View Full Version : It's a pandemic, who's camming? :D
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
04-17-2020, 01:52 PM
it has been steady just like you say. If sm customers could reach me outside of sm to get me to log on i would be there
When I get into the swing of camming, I dont like taking time off, its all about that money.
I use the Webstream (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?218212-The-Official-Webstream-Thread) plugin on my website. I send out tweets, emails etc to say I'm live and then I wait. I'm sitting in front of my computer most of the time when I get an alert. Ever since I started using it again is when I realized there are some guys who just will NOT buy a block session on Skype no matter what. It's like they don't want to commit to a set price or maybe they don't trust it? It's silly. But I figured if I can make the experience to appear as camsite like as I can, then they'll go for it. That's my theory anyways. So now I have my regulars who enjoy Skype/ Discord plus the new ppm guys who love camsite shows.
I'm sure you could bring them in from Twitter when you go live. I watched two whole seasons of Fargo while taking shows. :)
Esixxx
04-17-2020, 03:46 PM
I use the Webstream (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?218212-The-Official-Webstream-Thread) plugin on my website. I send out tweets, emails etc to say I'm live and then I wait. I'm sitting in front of my computer most of the time when I get an alert. Ever since I started using it again is when I realized there are some guys who just will NOT buy a block session on Skype no matter what. It's like they don't want to commit to a set price or maybe they don't trust it? It's silly. But I figured if I can make the experience to appear as camsite like as I can, then they'll go for it. That's my theory anyways. So now I have my regulars who enjoy Skype/ Discord plus the new ppm guys who love camsite shows.
I'm sure you could bring them in from Twitter when you go live. I watched two whole seasons of Fargo while taking shows. :)
I am need to look into the Webstream plug in. Seems like it could stream line alot make things more efficient
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
04-17-2020, 04:06 PM
I am need to look into the Webstream plug in. Seems like it could stream line alot make things more efficient
It's been great for phone and shows. I'm not crazy about the script for clips. I find it difficult to promote individual clips. I like to blog about them and they don't provide a singular link to display in a post. Visitors have to search via a tagging system. And that works, but not for seo. I'm gonna contact them again to see if the java code can be customized.
Esixxx
04-17-2020, 04:15 PM
It's been great for phone and shows. I'm not crazy about the script for clips. I find it difficult to promote individual clips. I like to blog about them and they don't provide a singular link to display in a post. Visitors have to search via a tagging system. And that works, but not for seo. I'm gonna contact them again to see if the java code can be customized.
That was what I was thinking of initially doing for my site to blog about clips for SEO purposes. Do you currently have that on your site for your clips?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
04-17-2020, 04:26 PM
That was what I was thinking of initially doing for my site to blog about clips for SEO purposes. Do you currently have that on your site for your clips?
I use Indiebill for the individual clips in my blog post, sometimes c4s. But having too many options is confusing for lazy men with boners. That's why I want to streamline the process.
With Webstream they can just add money and then spend it however they want: phone, camshows, clips or donations. It gets messy when they have to sign up to too many payment gateways. I've also used Verotel for years but I need to hire someone to implement the code to do all the things Webstream does, plus separate links for blog post. It's possible but it's expensive.
laurielegs
04-18-2020, 03:03 AM
I use the Webstream (https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/showthread.php?218212-The-Official-Webstream-Thread) plugin on my website. I send out tweets, emails etc to say I'm live and then I wait. I'm sitting in front of my computer most of the time when I get an alert. Ever since I started using it again is when I realized there are some guys who just will NOT buy a block session on Skype no matter what. It's like they don't want to commit to a set price or maybe they don't trust it? It's silly. But I figured if I can make the experience to appear as camsite like as I can, then they'll go for it. That's my theory anyways. So now I have my regulars who enjoy Skype/ Discord plus the new ppm guys who love camsite shows.
I'm sure you could bring them in from Twitter when you go live. I watched two whole seasons of Fargo while taking shows. :)
I'm glad you brought Webstream up again. I'm so sick of free chat lately I don't even want to log in. I don't have a huge fanbase on Twitter but a few shows at 75% here and there would be a nice addition to my pay. I'm going to try adding this to my website and blog and see how it goes!
Marina Starr
04-18-2020, 11:30 AM
That gave me chills, hoe wisdom! Bored guys also say they're horny and hard then ask 'how about you?' but never spent. They are fuckboys, I can picture fuckboys on the other side typing. I tell them I'm also bored in the house, in the house bored then push for tips, pvts. Say tip 25 gold now, go pvt now bb!!!!!! Pester them for money they will leave immediately. It's no loss because they have no intention of spending but waste your time so it's best to get rid of them as quick as possible.
