cosplay and cost - /cgl/

Anonymous10/22/26, 05:43No.10977039Cosplay and cost

I recently started cosplaying and I don't understand how other cosplayers get sponsors. I haven't found a job yet because companies don't want to hire someone with a disability. Pls give me some recommendations.

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Anon10/22/26, 07:15No.10977041

The "pros" are often models who already are introduced in differend commercial ecosystems and jump into cosplay because the competition is nowhere near as harsh and the level of required commitment and overall standards are considerably lower. That or they are on OF. Cosplay is one of the least monetizable hobbies out there. Unless you don't value your dignity and get on OF (where you still won't make much because it's unbelievably top-heavy). Forget the idea of ever breaking even with cosplay. It can't be a job unless your looks were already your job because you're a model or a streamer (I dare you to tell me the top female streamers got their armies of simps and orbiters because of how good they are at games, we all know what's going one there. I double fucking dare you lot)

Anon10/22/26, 10:53No.10977045

some cosplayers are "hired" by companies for events, but pay is extremely low and does barely cover the expenses for the costume itself, completely ignoring all the time that went throught it. Also the standards to get a sponsorship are extremely high and/or you need to be well known in the community sicne they are expecting someone professional. >"I recently start cosplaying, why no one hires me" >play the disability pity card Fuck you

Anon10/22/26, 15:25No.10977046

>I got into cosplaying for the sponsors fuck off

Anon10/24/26, 10:46No.10977097

Serious question : What is it with cosplay and EGL that attracts so many "handicapped" people despite the obvious issues of getting into either if you're wheelchair-bound or have to use crutches or stuff like that ? I swear, every other comm, forum or server has several and they all use "I'm handicapped" as an excuse for everything. >I can't afford more than the outer visible parts of a costume or coord and it looks bad because of that because I'm handicapped :c Depending on where you live, businesses get tax cuts for employing people with different forms of disabiities. Some large companies would be willing to hire you to do nothing all day because the gains from lower taxes far outweighs your wage. Go apply for a fucking job. >I can't wear a petticoat because I'm in a wheelchair Have you considered getting into any style other than the one that entirely relies on wearing petticoats and hoopskirts to even function then ? >the costumes I can find ready-made, I can't wear because I have an unusual size since I'm handicapped :c Let me guess, you can't DIY any modification or learn to sew because you're handicapped. Fair if that affects your upper-body mobility and/or fine motricity I guess. I swear, no other hobby has that sort of concentrations and I cannot find a reason for it.