If you’re a lady, and on the hunt for a fun online job you can do from home, working as a webcam model is actually a great choice. You can do it on your own time, you can organize things just how you want them, and you’re your own boss.

But honestly, a lot of women aren’t exactly overly excited when they consider all the potential downsides of such working. Yes, the cam girl salary is pretty neat, but you have zero privacy when you’re working, and what if someone you know recognizes you?

So, if you’re on the verge and thinking about whether or not this is a good option, let’s take a look at some of the good, and not-so-good things about working as a webcam model.

You Can Really Make a Lot of Money

This is probably the main consideration when you’re looking into whether or not you should go for it – the financial aspect. And yes, it’s probably not the best paying job in the world, but think about it like this: you’re getting paid to relax and enjoy in the comfort of your own bed. Is there a better paying job that allows for that? Probably not.

And it’s important to mention that it’s not all about just how much money you make, but how difficult it is to make said money. By working as a webcam model, the answer to this is not difficult at all, but pretty much enjoyable, which is why it’s such a lucrative choice.

People May Recognize You

This is arguably the one big thing any girl considering such a line of work has – the chances of someone they know running into their stream and recognizing them.  Well, even though not ideal, that’s always a possibility, and you know that what goes on the internet once, may very well stay there forever. This isn’t ideal, especially if you’ve been considering working as a webcam model just until you get a better job. Some companies may be a bit more conservative with regards to hiring, and coming across your stream might mean you won’t get that job.

Yes, that’s a possibility that shouldn’t be disregarded, but there are plenty of ways around it. To begin with, most good cam sites will let you pick and choose your privacy settings until you’re absolutely positive that you’ve set everything right. You can even go as far as blocking your entire stream for certain geographical locations, so you can make sure nobody in your hometown can see your stream. There’s plenty of settings to play with, so not much to worry about.

You’re Basically Your Own Boss

Ask anyone who’s been working from home in a similar line of work, and they’ll tell you that being your own boss has quite the perks. But working as a webcam model takes things a step further – you’re in control of literally everything. It’s your schedule, it’s your setup, it’s all up to you. You have nobody telling you what you should be doing, how you should be doing it, and best of all, you don’t answer to anybody but yourself.

Of course, this does come with a bit of a downside, because some people find it hard to stay motivated when working from home and being their own boss. Yes, the financial aspect goes a long way when it comes to motivation. But for some, it might not be enough. You’ve probably felt the same with your regular job, waking up in the morning and not really feeling like going to work. The difference is, when you’re your own boss, you can choose just not to stream that day. You will be taking a financial hit, though.

People May Not Like You

Not everyone has the same taste, so when you’re working as a webcam model, you will probably come across people who say they don’t like you. And while some may take a hit in terms of confidence when they experience this, if you play your cards right, you can actually use this to your advantage and build up your followers.

All you have to do is remain confident, and make sure you’re feeling comfortable in your own skin. After a short while, you’ll notice that such negativity in the comments doesn’t really impact you, because you’re feeling good about yourself and you know there are people who enjoy what you’re doing.

Eventually, you will grow to love your job even more, which is more or less the point. If you were one of those women who considered this a part-time job until they get something better, you may find that you just like things too much and you don’t need any changes. And loving your job that much – isn’t that the point?