A2019 pollfound that children would rather be YouTubers than astronauts.
It made headlines and led to plenty of grumbling about kids these days.
The global influencer market was estimated to be worth$13.8 billion (11.2 billion)in 2021.
Individual influencers such as Zoella and Deliciously Ella are worth around4.7 million and 2.5 million, respectively.
Some 300,000 people aged 18-26 arealready usingcontent creation as their sole income source.
The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but is influencing a viable career path?
Successful influencers will be the first to claim that anyone can make it in the industry.
Social media economy expert Brooke Erin Duffy researches the careers of fashion bloggers, beauty vloggers, and designers.
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There are pay gaps on the basis of gender, race, and disability.
The account provides a platform where influencers anonymously share stories about their experiences of collaborating with brands.
Influencers are often forced to assess their own value and determine fees for their work.
There is also information on wellbeing and support via theNHS website.
