What Is Webcam Modeling?
The job is basically known as Videochat. Videochat is the communication between 2 or more persons online, who are able to write/read or talk/hear each other (through microphone+speakers) while at least 1 sees the other through a Camera (Webcam).
Why choose Webcam Modeling?
With todays economic problems spreading from continent to continent, it is difficult to get a steady source of income. I was laid off from my job after the 2008 financial crisis in the USA. It was frustrating because my profession was something I thought will be spared from these problems. It took me 8 years to complete my course ( a college degree and a post-graduate course ) and yet I was laid off. I had to pay my bills and even my student loan so I have to find a job. I discovered this by browsing online on what alternative work I can make. I find this job the most appealing because of the following reasons:
1. It is work-from-home job. One of the things that we should be thankful for in terms of great discoveries in the 20th century is the creation of the internet. We can just do things from the comforts of our home. Porn is one of those. Webcam Modeling simply lets you appear in front of your webcam and computer wherever you may be for as long as you have internet connection. Problems in finding a job even to something like a blue-collared position is that they are only available in big cities like New York or Los Angeles. Supposing you are based in a small state? My friend told me when we were laid off that we will go to NY. I was really up for anything at that time because of the dire need to continue living. There are lots of part time jobs in NY told my friend, from house cleaning or dog walking. But it was not practical for me since I have to invest in relocation and airfare and not to mention the cost of living there is high. So I preferred looking for a job online and this came to me after I did a thorough research on the available alternative work I can have. So this is one of the main advantage--whether you are in Maine or Rhode Island you can do this job. It is also applicable for people overseas. People living in a developing countries can also take advantage of this work because after all what you need is an internet connection ( aside of course from your hardware like webcam and your own computer ).
2. You can choose your own time. This job is not just for those who were laid off but those who wants an additional income. The problem with other jobs that you can find online or wherever is that you need a specific time to accomplish it. If you search the web for jobs, there tons of available hiring but you have to finish it on a specific time. Writing job allows you to accomplish it utmost 48 hours, if you work as a virtual assistant--you have to be online on a given time as per your boss' demands, the list goes on for these jobs but it requires a fixed time. For a part timer, you might not be able to catch the turn around time because you are also engaged in something else. For other people who just want another source of income on top of their office job, it might be too exhausting for them to still work after office hours or when they have time, the work is not available anymore having passed by the turn around time. The good thing with webcam modeling is the availability of it which is 24/7---no closing, no turn around time, no requirement to be online everyday---it's up to you when to work. Another thing that is worth appreciating is its continuing availability. Can you find a job at 3 am? Well, only in webcam modeling can you have that option. The site runs 24/7 and you can still find customers around this time. So time is not really a problem here.
3. High starting rate. The site that I am working provides 75$/hr starting rate. This is subject to increase after a month of good performance. Your increase is similar to the promotion you will get in a conventional job. Remember, even nurses only get 34$/hr so this is really a high starting rate.
4. No experience needed. I was surprise that even home-based transcriptionist needs one year experience. While searching for jobs online, most require experience. This was the only job which offers a high-paying start and no experience needed. Even those who are still in college can have the opportunity to earn this much.
What are the things needed for you to be a webcam model?
1. Must be 18+ years old.
2. Must have a valid Government-issued ID e.g. passport, driver's license
3. HD webcam
4. PC ( Windows or MAC )
5. Fast wired internet connection
6. scanner & printer ( only used once )
