it means you can start getting PAID! if you place in a contest you get PAID, if you are guest posing you get PAID, if you sign with a major supplement company you get PAID, if you are going to be in a major mag. you get PAID. now all this doesn't mean you will get PAID, but it means you are eligible to get PAID! amatures cannot receive money for certain things according to the NPC, especially contest winnings.