YouTuber Zara Dar leaves PhD to pursue career as OnlyFans creator after earning over $1 million

Zara Dar, a YouTuber with a focus on machine learning, has decided to leave her PhD program to become a full-time content creator on OnlyFans. In a YouTube video, she shared her emotional journey and the financial success that influenced her decision. Zara has earned over $1 million on OnlyFans, which allowed her to pay off her family's mortgage and invest in her future. She criticized traditional academic and corporate jobs for their lack of recognition and financial stability, stating they did not align with her vision. Her shift from academia to content creation has sparked discussions online, with supporters praising her choice and critics questioning the implications of leaving a traditional career path.