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    Default Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    I'm considering trying camming again, but reading all of the site-specific threads is really disheartening- sounds like everywhere is dead at the moment...

    I used to cam on MFC, completely irregular hours and didn't really know the ins and outs of the site but could still make enough money to live on each week. I'm in desperate need of some income, but have an anxiety disorder that means holding down conventional jobs can be quite difficult, so thought I'd go back to camming but full time this time. Is it even worth it? Does a new girl stand a chance at the moment with the influx of newbies and dwindling traffic?

    I was thinking I'd give AW a go, but I did a stint on SM and it was sooooo slow...

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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    It really depends what "worth it" means to you. If you stopped camming a while ago and were accustomed to $75+/hr with little effort... probably not. The industry's not the same and what worked a long time ago (think dial-up) won't work anymore. If you stopped camming 6 months ago, it hasn't really changed all that much.

    It's worth it to me because it pays my bills, puts food on my table, and leaves a little extra for savings. If I did the things I know that I "should" do (market myself, etc) I'm sure it could do a lot more for me. If you're really in "desperate need" and can't hold down another job then any amount of money would be worth it. It's all relative.

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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    Quote Originally Posted by MiaFaye View Post
    I'm considering trying camming again, but reading all of the site-specific threads is really disheartening- sounds like everywhere is dead at the moment...

    I used to cam on MFC, completely irregular hours and didn't really know the ins and outs of the site but could still make enough money to live on each week. I'm in desperate need of some income, but have an anxiety disorder that means holding down conventional jobs can be quite difficult, so thought I'd go back to camming but full time this time. Is it even worth it? Does a new girl stand a chance at the moment with the influx of newbies and dwindling traffic?

    I was thinking I'd give AW a go, but I did a stint on SM and it was sooooo slow...
    Well, if you have to choose between $0 from no job at all and earning better then zero from camming then I'd have to guess yes, it would be worth it to you.

    But then again, I'd only be taking an educated guess. Only you know if it is worth it to you.
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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    Quote Originally Posted by MiaFaye View Post
    I'm considering trying camming again, but reading all of the site-specific threads is really disheartening- sounds like everywhere is dead at the moment...

    I used to cam on MFC, completely irregular hours and didn't really know the ins and outs of the site but could still make enough money to live on each week. I'm in desperate need of some income, but have an anxiety disorder that means holding down conventional jobs can be quite difficult, so thought I'd go back to camming but full time this time. Is it even worth it? Does a new girl stand a chance at the moment with the influx of newbies and dwindling traffic?

    I was thinking I'd give AW a go, but I did a stint on SM and it was sooooo slow...
    I think "dead" may be a relative term... slower then winter when it is easier - yes.... but there is still money out there (I am on SM). I mean I went 4 hours without making one iota, logged off got on the next day and did very very well. I have had those stints every part of the year, not just summer. It could have been my attitude or the time of the day or it just wasn't int he cards for me or a million other things to blame it on.

    Just look at the "camming ROCKS' thread and you will see, it is not that no one is making ANY money, just not as easy as it is in Winter. But honestly, I have not seen a difference in my earnings, I might have to up my hustle a smidgen or work a couple extra hours. If you need the money, go for it. I have found it boosts my anxiety reading on here no one is making money or it is dead; gets in my head and messes with my mojo. So, I put a book mark to the camming rocks thread and I read that before logging on for inspiration; such a great thread.

    As far as being a new girl status, just put in your consistent hours and you'll have regs in no time, do not get discouraged. How many hours per week are you thinking about putting in. Maybe do both sites through the week, split cam perhaps? I like split camming when I am slow on one site, makes the time fly by and keeps me from getting discouraged.

    Now go turn your cam on already. :-)
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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    Quote Originally Posted by MiaFaye View Post
    I'm considering trying camming again, but reading all of the site-specific threads is really disheartening- sounds like everywhere is dead at the moment...

    I used to cam on MFC, completely irregular hours and didn't really know the ins and outs of the site but could still make enough money to live on each week. I'm in desperate need of some income, but have an anxiety disorder that means holding down conventional jobs can be quite difficult, so thought I'd go back to camming but full time this time. Is it even worth it? Does a new girl stand a chance at the moment with the influx of newbies and dwindling traffic?

