Aussie influencer demands respect for ‘hard work' they do

Perth Now

3 days ago

An Australian influencer's bid to start a union for content creators has sparked outrage online as she claims their jobs are 'hard work'.
Veronica B, known for posting skits around cultural stereotypes and has more than 500,000 followers on TikTok, ranted in front of her peers and began making demands.
The content creator has made headlines in the past talking about the gruelling hours that she works, but this rant has sparked the biggest outrage to date.
With mic in hand talking to a crowd of around 100 other influencers, Veronica demanded respect from the wider public over the work they do.
'I'm kind of sick and tired of us influencers being treated as if we're a joke,' she said at the event in Sydney.
'We deserve more rights and we deserve to be taken seriously.' The influencer claimed her job is 'hard work'. Credit: Instagram / Veronica B
The rant was labelled by some as 'tone deaf' and others as 'inspiring', as she claimed that influencers are just as important as any other worker in society.
'It's hard work as content creators and influencers,' she said.
'Without us I don't know how this world will survive.
'How will people know where to eat if we don't do restaurant reviews?
'How will people know how to do their makeup if we don't do Get Ready With Me (videos)?
'How will people know what to wear if don't do outfit hauls.'
Her claims that people require social media influencers to eat and dress themselves was met with mixed reviews.
The comedian then wrapped up the tirade saying that she had 'decided to start an Australian Influencer Union.'
Comments had mixed opinions about her rant, with many point out that people managed to get by before social media.
'I think we survived perfectly fine beforehand hahaha,' one comment said.
'Ooo get paid to post videos so hard my life ooo,' another poked fun at the influencer.
Some questioned the value of their work, with a comment saying: 'But wtf have you contributed to society'. The influencer claimed her job is 'hard work'. Credit: Instagram / Veronica B
While many rallied around Veronica and showed support for the idea at a union.
'Standing tall and proud with you sis!,' a comment wrote.
'You literally are the voice not just for the viral ones but for the ones who are growing their page, or just simply want to share things on SM,' a fan passionately said.
'What a BOSS!!! Haha I love you girl, you're such a strong light. Thanks for standing up to ridiculous cancel culture and bullying / putting down others for no reason basically,' another voiced their opinion on the rant.