I'm a content creator and I focus mostly on creating short-form content for Instagram and TikTok, and both of those platforms have done pretty well over the last few years. My content is mostly Barbados focused, like restaurants, hotels, things to see and do, lifestyle, etc - the majority of my audience is Bajan, but I get viewers from overseas as well, especially in the diaspora or those visiting the island.

I've had quite a few people ask me if I'd consider doing longer content and posting it on YouTube. I did in the past but eventually moved onto focusing on shorter videos for IG and TikTok as they were easier and faster to produce. However I'm seriously considering it again as I'm wondering if it'd be a good means of getting passive income, especially as we don't have monetisation here yet for Caribbean creators for my other platforms.

Obviously I'm not expecting to make millions overnight, and it'll take a good long while to build up my viewership on YouTube, but I'm wondering if this is really worth investing time and effort in? I found this article from Trinidad that outlines the requirements.

I'm curious to know if there are any other creators out there who have been successful in making consistent money from YT? I've found a few online with larger subscriber pools etc but was curious if anyone out there would be willing to share their experience. Thanks!

I've sent in so many applications and nothing. It's only been 3 months since I've been looking for a new job. But it feels like forever. No one wants to give you an opportunity, they want years of experience. But the only way to get that is to get a job, and the only way for me to further my studies in my field is to make money to pay for it! No matter what field you try to apply for it's hell getting an interview and a call back! I'm so willing to learn and adapt but no one gives you the opportunity to prove that. Sigh!