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everythingiscake
10-28-2020, 08:06 AM
so damn slow. help, my boredom will destroy me!!! I will avoid yet another contest this weekend :(
Esixxx
10-28-2020, 08:30 AM
so damn slow. help, my boredom will destroy me!!! I will avoid yet another contest this weekend :(
Do you got something to do while on cam that keep you occupied?
Like reading, or listening to a podcast,etc.
I am knitting and have been off and on for a couple of days to keep me occupied while I wait :)
Ladybuggie
10-28-2020, 11:02 AM
I've always wondered how other people manage through very slow shows, I thought about doing something but I felt weird just reading on cam. thanks for reminding me that earphones exist and I can listen to podcasts! Lifesaver <3
(and yes, it's painfully slow today)
waogtrain
10-28-2020, 02:52 PM
I'm having to do one hour at a time today and I've only been on for 2 hours. Taking a meal prep/playing with my new kitten break after 3 hours and then will try to get back on later. I'm sitting on $7 after 2 hours so I'm hoping this last hour gets a little better before my break.
CamgirlsRockTheWeb
10-28-2020, 03:41 PM
streamed 2 hours last night when a customer came in after the world series saying the Dodgers won. are you fuckn kidding me?
lol no wonder it was slow. the party was on for baseball fans so i logged off. google even has a celebration graphic going on
all it takes is a sport, every presidential debate or election day and holidays to kill me. :P
anonamiss
10-28-2020, 04:04 PM
in addition to not wanting to work on halloween, i also realized that the second half of the second contest falls on election night (tuesday) and i imagine that's probably going to be a shitty night to work. at least for me. i don't want a bunch of dudes asking about politics or being pissed off about the results. so looks like i should hustle tonight through friday then bail on SM til next wednesday, haha.
kamiliam
10-28-2020, 05:11 PM
in addition to not wanting to work on halloween, i also realized that the second half of the second contest falls on election night (tuesday) and i imagine that's probably going to be a shitty night to work. at least for me. i don't want a bunch of dudes asking about politics or being pissed off about the results. so looks like i should hustle tonight through friday then bail on SM til next wednesday, haha.
wait doesn't the last contest end on Monday evening USA? Regardless agreed about election night. Seems horrible, didn't do it last time
anonamiss
10-28-2020, 06:19 PM
wait doesn't the last contest end on Monday evening USA? Regardless agreed about election night. Seems horrible, didn't do it last time
oh dang yeah you're right! i screwed up the GMT time zone in my head. so for US time zones the first contest is actually tomorrow through saturday evening, then the second contest is halloween/saturday night through monday. my bad. thanks for pointing that out.
also note: we set the clocks back an hour this weekend too. that is always weird if i'm working while we gain or lose an hour.
but yeah, i still don't want to work election night, so i guess it'll just be an extra night i have to take off. suppose i will just work thursday/friday like a regular shift even though it's a contest, and then take three nights off for halloween through election night. [edit: crap now i realize this is actually four days including monday, lol. whatever.] i've struggled on every debate night with guys coming in mentioning politics and it's so draining to get them to shut up and do a show. i assume tuesday is just going to be a giant boner killer so, yeah, no thanks. lol.
moneybags
10-28-2020, 07:19 PM
i still don't want to work election night, so i guess it'll just be an extra night i have to take off. suppose i will just work thursday/friday like a regular shift even though it's a contest, and then take three nights off for halloween through election night. [edit: crap now i realize this is actually four days including monday, lol. whatever.] i've struggled on every debate night with guys coming in mentioning politics and it's so draining to get them to shut up and do a show. i assume tuesday is just going to be a giant boner killer so, yeah, no thanks. lol.
It’s tricky working the contest GMT. It’s almost impossible to make these contest work with my schedule, but I’ll just make the best of it. I’ll probably just work Saturday-Sunday. Wish I could work more but i have too many balls in the air (pun definitely intended).
