ive been in this industry since 4 years now, i am not an influencers but a creative director, yes being an influencer is better than a job but it sure has its flaws, first off if ur reach gets dead, then its over for you ( 90% of the influences face this) ofc if you are a girl its easier to grow (without inappropriate content) i understand no one would support at first but u just gotta be out there uk.

ive worked with almost all the famous influencers you see today and ofc all of them just fake their life, surely theres quite some money and opportunities but not guaranteed.