- The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are alluring, but are they influencing a viable career path?
- Therefore, it is not surprising that young people who dreamed of being doctors, nurses or health specialists want to generate income by creating content for social networks.
- Of course, everything has its cons, and today we show you the challenges that exist in becoming an influencer.
The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are alluring, but are they influencing a viable career path? A 2019 survey found that children would rather be YouTubers what astronauts He made headlines and generated many complaints about “kids these days”.
Therefore, it is not surprising that the young people who dreamed of being doctors, nurses or health specialists want to generate income by creating content for social networks.
Although becoming an influencer may seem attractive to more and more people, hehe respectability of influencers in the media age is still open, however their impact is proven by the numbers.
Of course, everything has its cons, and today we show you the challenges that exist in becoming a influencer.
The rise of medical influencers
Before considering the pros and cons, it’s important to try and define what an influencer is, although that’s easier said than done.
In general terms, a social media influencer is someone with established credibility in a specific area, with access to a large audience and the ability to influence others to act on their recommendations. Many people will see the term ‘influencers’ as an Instagram phenomenon, but they also use Facebook, TikTok and YouTubeamong other platforms.
This definition covers pre-existing celebrities who can use their fame to influence other users on social mediabut there are also many influencers who have become famous simply for their social media activities.
Some doctors who use social networks They will be experienced health professionals and others not so much. It’s important to be clear about your credentials when posting online.
Some medical influencers will also develop opportunities to monetize your social media presenceand some will be sponsored by content.
Different doctors use social media for different reasons. It may be to educate or encourage others in the profession. It may be to explore topics related to being a medical professional, such as mental health itself. The reasons why doctors use social networks grow every day.
Wherever a physician falls on this spectrum, many of the medicolegal issues related to their use of social media are universal.
Challenges and cons of becoming an influencer:
- Influencers have no job guarantee
- Your income will depend on your level of popularity.
- Your influencer account may be closed
- You can be out of work from one day to the next.
- Many influencers do not live from what they do
- Influencers often get nasty comments
- Your children can also suffer because of your career as an influencer
- It can be difficult to find a different job
- A lot of people don’t think being an influencer is a real job.
- Few mistakes can ruin your career
- You have to get to work
- Many influencers fail in the long run
- Questionable future job prospects
- No barriers to entry means fierce competition
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