It's not worth the effort. In 10 years camming, I have never seen a "bored guy" tip or do a show. There is no reason to be bored on a cam site unless you are broke. They are looking for you to "unbore them". For free.
SuperPookie
04-20-2020, 02:33 PM
I am going absolutely nuts. I have never seen such a huge influx of rude, cheap fuckboys & downright trolls. At this point I'd be happy to slice 3/4 of the guys who come in my rooms nuts off with a rusty boxcutter.
kamiliam
04-20-2020, 06:57 PM
Dumped my bf and finally had the time to hustle. It's been pretty consistent despite the MANY trolls. Judging by the contest numbers a lot of people are cleaning up. I also have been varying my times and and finding lots of regs who probably have limited time so having a set schedule isn't a positive like it normally is imo.
KarinaGiselle
04-23-2020, 03:00 PM
How y'all doing?
arielbriel
04-23-2020, 06:06 PM
This week has been wack for me so far.
~Carmen~
04-23-2020, 11:26 PM
How y'all doing?
I'm doing great, thanks for asking. I'm feeling so blessed to be working and have plenty of food.
How about yourself?
kk446
04-24-2020, 02:51 PM
camming has kinda picked up for me since i have last participated in this thread. i could be doing better (money wise), but as someone who is currently living with their family and not having to pay them rent nor have a kid around to take care of, the money i am currently making does it justice. for now at least. i just wish i have the total privacy to cam longer hours and do it on a more consistent basis. i cam at least 4 days out of week during the afternoons while my mom is away at work. i know camming at night time is way more profitable and it has more traffic, but i just don't have the privacy. my mom goes to bed pretty late for someone who works a typical 8-5 office job (her company is considered essential) and when she goes to sleep, my dog would wake up my mom at some point to go potty and he would need to be taken outside. when she sees that i am awake, she will ask me to take him out and i don't want to be interrupted like that during my livestream. it would be embarassing and it would risk my identity. she will say my name hahaha.
i am also currently looking for pso work. i did sign up for niteflirt, but they aren't accepting my listings. they claim I'm not specifying enough details for what my phone call sessions and cam shows would be like. i have a friend who is gonna help me with this in regards to niteflirt and their listing requirements. meanwhile i am also applying to other pso platforms that i would see on adultstaffing site. at least with talking on the phone, i can go into my mom's car in the garage and get away with it. if my mom sees me dressed up all skimpy, wearing a wig, and sees me wearing my mask that i use for camming, she would not be happy and it would disturb the peace. at least with the phone i don't have to dress up and she would think i am talking to a friend or some shit.
i would like to work at least on two platforms instead of mainly relying on one. just in case i am not making shit with one of them, I'll be making shit with the other. i am still debating on if i wanna create content or not. i don't have the phone nor dropbox storage for that nor the patience. i see everyone and they grandmama got OF, so i am good on that. i know manyvids, clips4sale, and iwantclips exists, but again i don't know if i would willing to put into the total consistency and hustle to sell clips on those platforms. i am okay with just camming and the idea of pso for now.
kk446
04-24-2020, 02:51 PM
This week has been wack for me so far.
sorry to hear that, ariel. it was kinda slow for me this week too. i hope it picks up for you!
jasmine22
04-24-2020, 03:18 PM
camming has kinda picked up for me since i have last participated in this thread. i could be doing better (money wise), but as someone who is currently living with their family and not having to pay them rent nor have a kid around to take care of, the money i am currently making does it justice. for now at least. i just wish i have the total privacy to cam longer hours and do it on a more consistent basis. i cam at least 4 days out of week during the afternoons while my mom is away at work. i know camming at night time is way more profitable and it has more traffic, but i just don't have the privacy. my mom goes to bed pretty late for someone who works a typical 8-5 office job (her company is considered essential) and when she goes to sleep, my dog would wake up my mom at some point to go potty and he would need to be taken outside. when she sees that i am awake, she will ask me to take him out and i don't want to be interrupted like that during my livestream. it would be embarassing and it would risk my identity. she will say my name hahaha.
i am also currently looking for pso work. i did sign up for niteflirt, but they aren't accepting my listings. they claim I'm not specifying enough details for what my phone call sessions and cam shows would be like. i have a friend who is gonna help me with this in regards to niteflirt and their listing requirements. meanwhile i am also applying to other pso platforms that i would see on adultstaffing site. at least with talking on the phone, i can go into my mom's car in the garage and get away with it. if my mom sees me dressed up all skimpy, wearing a wig, and sees me wearing my mask that i use for camming, she would not be happy and it would disturb the peace. at least with the phone i don't have to dress up and she would think i am talking to a friend or some shit.
i would like to work at least on two platforms instead of mainly relying on one. just in case i am not making shit with one of them, I'll be making shit with the other. i am still debating on if i wanna create content or not. i don't have the phone nor dropbox storage for that nor the patience. i see everyone and they grandmama got OF, so i am good on that. i know manyvids, clips4sale, and iwantclips exists, but again i don't know if i would willing to put into the total consistency and hustle to sell clips on those platforms. i am okay with just camming and the idea of pso for now.
you can try sextpanther for pso and texting. I’m in the same boat as you right now and that site has been good side income for me. Especially with texting bc I can do that with other people in the room.
kk446
04-24-2020, 03:49 PM
i signed up with them back in late march when this pandemic started. i have yet to hear back. i will try them again though.
