I'm sure many of you have probably seen one or two posts on here about those scummy MLM type companies.

Given someone posted about one recently, and it's the same company that's been doing this for over 4 years now. I felt like I needed to make this post. I went through an experience years ago, stumbled across my old google review, and through research uncovered this is still happening.

If you ever receive an email inviting you to interview for a job you don’t remember applying for, there’s a good chance it could be this group. Back in 2022, I had one of the most surreal interview experiences ever. I was applying to tons of roles and initially thought it might have been something from LinkedIn Easy Apply or a job board, but I couldn’t recall applying to them specifically.

After the strange interview, I did some digging and found that the address—8400 N. Mopac, as well as 9020 N Cap of Texas Hwy—was connected to multiple “marketing/sales” companies, which were really just trade names under Wren Projects Inc. Here are some of the names they've used:

• Absolute Motion
• Impact & Innovate
• Delta Force Texas
• Legendary Concepts
• TLC Austin (name of a popular local restaurant, possibly to make it harder to Google)
• M&P Staffing
• 8 Bit USA, later rebranded as Eight-Bit Events
• And now, Andaimo

Here are just a few reddit posts from people describing similar experiences with these companies (under whichever name they happened to be using at the time):

• Example 1
• Example 2
• Example 3
• Example 4
• Example 5

They manage to keep going by changing names whenever people catch on. Now, they typically don’t even list a location, making it even harder to look them up, and preventing people from leaving Google reviews to warn others.

It’s absolutely wild and feels so predatory, especially toward young people just starting out in the workforce who might not yet recognize these red flags.

TL;DR: Watch out for these MLM style companies, typically located at 8400 N Mopac, or 9020 N Cap of Texas Hwy. They use different names, mislead job seekers, and often send interview invites for jobs you didn’t apply for.

Does anyone know any companies in ATX that would hire those transitioning out of education? I have both my bachelors and masters in Social Work but have mostly worked in the education space. Thank you!

I need a hand in landing something any help is appreciated.

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I have over 15 years experience in administrative, personal, and customer assistance as well as recruiting. I am a fast learner and thrive in a supportive role. I’m active on all the job boards, but there is so much competition I thought I’d try here. Thanks!

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Hi all,

I recently moved to Austin from Ireland and I'm searching for a job in PR, Marketing or Comms.

In Ireland, my CV is a little bit "flashy". It varies in colour, has a picture of me, the layout articulates information in subsections within the CV. However, my visa sponsor mentioned that Americans don't usually go for this, and rather it's more traditional - more so something you'd ask a typist to make for you in the '50s rather than the Irish standard of a frustrating Canva creation.

TLDR Would I be correct in assuming I'd be better off going with the traditional format? Or can I continue to use my current CV with the minor updates to showcase the end of my current employment?

Thanks in advance guys, have a great day!

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Anyone here having family members harassing them for being unemployed. Dude I’m applying to shit but no one is hiring Jesus Christ

I am moving to Austin next month and i am still looking for it entry level jobs with my ccna and master degree from another country, so i wanted to know if the job market is good and i have some chances to get a level 1 job and if you have some advices for me or any tech agencies in the area to try.

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I drive a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq and I enclosed a picture in my profile.

Thank you

Any insights on what to expect in a written test for Program Specilaist role. Any insights are appreciated

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Just applied for a State job that I'm really interested in.. I've applied for state jobs in the past and never heard anything back. Looking at the formal "state of texas application" that I submitted on WorkInTexas it requires a signature, however I was never given the opportunity to electronically sign.. is this a problem? Might be overthinking it but I know govt jobs are tedious to get. thanks yall!

Hello! Does anyone know a local company focused on green tech that is hiring? Anything in the range of: green energy, water treatment, EV, battery storage, or any other tech focused company working on innovations that make a positive impact.

I have a bachelors in computer engineering and experience in software and education but I am open to whatever I can do to help. My goal is to grow my career in this field while helping out the environment and communities.

For those of you looking for similar positions, here is a resource I found a few weeks back that has a good list for green tech. Any other help would be appreciated!

Clean technology companies in Austin - https://opportunityaustin.com/economic-development/key-industries/clean-technology/

Hello! The company I represent recently purchased an embroidery machine to help bring our uniforms and such in house. The machine we purchased is a SWF/E-T1501C. Was wondering if anyone in the area has experience with this type of machine and would be interested in working part time to help us use it when needed. Please DM if interested

Hello

My company is hiring an awesome Sales Rep for our sister company; this position is B2B, full time with a starting salary of $60k to $65k/year plus commission. It is in office (Liberty Hill).

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I have had little to no luck with Poached and indeed. Ghosted from interviews set up already, tell me they are not hiring for another month, or just waste my time. I have been checking Craigslist for work and have some places I'm going in person to apply tomorrow but looking to see if anyone has any recommendations for jobs that need people today. I'm beyond past due on rent, bills, school payments. I don't even care if it's a good job just somewhere I can show up, work, and make money. Thanks!

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Hello everyone,

I’m a 25-year-old Polish woman currently living in Spain and considering a move to Austin. I’m a bit concerned about potential challenges in finding a job there and would love some advice.

My background is in law—I graduated from a European law school last year and am currently working as a junior environmental lawyer in Spain. I’m fluent in Polish, English, and Spanish and have conversational skills in German and Korean.

Please note, visas aren’t an issue for me, so no need to worry about that aspect. I’m looking for guidance on navigating the American job market. Do you think I have a realistic chance of finding a good job in Austin?

Thank you in advance for any advice!

I really need a job. I’ve applied to over 200 positions on indeed and I only hear back from sales positions with a low base and comission pretending to be customer service positions..

My background is mains in customer service clerical based setting and I’m looking to find similar work. My previous employer paid me $22/hourly so I’m hoping to find the same or better yet I don’t mind going down to $20/hourly. If anybody here knows of any customer service based jobs, or really any jobs that can hire me it would help a lot. I have many bills to pay and don’t know what to do at this point. Thank you Reddit.

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Hello everyone,

I’m a 20-year-old student from the Netherlands, currently looking for a goldsmith internship in Texas. As part of my studies, I’m required to complete a year-long internship, and I’m very eager to gain experience abroad, specifically in Texas.

During this internship, I’m also expected to create a miniature as my final project for my program. I’m passionate about craftsmanship and jewelry design and excited to contribute and learn as much as I can in a real-world environment.

I hope to connect with a company or goldsmith who would be interested in taking me on as an intern. Any leads or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!