I have been pursuing frauds for the last several years. I love it. However, it can be emotionally taxing to work on this kind of project. First, the entire time you are researching a fraud you feel special. It feels as though you have chanced upon forbidden knowledge, and that feeling is compelling. It can easily become a driving force behind the investigation, as you continue to gain insights into how it is structured or what role it serves. You must be cautious with this feeling. It can easily lead to over-confidence, over-reliance on pattern matching, and generally losing sight of the big picture. I have personally felt myself start to lean too far into this and start to lose sight of the big picture.
The Emotional Experience of Pursuing Frauds
The Emotional Experience of Pursuing Frauds
The Emotional Experience of Pursuing Frauds
I have been pursuing frauds for the last several years. I love it. However, it can be emotionally taxing to work on this kind of project. First, the entire time you are researching a fraud you feel special. It feels as though you have chanced upon forbidden knowledge, and that feeling is compelling. It can easily become a driving force behind the investigation, as you continue to gain insights into how it is structured or what role it serves. You must be cautious with this feeling. It can easily lead to over-confidence, over-reliance on pattern matching, and generally losing sight of the big picture. I have personally felt myself start to lean too far into this and start to lose sight of the big picture.