I was invited to participate in a focus group here, which made me curious about what a "focus group" was. Oh sure, you hear about them, but what do they really do?
Well, turns out a "focus group" is a bunch of people sitting around talking, saying whether they like something, how they prioritize things, all so companies can figure out what approach to things. Observation Baltimore is a company that coordinates these for said companies.
Overall, I had a lot of fun and made some money to boot. A couple of hours was all it took, and it was cool to not only think about things but to throw your two cents in. If you are invited, or happen to find an open invitation (try their Facebook page), I say try them out. It's a fun experience and some easy cash! read more