From Fun to Frustration: Can Social Media Skills Become a Career?

I started my TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts accounts just for fun, repurposing videos I already had. At first, it was exciting, but lately, I’ve felt frustrated because my views dropped on some platforms.

At the same time, I’m happy because my YouTube Shorts now reached 2M total views in just one month! It’s crazy to see that growth, even though I’m just recycling content.

It made me wonder—can the skills I’ve learned from creating and growing social media accounts be applied to a real career? I’m thinking of making a shift, but I’m not sure where to start or what roles might fit this experience.

Has anyone here turned their social media hobby into a professional path? I’d love to hear your thoughts or advice.