Paradoxx
04-24-2020, 04:15 PM
i am also currently looking for pso work. i did sign up for niteflirt, but they aren't accepting my listings. they claim I'm not specifying enough details for what my phone call sessions and cam shows would be like. i have a friend who is gonna help me with this in regards to niteflirt and their listing requirements.
I'm not sure if its different for cam listings, but for your phone only listings on NF, just a sentence should suffice for approval. Then you can go back and add more pictures and descriptions after they approve it since you get pushed to the back of the queue every time you edit a pending listing.
When I just wanna get a new listing approved quickly, I just put sentences that are literally less than 10 words like: "Sexy Goddess Ready to Ruin You" (lame example, but I've been approved with less lol)
PixiieGirl
04-24-2020, 04:27 PM
camming has kinda picked up for me since i have last participated in this thread. i could be doing better (money wise), but as someone who is currently living with their family and not having to pay them rent nor have a kid around to take care of, the money i am currently making does it justice. for now at least. i just wish i have the total privacy to cam longer hours and do it on a more consistent basis. i cam at least 4 days out of week during the afternoons while my mom is away at work. i know camming at night time is way more profitable and it has more traffic, but i just don't have the privacy. my mom goes to bed pretty late for someone who works a typical 8-5 office job (her company is considered essential) and when she goes to sleep, my dog would wake up my mom at some point to go potty and he would need to be taken outside. when she sees that i am awake, she will ask me to take him out and i don't want to be interrupted like that during my livestream. it would be embarassing and it would risk my identity. she will say my name hahaha.
i am also currently looking for pso work. i did sign up for niteflirt, but they aren't accepting my listings. they claim I'm not specifying enough details for what my phone call sessions and cam shows would be like. i have a friend who is gonna help me with this in regards to niteflirt and their listing requirements. meanwhile i am also applying to other pso platforms that i would see on adultstaffing site. at least with talking on the phone, i can go into my mom's car in the garage and get away with it. if my mom sees me dressed up all skimpy, wearing a wig, and sees me wearing my mask that i use for camming, she would not be happy and it would disturb the peace. at least with the phone i don't have to dress up and she would think i am talking to a friend or some shit.
i would like to work at least on two platforms instead of mainly relying on one. just in case i am not making shit with one of them, I'll be making shit with the other. i am still debating on if i wanna create content or not. i don't have the phone nor dropbox storage for that nor the patience. i see everyone and they grandmama got OF, so i am good on that. i know manyvids, clips4sale, and iwantclips exists, but again i don't know if i would willing to put into the total consistency and hustle to sell clips on those platforms. i am okay with just camming and the idea of pso for now.
camming at night isnt actually always the best - remember that guys using these sites are from all over the world and so your afternoon isnt always there night - also I'm UK based so I tend to hit morning/afternoon US traffic which is fine to - I wouldnt worry too much about not being able to cam at night - I honestly never do! hah
kk446
04-24-2020, 07:45 PM
camming at night isnt actually always the best - remember that guys using these sites are from all over the world and so your afternoon isnt always there night - also I'm UK based so I tend to hit morning/afternoon US traffic which is fine to - I wouldnt worry too much about not being able to cam at night - I honestly never do! hah
right. i just wish i can cam at least up to 6 hours a day instead of 3 :-\
arielbriel
04-24-2020, 08:37 PM
camming has kinda picked up for me since i have last participated in this thread. i could be doing better (money wise), but as someone who is currently living with their family and not having to pay them rent nor have a kid around to take care of, the money i am currently making does it justice. for now at least. i just wish i have the total privacy to cam longer hours and do it on a more consistent basis. i cam at least 4 days out of week during the afternoons while my mom is away at work. i know camming at night time is way more profitable and it has more traffic, but i just don't have the privacy. my mom goes to bed pretty late for someone who works a typical 8-5 office job (her company is considered essential) and when she goes to sleep, my dog would wake up my mom at some point to go potty and he would need to be taken outside. when she sees that i am awake, she will ask me to take him out and i don't want to be interrupted like that during my livestream. it would be embarassing and it would risk my identity. she will say my name hahaha.
