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As opposed to a NASA astronaut, who must spend his or her days laboring under the regulations of the US Government, and whose sole income depends on the whims of its gigantic monopoly.


So you're comparing the income stability of a "government type" job to the high-volatility of advertising dollars coming from the quickly moving trends of online platforms?


In theory, all government employees could be fired tomorrow, if it pleases Congress, the President, and the Courts.


In theory all YouTubers could be "fired" tomorrow if it pleases Google (to shut down, demonitize, or otherwise alter YouTube).

I'd put that as significantly more likely, not that either one is very likely at all.


If you are genuinely trying to imply that being an astronaut at NASA has a similar level of financial and professional stability as a social media influencer you are unequivocally incorrect




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