Could I make six figures from my couch? Influencers said yes – so I tried
The Guardian reports an experiment in which the author attempted to earn a six‑figure income from home after being persuaded by social‑media influencers promoting easy side‑hustles. Over months the writer tried online schemes, documenting time, costs and earnings. The results showed the promised income was unattainable without significant upfront investment and effort, highlighting the gap between influencer hype and realistic returns.