    I was thinking I'd give AW a go, but I did a stint on SM and it was sooooo slow...
    If the site-specific threads are bringing you down, then you will probably want to avoid the 'Camming sucks right now' thread because that certainly isn't going to motivate you to get on cam.

    I see so many posts about Streamate and MyFreeCams (I feel like these are probably the two most popular cam sites?), but if those didn't work out for you, maybe consider other sites too...like Clips4Sale, CamModelDirectory, Chaturbate, ImLive, Customs4U, etc. The Clips4Sales thread isn't in this Camming Connection section though, so I'll link you to it here:

    https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ps4Sale-Thread
    https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...rectory-Thread
    http://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sho...kets-Challenge
    https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...tantPay-Thread (since it sounds like you may need money quicker?)
    https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...ultWork-Thread (you've probably already read this one)
    https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...re-Traffic-101
    https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sh...er-s-Challenge

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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    It depends on if it is worth it to you, like the other posters said.

    But in almost every field there are people who are going to do well, and people who aren't. A ton of girls can be having a really slow day/week/month caming, but there's going to be other girls making bank at the same time while those other girls aren't. When starting a new site there are girls who have a really hard time and gradually work their way up, but there's also girls who do amazing on their very first day and stay that way.

    I hate the question "Is caming "good" right now?" There's always someone doing very well, and someone who isn't. So the best bet is to just jump in with two feet and try it out for yourself. Then you can find out if it's worth it for YOU.

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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    Quote Originally Posted by MiaFaye View Post
    I'm considering trying camming again, but reading all of the site-specific threads is really disheartening- sounds like everywhere is dead at the moment...

    I used to cam on MFC, completely irregular hours and didn't really know the ins and outs of the site but could still make enough money to live on each week. I'm in desperate need of some income, but have an anxiety disorder that means holding down conventional jobs can be quite difficult, so thought I'd go back to camming but full time this time. Is it even worth it? Does a new girl stand a chance at the moment with the influx of newbies and dwindling traffic?

    I was thinking I'd give AW a go, but I did a stint on SM and it was sooooo slow...
    You will have to get out of that mindset or you will not do well. I am telling you this from personal experience. I went on a hiatus, and I hadn't even been camming that long due to that frame of mind. Now, I'm back and I could kick myself. Slow, yea it can be, but even if you have to build yourself up to making what you want/need to make it is worth it. Money is money, especially if you have no other income coming in. I can totally empathize with this, so do not give up.

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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    I went in knowing full well the summer (generally) isn't as good as other seasons. I read every page of site specific friends and was feeling discouraged.

    That just made me want to work harder. I'm making a good enough amount right now to keep me satisfied. You just have to be confident in yourself and keep trying.

    I hope if you decide this is for you that it is lucrative and you enjoy it.

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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    I think too you have to look at camming just the same as conventional job(s). They too have slower periods too (frequently in summer) where lay-off, being sent home early are a possibility. It is best to have lots of options ( as the others have pointed in many threats) and checks coming in even if small.. .they add up. I just started last year so I cannot speak for the apparently fab profits of years past. And as JAC said something is better then nothing.

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    Default Re: Is it even worth going back to camming right now?

    I work streamate, this week I made $400. the last 2 weeks I didn't make enough for payout. I got bipolar/ptsd/anxiety and yes it does make it a challenge to hold down a conventional job but it is a lot easier to hold down a webcam schedule.

    I have no idea how I am going to put myself threw school in September. but I have to get started in my transition plan (I figure I got about 5 more years left in this industry) before it completely sucks me dry emotionally.

    now I am setting myself to work from 4pm to 3am. sometimes longer depending if I am in mania or not. Mania is the part of my bipolar where I have more energy and get things done or at least I think I got things done because my mind is racing and I am not sleeping.

    Between camning and escorting there is always slow periods luckily they are not both at the same time and with the state of my country freaking out over prostitution laws I have to make camming work for me again to $300 to $500 a week because I still have another of non/income coming in. so my basic living expenses are taking care of at least. All my wants and responsibilities come from my other income sources.

    The only way you will know camming is worth working full-time is to work it full-time. pick your full-time hours plus overtime and work them. I add in over time hours because that way it will balance out the slow times. Add up your expense break down how much you need to make to be covered on your essentials then everything else you make on top of that is gravy.
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