Still, the idea of being an influencer is very polarizing.
Pretty impressive, to say the least.
The job requires a lot of dedication, effort, hard work, and business smarts.
But what’s it really like to be an influencer?
Read on to find out.
Instead, you have to be “on” all the time.
It’s every day, all day long."
She says there’s “styling, shooting, post-processing, writing, web management,” and more.
Could I see myself using it?
And how is it used?'"
It’s more stressful than it seems
So what are influencers doing aside from taking photos?
According to many of them, quite a bit and it’s pretty stressful.
One tough part is always answering to a large audience.
She noted, “The worst part is losing creative freedom.”
The best part about this journey is I get to meet so many amazing people."
Your finances can be unpredictable
It’s easy to assume that Instagram influencers are all well off.
While some things are true for select big influencers, these things are not true for all of them.
In an interview withCosmopolitan, influencerAsiyami Goldexplained how unpredictable money can be without a stable income.
It depends on your situation."
She said, “To be successful at blogging is to know your worth.
Do not accept every deal even if it may seem lucrative in the beginning.
Many of the most successful influencers say it took them years to really grow their accounts.
you better have patience and be consistent.
it’s crucial that you invest the time to create unique and amazing content.”
So you have to really like it.
Asiyami Gold toldCosmopolitanthat it took her “at least three years” before she felt stable in her job.
People think what they see on my Instagram is really my life."
Relatable, sure, but not so inspiring."
It’s a positive thing that you have to always be yourself, but it does add some pressure.
Still, big influencers say it’s the key to becoming successful.
The influencer world is very saturated but there is always room for new people."
