An email from LinkedIn...

[SharonAnn]

8. Well, it is helping my brother-in-law find people to conduct training.

He owns and runs a consulting company and hires contractors, with the proper credentials and references in the field, to conduct training classes. Some of the people get a lot of work through him.

Right now he's bidding on a large contract and if he gets it, will need even more people all over the country. Linked In has proved to be a great resource for him and the contractors.

Granted, they're not full-time jobs, but they pay well. And there are many people in his field who prefer to work this way.

I did that kind of training work when I semi-retired and it was terrific for me. I got to do some work in my field, which I love, but not so much that I was stressed all the time. Of course, I wasn't supporting a family with all the attendant on-going expenses.

So, it can be a big benefit to some.