Top 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Become a Model
Sorry to burst anyone's dream of modeling or offend any models here, but I have to say that modeling is actually one of the worst jobs on the planet.Even though modeling might sound like a glamorous job where you can get rich, famous, and attract every man in the world, it's not like that at all. In fact, it's actually far worse than that, and for many reasons.
Ranging from society's stereotypes to actual proven facts, here are the ten reasons why you shouldn't become a supermodel or model.
People, including celebrities, feel the need to Photoshop themselves to look good. Everyone has their own natural flaws to accept, even though some struggle with this. Everyone is beautiful in their own way, no matter what. What people need to realize is that when celebrities (especially models) Photoshop themselves, they are setting a very bad example for their fans.
Just about every modeling photo taken is fake, thanks to photoshopping. Those aren't really the models' true features - it's either the lighting, position, makeup, or photoshopping. So you can pretty much say that it's false beauty.
Do you know how many girls (and even men) develop eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia, or even commit suicide because they feel inadequate compared to models? It's a lot. According to National Eating Disorder Statistics, about 50% of women use unhealthy methods to attain the body of a model. What's even scarier is that 13 out of 100,000 women commit suicide annually due to body image issues. So if you become a model, then you're basically contributing to this epidemic.
I agree with this. Eating disorders are never a good thing to experience, especially when people are body-shamed. Also, humans need food and drink to survive, just like animals. There are poor and homeless people in some countries who don't have access to good food and clean water. They are dying from starvation and thirst, and their bodies are very, very frail.
Being a model isn't easy when it comes to self-esteem. It can either lower your confidence through harsh criticism or turn you into a cocky jerk who thinks they're the most beautiful girl (or boy) in the world.
Yikes! Is this what models go through? Being a model is terrible. Plus, they put others down just to make themselves feel good.
The part where you mentioned how women are often objectified as objects by men is very sad, and I understand where you're coming from. Models are not only pressured to have a slimmer body and a height of around 5-6 feet tall, but they also have to wear revealing clothing on the runway, in photoshoots, in music videos, and in movies (even though they often can't act at all). This is done so people view these models as sex symbols and become attracted to them. Plus, sex appeal is often used to sell in the modeling industry.
Sadly, models are usually stereotyped as bratty, stuck-up, and snotty divas who think they're the most beautiful. That's not true, as they can actually be the nicest, most humble people you've ever met. Whatever you do, never judge a book by its cover until you've read the book.
In order to be a model, you have to meet the abnormally high (and harsh) expectations the modeling agency sets for you. For every physical flaw, you are judged, or they photoshop your appearance, which can create a feeling of imperfection.
No one deserves to be judged and criticized.
Yep, that's 100% true because they act very happy on social media with designer merchandise, but in reality, a model's lifestyle is not as glamorous as you think.
The average model makes about $42,180 a year. It isn't bad for income, but it shows that modeling won't make you hundreds of thousands (or millions) either.
I agree. There are better jobs with higher salaries than modeling.
Did you know the average model is 5'10 and only weighs 110 lbs-120 lbs? That's extremely thin and unhealthy for a woman. It's on the verge of being dubbed anorexic. The average woman is 5'4 and usually weighs around 124 lbs.
I may feel insecure about my looks, but
1. I'm being openly honest about it.
2. I love and accept myself for who I am, no matter what, coming from a very beautiful woman. And that's me!
Smoking and alcohol can both speed up your aging process. The same goes for illegal drugs (cocaine, heroin, etc.).
Models have to go through a lot when it comes to finding an accepting agency, paperwork, and long days of hard work posing while being paid very little. They also go through much in perfecting their bodies just to be accepted by an agency. Not to mention that models have a very restricted diet and exercise plan.
Luckily, I'm not tall enough to be a model because even if I were, I'd never choose modeling as my career as long as I live.
At the beginning of starting a modeling career, it might look quite satisfying. But it is much more difficult than others think. You have to be a certain body type (both TALL and SKINNY). There are often no larger-sized clothes for women, which is particularly sad. Additionally, although arguments can happen in any career or environment, I feel like the modeling industry is especially prone to conflicts. Behind the scenes, before a runway show, many models argue about the size of their wings, with each wanting the largest wings to stand out more than the others.
That's what happens when you choose to become a model.