Gen Z and MLM - are young people more resistant or more vulnerable?

I joined Amway in college because a senior student recruited me. Spent $2,000 I did not have on products and tools. Made $47 in commissions over 6 months. Dropped out of the business but the experience taught me to always research before investing in anything.

I am currently making about $800 per month in my MLM after 18 months. Not life-changing money, but it covers my car payment and gives me extra spending money. I work maybe 8-10 hours per week on it. For me, it is worth it as a side hustle, not a career replacement.

I work at a university and I have noticed MLM recruiters heavily targeting Gen Z students. They use platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels rather than traditional home parties. The pitch has evolved too - it is less about products and more about "building your personal brand" and "entrepreneurship." But Gen Z also has access to more information through Reddit, YouTube exposes, and anti-MLM content. Are young people today more resistant to MLM tactics because of information access? Or are new social media tactics making them more vulnerable?

Thank you for sharing this. I wish I had read something like this before I joined my company. It would have saved me a lot of money and some friendships. I am sharing this with anyone who is considering joining an MLM.