Brilio.net - Society's view of job status is often too stereotypical. People tend to look up to office professions with all their facilities - from comfortable rooms, modern work equipment, to prestigious locations in skyscrapers. On the other hand, workers such as cleaning services or janitors are often looked down upon, because they are considered difficult to achieve success with limited income.
However, the story of a female street sweeper has succeeded in breaking the stigma. Her figure suddenly went viral on various social media platforms because of her uniqueness in carrying out her profession. Different from the usual cleaners, she is able to present her own charm when working with totality and a stunning appearance on the streets.
This woman is even called the most beautiful street sweeper in her place. Not only about her appearance, at the age of 27, the woman already has an income of Rp 27 million per month. How is that possible?
Brilio.net reported from The Straits Times page, Monday (23/12) he is Pattaramon Thocharoen, a street sweeper who went viral on social media, especially TikTok. Pattaramon often dresses up every time he works as a street sweeper. This condition is certainly rare, considering that this profession is often underestimated.
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"People criticize me for wearing make-up in my profession, but why can't I look beautiful while working hard? It's for my own satisfaction," said the mother of two.
Pattaramon often shares entertaining content on his TikTok account. With a full makeup face, he is not ashamed to share his daily life as a sweeper. He is even proud and happy with what he does.
"So I said, the purpose of (my) life is to be beautiful We have to make ourselves as happy as possible. This is the profession that my parents raised me in, so I'm proud of it," she said.
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The glamorous appearance contrasts with her daily tasks such as sweeping and collecting trash. But it has increased her social media following, as well as her income.
As reported by The Straits Times, Pattaramon earns around 12,000 baht (around Rp5 million) a month as a street sweeper in the Chom Thong district, Metropolitan Bangkok. So what about the other Rp22 million? It turns out that in addition to working as a cleaner, Pattaramon is also active as an influencer on TikTok.
Apart from his daily duties as a janitor, Pattaramon also does endorsement activities, sells, and gets gifts every time he goes live on TikTok.
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From the total as a janitor and influencer, Pattaramon can earn Rp27 million per month. His income is considered sufficient to support his children and parents.
"I am more financially stable now. I can spend more on small things like choosing express delivery when shopping online or having a nice meal with my family," said Pattaramon, who was left in Bangkok with 10 of his family members.
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Now Pattaramon's TikTok account has 332 thousand followers with a total of 5 million likes. He also has followers on his Facebook account which has reached 54 thousand users.
Being a social media influencer has helped individuals like Ms Pattaramon find alternative sources of income. However, she tries not to get carried away by her TikTok popularity. The young mother still sets aside some of her income to save for her children's future.
"I don't let popularity get to my head because one day it could all be gone," he concluded.