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    Default How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    I used to work in a field where I had to ask people how particular things felt for them on a scale 1-10.
    So how much stress do u feel when u cam?
    does not matter.. free.. prv... over all...
    On a scale 1-10
    1 being" not stressed at all"
    10 being " extremely stressed"
    ......
    Im asking because I find myself taking lots and long breaks when I work and besides labeling myself as " lazy" the other thing I can think of as to why I'm taking such long breaks is because... this is stressing to me.
    The unpredictability of this job stressed me out........alot.....
    I think Im about a 7-8... on the stress scale...maybe 9?

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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    I'd say 4 with this job. It's an 8 with my vanilla job.



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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    With my old job in legal admin, about an 8 on a regular basis. With camming, about a 0 to 2, at the most. If someone tries to pressure me or makes me feel bad in any way, I ban them. I used to feel some pressure about making enough $ in camming, which could be stressful, but even when I made a lower hourly average, I learned pretty quickly that the best way to not stress about the money/camming is to log on regularly. Good thread topic!

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    At my old job, it was a 9. With camming etc sometimes it's a 0 other times it's a 10, on average I'd say 6. For me, stress from camming means stressed about money. If I'm making money I have nothing to be stressed about. But that is a big stress when it's present.

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    I'm a 9 right now.I need money bad because i just bought this new computer Streamate is requesting us to have .But i dont see the money flowing in fast enough to pay for it in the month that i give myself to pay it off, along with all the other debts i got .SMH.Damn streamate, i hope u dont put me in the poor house with all these damn demands for better computer,internet and all the future crap your going 2 be asking for .

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    I'd say a 5. I always try to think really positive with camming and it helps! I also mediate before and after so that probably has something to do with it. I don't like to have horny demanding guys energies on mines after a shift is over.

    At my other job my stress level was a 9. I was constantly freaking out about $$, rude people. everything.
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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    At work? 2. The hard part is actually making myself work because I have HUGE motivation issues with everything in my life, so in general, definitely a 10! It's incredibly stressful overall for me.

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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    I'd say 1-2 for camming. Actually when it's slow I'm like, whatever, I can come back later or tomorrow. Yes sometimes I get annoyed, but that's not stress. It's just getting annoyed with whatever, but then I just log off. I also ban people who irritate me.

    Probably being stress free is easier because
    A) I have my husband who has a fix wage
    B) we live in a cheapish country (as for bills, and our mortgage) so even if I had 320x240 video feed, bats hanging from my ceiling, wearing a mesh potato bag, I'd still be able to make enaugh to survive. Ofc I'm not fine with money enaugh to survive, but it's a really relaxing and comfortable thought.

    I didn't really work before, only a very short period in the vanilla work, when I was 16, but it was my godmother's restaurant, so basically I was chatting with my cousin all day folding napkins.

    I also worked for a physical webcam studio, when I decided I was interested in this camming thing. I applied for a job as a translator/typer, was hired, and spent like 2 months there. That was 5-6. It was not easy, but I liked the people I was working with, the boss was never around and it was good experience, helped me to make my decision to start camming.

    That's all about my working experiences.

    However I studied at university and that was 9-10. Horrible. I hated to go to class, I was so nervous and when exams came.... Oh my god. I'm so glad it's over for now, because I'm sure it was not good for my heart. I still have exam nightmares and I can feel that pressure in my chest. I always felt so tiny and insignificant in front of the professors and among my classmates.

    I want to start studying again, because I love to study, and I'm interested in so many things, and camming provides money and time for it... I hope I won't be so nervous again. However because of camming I'm more confident now and I don't let anyone walk over me or insult me like before. I'm sure it will help a lot.
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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    Free chat stress level - 10.
    Gold show count down stress level - 11.
    Gold show stress level - 5.
    Paid (premium and exclusive) chat stress level - 0.

    It's extremely stressful to have to weed through all of the teenagers, the camgirls posing as potential viewers, the gamer who has a part time job mowing lawns during summer break from college, the lonely man that wants to chat it up but has no money or just doesn't want to spend money, and the guys who just flat out hate women. It's getting to the point where I am assuming they are all fucktards and am turning off prospective new viewers as a result.

    I pray the new owners of SM will bring back free to private as an option and not a requirement.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cvarga View Post

    I pray the new owners of SM will bring back free to private as an option and not a requirement.
    Quoting my own self here but for the record I am not holding my breath, just praying!

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    camming - 2
    content - 4
    IRL - 100 ----does that count? lmao

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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    Iwould say an 8. I have a HELL of a time geting anyone to pay!

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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    FREE to private?!
    Quote Originally Posted by cvarga View Post
    Free chat stress level - 10.
    Gold show count down stress level - 11.
    Gold show stress level - 5.
    Paid (premium and exclusive) chat stress level - 0.