i am also currently looking for pso work. i did sign up for niteflirt, but they aren't accepting my listings. they claim I'm not specifying enough details for what my phone call sessions and cam shows would be like. i have a friend who is gonna help me with this in regards to niteflirt and their listing requirements. meanwhile i am also applying to other pso platforms that i would see on adultstaffing site. at least with talking on the phone, i can go into my mom's car in the garage and get away with it. if my mom sees me dressed up all skimpy, wearing a wig, and sees me wearing my mask that i use for camming, she would not be happy and it would disturb the peace. at least with the phone i don't have to dress up and she would think i am talking to a friend or some shit.
i would like to work at least on two platforms instead of mainly relying on one. just in case i am not making shit with one of them, I'll be making shit with the other. i am still debating on if i wanna create content or not. i don't have the phone nor dropbox storage for that nor the patience. i see everyone and they grandmama got OF, so i am good on that. i know manyvids, clips4sale, and iwantclips exists, but again i don't know if i would willing to put into the total consistency and hustle to sell clips on those platforms. i am okay with just camming and the idea of pso for now.
I would sign up for some texting sites and I wouldn't take ANY calls while your mom is home. It's not worth getting kicked out for. You can keep text/sms on and turn off phone/cam when she's home.
PixiieGirl
04-25-2020, 04:11 AM
right. i just wish i can cam at least up to 6 hours a day instead of 3 :-\
Feel you, I’ve gone from working 6-8 hours a day to just 3 with my partner being at home
that being said it’s starting to impact my work now, he’s bored and resents not being able to use the internet while I work so I’m taking more time off than I should and Meh
Marina Starr
04-25-2020, 11:12 AM
We are beyond blessed but I stocked up on knee pads just incase... #kneepads #blessedhoes
53110
I'm doing great, thanks for asking. I'm feeling so blessed to be working and have plenty of food.
How about yourself?
kamiliam
04-30-2020, 02:53 AM
This has been a great time to convert non cam customers into regulars. Be clear and real and some guys will routinely spend. Many guys say they prefer it. People are lacking human connection...obviously
gbjenna
04-30-2020, 05:06 AM
Has anyone struggled with burnout at all whilst this has all been going off? I was feeling so burnt out this week but I really don’t feel like it was cause I was overworked tbh. I had quite a rough 2-3 weeks trawling through an insane amount of abuse and trolls etc which got a bit intense and I think the mundane routine I’ve been in as I’ve barely been able to leave my apartment has been very mentally tiring.
I was $450 off my target for the month on Tuesday so I made myself log on and stuck it out until I hit it, so I didn’t have to get ready and log back on the next day. I’m staying off now until Mon-Tues so hopefully I’ll feel mentally refreshed ready to get back on schedule.
Half of me wants this to be over and the other half won’t complain at another 6 weeks or so to give me time to achieve everything I set out to in this time!!
kortneykay
05-04-2020, 02:53 AM
I pick up my new replacement laptop in a few days. I've been camming and phoneboning on my cell since September and am glad I'll be able to hear notifications again, split cam, and use phone and cam at the same time. I'm absolutely ready to cam in this pandemic.
Started a new schedule I love and will keep pushing until possible summer slow down. For me, I'm still doing well financially with mainly text phone and indy. Just focusing on my own self improvement and a schedule that makes buring out less attainable. I'm giving myself a break each shift, water, balanced meals, hobbies, fitness, meditation and 2 days off to recoup my energy. Top that off with an attainable daily goal and I'm a happy girl.
kortneykay
05-04-2020, 08:24 AM
Has anyone struggled with burnout at all whilst this has all been going off? I was feeling so burnt out this week!
Yes, but because of my own doing and not necessarily the pandemic. I'd been traveling for a few years and wanted an apartment abroad so I really needed to hunker down. I
At the beginning of March I worked a full month straight and burnt out for a few weeks after. The pandemic helped me reach my goals. Of course after moving and not having bills for a burnt out. Ive been back and working and recreated a more relaxed schedule In order to help prevent crashes.
I take frequent breaks between my daily shifts plus two days off each week to recharge. If I make my daily goal early, I log off and enjoy my day if I'm tired. I also drink water, meditate, take an hour out for fitness and eat balanced. I find this keeps me sane, focused and paid while we all wait for what's next. Having a schedule of repetitive daily goals with frequent breaks keeps burn out at bay. Before, me never working and then working under pressure is what always lead to burn out for me.
Being on lock down for almost two months here just made me gain weight and now i feel the bathtub is smaller lol same like my clothes; i anyway dont go out much but now with the pandemic i went outside very little, my son is doing the shopping most of the time and we ordered a lot from the restaurants so no wonder i put on weight.
