Work, and How to Hack It

The world of TikTok get-rich-quick schemes reveals darker truths of society

You learn very quickly on TikTok how to get rich quick. Tips, tricks, and hacks abound. “Do you speak English? And do you want to make $450 for 45 minutes of work? Then you need to watch this,” one such video begins in typical fashion. The instructions, typically laid out in around 30 seconds…