you want that kind of stress that may be great for you.. but its not for everyone. I was recently looking at a girls myspace page that was on americas next top model and she is amazingly beautiful... but her life isnt as glamorous as I thought it would be. My point is.. if you get an education that will open so many more doors for you than looks alone ever in a million years will.
2007-04-04 11:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by Heidi W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do a google search on the company. Someone approached me once, and it turned out it was a scam agency - where you pay 700 for a portfolio and that's how they made their money.
If it's real like Elite or Willamina, what does it hurt, go check it out.
2007-04-04 11:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sound fake if he just came up and asked you i would look into it and no it is not a good career as in fulfilling because you are so stressed and suddenly have to worry about the way people perceive you also you are unemployed in an instant as soon as something bad happens or someone new comes along
2007-04-04 11:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask if you can bring your parents or friend. If he says no it's just to seduce you or worse.
Most legitimate agents or photographer will ask you to bring your parents if you're young.
Take someone with you till you get to know the guy.
2007-04-04 11:48:20 · answer #7 · answered by psych0bug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NEVER trust ANY MAN in a store soliciting GIRLS. He probably isn't even who he says. Get a background check before he has you taking off your clothes with or without his help!!!!!
2007-04-04 11:38:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that depends....are you good looking?
2007-04-04 11:42:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