What are your thoughts about being a youtuber as a Job?

[N192K001]

I was thinking of it, and even scheduled my 1st video-release on January 2020. THEN, the "Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998" (Public Law 105-277; "C. O. P. P. A.") issue arose, with the possibility of Washington's Federal Communications Commision (F. C. C.) fining channel-administrators up to $42,530 per rule-violating video, even to administrators outside U. S.-borders/jurisdiction (which is crazy).

No thanks. Generally, don't expect sufficient income (or any income at all) for 1-2years. (Ad-revenue only starts after reaching 1k subscribers. Even then, demographics of your viewers will dictate the ads & the provided income from them) Also, ad-revenue has plunged, so (as you may notice) channels have begun selling stuff, asking for financial-donations, and offering paid channel-memberships.

It's not as good as it used to be. So, I'm out.

[ScotishLegend]

If its something you enjoy then go for it.

[Holisticapproachsara]

I dont think its that easy to make money out of it. U need a certain content. Which is really interesting in a way that gravitate subscribers. Who will STAY and not unsubscribe. Who will follow your new videos and share then and make u immensely popular. Hopefully to the point where u get sponsors. You should also post regularly, great quality work. Its very competitive so your work needs to be visually aesthetic. i know many YouTubers who are like on yt for 10 years or so and still has like 200k subscribes despite they work hard

[jennifer_bloom]

It sounds exhausting to be honest cause a lot of set up has to take place but I think it would be a fun career for anybody who manages to pull it off.

[mike5150]

I would love to give it a try but there are a few harsh realities. Firstly from most people I have seen it takes time. Both time out of your day and usually around a year to get established. While your getting established you will likely need to hold a 9-5 job so it is time consuming. Secondly it can be unstable. A lot of people have said there videos get taken down and demonetized a lot. Sometimes without a valid reason. However I would consider doing it myself but I don't exactly have the best speaking voice.

[heatherlou]

Not for me.
To make money you have to expose so much more of your life, keep up with insta and twitter etc. Not worth it.

[DCooper]

It's a really cutthroat environment. Unless you have a nice set of titts and a low cut top, it takes considerable talent, a lot of work, and some luck to make it work. Look at how good Itsagundam's content is, and how long he's been at it.

[DeathJack]

If you can make it and get a loyal community, Absolutely. Especially if it's something you enjoy doing. There's no better job than a job you love.

[JosyJosy]

Youtube removing videos left and right... it's a no from me

[Jjpayne]

I love the Idea and I whimsically think I'd like to try to do it someday

[Ms_Vanderquack]

Pays better than my job for some people. Can’t blame people for going where the money is.

[legalboxers]

if it puts 4 squares and a roof over my head.. sure..

[CharlyQuinn_]

Not my cup of tea sorry.

[najekim]

About the same as teaching Frisbee in college.

[newfreshstart]

if you can make good money at why not

[OlderAndWiser]

I would love it!

[Gwenhwyfar]

Hard to make it

[COMMODOREII]

Stressful

[JessieBellll]

Really cool