Our forefathers weep.
But I’m not. I think it’s incredible Twitch streaming and playing video games for a living can be a viable way to make a living in the United States today. Humans have come a long way from spending their days inside one of Henry Ford’s car factories.
Big names on Twitch like LIRIK, Summit1g and Shroud absolutely rake in money from their thousands of viewers on a daily basis. Many people think to themselves, if the famous streamers can get notoriety and money doing what they love, why can’t I? After all, it’s the American way! So, they get to work. For some, the dream pans out and for others it falls flat.
Anecdote Time
One of my coworker’s unfortunately is getting laid off from the company. His backup plan is to go full-time streamer on a website called Caffeine. This gentleman is falling back on streaming after working at a huge corporation. The fact that’s even an option is brilliant.
I’ll be right back, I’m kicking off my streaming career right now. Oh–I mean I’m chasing the American Dream!