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    So, this is my first thread and I am a little nervous (deep breath). I just want to hear from cam girls who have more experience under their (garter) belts if you've ever had times in your life when you've had to suspend camming temporarily and if you suffered any negative consequences (beyond financial) as a result.

    Just as a bit of background, I started in October after months of research and reading the forums here. Because I am not that disciplined by nature I was a little hit-or-miss about it but I really enjoyed it (there was some self-doubt and some "OMG WTF am I doing" going on too). By December I was hitting more of a groove but had to take time off for the holidays, illness (strep throat, ugh) and a death in the family.

    In January I started back full-steam ahead but am getting ready to move apartments. Since I have to show my current place to prospective tenants I kept having to hide everything away and set back up everyday. Finally I decided to put camming on hold and resume when I get settled into my new place, which should be in two weeks or so.

    It's not really that long to wait but I am getting impatient and a little depressed because I like the interaction. Also, it just feels like I am falling behind the progress I was (finally) making and am kicking myself for not being more regular about my hours in the beginning. I wish I could relax or at least make this time more productive.

    So my questions is: has anyone else found themselves surprisingly bummed out while taking a break from camming, and if so do you have any tips for not getting into a bad head space about it? I would appreciate any feedback from you brilliant ladies; you've already taught me so much more about running a business than I'd ever hoped to learn, so whatever wisdom you care to impart would mean a lot to me.

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    When I'm not on for a bit I tend to actually get anxiety and feel like I'll lose all my fans and not make money when I DO get back online (which didn't happen btw).

    For me the only cure is to try to squeeze in 30 minutes or an hour here and there. I think it helps a lot with any anxiety you may feel about not working. Maybe you can do a quick setup and cam for just a bit late at night or early in the morning?


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    Thanks laurielegs, that's a good idea. Even 30 minutes would be better than nothing, even if it's among packing boxes! I was just starting to build some rapport with possible regulars and I, too, worry that they won't be there in a week or two.

    Thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one who feels that anxiety! It's like everyone else is at a party I can't attend, LOL.

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    wish u the best sometimes it's like being pulled in 3 directions @ once..


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    Thanks whirlerz, that is what it feels like.

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    Maybe if you are getting anxious but can't bring out your usual setup every day, do a show from your bathroom or kitchen (shower show, baking cookies, etc). You could even go outside if you live somewhere nice and warm Good luck!




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    Thanks maryjanexo, you know I never did get around to camming from my kitchen though I thought about it a few times. May as well give it a go! Thanks for the suggestion!

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    i'm super inconsistent... all the time. With myself, I am scarce all the time as I work a few sites and a vanilla job. I can't stick to a schedule or a routine if my life depended on it. Your guys will miss you and be happy to see you whenever you come around, no need to be concerned, that old saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" is all truth. enjoy your new place!
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    Ah, that is good to hear LilMissMuffett! I actually think I'm going to be camming more in my new place and having more fun with it. But even in a perfect scenario I will never be consistent so I should just embrace it. Lord knows it works on guys IRL–they were always getting hooked on me because they never knew what to expect and when (bless their hearts) so maybe I will have to make it work for me in camming, too. Can't change your stripes, really!

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    ... amen
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    That is very true! I do have a "set" schedule but I don't always show up or work my whole shift. I do that because I know I don't have to
    Quote Originally Posted by LilMissMuffett View Post
    i'm super inconsistent... all the time. With myself, I am scarce all the time as I work a few sites and a vanilla job. I can't stick to a schedule or a routine if my life depended on it. Your guys will miss you and be happy to see you whenever you come around, no need to be concerned, that old saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" is all truth. enjoy your new place!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marina Starr View Post
    I do that because I know I don't have to
    Ha! Well, that's the goal, really. Scarcity and all!