Id just kick out guys who bring up politics. I’d almost block them just for bringing down my vibes-its bad form. I’m not going to listen to toxic political opinions in free chat.
anonamiss
10-28-2020, 08:37 PM
Id just kick out guys who bring up politics. I’d almost block them just for bringing down my vibes-its bad form. I’m not going to listen to toxic political opinions in free chat.
yeah for sure, it's just easier said than done for me. i've built a following/expectation off the fact that i usually don't kick guys out just for having open conversations in free chat (in fact in most situations i encourage it). it's the way i've snagged the majority of my regs who are relatively high spenders, and a lot of new guys like that i don't boot them out for just hanging out/joining the group free chat. i can 't justify kicking/blocking people for bringing up politics in general, unless they get super persistent or troll-y. when i ask them to stop, they usually do -- it's just that multiple new people come in all night bringing it up, so it's a constant thing on politically-relevant nights like debates or election day. other days it's usually fine.
moneybags
10-28-2020, 08:45 PM
yeah for sure, it's just easier said than done for me. i've built a following/expectation off the fact that i usually don't kick guys out just for having open conversations in free chat (in fact in most situations i encourage it). it's the way i've snagged the majority of my regs who are relatively high spenders, and a lot of new guys like that i don't boot them out for just hanging out/joining the group free chat. i can 't justify kicking/blocking people for bringing up politics in general. when i ask them to stop, they usually do -- it's just that multiple new people come in all night bringing it up, so it's a constant thing on politically-relevant nights like debates or election day. other days it's usually fine.
I have the same kind of hustle. Your right high rollers really appreciate convos before a show. Which is why it’s such a pain in the ass hustle cause it’s drawn out. It really sucks when you have to deal with several cheapskates wasting time and making annoying comments to get the good customers. If it works out in the long run then maybe just rolling your eyes is better. I tend to have a soft sell. Depending on the day I don’t mind chit chatting, but then others days it seems guys are using me and I’m like give me money or leave. I agree a classier clients do want small talk. I’ve seen the most successful models provide community.
I guess you gotta kiss a few frogs before you get a prince
Erika_Xstacy
10-28-2020, 10:59 PM
Speaking of building up a following... for 1 week I assumed my guys had connection issues. I don’t say anything bc there are days they pop in
Anyways
No nails
No hair
No shows
I logged off, threw on my wig from the top closet, put on my glasses (my dog chewed them but the wig holds the frame in place. Win win bc I can see.
A long time ago a model said something really nice to me, I’m a walking fetish. I share the same love for things my customers love. My daily routine is transforming.
I’m not happy when I look basic. I can’t look at myself and think sexy so I don’t expect them to.
I made 3 sets of nails. This one is huge money for me and when I don’t feel like NetflxNNails for a evening, they will save my ass for that week
After throwing on a wig and nails the shows came back to back. Instant mix.
It’s nice to know my guys are as shallow as I am.
I’m no glamour model by any means but to change from a tomboy to feminine makes me feel like my persona
JustMilfnAround
10-29-2020, 07:48 AM
Speaking of building up a following... for 1 week I assumed my guys had connection issues. I don’t say anything bc there are days they pop in
Anyways
No nails
No hair
No shows
I logged off, threw on my wig from the top closet, put on my glasses (my dog chewed them but the wig holds the frame in place. Win win bc I can see.
A long time ago a model said something really nice to me, I’m a walking fetish. I share the same love for things my customers love. My daily routine is transforming.
I’m not happy when I look basic. I can’t look at myself and think sexy so I don’t expect them to.
I made 3 sets of nails. This one is huge money for me and when I don’t feel like NetflxNNails for a evening, they will save my ass for that week
After throwing on a wig and nails the shows came back to back. Instant mix.
It’s nice to know my guys are as shallow as I am.
I’m no glamour model by any means but to change from a tomboy to feminine makes me feel like my persona
This is so damn true. After 5 years of doing heavy makeup- extensions, nails, tanning, and all of that bullshit I just got sick of messing with it and tried a more "natural" approach. It hurt my money. So, here I am - getting ready to go back to dealing with all of that crap. I have to remind myself how shallow these guys are. I only had a few long term regs that have become friends appreciate the change..... They liked seeing "me" but nobody else really did LOL Fuckers. It's worth the effort to do it.
Jopka
10-29-2020, 09:38 AM
yet:(.
