Comments on: iwillteachyoutoberich reader asks question, makes $16,000+

By: Idea Senator

Idea Senator — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:48:07 +0000

Great job. You are a trigger.

By: Jennifer Lynn

Jennifer Lynn — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 03:57:55 +0000

Sometimes all it takes is a bit of initiative. Congratulations, Mr. Akshay, and best of luck on your project.

By: Blair

Blair — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:28:41 +0000

I bet this is what you wrie for Ramit. It is a true example of your work inspiring someone to do something… and then being 100% successful. Great follow up. I like to hear about these kinds of stories. Keep up the good work while I keep looking for a better career!

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:02:56 +0000

Thats pretty impressive! Its always inspiring hearing stories like this.

By: Tony Chung

Tony Chung — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:32:36 +0000

That anecdote is indeed very inspiring. I think that any feasible idea, if pitched properly, can yield good (if not great) results.

Perfect example, congrats Akshay!

By: Sabrina Morgan

Sabrina Morgan — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:44:24 +0000

That might possibly be the best headline ever.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:29:03 +0000

Nice, but it’s certainly not “for a few hours of work.”

If I have a job interview today that lasts 15 minutes and I get hired for a $100,000 a year job, I don’t say “sweet, I just made a hundred grand for 15 minutes of work!” It’s going to be 2000-3000 hours+ of work. Companies aren’t charities handing out money for nothing. Many hours of work are expected.

By: Ramit Sethi

Ramit Sethi — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:13:47 +0000

Nope, I haven’t written one.

By: ade

ade — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:10:26 +0000

That’s very imppresive. Do you have any article about how to propose a raise Ramit?

By: billy2213

billy2213 — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:37:51 +0000

very interesting, and amazing. Thats awesome that stuff like that is out there, and that companies are more than glad to assist. i guess it just takes persistence. What do you have to lose anyways?