Stress-Free Path Or Social Media Fame
In our world today, influencers are a category of people that are hard to look away from. The overall excitement that comes with being an influencer from the glam, the free products, and the love they receive from followers and fans of the products they promote can be enticing.
Yes, I know all these can be really tempting, and many wish to be in those shoes because of the flashy lifestyle, but real life is different from what we see on TV. This lifestyle can be pressurizing. Working under pressure is a garment that shouldn’t be one’s favorite. You have to think outside the box and come up with ways to step up your game, keep your importance to brands, follow trends, and present what will earn you more followers while retaining the old ones.
Personally, I’m the type that hates working under pressure. So instead of showing followers my stress-free lifestyle while behind the scenes, I’m going through thousands of different stories. So, when answering if I can be an influencer, my answer is no, and I appreciate that.
Myself
I doubt I can handle the demanding nature of the job. Your everyday life is centered on a lens because you have to be present for your audience, and this is where time comes in. I have a friend who is a brand ambassador for my boss. This girl’s life seems like it is already written and cannot be changed. There are many things she wants to do, but she can't because there are things expected of her and things she feels are not representing her image well.
While growing followers is part of the task, it’s one thing to do so, and it’s another thing for to keep these audiences entertained with what they love to see. Your posts must be popping up often in their notifications. Content creation is an integral part of their lives. All these are not things I think I can cope with.
Sometimes, when we talk about ethics and values, some influencers disregard these words because they are only after the money they will get at the end of the service. Imagine being an influencer for a brand where you know fully well that the product is not what they claim it is, but because they believe your presence will influence the product, some influencers don’t care but promote it anyway. In the end, the number of negative comments in the comment section would outweigh the positive ones.
I would rather pursue a career path that wouldn’t stress me mentally, where I could still have wealth and live a low-key life without having to be in front of the camera 24/7. Running my own business would open up opportunities to grow, learn, unlearn, and teach others instead of living my everyday life on social media for the sake of fame. Being an influencer is obviously not for me, and I’m okay with that. I respect those who walk and build their career paths toward that, hoping for fame one day.
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You're correct dear friend, it seems those we influence end up influencing our every day living and breadth, bringing us to a constrain on satisfying others. Long time, how have you been?
Thank you, dear friend. You put it right, those we influence often have a strong impact on us,our actions and decisions are in alignment with what they want.
Lately, I have a lot on my plate, but I'm managing and trying to stay balanced. How have you been?
I wish you well dear. Equally been busy but coping gradually. Hope to see you around more often
The pressure might differ but is there any profession that is not demanding? Concerning the ethics and values, truly most social media influencer are profit oriented so they care less about how the things they share affects the personal life of their followers but then there are still other social media influencers that make use of their social media handles to address issues that matters and contribute to the society
You are absolutely right; every profession comes with its own set of demands. For the influencers it is vice versa. The key is to find and support those influencers who genuinely strive to make a difference.
well said my dear.
Thanks so much.
Every path has it's challenges though but that of being a social media influencer is living one's life before the camera and that's the headache for me. Influencing would have made more sense if many of the influencers are sensitive to their impact on the society and maintain a good standard
Their role would not only be respectable but also more beneficial for society. Influencers have the influence to shape opinions, and with that comes the responsibility to use their platform thoughtfully. Those who prioritize positive influence are the ones truly making meaningful impacts.
Thank you
To be an influencer is sure demanding but and I do acknowledge your opinion but I think in a case where there is a management team such as an editor to help edit the shoots and the camera guy and the rest it can be ve so relieving as all there is to do us come up with the desired contents of choice.
Having a dedicated team like an editor, camera crew, and other support staff can definitely make the job less stressful for influencers.