Erika_Xstacy
10-29-2020, 10:18 AM
This is so damn true. After 5 years of doing heavy makeup- extensions, nails, tanning, and all of that bullshit I just got sick of messing with it and tried a more "natural" approach. It hurt my money. So, here I am - getting ready to go back to dealing with all of that crap. I have to remind myself how shallow these guys are. I only had a few long term regs that have become friends appreciate the change..... They liked seeing "me" but nobody else really did LOL Fuckers. It's worth the effort to do it.
Lmao we are our own enemy. We set their expectations and then scream you don’t love me for meeeee. Lol why you not love my short hair, unmanicured hands, and washed out skin, why not? 😂
Erika_Xstacy
10-29-2020, 10:20 AM
Hey, guys, i signed up for direct deposit, but first pay was sent through the regular mail check as it appeared under payment history. How long it takes to get it being in East Coast? Thanks. I send those questions to support but didnt get responses yet:(.
Tuesday’s is usually the day for snail mail to be in ur mailbox
Hurricane is coming through tho so keep that in mind and it might fuck up deliveries
ravenskyy
10-29-2020, 11:21 AM
I might have to throw streamate away until after I have this baby. I'm not making anything and my room is constantly dead. Idk what to do for money now. THIS is my job...
kamiliam
10-29-2020, 12:30 PM
Also USPS is going to prioritize ballots, I would expect everything will be delayed till election is over.
Also public service announcement for anyone who cares, if able/allowed drop your ballot off instead of mailing from this point forward.
Miss_ShaSha
10-29-2020, 12:45 PM
I might have to throw streamate away until after I have this baby. I'm not making anything and my room is constantly dead. Idk what to do for money now. THIS is my job...
I hear it. It's been bad for me for a while. I've fallen so far down page 1 that with 3600 on I'm just about page 2. I had to reopen my clips studio, but even with my studio doing well it's still not making up for how much I've lost on SM these last 6 weeks. Yeah, I'm right there with you. SM is how I've kept my apartment and paid my bills. My savings is just about gone. It's scary...really scary.
But the good news is there are men that LOVE that pregnant belly. Shit...shoot content and I'm sure you'll make cash.
looklovely
10-29-2020, 01:07 PM
Random question: Does anyone know if we're allowed to tell the customers the percent we receive for tips?
Serena-Shields
10-29-2020, 02:12 PM
The stream snapshot thing is annoying as hell <3 <3 <3 yet another hurdle in my way when I try to stream
Genoveve
10-29-2020, 02:20 PM
This is so damn true. After 5 years of doing heavy makeup- extensions, nails, tanning, and all of that bullshit I just got sick of messing with it and tried a more "natural" approach. It hurt my money. So, here I am - getting ready to go back to dealing with all of that crap. I have to remind myself how shallow these guys are. I only had a few long term regs that have become friends appreciate the change..... They liked seeing "me" but nobody else really did LOL Fuckers. It's worth the effort to do it.
Agree that it's worth the effort. I tried no makeup a long time ago because I HATE putting it on---even though it only takes me 5 minutes....but it did not work out well lol. Unfortunately when you're trying to make as many sales as possible, in any industry, you've got to bow to what's going to be most popular.
For camming I wear clothes and do my hair and makeup in ways that go against what I personally think is sexy or pretty or stylish, but I know what formula my guys tend to prefer(and I don't really care either because it's pretty normal to have to look different for work).
Miss_ShaSha
10-29-2020, 04:34 PM
Trying not to lose my cool after 3 level 2s and a level 3 come in, say hi, then leave without tips or a show. Grrrrrr!!!
laurielegs
10-29-2020, 04:35 PM
Agree that it's worth the effort. I tried no makeup a long time ago because I HATE putting it on---even though it only takes me 5 minutes....but it did not work out well lol. Unfortunately when you're trying to make as many sales as possible, in any industry, you've got to bow to what's going to be most popular.
For camming I wear clothes and do my hair and makeup in ways that go against what I personally think is sexy or pretty or stylish, but I know what formula my guys tend to prefer(and I don't really care either because it's pretty normal to have to look different for work).
Same here.
Seems like the makeup free look only works for the barely-legal cuties.
I actually like the ritual of putting on makeup but sometimes I just don't want to take the time. (yet another reason i'm working toward phone sex/clips/mp3 sales so I can only cam once in awhile.
bigbum
10-29-2020, 07:57 PM
Same here.