Camming is as usual, up and down but i cam anyway even i have this fear of getting sick; luckily i am under anxiety meds otherwise i dont know how'll manage, the fear is there still, how do u guys manage the fear?
I guess everyone is fearing sickness more or less now a days. xx
KarinaGiselle
05-06-2020, 07:41 PM
Has anyone else noticed people are spending a bit less or is it just me?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
05-06-2020, 08:29 PM
Being on lock down for almost two months here just made me gain weight and now i feel the bathtub is smaller lol same like my clothes; i anyway dont go out much but now with the pandemic i went outside very little, my son is doing the shopping most of the time and we ordered a lot from the restaurants so no wonder i put on weight.
Camming is as usual, up and down but i cam anyway even i have this fear of getting sick; luckily i am under anxiety meds otherwise i dont know how'll manage, the fear is there still, how do u guys manage the fear?
I guess everyone is fearing sickness more or less now a days. xx
I'm managing feelings of anxiety with art projects and pot. I avoid interactions with melodramatic people and I also wear mask when I step out in public. Other than that I just stick to my schedule and think of new ways to make money. I too have gained a few pounds but those pounds have been well earned. We've been eating good.
I'm mostly focusing on the things that are within my control and learning how to say FUCK IT when it's not.
PixiieGirl
05-07-2020, 05:22 AM
honestly, considering i have OCD my anxiety is really under control - it's almost like with this its putting all those other OCD fears into perspective
eating well, working out at home, getting out once a day for a walk (thats allowed here) & taking time off work regularly is helping me
also the money is still really flowing for me - Im hitting my usual weekly goals in half the amount of time (just a shame I cant work like I was!)
SuperPookie
05-07-2020, 09:38 AM
Has anyone else noticed people are spending a bit less or is it just me?
I'm having a rough go myself. Yesterday I streamed for 6 hours & made $0. Thank God I made some on NF
sweetandnaughty
05-07-2020, 02:39 PM
I have to say this but this pandemic is making camming waayyy easier. I can't believe how busy it is. I cammed from 9 am to 1 pm and made almost 150 both times! I would have been lucky to make half that before..those are the slowest hours in the day! I'm eager to do a night shift now. I know we need. Vaccine and I hope they do it soon but until then I'll cash in!
Arwen25
05-13-2020, 06:34 AM
I've found it good too! Although I've only made low goal the last two days, it's all swings and roundabouts. Some people also went back to work Monday/Tuesday (I'll refrain from commenting on that but "hmmmm" is all I'll say to that). I feel like I've not worked my usual routine, although I do work a LOT so I may experiment with moving back to early mornings or staying on a little later.
PixiieGirl
05-13-2020, 07:36 AM
its been so much better for me - but then, my cam time is very limited - basically 3 hours a day 4 days a week - so Im finding Im staying on solidly for those 3 hours - in the past if I did a longish show I'd take a 5 min break after etc
I've also been focusing on content a lot more which is helping
Arwen25
05-13-2020, 08:55 AM
I agree about content, definitely. I just need to practise what I preach! :D
DeepThoughts
05-13-2020, 09:09 AM
Im camming and Im working my ass off on OF and MV etc. Putting in the hours and together with my husband we are killing it right now but I need a fucking break. Sometimes he is treating me like a child! Here I am working every damn day plus keeping up the house and sitting down 3 days a week to make him dinner and watch him drink (I all but gave up drinking) until he is drunk and spewing drunken bullshit to me and picking on every little god damn thing! I need a day out! I called my hair dresser and she put me in an appointment for the 26th but that is two weeks away and I just want to go out and spend some of this money and have someone make me a fucking coffee!!! I need to decompress! He gets to decompress 3 times a week drinking until 4 or 5 in the morning expecting me to stay awake and listen to him and I get nothing that I need cause everything I need is in lock down right now. Get me outta this house!!
nattyfetish
05-13-2020, 10:36 AM
Im camming and Im working my ass off on OF and MV etc. Putting in the hours and together with my husband we are killing it right now but I need a fucking break. Sometimes he is treating me like a child! Here I am working every damn day plus keeping up the house and sitting down 3 days a week to make him dinner and watch him drink (I all but gave up drinking) until he is drunk and spewing drunken bullshit to me and picking on every little god damn thing! I need a day out! I called my hair dresser and she put me in an appointment for the 26th but that is two weeks away and I just want to go out and spend some of this money and have someone make me a fucking coffee!!! I need to decompress! He gets to decompress 3 times a week drinking until 4 or 5 in the morning expecting me to stay awake and listen to him and I get nothing that I need cause everything I need is in lock down right now. Get me outta this house!!
