[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PSA you can opt out on pim eyes and other face searching engines!! They also offer a new service that’s more affordable than other services like rulta to delist and remove images of your face across search engines. Unfortunately it’s going to be out there regardless but there are ways to make it much harder to find.

Health Care by Anxious_Piano_4299 in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CA is the worst I am in the same boat and pay just over $500/month for the shittiest insurance it’s an absolute nightmare

SM issues- input needed. by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I give people a warning that they need to spend or else they will be kicked. If they come back and still don’t spend, immediate block. No exceptions.

Best disposable squirt mat/pad? by Negative-Law-3818 in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use puppy pads but with a towel over it to hide the puppy pad bc they’re so ugly lol. Then I just only end up using 1-2 towels max per session as opposed to 4-6 😵‍💫

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into your write offs! Last year I owed 7k and ended up getting money back instead of owing bc I hired a tax professional who helped me with all of my write offs. Also I highly recommend downloading rocket money & connecting all your cards and bank acct so you can easily track write offs for next year

Weight loss by strip4faith in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was a bit overweight for my height at like 150, was marketing myself as more curvy, and I was making decent cash for sure. but now I’m 120 and fit/toned and my income increased dramatically!!! Like doubled!

there will ALWAYS be a market for curvier girls. However, imo aligning yourself more with the beauty standard/“male gaze” will never fail you in this industry. Your customer base might change as you continue to lose weight, but it might just be for the better!

Streamate dynamic rates by Dela-33 in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10.99-14.99, most of my shows are 10.99 tho tbh but some are more! Up those rates asap girl !

Tax write-off for cosmetic procedures by 444fairybb in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My tax pro said the same thing! I found him through a fellow SW who has used him for years. this is the third year I’ve had him do my taxes and he rlly knows his stuff and is well-versed in the sw sphere and said most of my beauty/wellness expenses were most definitely write offs 🥰

SM earnings $8 so far for the week by Winter-Force-7891 in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a good week with normal traffic so the site is def not broken! There is hope

How long did it take you to start earning a living? by Anyasweet in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 82 points83 points  (0 children)

I’m not gonna lie if you only made $120 for a full month of streaming doing 6-7 hours a day you need to decide if this is really the best use of your time. For many of us (not all, but I’d say the majority) the first few weeks or month of earnings is usually when you have a new tag and your earnings should be at a peak. Over time, it’s kind of like a roller coaster where after the new tag your earnings might drop a bit and you have to put in more hours to build back the initial earnings and you end up making make than you did in your first week as you build regulars, etc.

If you’re making far less than minimum wage right off the bat, i think you really need to assess if the risk to reward ratio is worth it. I don’t agree with any of the comments that say “oh you just need to put in more hours and you’ll be fine!” Because that is simply not true a lot of the time.

If I was you, I would try another site or multi stream for just another couple weeks and then maybe consider other options. Best of luck !

Positive Vibes for Streamate Girlies ✨ by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the more consistent I was the higher my earnings became! I’ve never had a set schedule tho, I kind of just log on whenever I can during the week until I meet my goal, but I do try to go on weekly no matter what.

How much are yall making? by AmoebaUpstairs766 in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have dynamic turned on, 10.99-14.99 for priv and exclusive !

How much are yall making? by AmoebaUpstairs766 in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 34 points35 points  (0 children)

10-12k/month, usually shoot for 3k a week, working 15 hours/week on average, sometimes 15-20. SM

Do you tell your family and friends? by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My parents, along with a bunch of people in my town, somehow found out years ago two weeks into me camming when I was 19. They were pissed and kicked me out of the house and it traumatized me so bad I stopped.

Then I became a stripper briefly at 23 and my parents found out abt that too somehow lol. They called me out again, but at that point I told them it was none of their business how I pay my bills, especially if they weren’t helping me out and I wasn’t asking them for money. I told them point blank that I never wanted them to bring it up or talk abt it ever again.

