Nurses who are facing financial difficulties amidst ongoing strikes are being presented with a controversial opportunity to earn money by engaging in adult content creation.
Okfans, a competitor to the popular platform OnlyFans, has come forward with an offer to provide nurses with 100% commission if they sign up during the current period of industrial action. This gesture of support for healthcare workers has gained significant attention, with Okfans' message being viewed over 189,000 times.
In a tweet, Okfans expressed their solidarity with UK nurses and emphasized their willingness to stand by them during the strike. The adult platform stated, "Our utmost support is with UK nurses. Should you decide to strike, we're here for you.
As a gesture of solidarity, we're offering 100% commission for all nurses who join Okfans during this time. Together, let's empower and appreciate your invaluable contributions.
While the offer has sparked debate and controversy, some individuals, like Kayley Winterson, 26, and her partner Emily Rose, 28, view it as a positive recognition of nurses' efforts. Kayley and Emily, who used to work as ambulance emergency medical technicians earning £11 per hour, made the decision to leave their NHS jobs and pursue selling adult content online. They now earn four times their previous income through this new career.
Kayley, in an interview with Okfans.com, expressed her appreciation for a platform that acknowledges the hard work of nurses and healthcare staff. She also expressed disappointment that their employer fails to recognize their efforts to the same extent.
Kayley further commented on the evolving perception of the adult content industry, stating, "I 100% think there is a lot of bad press about this industry. But it’s constantly changing and I think over the next 10 years it will become more accepted in society." She added that she would consider joining Okfans, stating, "I would give it a go, it’s easier to make £10,000 than save £10,000 in my opinion."
Kayley and Emily cited burnout and grueling 11-hour workdays as reasons for leaving the NHS. They began their healthcare careers in early 2020, amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. They claim that their mental health has improved since transitioning to the adult content industry.
The pay disputes between nurses and the NHS have been ongoing since October of the previous year. The Royal College of Nursing conducted a ballot among its members, resulting in the first-ever NHS strike.
Nurses have been demanding a 5% inflation-adjusted pay rise. The first strikes took place in December and were followed by further action in January. The issue of fair compensation for nurses remains a point of contention between healthcare workers and their employers.