It is no good to work with hubby just because of that. You fight, you have diffrences, you say: i worked harder than you bla bla. BUT if you have to, it is evan harder during quarantine LOL. My so does my videos. Oh boy, there is always something we contradict about: you did not do it in time; nono, YOU did not stop properly and now I have a ton shit to edit GOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH ! lol
PixiieGirl
05-13-2020, 11:42 AM
It is no good to work with hubby just because of that. You fight, you have diffrences, you say: i worked harder than you bla bla. BUT if you have to, it is evan harder during quarantine LOL. My so does my videos. Oh boy, there is always something we contradict about: you did not do it in time; nono, YOU did not stop properly and now I have a ton shit to edit GOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH ! lol
this is one part of why I dont get my partner to edit my stuff even while he's furloughed - its hard enjoy filming with him cause he's such a perfectionist and doesnt get these guys like the DIY/amateur nature of my content lol
gbjenna
05-13-2020, 01:29 PM
I'm really starting to struggle with motivation lately :( I love camming so much but this monotonous routine I'm stuck in because of the lockdown is making me feel like I'm back working in a 9-5 again (wake up, work, sleep, repeat) and it's sending me around the bend. I wasn't particularly phased by it until now but now it's making me just want to sort of shut off from it altogether and forget about it for a while which is no good. I honestly feel so bloody bored and it's very rare I would say that.
The money is still coming in ok, it's starting to slow back down though which is fine and was to be expected. I've gotten myself in the best financial situation I've been in for years during this past couple of months and I've still got some things to work towards but I really need something to work towards that isn't materialistic or related to finances. I'm still training at home but it's nowhere near the same as going to the gym or seeing my personal trainer.
Obviously there's not much to do other than just ride it out and not let it get on top of me or my work but my god, I am getting frustrated!!!
Just to add though, on a positive note as it's started to slow down a bit, the trolls seem to have gone crawling back into the woodworks now which does make things a lot easier when I am actually working as it was getting really OTT at one point. Thank goodness for that.
magicgembliss
05-13-2020, 06:22 PM
That gave me chills, hoe wisdom! Bored guys also say they're horny and hard then ask 'how about you?' but never spent. They are fuckboys, I can picture fuckboys on the other side typing. I tell them I'm also bored in the house, in the house bored then push for tips, pvts. Say tip 25 gold now, go pvt now bb!!!!!! Pester them for money they will leave immediately. It's no loss because they have no intention of spending but waste your time so it's best to get rid of them as quick as possible.
so, so much this. "bored" --> difficult, not eager and the one inalienable rule i've learned from camming is that difficult/not eager --(100% perfect correlation) --> low pay. These are the guys that will expect you to lower your rates and then leave you mediocre feedback or bother you in some way. You literally do NOT want to deal with these guys. EVER.
This is sex work and the last thing you want is to deal with a shitty, cheap, demanding customer who doesn't like *anything*. If he has such a specific idea of what he wants that he has to request over and over from tens of girls and be unsatisfied after all of it, he can damn well PAY for getting that fetish satisfied specifically. Oh no, he won't though... LOL @ "I want you to eat a blueberry pie while you give me pseudo-incest JOI hypnosis in a whisper with your unpolished toenails in this specific angle over the pie" for $30 Fucking trolls, and the few that are for real are DIFFICULT af.
Arwen25
05-14-2020, 04:10 AM
I'm really starting to struggle with motivation lately :( I love camming so much but this monotonous routine I'm stuck in because of the lockdown is making me feel like I'm back working in a 9-5 again (wake up, work, sleep, repeat) and it's sending me around the bend. I wasn't particularly phased by it until now but now it's making me just want to sort of shut off from it altogether and forget about it for a while which is no good. I honestly feel so bloody bored and it's very rare I would say that.
The money is still coming in ok, it's starting to slow back down though which is fine and was to be expected. I've gotten myself in the best financial situation I've been in for years during this past couple of months and I've still got some things to work towards but I really need something to work towards that isn't materialistic or related to finances. I'm still training at home but it's nowhere near the same as going to the gym or seeing my personal trainer.
Obviously there's not much to do other than just ride it out and not let it get on top of me or my work but my god, I am getting frustrated!!!
Just to add though, on a positive note as it's started to slow down a bit, the trolls seem to have gone crawling back into the woodworks now which does make things a lot easier when I am actually working as it was getting really OTT at one point. Thank goodness for that.
