buxxxom
06-02-2013, 05:52 PM
Just because my help wasn't the answer you were looking for doesn't mean it wasn't help. You just didn't want to hear it. I never said you were an idiot. No one did.
One thing you'll learn on this forum is we don't always sugar coat and give super sweet answers, but we do give the best answers we can.
And it's unlikely that the no additional jobs qualification is what will prevent you from working there unless they use it as an excuse to fire you or not hire you for being a camgirl. It's the fact that being a camgirl is in the sex industry that can and likely will block you from government public sector work.
You're right, I didn't want the "contact them to ask" answer. I can do that myself, but with bureaucracy I've learned that many people you can easily get on the phone may not know what they are talking about. I deal with this at University on a regular basis. I wanted to hear from experience, if I could. It doesn't seem that I can.
You were included as one who tried to help. I was being sincere.
twistedprincess
06-02-2013, 06:04 PM
Some google-fu confirmed that Americorps follows federal hiring requirements. Federal hiring requirements include a security and employment background check.
Here's a page on what a background check can include: https://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs16-bck.htm which includes past employers. Camsites issue 1099s which will show on employment and security background checks and can block you from federal employment.
Not sure if Americorps themselves go that far, but based upon the legal regulations of federal hiring they can.
buxxxom
06-02-2013, 06:29 PM
Thank you very much. I will read more into that.
DigiStripper
10-27-2013, 08:54 AM
Hi all! I'm a seasoned camgirl and regular on SW, but would like to keep my other SW identity private. I have a question that involves revealing a little bit about my vanilla life and I don't want it associated with my cam stuff. I promise this isn't one of those "OMG am I going to be outed!!???" posts. Please hear me out :)
To start off, I'm well aware of high chances of being outed. When I started camming, I wasn't worried about it finding me in my vanilla job because I really had nothing to lose.
I have an associate's in a technical field, mostly mechanical work fixing anything...and I mean anything. Machinery, boats, rigs, you name it. This is a VERY SMALL national industry (I know I'm being vague) and a lot of it is covered by the media for guru's and other industry related stuff. When I began camming, I wasn't worried about being outed because I had been laid off and wasn't planning on going back.
Long story short, I have several wonderful, successful years of camming (and dancing) under my belt. I do not do free chat and still do very well, mostly indie stuff. I LOVE camming, and I'm proud of what I do. My friends and family all know, and they support me wholly.
During the years away from the Corporate industry, I've found really miss it. I have a part time job where I fix lightweight machinery and my boss is super cool and knows I cam, I've been there for almost as long as I've cammed. It keeps me happy, but I make the larger part of my income on cam. There are no and never will be any big bucks in the low part of the totem pole.
I really want to get back into it, but not on the level I was previously on. My dreams as a kid were to be an engineer, someone who builds and designs cool machinery. I'm not really wanting to be the Joe that repairs it anymore. Those dreams still resonate in me today, so I took the plunge back into school and I'm currently taking classes to earn my engineering degree....and I'm using camming to pay for it.
I don't sell vids or pics, so any media that's out there is hijacked from my one-on-one shows, so no biggie. I'm not afraid to own up to something that's made me so successful! My cam career is totally off the radar and doesn't show up on credit or background checks (I had an investigator friend snoop me out.) I doubt an engineer with have to submit past taxes to design machinery, and I claim wisely so I'm mostly safe there too.
My concern is that once I'm in the industry as a white collar instead of a blue one, there will be a spotlight on me because I am female and I am a lesbian. Granted, most of the engineers work in Research Facilities, but their work is reflected heavily in the eyes of critics. If the vultures on these "Enthusiast Shows" catch word that a former porn chick is designing so-and-so's products...that could really bring some negative heat to the company in the press.
These guys are RUTHLESS when it comes to the media and their image as professionals, if they weren't so terrible, I wouldn't be writing this. They are just as bad as Hollywood, as bad as those bitchy gossip forums... and I'm not exaggerating. This, undoubtedly, WILL cost me my job, not only that, it can realistically make me unemployable throughout the entire industry (I would assume.)
