PhD dropout Zara Dar earns $1 million as OnlyFans creator
Zara Dar, a former YouTuber and PhD dropout, has earned $1 million as an OnlyFans creator. She left academia, where she felt limited by grant proposals and low pay, to pursue content creation full-time. Initially a side hustle, her OnlyFans venture quickly became profitable. Zara has since paid off her family’s mortgage and plans to buy a house, enjoying financial independence without the burdens of student loans. Now, Zara focuses on creating content that interests her, free from academic constraints. Her success highlights a shift from traditional career paths to alternative opportunities in the digital economy.