Seems like the makeup free look only works for the barely-legal cuties.
I actually like the ritual of putting on makeup but sometimes I just don't want to take the time. (yet another reason i'm working toward phone sex/clips/mp3 sales so I can only cam once in awhile.
yep i pile on the makeup glitter the works.
my skin gets dirty so fast from all the make up.
the part that i hate is ironing my hair .. its really taking a toll. so now i blow dry 1 time every 3 days only and when my hair is 90% dry,
and my husband colors my hair bleaches it and styles it for me so i save BIG on salon .
i am thinking about getting my nails done
and i really want to bleach my bum but cant find somewhere close to do it...
Jodyjensen
10-30-2020, 12:50 AM
Hate hate the fact I’m now on edge about possible fraud after the email SM sent out. Just had a half hour exclusive show + tips from someone who seemed like a timewaster previously, and I can’t just enjoy it now incase he’s fishy rather than just horny.
I reported him to be on the safe side but he said he wanted another show later so I dunno what to do now. I’d love the cash but if he’s fishy does that make me complicit? I’ll come up with an excuse to decline for now as he’s went from spending like $2 to $300.
Does this mean if he is committing fraud, I won’t receive my earnings from the show? I bloody worked hard for it so will not be happy at all to have those earnings taken back from me
everythingiscake
10-30-2020, 04:45 AM
Hate hate the fact I’m now on edge about possible fraud after the email SM sent out. Just had a half hour exclusive show + tips from someone who seemed like a timewaster previously, and I can’t just enjoy it now incase he’s fishy rather than just horny.
I reported him to be on the safe side but he said he wanted another show later so I dunno what to do now. I’d love the cash but if he’s fishy does that make me complicit? I’ll come up with an excuse to decline for now as he’s went from spending like $2 to $300.
Does this mean if he is committing fraud, I won’t receive my earnings from the show? I bloody worked hard for it so will not be happy at all to have those earnings taken back from me
In my opinion, this doesn't sound like fraud. I have guys I viewed as timewasters come back and spend money. They sit and stare cause they like you and then when they have a bigger paycheck or extra cash, they finally get a show. I thought SMs email about customers increasing spending=fraud was stupid because it happens with guys who straight up tell me they saved up and in the past had only spent $1 on my vibe. I get it, sm support has more info than any of us about how fraud happens but I totally disagree with that. SM covers chargebacks. Don't fret, you should be fine if they discover it is fraud.
Jodyjensen
10-30-2020, 04:49 AM
In my opinion, this doesn't sound like fraud. I have guys I viewed as timewasters come back and spend money. They sit and stare cause they like you and then when they have a bigger paycheck or extra cash, they finally get a show. I thought SMs email about customers increasing spending=fraud was stupid because it happens with guys who straight up tell me they saved up and in the past had only spent $1 on my vibe. I get it, sm support has more info than any of us about how fraud happens but I totally disagree with that. SM covers chargebacks. Don't fret, you should be fine if they discover it is fraud.
Thank you! I never worried about it before that email, now I’m conscious of anyone who spends a larger amount than usual unless I expect it (regs who stay longer each time etc). I think a lot of people, at least in the UK, got paid today so maybe he spent more because it was his payday. He did come back for another show but I made an excuse not to as I didn’t know if it would backfire on me or not. Glad to hear SM cover chargebacks
Miss_ShaSha
10-30-2020, 08:58 AM
The last two weeks have been tough. There just hasn't been a whole lot of shows. I wanted to check my stream to be sure everything was ok, and I saw the last few most recent comments and just smiled:
53569
When men leave comments I appreciate it; when men leave really great comments I get an instant boost. This just made my slow morning better.
Shaher
10-30-2020, 01:10 PM
Hello- Hope your all having a good time in the contest.
It’s just occurred to me and I have a question how do Sm monitor if we are dressed as Halloween queens or not? Or does it not matter if your wearing normal outfits, is this allowed?
SoloDesire
10-30-2020, 03:30 PM
Hate hate the fact I’m now on edge about possible fraud after the email SM sent out. Just had a half hour exclusive show + tips from someone who seemed like a timewaster previously, and I can’t just enjoy it now incase he’s fishy rather than just horny.