That could have been written by me. You're doing amazing, well done for saving and working so hard. I've done much the same over the last few months, my savings are looking very healthy. I find it very hard to justify days off at the moment as I think, "What really would I be missing out on not working?" But give yourself a day, get outside and get some air and take the time to clear your head and think about what other non work-related goals you want to achieve. I really need to take my own advice here. :D It took my boyfriend saying, "Please take Sunday to have one of our long walks" to encourage me to take a day. I hope I actually do take the full day - ha! x
Paradoxx
05-14-2020, 06:41 AM
That could have been written by me. You're doing amazing, well done for saving and working so hard. I've done much the same over the last few months, my savings are looking very healthy. I find it very hard to justify days off at the moment as I think, "What really would I be missing out on not working?" But give yourself a day, get outside and get some air and take the time to clear your head and think about what other non work-related goals you want to achieve. I really need to take my own advice here. :D It took my boyfriend saying, "Please take Sunday to have one of our long walks" to encourage me to take a day. I hope I actually do take the full day - ha! x
I reallyyyy needed to read this. I've been refusing to take a day off since it's all but impossible for me to justify doing so since I'm only on NF at the moment, and not even camming on there right now either. I feel so lazy even burning out since most of my biz is message-based, but this job is still a job and I treat it like one. I wake up every single morning and log in at 6-7am and basically work until I take my meds at night, maybe eat something, and sleep. I've also been getting in the habit of making sure I wake up even earlier to fit in a good workout, some journaling, and meditation.
It's been taking such a toll on my mental health chasing every last dime I can get because I keep feeling like there's a major slow-down on the rise with this pandemic. I don't wanna freak anyone out though, business has still been great for me and consistent. There could be a decline, there might not be, but ultimately if I don't settle down to relax with my fiance and watch some movies or play with our dog and go out for a nice walk, it'll be inevitable for me since the burnout will stop my income anyway.
Arwen25
05-14-2020, 07:18 AM
I reallyyyy needed to read this. I've been refusing to take a day off since it's all but impossible for me to justify doing so since I'm only on NF at the moment, and not even camming on there right now either. I feel so lazy even burning out since most of my biz is message-based, but this job is still a job and I treat it like one. I wake up every single morning and log in at 6-7am and basically work until I take my meds at night, maybe eat something, and sleep. I've also been getting in the habit of making sure I wake up even earlier to fit in a good workout, some journaling, and meditation.
It's been taking such a toll on my mental health chasing every last dime I can get because I keep feeling like there's a major slow-down on the rise with this pandemic. I don't wanna freak anyone out though, business has still been great for me and consistent. There could be a decline, there might not be, but ultimately if I don't settle down to relax with my fiance and watch some movies or play with our dog and go out for a nice walk, it'll be inevitable for me since the burnout will stop my income anyway.
It sounds like you are working really hard; doesn't matter if it's on webcam - it's work and you are constantly in "on" mode. Like sometimes I'll leave NF chat on or accept phone when I'm not actively camming and I am definitely not relaxing or unwinding when anything is switched on! A bit of cleaning, sure; but you can't exactly settle to watch as film knowing that it might ping! I've felt that anxiety too, but the pandemic has been kind to me financially and I'm sure we will ride out what happens next. It sounds as I am similar to you in my working personality. Remember that one day's rest, whatever you want to do - quality time with your fiance, fresh air, binging Netflix, will help to refresh you. Even if it's just one day every 10 days. That day could actually mean your average goes up when you do get back on. :) You deserve and need a break my love! I tend just to take one day, but two works better for some of us to properly recharge.
Paradoxx
05-14-2020, 07:38 AM
It sounds like you are working really hard; doesn't matter if it's on webcam - it's work and you are constantly in "on" mode. Like sometimes I'll leave NF chat on or accept phone when I'm not actively camming and I am definitely not relaxing or unwinding when anything is switched on! A bit of cleaning, sure; but you can't exactly settle to watch as film knowing that it might ping! I've felt that anxiety too, but the pandemic has been kind to me financially and I'm sure we will ride out what happens next. It sounds as I am similar to you in my working personality. Remember that one day's rest, whatever you want to do - quality time with your fiance, fresh air, binging Netflix, will help to refresh you. Even if it's just one day every 10 days. That day could actually mean your average goes up when you do get back on. :) You deserve and need a break my love! I tend just to take one day, but two works better for some of us to properly recharge.
Thank you so much for the kind encouragement. You hit the nail on the head when it comes to my "on" mode. My fiance used to work on NF himself, so thankfully he understands why I'm not able to relax and socialize with him even though it looks like I've got "down time," but it still frustrates me to no end that more often than not I'll be doing nothing but playing the waiting game and would much rather veg out and vape some pot. That logged-in anxiety is killer!