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    As long as it's just for 2 weeks or so you should be fine. I've gone a month or more without getting on and my guys have always come back. The other girl's had some great suggestions though if you could possibly get on for 30 minutes or so a day. Good luck

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    That's right, lol! I'll decide when I want to show up or not show up.
    Quote Originally Posted by DoodlebugBites View Post
    Ha! Well, that's the goal, really. Scarcity and all!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SydneyBrooke View Post
    I've gone a month or more without getting on and my guys have always come back.
    Now that I think about it the "non-paying regulars" seem to keep finding me no matter how inconsistent I am so I guess when there's a will there's a way? But, thank you all for your reassurance and tips. . . I am naturally impatient so I guess I assume all custies are too. Some are surprisingly tenacious. o_0

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    Don't worry about customers over a short break - you'll be fine.

    For me, I have discovered that I really am a creature of HABIT - if I stop camming for a few days, getting back on is a serious effort...whereas if I get into a routine of working daily, I just do it automatically. So taking "breaks" is just hugely counter-productive, because they end up being 3x as long as they need to be, because I don't want to get back on again!

    Because of that, I have really been working on camming NO MATTER WHAT. As in, when I'm sick, I dose up and try to power through a couple hours anyway. When I have family plans, etc, I might get up two hours early to try and squeeze some cam time in. Anything to keep the 5-6 days a week going.

    Like some of the others have suggested, there are a few ways to try and work around the moving situation:

    Camming from the shower/bath requires less set up, etc.
    You can still film clips, edit pics, send messages on MGF, take NF phone calls, and generally do a bunch of admin to still make money and stay in touch with customers. Promote those referral links, too!!
    You should also be able to limit the hours/times that your landlord can show your place - talk to them and ask to limit showings to xdays, or xhours (or both) so that you can still work around it, and aren't constantly hiding stuff. Really, they should be reasonable about it if they know that you work from home!
    Find some ways to make the hiding process faster, so that you are not spending 40mins every time putting stuff away! Use an old picture frame as a tray, line up your toys, and push 'em under the couch when people come by. Seeing as you are moving, you have an excuse for lamps and stuff to be randomly placed around the room, and that just leaves babywipes/lube/etc....put them on your makeshift "tray" as well, or keep a moving box next to your cam area and leave them in it. Just close the lid. Magic disappearing cam space...
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    Dont worry girl,two weeks is nothing.they'll come back.IVe been gone for about 4months and when i came back its like i never left.cuz i got that GOOD GOOD that keeps them coming back like a boomerang .LOL,naw for real.If they dont come back is because they usually are trying to save.we all know MOST regulars have a expiration date.Sad but true.

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    You are so right Judy. When I have a regular..I take advantage of that because they do have a expiration date. I used to worry about the same thing with breaks...but I have found out that the breaks I have took have not taken away my guys. I have been gone anywhere from two weeks to four months. What takes them away from me is when they just don't have money anymore..or they started a relationship with a woman. It's never me being absent. Right now I have four guys that I chatted with at ifriends back in 2009 that found me at Streamate. I see them every week.

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    I noticed one gal who had just moved, do a 'tips' for watching her unpack~It was amusing to watch, and the guys gave no less than 5 gold a piece~ Of course she was cleaver, in that she would unpack her lace bras, panties,shoes etc, in her unpacking ritual! She would make sure to bend over in front of her cam to pretend to get something out of a box. It was genius! (I follow this girl, because she lives in a huge house on a golf course, (her wishlist gives her address, and she always anounces it on cam).and she always does $200 gold shows mostly. She always exceeds goal, because she hardly ever does prvts. I wish I had the patience to only do gold show, but... it's a new year, right, so You never know.
    You could do the reverse~ tips for watching You pack. (of course dress in something sexy). This gal would only glance at the monitor once every few minutes, and just say hi, and giggle.
    Best of luck with Your move~ I just moved cross country to the East coast where I'm originally from, to be close to family and friends after hurricane Sandy,so I realize how missing camming could stress You out.
    May You have prosperity and Peace in Your new home! Keep us posted in how it went.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ManyRoses View Post
    Don't worry about customers over a short break - you'll be fine.

