@LongHairGal:
Here's what really gets me and is crazy:
If you followed the WT's advice to a "T" like it's God's word as they say it is, you're poor, broke, in bad health, shit job, etc. Nothing to look forward to except bad health and the grave.
Now, if you did almost exactly the OPPOSITE of what this cult told you do, and went out and got a specialized degree in STEM, Law, etc.......well then! The WatchTower will be glad to "use" you! Why, come right on up to WT HQ and live the good life.
See, if you've got ZERO specialized skills and are accepted to Bethel, expect to be cleaning toilets, waiting tables, working a bindery or press, packing boxes, working kitchen and laundry. (actually, they did away with those last 2 at the new WT HQ) You'll live dorm-style with other poor worker slaves and you'll like it, or else! But oh golly gee, if you're a Lawyer, IT specialist, Audio/Visual specialist, health care worker (for their Fishkill retirement community) well then! You get all the good living conditions and special treatment. No scrubbing toilets for you!
I had a Presiding Overseer who died tragically young in his 40's. At his funeral (biggest one I ever saw for a JW), I was treated to facts I never knew about him. Like how when he was a teenager, he was a star high school basketball player. That he arranged Congregation baseball and basketball games. This was a shock to me, as I was never invited to these Congregation games. (I didn't kiss his or anyone else's ass, and my father was considered weak in the faith) I was also floored that someone who played the very worldly sports that were totally denied to me and others my age, not only got away with it without being ostracized, but actually THRIVED in the religion and became an Elduh and PO! But, when you work for Elduhz, then break off and start your own construction business, your money in the donation box gets you all kinds of special treatment. Such is the the life of these hypocritical douchebags. And that is EXACTLY what these con-artists are: greedy, hateful, hypocritical douchebags. They'll deny everyone else these things right from the stage, while they themselves have and do them. Seen it my entire life growing up in this cult. It's always been, "Do as we say, no as we do" and "Rules for thee, but not for me!" religion. Any wonder why so many of us are bitter and pissed off? Just seeing these holier-than-thou slimeballs on the Broadcasts makes me physically ill and angry. If Jesus were here in the flesh, he'd straight up tell them: "Get behind Me, Satan!"