Perhaps the strangest part of the job is the requirement of managed authenticity . The audience demands that you be "real," "raw," and "relatable," but the moment you are actually sad, or tired, or angry, the comments section turns into a psychology ward.

Which of those would you like?

Income: $0 - $30,000/year You are working a day job or a part-time gig. You take low-paying freelance edits ($50/video) to build a portfolio. Most quit here.