On the other hand you can create a character which does not resemble you irl at all so it's quite safe compare to many other options. Unless there is a pic of you.
In my experience texting doesn't work like cams/phones. There are a number of already created personas. Each one has a name, age, location and some other basic details written about them. There are also often a set of images to go with it. The profile info is made up based on the images. It's all fictitious.
Messages come through and are assigned to a profile based on what the person texting in asks for. They may ask for a specific person or just an age/gender/hair colour etc eg young hot blonde.
You need to be able to switch your brain quickly as you will be texting several people at once. You need to keep up with multiple conversations and also make notes. The notes are to help you and other operators so you can keep track of info the texter has told you eg their name, description etc. You also need a strong stomach. Expect to see and read some disgusting stuff.
It's not a majorly difficult job but it does require concentration and it takes a while to become quick without being terrible at it. You need to keep texters interested so have to learn how to tease enough to keep them texting but not have them get bored. You also need to come across as genuine, even if you are horrified by what they are saying.
Pros: Hours to suit. No nudity or performing sex acts involved. More removed than other sex industry work as not using your voice/images. Much more anonymous as hidden entirely behind the personas created. A good company will offer mod support who will step in if things get nasty and it's easier for them to do so since it's all text based via an interface. Mods can monitor all texts to several operators at once. Money can be good.
Cons: It is sex industry work. You need to decide if you are ok with this. You will spend most of your time basically finding different ways to write porn. You will learn about fetishes and kinks you'd probably really rather not know about. You will have to send and view nude photos. Even the people go want to just chat will often send pics you have to say you love. Expect to see a LOT of dick pics.
While some things are illegal to discuss (you will get guidelines) many others are not. You will get messages which may make you uncomfortable. You are basically pretending to be someone else and sometimes the people fall for the fake persona and you have to deal with that. You are selling a fantasy and the lines will be advertised as fantasy but many texters get very involved. You need to handle that carefully.
The job requires more concentration than you think and it's difficult to sustain momentum for an extended period of time. Pay per text can also be terrible. You can only reply to the messages assigned to you, if it's a slow time of day they can be few and far between.
Advice
If you decide to do it research the company you will be working for, some are much better than others. You need to make sure they will treat you well and pay you properly.