    It's extremely stressful to have to weed through all of the teenagers, the camgirls posing as potential viewers, the gamer who has a part time job mowing lawns during summer break from college, the lonely man that wants to chat it up but has no money or just doesn't want to spend money, and the guys who just flat out hate women. It's getting to the point where I am assuming they are all fucktards and am turning off prospective new viewers as a result.

    I pray the new owners of SM will bring back free to private as an option and not a requirement.

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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    Depends on what site I'm on, and whether or not I am making a decent amount. If I am getting shows/tips I feel absolutely carefree when camming and I truly enjoy myself and have fun. But if not? Hell yes it is stressful.

    My morning site (sm): 8-9
    My night site: 0-2

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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    My stress levels...

    Making lots of money: 1
    Not making any money: 10

    Making some money: 2 to 9

    When I'm making loads of money I try and keep the momentum going for as long as possible.

    I'm surprised that some models log off when they're on a good run - I try and milk it when things are going well.

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    You know, this is a really excellent post. I have pretty bad social anxiety and fear of being disliked/failure (yup, I picked the right job for me, haha).

    I'd say before I log on/while getting ready - 8 to 9
    When working as normal - 4 to 5

    I also as others mentioned do a lot of yoga, meditation, and take calming herbal tinctures and such before camming or when I take a break if the beggars/creeps get on my nerves.

    In my last vanilla job I'd say even off the clock I was at a 7 to 8, often during I was at a 10 if I was swamped.

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    Most stressed before logging on especially after absence. Compensating with emotional eating.
    Stressed when not working. Feeling guilty of not using my time to my advantage.
    Stressed about people finding out, recognizing me. Feeling guilty because i have to lie and "make" my husband lie for me, when with people.
    Thinking must be stressed while working too, but not observe because of the adrenalin rush, since my body tries to heal itself by sleeping a lot after days i work.
    I have no idea about my numbers, but i know the worst stress is that you have no idea about and it's eating at you all the time.

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    I'm about a 2 on cam most of the time. But I'm around a 7 when I'm NOT working because I'm usually thinking about working, stressing out about money, feeling guilty for not working more, wondering when I'll get enough time to cam again, etc. When I'm actually ON cam I'm relatively at peace.

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    My stress level is consistently around a 4. I have to remind myself that I am a human being, not a human doing and I do the best that I can.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glasses View Post
    so even if I had 320x240 video feed, bats hanging from my ceiling, wearing a mesh potato bag, I'd still be able to make enaugh to survive
    I just had the most fantastic mental image of this!

    My stress level depends on how much money I'm making and the kind of customers there are that day.

    Lots of privates+respectful customers= 0 stress level. But if I'm getting a lot of privates, and the customers are difficult to deal with my stress level goes up.
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    Default Re: How stressed are you " at work"? Stress scale.....

    im at about a 10 right now because i need $ to get the newest computer, but in the meantime my money went from like 800-100 a week to about 400-600 a week because my computer doesnt support the new settings when i get my new stuff hopefully stress levels will even out!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lusty Laken View Post
    You too? It doesn't affect my overall life in general, but has been hell sometimes camming with this disorder. I was diagnosed with it about two years ago. I agree with you that Relaxation techniques before work, and during breaks, helps greatly. Over time though, it seems to get easier then you don't think about it as much

    Quote Originally Posted by Lusty Laken View Post
    You too? It doesn't affect my overall life in general, but has been hell sometimes camming with this disorder. I was diagnosed with it about two years ago. I agree with you that Relaxation techniques before work, and during breaks, helps greatly. Over time though, it seems to get easier then you don't think about it as much
    Aw, sorry you also struggle with anxiety. It is definitely hard with regard to camming. I find time away from the cam makes my anxiety flare up ferociously when I get back in the game. And sometimes you just need to be kind to yourself and log off when you're feeling too stressed. Strangely I find it more difficult than dancing! I'd go back to the clubs (the money!!) but my psyche can't handle the high mileage and extras girls BS anymore. And my body hates the long nights and plastic platforms.

    I've found Dialectical Behavioral Therapy pretty useful as well. There are some great workbooks that have helped me heaps. But yes... Always, meditation!!

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    i have same opinion as you, when I make money i'm not stressed, but when I do not make money and on the room are only beggars and freaks I get up to 10....sometimes i feel that i need to stop camming and after i'm back with fresh attitude.... and i feel great.... i am sure that if i will have a normal job with a normal salary i will be all time stressed at 10...so better camimng ...

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    Well before SM threw out these retarded new settings my stress level was on the lower end. When the money isn't rolling in consistently that is when my stress rises. If I can't get the computer I need in the next couple of weeks I may give myself a couple of ulcers. Hahaha.







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