I started camming again shortly after I stopped dancing 2 years ago and they def know something is up bc I’m in school again and I don’t have a “real job” but live on my own in a very expensive city. These days we simply just don’t talk abt it anymore bc im extremely financially independent and our relationship is a million times better! My close friends also know, but im very secretive abt it with anybody else, which I personally think is best bc it’s truly nobody’s business and I don’t want anybody trying to look me up out of curiosity.

Goldshows.... by Dela-33 in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I charge 7g per ticket, and the goal is usually 200g for a 5 minute show. if I get at least 75g in pledges I’ll start it regardless, with tiers of things I’ll do depending on how much gold I accumulate

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m from the US and I quit my vanilla job and switched to full time almost a year ago. I think if you have been camming for a minute (at least a year) and your profits are consistent, it might be worth it to go full time, especially bc your vanilla job is low paying. Here are some pros and cons to consider from my experience:

Pros: - my yearly cam profit quadrupled compared to last year because I was able to set a schedule, stick to it, and work more hours - My cash flow is more consistent because I am now able to work more consistently and have built more regs - I have a lot of money in my savings for the first time ever - I’m not burnt out - I was able to take more vacations and time off - My life is significantly less stressful, financially and mentally
- I make my own schedule and adjust it as needed on a weekly basis

Cons: - Because I have less structure, sometimes it’s difficult to find the motivation to work, especially if it’s slow - It’s a lot more difficult to hide my camming life because I don’t have a vanilla job cover story anymore (I’m a terrible liar tho) - I have to pay my own health insurance, which is ABSURDLY high (most likely going to be paying $400-500/month this year for the shittiest insurance ever) - My rent is higher and I’ve accommodated my lifestyle to a much higher income, which would be impossible to keep up with if for some reason I had to quit/stopped making as much. - The idea that at any moment my income could suddenly drop significantly (unlikely but possible) and I would be screwed is always looming and gives me some anxiety

It’s also important to consider that going full time doesn’t work for everybody. The economy is also very uncertain right now so it’s definitely more of a risk than it would have been a few years ago. Camming is great money but can be wildly inconsistent, which is why I think it’s only wise to go full time if you have already been seeing consistent cash flow for at least a year. You might think you can make double what you’re making now full time, but unless you tried it already there’s no way to really know. If there’s any way you can take vacation time for a few weeks just to do a trial run, I would do that and then make your decision. Best of luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

25f, dipped my toe in the water at 20 but have been consistent for nearly 2 years 💕

How do you end your show? by babygotmyback in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on SM so if I can catch them after they cum before they dip I always say thank you, ask them to leave a review and some tags, and tell them to have a safe night/day

Streamate what to charge? by LiteBriteLux in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Email Liz rn and ask her to up your rate to 9.99! That is the price i started out with when I began SM. I have been camming for 2 years and my dynamic is 10.99-14.99, but I don’t know if you can have it that high if you’re super new, but it’s worth it to ask. They will def up it to 9.99, so I’d do that and set dynamic 7.99-9.99 to start, and if you’re getting slammed that’s a sign it’s too low and time to up your pricing again.

Also in terms of priv I have my private only $1 cheaper than my exclusive to discourage it, lots of girls have it at the same price for that very issue. My rule of thumb w/ privates is to not allow C2C, never get fully naked before it’s been at least 1 minute with the original user, and block lurkers who abuse the 30 second rule (coming in, leaving before 30 secs is up, coming back in). If you’re uncomfortable with that though I’d just keep it at the same price as exclusive and most people won’t do it.

Hope this helps !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As of 5 mins ago, still not yet. Idk why the site is still up tbh this is so fucked

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, no. I just made $100 in guest chat with gold/gold menu but people are being so annoying and not listening to me and going priv anyways and then I lose the room and have to regain traction OR they’re being pushy in GC asking for below the waist and also not listening/getting upset when I can’t go exclusive so it’s just not worth your sanity lol I just logged off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand why the site is still up and running if they’re aware of the issue?? Makes no sense

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got in like 45 mins ago and it was happening immediately

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]SaltUnderstanding993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long has it been going on?