CharlotteI1992
New Member
Hi everyone
So I'm thinking of having a career change, I've been toying with the idea for a long time now. I currently work from home as a self-employed beauty/massage therapist and makeup artist. I'm constantly stressed, and find it exhausting not knowing what I'm going to earn week to week. There are so many beauty therapists and makeup artists in my area, and new ones popping up everyday! I'm tired of having to advertise constantly, and feel I can't raise my prices because I will loose clients. I feel that people are only interested in booking in for services when I put an occasional special offer on, and that people expect crazy low prices!
I spend so much of my time talking with potential clients or responding to people and chasing deposits, only for them to say I'll get back to you, when you know they are trying to find cheaper alternatives. I constantly have people say to me, your so lucky that you can work from home, work your own hours etc, and try to remind myself of this constantly. But it's harder than it sounds and sometimes I crave routine and stability, a job that I can go to and come home from without worrying. I've also fallen out of love with beauty, and the older I get the more I become less interested in the beauty industry as a whole, and the pressure it puts women under to look perfect all the time. I myself have become more of a minimalist and beleive that a simpler life will make you happier!
I have an animal management qualification and I'm thinking I want to work in this industry. I understand that any work comes with its stresses, but I'm 27 and want to eventually buy a house with my husband and in time have a family. It's really hard to buy when your self-employed, with my low income I can borrow hardly anything on my part, and from what I hear the maternity pay when you work for yourself is not that great.
I hope this rings true to some of you and I'm not the only one who feels like this thank you for reading, I look forward hearing your thoughts and opinions.
Charlotte x
So I'm thinking of having a career change, I've been toying with the idea for a long time now. I currently work from home as a self-employed beauty/massage therapist and makeup artist. I'm constantly stressed, and find it exhausting not knowing what I'm going to earn week to week. There are so many beauty therapists and makeup artists in my area, and new ones popping up everyday! I'm tired of having to advertise constantly, and feel I can't raise my prices because I will loose clients. I feel that people are only interested in booking in for services when I put an occasional special offer on, and that people expect crazy low prices!
I spend so much of my time talking with potential clients or responding to people and chasing deposits, only for them to say I'll get back to you, when you know they are trying to find cheaper alternatives. I constantly have people say to me, your so lucky that you can work from home, work your own hours etc, and try to remind myself of this constantly. But it's harder than it sounds and sometimes I crave routine and stability, a job that I can go to and come home from without worrying. I've also fallen out of love with beauty, and the older I get the more I become less interested in the beauty industry as a whole, and the pressure it puts women under to look perfect all the time. I myself have become more of a minimalist and beleive that a simpler life will make you happier!
I have an animal management qualification and I'm thinking I want to work in this industry. I understand that any work comes with its stresses, but I'm 27 and want to eventually buy a house with my husband and in time have a family. It's really hard to buy when your self-employed, with my low income I can borrow hardly anything on my part, and from what I hear the maternity pay when you work for yourself is not that great.
I hope this rings true to some of you and I'm not the only one who feels like this thank you for reading, I look forward hearing your thoughts and opinions.
Charlotte x