My YouTube channel got hit, I’m in a financial crisis, and I genuinely don’t know what to do next
Hey everyone,
I’m posting here because I honestly feel lost right now and could really use advice from people who understand YouTube better than me.
I’ve been editing videos for years and YouTube/content creation has basically become my whole career. I worked with creators, edited shorts/long-form content, and built everything around this space. Recently, my own channel got hit with monetization/suspension issues and ever since then everything has been falling apart financially.
The worst part is that this happened at the exact time when I was already struggling with money. Most of my income depended on YouTube/content work, and now I’m stuck in this situation where:
- channel revenue is unstable/nonexistent
- brand opportunities slowed down
- mental stress is affecting productivity
- bills and responsibilities are piling up
- and I genuinely don’t know what move makes the most sense anymore
I already submitted appeals and contacted support, but the waiting + uncertainty is killing me mentally. Some emails sounded hopeful, some confusing, and I can’t even tell whether I still have a real chance or if I should start preparing for something completely different.
I’m trying not to give up because content creation is literally the only thing I’m deeply skilled at, but right now I feel stuck between:
- continuing YouTube and risking more time
- trying freelance editing full-time
- starting new channels
- moving platforms
- or just finding any stable income ASAP
If anyone here has:
- recovered from monetization issues,
- rebuilt after a channel setback,
- survived financially during this phase,
- or has honest advice on what I should focus on next…
I’d seriously appreciate it.