SAS, I agree with a lot of what you say and GTW makes some valid points. What I object to are the needless insults and generalistaions.
Yes there are risks, as with any transaction (I am sure you have taken some), but it is simply nonsense to say people pay up front to schools they know are in trouble, to suggest all schools are in trouble and that paying up front is never good. There are reasons other than cash flow for offering packages.
It would be much more constructive and professional to use your experience to advise of the potential pitfalls and considerations before making any payments, rather than insulting those that have done so, especially those who are feeling **** at having lost money. They don't need you, or anyone else, telling them they need their heads examined at this point in time.
Do you really think that is professional behaviour, from a so called professional?
It's not that I totally disagree with what you are saying as much as it is how you are saying it.
Last edited by BabyBear; 24th Mar 2009 at 11:36.