Stacey Soloman rant that actually just shows what's wrong with the world

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So I've just watched a video where shes addressing someone writing an article about her sister and how she used to work as a peads nurse but now makes money online like Stacey because shes better off and get more time with her family.

How is this the way the world works?
Im not disregarding why influencers do it becaise I would if I could being a nurse myself but this is so wrong that this is the best way of getting money these days.

Its the same with ladbaby etc why the hell are all these people getting crazy money for all this stuff.

Sorry just had to rant whilst on my break on night shift on my extra shift that ive taken 🙃

Professional footballers playing at the top level have talent. They train five days a week if their club is full time. It's their job. I don't think that's the same as people choosing to monetise everything they do

my point was football is not essential for society even if they train etc as the post i was responding to is this

"Being an influencer is not really a job that is helping our society function the way we need it too. We need doctors, nurses, nursery workers, carers, bin men, teachers, etc"

so i added that footballers are also not necessary but yet people still aspire to them

First of all she is contributing more to society now because she is self employed and so collecting 20% of her earnings and giving it to HMRC, rather than taking money from the public purse.
I’m not saying that nurses do not work hard and it is a difficult job but as a society both are needed.
It is also a very precarious job as you can fall out of favour and it can be pretty sort lived.

Nail on the head. That person is far better being active and making money online rather than sitting in his room gaming all day and doing nothing productive. Not everyone has to be "social" and in a traditional workplace. As you rightly say, the internet has been a Godsend for those who aren't "typical" as they can do what they're comfortable with rather than being a square peg in a round hole otherwise.

And yes, those with autism (and other forms of ND) are often highly intelligent. I recall in a previous workplace we had an absolute genius of an in-house tax specialist who we literally never saw. He "hid" away in an attic office, never attended meetings, etc. The partners and managers would leave files/notes in his pigeon hole and he'd "do his stuff" and put the file back in the partner's/manager's pigeon hole a day or two later, with a highly technical report answering the question and a "crib sheet" for the partner/manager to hold the meeting with the client. He was definitely NT and probably autistic, and had "found his niche" within the firm who accommodated him to his preference as he was so good at his job. Today he'd probably be the kind who'd work from home in a garden office with work "Pinged" to/from him by email/online portal never seeing the light of day and never meeting clients nor staff.

Nothing wrong with it if that's what someone prefers and means they can have a fruitful working life. Far better than the NT types who try to force the ND and "introverted" people to be like them, causing lots of stress and anxiety.

But the revenue generated by the entire sport/entertaining industries IS essential for the tax it generates, employment generated, money it brings into the economy, tourist industry, etc.

It's like the financial services industry, in theory not essential, but we'd be a bankrupt country without it.

That could be said for makers of CSAM or animal torture or whatever else we know makes huge amounts of money online

Yeah, equating domestic content creation to torture and abuse videos - now I know you are just being a GF as well as totally ignorant about the industry and the work which goes into content.

The content creation industry brings a sizeable tax take into the public purse for all those “essential” jobs. I find it interesting that its the women centred part of that industry that you are so keen to rubbish - perhaps you just have a problem with women starting their own businesses and earning their own money.

Indeed perhaps everyone should do only “worthwhile” jobs in the public sector. Paid for by...

You said it is “soul destroying”, now you’re saying it’s a hobby? The fact people still do it even when not earning much money or do it as a hobby proves that it’s not soul destroying. If it were truly soul destroying, people would just… not do it? And they would get a job in a supermarket or a call centre or whatever.

Maybe that's the wrong expression i guess if hoped, or expected to make a decent living out of it and i was getting up every day spending a lot of time and effort, and not getting any new followers or earning any money then I'd find it quite demoralising....but maybe youre saying thats how people feel in conventional jobs (although they are getting paid)

But i guess a lot of people do have a job in a supermarket etc as well and just keep doing it in the hope theyre going to make it big

I suppose like with anything where someone is high profile or successful (acting, music, sport etc) we dont see or know all the people who started in the same way but didnt get there

Whilst I think this influencer stuff has maybe got a bit crazy, I kind of don’t blame people for not wanting to live to work, there is way too much pressure in this country

Exactly, the public sector doesn't create wealth. There has to be a balance between the wealth creating business/private sector and the public services provided by the public sector. Too far one way or the other and you have big problems.

Its nit abiut tearing woman down my main gripe is that people feel more valued and get paid more for being an influencer than other jobs. As Stavey said her sister was an amazing nurse but felt undervalued and now there is one less good nurse in society because she herself obviously felt undervalued and over worked

No i absolutely do not think people with autism are stupid, nor do I think it's something people can overcome. However, does it mean his opportunities in life have to be so restricted? It's unrealistic to expect this young man will be able to spend the rest of his life avoiding anyone he doesn't know or situations that cause him any kind of distress. I hope he receives the support he needs to put some coping strategies in place.

but now based on your point you could then make the case that influencers are the new marketers and the new version of edward berneys and that some people would then be influenced depending on what the influencer was promoting eg food, restrauants, holidays etc

Sorry, please could you explain what job it is that you have offered your 22yr old employee on £35k with no degree? Thanks

I don’t know PP son but for some people with autism yes their opportunities will be limited which is why it’s fantastic he has found a way to earn money which suits his needs.

What is your new job if you don't mind me asking? I'd love nurses pay (currently on minimum wage as a doctor's receptionist:(

It’s not just about money though for Jemma Solomon, it’s about being present in her children’s lives. She’s missed birthdays, Christmas and special occasions because she has been at work. She’s now opted for a career where she can be more present, what’s so wrong with that?

I'm a nurse, I worked regular nights while my DC were small, so I know how it feels.

However, I love nursing and really enjoy my work, I find it fulfilling and I work in a lovely, supportive place with brilliant people.

Would I give it all up to be an influencer? No, to be honest, I don't think I could be bothered to create content on a daily basis, and my children wouldn't be happy at being featured on my social media. Money isn't everything - although it helps! - and for me, job satisfaction is more important.

I also wonder how long Jemma and Stacey will continue to be able to make a good living as influencers? They are both savvy ladies, I'm sure they have invested well for the future.

Influencing is just another one of the jobs that is deemed less worthy because it doesn't have some big noble cause behind it. But neither does my boring as fuck office job, and I'd make far more being a (successful) influencer. I know which I'd rather do!

I don't think it's a sign that there's anything wrong with the world at all: as long as there's been widespread advertising there have been partnerships that fall into the category of influencing - Marlboro was using famously macho celebrities to promote their product in the 50s, influencer marketing has been around for probably 100 years at this point.

because the person basicaly saying that in order to earn x your ment to work eg 100+ hours a week and never have a life etc

I’m confused by your answer to my question. It doesn’t make sense?

i was trying to help you understand WhatATimeToBeAlive point about it's wrong and not good role models for younger people who think they can just make easy money.

Working is shit at the best of times. Even when you're well paid (especially then) it takes you away from your family and friends and more fulfilling things.

Working in an under funded service where you can't actually do your job is doubly rubbish. Most people would do anything to escape it and some get the chance.

Yes the majority of the "content" is moronic and the online culture along with austerity and Brexit has wrecked the country. But that's why people do it if they can.

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