I reported him to be on the safe side but he said he wanted another show later so I dunno what to do now. I’d love the cash but if he’s fishy does that make me complicit? I’ll come up with an excuse to decline for now as he’s went from spending like $2 to $300.
Does this mean if he is committing fraud, I won’t receive my earnings from the show? I bloody worked hard for it so will not be happy at all to have those earnings taken back from me
Don't let Streamate intimidate you into feeling like you have to do their fraud departments job as well as your own. It's not our job to figure that out. We give them a very large cut of our earnings to do their fucking jobs and they can see spending history of members where as we can not. So unless you are knowingly participating in a fraudulent show, then fuck them that's not on you. They won't come to you and say "That member spent too much on you and you should have reported them" lol. It's laughable.
I will never report someone for actually spending money on me. That's me doing my job. I also do a lot of Financial Domination shows so how the hell am I supposed to know if they are "frauds"?! I get guys dropping 100's for no reason...that's my job and I do it damn well. The only time I report is if they are abusive, say they are under age or try to take me off site. That whole message was such a joke and laughable. I'd never report a member who actually spends money...since they are so rare.
Hey Streamate, stop running so many stupid contests and use that extra 'prize' money to actually pay the people to check into fraudulent activity and quit asking us (that are barely making ends meet) to do their job for our measly pathetic percentage. Kthnx.
waogtrain
10-30-2020, 04:58 PM
Don't let Streamate intimidate you into feeling like you have to do their fraud departments job as well as your own. It's not our job to figure that out. We give them a very large cut of our earnings to do their fucking jobs and they can see spending history of members where as we can not. So unless you are knowingly participating in a fraudulent show, then fuck them that's not on you. They won't come to you and say "That member spent too much on you and you should have reported them" lol. It's laughable.
I will never report someone for actually spending money on me. That's me doing my job. I also do a lot of Financial Domination shows so how the hell am I supposed to know if they are "frauds"?! I get guys dropping 100's for no reason...that's my job and I do it damn well. The only time I report is if they are abusive, say they are under age or try to take me off site. That whole message was such a joke and laughable. I'd never report a member who actually spends money...since they are so rare.
Hey Streamate, stop running so many stupid contests and use that extra 'prize' money to actually pay the people to check into fraudulent activity and quit asking us (that are barely making ends meet) to do their job for our measly pathetic percentage. Kthnx.
Hell yeah. If we were getting 50% MAYBE. But not for 35%. I will take what I can get right now. And that's not a lot.
moneybags
10-30-2020, 05:11 PM
Hello- Hope your all having a good time in the contest.
It’s just occurred to me and I have a question how do Sm monitor if we are dressed as Halloween queens or not? Or does it not matter if your wearing normal outfits, is this allowed?
You are suppose to, but I’m not sure how to check
I agree. I don’t see why I would report a customer unless he said,” I stole this credit card to buy a show.” I’ve danced for guys I know we’re drug dealers-it’s not my business how people make their money. Just pay me and we’re good. How the fuck am I suppose to know where the money comes from? I wouldn’t worry about it. It’s SM responsibility. Unless it’s something blatantly obvious it’s not our responsibility. The worst thing that might happen is not getting our money for a show? That’s a risk I’m willing to take. The credit card companies should be monitoring them anyways? Usually people don’t even have to pay for fraudulent charges, so I don’t see how I’m hurting anyone.
euro_princess
10-30-2020, 05:26 PM
Unless somebody switches customer accounts like panties, I wouldn’t worry about it. Not all customers are chitchat all day, some just prefer the view. Report only when your gut tells you to or when something is bluntly obvious, but don’t stress yourself after every good show. You worked for $$$, take a breath and enjoy the feeling!
anonamiss
10-30-2020, 06:12 PM
Hello- Hope your all having a good time in the contest.
