Veronica Perasso’s Message To Young Women Considering Adult Content: “You Definitely Won’t Get A Normal Job After This”

Veronica Perasso has urged young women to think twice before choosing the same path she did, citing low income, the occupation’s permanence, and the loss of opportunities that could have opened otherwise.

Speaking out of personal experience of working in the field since 2019, the influencer provides five reasons to reconsider the choice. She presents the Instagram video as a counterpoint to common misunderstandings about the job, and her speech begins with the publication’s goal.

“Let me tell you why you should not become a mattress actress or a bop,” she starts. “And trust me, I’ve been doing this since 2019.”

Her first argument is about creators’ salaries. She explains that the incomes mentioned most of the time publicly belong to top influencers who have several advantages most newcomers don’t: a significant following and a team of managers.

“Number one, you’re not going to make as much money as you think you’re going to make. And usually, the girls making a lot of money do so because they also have a big following. Also, spend a lot of money in marketing and probably have a manager or an agency helping with all the work,” she says.

Veronica Perasso’s second argument is about creator exposure. She says creators can’t control who sees their videos, and she cites her family as an example of how quickly the material spreads.

“Number two, everyone is gonna see it. Everybody, even if they don’t want to. My mother received a full video on her WhatsApp before I was able to tell her what I was doing,” she says.

The third point is related to employment. Perasso suggests the audience build a career around existing hobbies first, noting that other employment options will be out of reach once they enter the field.

“Number three, I don’t want to sound negative, but you definitely won’t get a normal job after this. So whatever you’re passionate about, try to do it before you try to do this. Try going to college, try to be an entrepreneur, take classes, maybe hobbies, and make them into your job before you try this,” she says.

Her fourth argument is about influencers’ workload. She describes an extremely busy schedule with no clear end to the day, driven by constant creation of new material and competition with other creators for followers.

“And number four, this is not easy money, and it doesn’t look like a lot of hard work, but it is. Behind the doors, I was working every day. There’s always videos and photos to be done, always somebody to talk to, always trying to please everybody and keep all my subscribers happy. There’s a lot of competition out there. There’s girls that are doing more and more and more,” she says.

The fifth argument returns to money, describing how much will remain after deductions. She explains that agency commissions can vary significantly, and that some agencies fail to provide the promised services.

“Reason number five, if you’re gonna do this for money, you’re not gonna keep as much as you think you’re gonna keep. If you have an agency, you’re going to pay around 20% to all the way to 50%. Depends on what they provide. And also, there’s a lot of agencies you cannot trust. They’re going to promise the world, and they’re not going to deliver. And you’re going to have to pay for it. It’s not a free service,” she says.

Tax deductions further reduce the salary and are calculated after the platform and the representatives take their share.

“And then after the platform and the agency take their cut, then you have to pay taxes. And that’s going to be around 30% to 50%. Depends on the, you know,” she adds.

According to Perasso, the creators themselves have to cover business expenses, from paperwork assistance to cameras, clothes, and other equipment needed to create the videos.

“You have to pay an account, a bunch of people to help you manage all the paperwork, all the taxes, all the accountability and blah blah blah blah blah. To pay for whatever you need, cameras, outfits, you’re gonna have to pay for a lot of outfits, constantly changing stuff, your room, your studio,” she says.

Once again mentioning the permanent nature of the occupation, she warns viewers that the decision isn’t something you can abandon once you decide to change jobs.

“And this is not a hobby that you can abandon when you’re bored. This is like you start doing this, guess what? You can’t just change your career all of a sudden. Everyone is gonna be scared of working with you for what you have done in the internet,” she says.

Perasso ends the video by explaining her attitude toward the audience and issuing a warning.

“That was just some information for girls that are thinking about this and thinking that this is a glamorous, easy life. I want you to know the truth before you commit your life to this. But for my fans, I want you to know that I’m deeply, deeply grateful for everything, for all your support, your nice words. Obviously, I wouldn’t be here without you guys. So thank you,” she says.

In the caption, Perasso reflects on the decisions she made as a teenager and young adult, and admits she had confidence that didn’t account for what would happen in the future.

“Once upon a time, I was 18, 19, 20 and felt invincible. I felt like I had nothing to lose (like literally I had nothing) so I wasn’t thinking about what this decision could mean for me 5, 10, or 20 years later,” she wrote. “But you’re not going to be 20 forever.”

Listing the consequences the young woman should consider and the life they might want to lead in the future, and not at the current moment, she concludes.

“The money might not be what you think. The internet is forever. Your family may see it. Future partners or employers may see it. And one day, you might want a completely different life,” she wrote. “Think about the woman you want to become, not only the girl you are today.”

Veronica Perasso emphasizes that her warning isn’t regret about her past career.

“I don’t regret my past. It gave me opportunities, experiences, and a life I’m incredibly grateful for, and I’ll always appreciate the people who supported me along the way,” she writes.

Once again, she says this message isn’t a sign of disrespect to those who supported her during that time.

“And to the men who supported me throughout that chapter of my life, please know this message doesn’t take away from how grateful I am for you,” she writes. “Your support gave me opportunities, experiences, and freedom that changed my life in so many ways. This post isn’t about regretting that chapter or the people who were part of it. It’s simply me sharing the perspective I have now, hoping younger women can make their own decisions with a little more information than I had.”

Perasso ends the caption with gratitude.

“I’ll always be grateful for the people who supported me along the way,” she writes.