But I'm beyond grateful for PSO work, pandemic or not, despite it all and wanna do everything I can to be able to maintain the ease of my job, so scheduling in a weekly day off - as opposed to hoping I take at least one day off but then being pulled in for another full day by begging regs who can basically smell when I don't want to be contacted lmfao - would probably be my best bet. Thank you for the positivity and advice. <3
I think all of us in the online SW world are working overtime to keep men sexually satisfied, entertained, amused during lockdown, etc. etc. etc. all in the midst of dealing with the situation ourselves. With that said, we all deserve at least a little time off for TLC, especially now.
Arwen25
05-14-2020, 08:12 AM
You are welcome:heartbeat And I definitely think you're right about committing to a day off. We need to recharge, too! And they can definitely sniff out when you're just DONE for the day and itching to/about to log off lol!:D
TrifilinCamHo
05-17-2020, 11:26 AM
I'm definitely hitting some kind of quarantine-related burnout currently I think...My productivity has been SO good ever since the pandemic started but the last week or so I'm just super over it and I hate every dude online, even the paying ones and my regs. I think that 8 straight weeks of literally doing nothing besides work/watching TV and going nowhere except the grocery store and my boyfriend's house is starting to take it's toll, my attitude just suuuuuucks right now and I don't know how to fix it. Sorry to come thru w/ so much negativity but I just needed to commiserate.
gbjenna
05-17-2020, 02:27 PM
That could have been written by me. You're doing amazing, well done for saving and working so hard. I've done much the same over the last few months, my savings are looking very healthy. I find it very hard to justify days off at the moment as I think, "What really would I be missing out on not working?" But give yourself a day, get outside and get some air and take the time to clear your head and think about what other non work-related goals you want to achieve. I really need to take my own advice here. :D It took my boyfriend saying, "Please take Sunday to have one of our long walks" to encourage me to take a day. I hope I actually do take the full day - ha! x
Thank you so much Arwen! I was really inspired by how much you said you'd saved aswell in the camming rocks thread!! Amazing!! I paid off the 2nd of 3 credit cards today, I'm so excited to be able to start stacking money up in my savings when they're paid off haha.
I know it's still work related but I ended up working the SM contest yesterday. I had no idea exactly how much money I'd made after the £ conversion until I finished at 1am, I was just focusing on ranking and finished at my highest yet and it was honestly SO refreshing to not be laser focused on the money, given how I've been feeling lately. I think that's got to probably be the last thing that I thought would do me some good mentally tbh but I won't complain!
Did you take the full day off today with your boyfriend? I finally got myself outside today and sat in a park on my own and just enjoyed the peace and quiet. I honestly think I'd forgotten what it felt like to get outside like that! Going to try and get out again at some point this week! X
gbjenna
05-17-2020, 02:55 PM
I'm definitely hitting some kind of quarantine-related burnout currently I think...My productivity has been SO good ever since the pandemic started but the last week or so I'm just super over it and I hate every dude online, even the paying ones and my regs. I think that 8 straight weeks of literally doing nothing besides work/watching TV and going nowhere except the grocery store and my boyfriend's house is starting to take it's toll, my attitude just suuuuuucks right now and I don't know how to fix it. Sorry to come thru w/ so much negativity but I just needed to commiserate.
This is exactly what I was getting like. I keep having really up and down days and on my down days I'm like you described. One day this week I worked and I could tell that I had a face like a slapped arse and a crap attitude. I had a reasonable day I suppose which was surprising but I didn't do my full shift and I really didn't want to be online.
I took 6 days off at the end of April/start May and didn't do anything work related whatsoever. I did next to nothing and the first 3 days I slept so much before I felt better, so I must have needed the recovery time. Maybe that's the best thing for you now, to take some time off until further notice and go back when you feel ready, rather than when you think you 'need' or 'should' do, if you can afford to do so. I think it's better to choose to do that before you're forced to because you've well and truly hit a brick wall.
Arwen25
05-18-2020, 06:31 AM
@GBJenna - thank you my love! I'm really touched to hear that inspired you a bit! I am happy to report, I did take the full Sunday off although I also managed to get spectacularly pissed via zoom call with my friends and am still feeling sluggish today. Didn't make it on until 2 pm today - hahaha!
@TrifilinCamHo - Same. I lost my shit after about 30 seconds of free chat the other day (a freeloader even had the gall to ask me if I "remembered" him - get this, not from private but from free chat from years back) just NO. I did a couple of days without free, went in a bit refreshed on Friday and it helped me pick up a good new regular. Sometimes I need to not be doing free chat sites though, and that's fine as long as we're still banking!
PixiieGirl
05-18-2020, 07:03 AM
honestly something Im really enjoying is pushing content more - I've been making my weekly goals some weeks just with 3 days camming - for no more than 3 hours a day. Ive joined OF this month which was a great idea as I feel I can push sales there even when not on cam so dont feel guilty!