It’s just occurred to me and I have a question how do Sm monitor if we are dressed as Halloween queens or not? Or does it not matter if your wearing normal outfits, is this allowed?
they've said this for every halloween contest for years. most years, i didn't dress up at all and still ranked and received a prize. i may have thrown a random wig on at a single point in free chat just to mess with regulars or something. and i used to just joke that i'm dressed as a "horny camgirl" tonight, because that's the opposite of my usual persona where i hang out and talk casually to the room and never actually push the hypersexual angle in free chat.
most of us literally take our clothes *off* to earn our incomes on SM... to require that we stay in costume "while streaming" is IMO stupid and misleading. do they mean only in free chat? or that we keep our costumes on during private shows? because that makes zero sense and they don't clarify either way in the contest info.
personally i wouldn't worry about it. just work your normal shift if you weren't planning on dressing up. i've never heard of anyone actually getting disqualified from the contest for not being "in costume"... especially not for four days straight like this contest is.
Jodyjensen
10-30-2020, 10:24 PM
Thanks for your help everyone, I appreciate it. It is annoying to have yet another thing to worry about when the site takes such a big cut, I’ve never had this worry with previous cam sites before. Hopefully he comes back and spends big again :)
Ladybuggie
10-31-2020, 07:27 AM
The last two weeks have been tough. There just hasn't been a whole lot of shows. I wanted to check my stream to be sure everything was ok, and I saw the last few most recent comments and just smiled:
53569
When men leave comments I appreciate it; when men leave really great comments I get an instant boost. This just made my slow morning better.
You deserve it all 100%.
3 people gave me the tag "Heart Of Gold" and I love it. I love when they recognise your efforts and your personality <3
JustMilfnAround
10-31-2020, 07:47 AM
Random question: Does anyone know if we're allowed to tell the customers the percent we receive for tips?
Tell them. I've actually made more money because they get insulted that I get to keep so little - 9 times out of 10 those guys have Googled and found my OnlyFans and tipped me there because the payout is better. Don't blatantly direct them of course but some of them are smart enough to figure it out and the ones that do can be very generous.....
Also, I use that when they bitch about pricing. It always shuts them up.
PureBaby
10-31-2020, 07:58 AM
Hey ladies,
Hope everyone is doing well
I'm new to Streamate (have been on MFC for a while but thought I'd try a private site)
The thing is, I'm having ZERO traffic in my room. I've logged in 3 days, 2-3 hours each (I know not a lot, but it's easy to get bored and discouraged when you have people coming in and out, watching, not speaking and NO privates)
Has this been an issue for anyone else? I'm not sure how the 'new model' status works on there, and now I'm afraid I've passed it.
Is it worth it to keep trying with this account or to make a new one?
Any tips would be so appreciated as I'm inches away from throwing in the towel >.<
Miss_ShaSha
10-31-2020, 08:41 AM
You deserve it all 100%.
3 people gave me the tag "Heart Of Gold" and I love it. I love when they recognise your efforts and your personality <3
Awwwwe, that's an incredible compliment from your clients. I'd be so touched.
Hey ladies,
Hope everyone is doing well
I'm new to Streamate (have been on MFC for a while but thought I'd try a private site)
The thing is, I'm having ZERO traffic in my room. I've logged in 3 days, 2-3 hours each (I know not a lot, but it's easy to get bored and discouraged when you have people coming in and out, watching, not speaking and NO privates)
Has this been an issue for anyone else? I'm not sure how the 'new model' status works on there, and now I'm afraid I've passed it.
Is it worth it to keep trying with this account or to make a new one?
Any tips would be so appreciated as I'm inches away from throwing in the towel >.<
It's been really tough recently with the pandemic for myself. I have over 2500 favorites and I still have trouble making sales with the little traffic I get. With SM the more hours you work the more money you can make. It takes time to build up regulars. Stick to a schedule and keep putting in those hours. Try not to take it personally. It's just slow now and will get slower with everything that's going on currently (election). Hang in there.
gbjenna
10-31-2020, 08:43 AM
Hey ladies,
Hope everyone is doing well
I'm new to Streamate (have been on MFC for a while but thought I'd try a private site)
The thing is, I'm having ZERO traffic in my room. I've logged in 3 days, 2-3 hours each (I know not a lot, but it's easy to get bored and discouraged when you have people coming in and out, watching, not speaking and NO privates)
Has this been an issue for anyone else? I'm not sure how the 'new model' status works on there, and now I'm afraid I've passed it.
Is it worth it to keep trying with this account or to make a new one?