    For me, I have discovered that I really am a creature of HABIT - if I stop camming for a few days, getting back on is a serious effort...whereas if I get into a routine of working daily, I just do it automatically. So taking "breaks" is just hugely counter-productive, because they end up being 3x as long as they need to be, because I don't want to get back on again!
    Thanks ManyRoses, those are great tips and I totally agree with getting with a routine and camming no matter what. Right now there are just some other things going on too that affected my camming (don't want to go into log boring details, ha) and I am really concentrating on doing any outstanding admin work so I can get right back into my schedule, no excuses.

    I hate the admin stuff anyway so it's probably good I am facing it this week. I mean, I finally finished reading the Adult Work thread: 44 pages! (pats self on back, LOL).

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigbootyjudy1 View Post
    Dont worry girl,two weeks is nothing.they'll come back.IVe been gone for about 4months and when i came back its like i never left.cuz i got that GOOD GOOD that keeps them coming back like a boomerang .LOL,naw for real.
    Thanks! That's awesome! Yeah, just gotta be confident.

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    we all know MOST regulars have a expiration date.Sad but true.
    That's very true, and it wouldn't hurt to shed a few anyway. I set my prices way to low to start and I gave way too much of my attention and personality at the beginning, and a few got attached to me. Now they just want babysitting. Maybe they'll move on!

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    I SO appreciate everyone who responded, and am definitely feeling better! Today I realized that even though getting all dolled up for work can be tedious everyday, having skipped doing it for a few days was affecting my mood so I fixed my hair before running errands. No makeup though–it was just to Big Lots and Walmart, no need to go crazy!

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    I noticed one gal who had just moved, do a 'tips' for watching her unpack
    That is GENUIS, thank you so much for sharing that idea!

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    Best of luck with Your move~ I just moved cross country to the East coast where I'm originally from, to be close to family and friends after hurricane Sandy,so I realize how missing camming could stress You out.
    May You have prosperity and Peace in Your new home! Keep us posted in how it went.
    Thanks so much, Glam! I hope your friends and family have recovered from Sandy. I lived in NJ until last year and it was heartbreaking to see what happened. I also moved to be closer to my family in the South and it was a big adjustment. Hopefully I will be settled after this and concentrate on work, I will definitely report back! xo

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    Thanks Dixie~ Everyone is finally ok here,, but it's ME that's having problems living back here. I have been sick with cold weather induced back aches, and now this nasty flu that I can't seem to get rid of.
    When I lived in L.A., where I could be outside everyday, and the temps were at 70, or higher,(or 50 in the winter,) I hardly ever got sick. I'm an outdoor person, so it pisses me off that I have to be inside camming all the time.
    Having a MAJOR case of 'cabin fever', and thinking about going back as soon as my lease is up here.
    Best, Glam xo

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    i am on mgf and except when i take my breaks i miss them, the chats, interactions...

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    Thank you (belatedly) all for your wonderful advice in this thread. I know I promised to report back, so I just wanted to add an update–especially for anyone who might read this in the future when then have to take time out from camming.

    As far as regulars go, of course you vixens are 100% right–new ones appear on the scene every day! Now that I am clearer on my niche as a cam model and my strengths, it actually helped to do a bit of a reset with my regulars.

    Some of the things I thought I would enjoy catering to in the beginning turned out to be a stretch for me, and I felt bad letting those customers down. (Femdom is just not my thang though I can talk lingerie for hours with anyone, LOL!)

    During the break, those peeps either faded away or kept looking for me, and the ones that found me again like me for our connection, not just however we were playing initially. It's cool to find there are more dimensions to some of the guests that I initially thought were looking for a certain fetish.

    I would advise anyone who takes a camming break to use it as a chance to reinvent your cam persona, try different times and approaches, get your social media going and read the hell out of Stripper Web. And be patient–camming will still be there when you get back. I honestly feel like I am doing a much better job after taking a time out, even though it drove me crazy to be missing out.

    Just harness that energy into a big roll of "the bitch is back!"

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