original publish date: 28th December, 2009
decades on …
Still a thing, but I think the largest change in this space is that it’s now almost entirely online (at least at the places I’ve recently worked).
How much easier is it to ignore an email or LinkedIn DM? So much.
Also, it was $3 a box?!? Inflation is a killer.
transcript:
Needy #1: Would you like to buy a raffle ticket? It’s for a good cause …
Needy #2: Will you sponsor me for the Fun Run? It’s for a good cause …
Needy #3: Chocolates. $3 a box. For a good cause …
Needy #4: How many boxes do you want? Remember, it’s a good cause.
FTE: **** off!
Closing caption: A new pool for your kid’s school falls somewhere short of being a ‘good cause’.