Any tips would be so appreciated as I'm inches away from throwing in the towel >.<
I think the new model status is for a month. I'm not sure about anyone else but for me personally, it's been very one way or the other this week and it seemed like there was a lot of new customers too. When there seems to be an influx of new customers, I definitely get a lot more ins and outs so that could be a factor contributing to your ins and outs.
There's a contest on this weekend too which can affect traffic sometimes. I found when I was new, I used to get really slow traffic during contests but the longer I've worked on the site, the better my traffic has become during them. I still notice a bit of a drop, but nothing like when I first started out!
Those are just my experiences this week and from back when I was new, you may have/be having a similar experience to me or you may not. Keep persevering though as I'm sure it will be worth it for you the more you go along!
kamiliam
10-31-2020, 10:10 AM
Random question: Does anyone know if we're allowed to tell the customers the percent we receive for tips?
you are allowed to tell them but I don’t tell them often.
I do not like appearing dependent on these dudes for my lifestyle. Most men are not gonna CONSISTENTLY make up the difference. They eventually will try to leverage their “help” for extra attention and favors. Now what is great about our job is we can block them. You can totally rinse these guys, I just find that to be too much unnecessary emotional labor for the total amount of profit they bring. I blocked a 5 for pulling a lot of this stuff, had no impact on my income.
when they hear our % most of them view it like if their weekly check was cut by the percent, but that’s not what it is. I highly doubt as an employee their pay is 35% of profit, car salesmen do not receive 35% of every car they sell.
I make my money goals by what I earn not what they pay. I have figured out what I am willing to do for an amount of money, lots of people can give me that money versus a couple of captain-save-a
-hoe that really can’t support me anyway. It takes a village lol.
gbjenna
10-31-2020, 11:41 AM
Is anyone having problems today?
My stats are all green but my customer tried twice to do a show, first time my video went, then he came back and tried again and it froze. I don't think it's a problem with him as he put his cam on and his video and sound were as smooth as ever
ggminx
10-31-2020, 02:43 PM
Is anyone having problems today?
My stats are all green but my customer tried twice to do a show, first time my video went, then he came back and tried again and it froze. I don't think it's a problem with him as he put his cam on and his video and sound were as smooth as ever
i would maybe restart the browser and see if that helps
bigbum
10-31-2020, 04:23 PM
holly cow this has been the slowest shift i have ever had on sm.
ever!
Miss_ShaSha
11-01-2020, 05:27 AM
^^Yeah, I streamed 6.5 hrs & for the first 2 hrs made $2. It took 6 hrs to make almost med goal. It was tough!
Jodyjensen
11-01-2020, 11:37 AM
Also ridiculously slow for me this weekend. Had to lower the cam from my face as I look (and feel) so bloody bored!
Genoveve
11-01-2020, 12:44 PM
^^^I only cammed on Halloween once and it was so dead I decided to never do it again. Holidays are very hit-or-miss for me, it will either be extremely busy or freakishly dead.
Miss_ShaSha
11-01-2020, 03:26 PM
Man, 5 hrs to hit medium goal with a total of 6 on. I just can't get upset any longer that it takes hours to hit goals now. It does nothing for my pockets. I've had to lower my expectations.
I'm no stranger to long hours. I used to do them all the time. I'm just going to have to suck it up and sit.
moneybags
11-01-2020, 03:47 PM
But I appreciate your share. I haven’t even logged on today. I plan to in a hour or so. You may have to work harder to make the same, but it’s better than nothing at in at all. In all fairness, I go to school full time. I really need to start working on a work schedule cause I can’t wait till I feel like logging on or it will never happen. Sounds like I’m just gonna have to suck it up and be grateful I have a way to make money. There’s singles mom who would kill to be able to work from home and keep a roof over their head. It’s just so frustrating because money use to be so easy and now it’s not. But if you or I get stuck on that instead of just being grateful then it’s going to suck. Might as well suck it up and log on and be greatful to have a source of income. What I will say is this job is emotional labor and so it seems I have to hype myself up a bit so I can make money. People are depressed and they will spend money right now on anything to make them feel better. But you have to be that bubbly girl. I usually am, but with COVID I’m not quite my happy go lucky self
Update: I logged on this evening and had a few good customers. One guy just wanted to pretend to be his girlfriend. I didn’t make what I wanted, but for just logging on for a few hours I did okay.