I'll say it again, I am NOT ashamed, I am proud, VERY proud, as a matter of fact. Camming took me from rags to riches and I live a damn good life as a result. But I have a true, deep burning passion for what I do as a vanilla worker and want to grow with that. The logical answer is to quit camming and go work for like ten bucks an hour somewhere while I'm in school, but then I'm just running from something that's already there! I will not run or hide.
How do I balance my pride in my cam work and still make the media happy and keep my ability to work as an engineer? If/when I'm "outed" - do I just own it and face the music? Maybe if I show how much I am comfortable with it and how dedicated I am to my career, then nobody will care. I know of several famous ladies, who are successful in their Vanilla careers (even in media!) that have come from escorting, stripping, porn, and what have you. I want to escape the "Former sex worker" bullcrap. Nobody cares if you were a "Former Toilet Scrubber/Waitress/Taxi Driver", but that's another thread, lol.
Is there a way I can stand proud and let my hard work and dedication to my career outweigh my camming history? Is there a way to say, "Sure, I did adult entertainment. It solely funded my education. My career and success in the field is not dictated by a former part time job, but by the 9 years I've worked as a professional and my dedication to the industry."? How do I keep my head held high when I'm walking that line....or should I even admit it at all? I could very possibly dismiss it as a rumor, then risk fact-checkers digging up old photos still floating around the net.
I'm willing to risk losing my chance to do what I love just by taking the risk to begin with. Nothing will stop me from this because if I don't do it, I'll live my life wishing I had. If I do it and I get the boot for having been a porn chick...then I'll suck it up and try again...and again. I'm not afraid, but as many of you have said, I want to be prepared for it when it comes.
I don't know the best way to handle it when it happens. What do you ladies think? Sorry for the epic long post but I have a lot to consider. Thank you for your advice, both now and during all the years you've all been helping me.
If it happens could you take the former sex worker thing and spin it? Yes you were a sex worker and loved it, and now people will have the added thrill of knowing that that sexy engineering comes from a sexy woman. Is there anyway at all you could capitalize on your past if it came out?
DigiStripper
11-12-2013, 11:19 AM
Sorry it took me so long to chime in again, been really busy. I really love the idea of capitalizing on my camming in the professional world. Sadly, I'm thinking it's probably not feasible to spin the sex worker thing into a positive thing. I'd really love to make it work, but I don't see how its possible in this specific genre, but... that won't keep me from owning my past.
If/when I'm outed, I'm going to own it and do my best to spin it into something I can either: (A.) Make money on or (B.) Advocate for or (C.) Get fired and dragged through the mud trying.
I do have a lot more confidence than I once did, even as of recently. I've learned I have nothing to be ashamed of and I am not comfortable hiding any part of who I am to appease anyone. If I get shit canned and banned from my line of work....I'll just print out my resume and move on to the next guy. Maybe I'll even put "entertainer" on my resume, who knows?
What I do know is that thanks to a lot of you ladies, supportive friends, and a long hard journey, I've found happiness and pride in camming. I do not fear my future...because it wouldn't have been possible without stripping and webcam work.
The trick now is to figure out exactly how to go about balancing camming and college all over again, lol. The rest, including being outed publicly, is and will continue to be a work in progress. I would love to hear any more ideas that anyone has and thank you again for your help!!
temptingmodel
04-15-2014, 05:25 PM
3. Which of the following is a current or previous employer? If there is not a matched employer name, please select 'NONE OF THE ABOVE'.
DRYCO CONSTRUCTION
STREAMATE
L AND L ENTERPRISE
WELL SYSTEMS INC
NONE OF THE ABOV
To answer if we can be traced. Yes.
I file taxes under "contractor"
This was a automated question from the computer. The govt knows everything.