sunflowerfi
Well-Known Member
Hi there
I haven't posted for a while as I have been out of the loop as far as Beauty is concerned.
About 2.5 years ago I began taking qualifications part time in the hope of setting up my own mobile business. I have a level 2 makeup certificate, level 2 diploma in Beauty, Level 2 in nails and level 3 in beauty massage and have spent a fortune not to mention taken up a lot of time getting qualified.
I had my plan all mapped out as I was, at the time, working 2.5 days a week. I would build up my mobile business on Thursdays, Fridays and weekends while still working part time (non beauty job) and hopefully things would take off and I would eventually be able to afford to rent a room.
However, I was faced with the prospect of redundancy last summer and as a mum of two young children needed to ensure I found a job which fitted in with my kids so seeking work in a salon was not really an option). I ended up getting a job as a teaching assistant in a school and have been doing this since September. I work five days a week and am no longer able to fit in building my mobile business easily.
I don't enjoy my job and am simply counting down to the next weekend or holiday and miss the beauty work I was starting to do not to mention feeling all my qualifications and hard work have been wasted. I invested so much time and money into them.
I really want to set up again yet I need that security of having a regular income until things (hopefully) take off. I was thinking I could aim to start up again over the summer holidays when I am off. My contract ends at the end of August so I will be out of work again then (even if my contract is renewed the thought of carrying on there fills me with dread).
Sorry this is so long but I hope someone can offer some support, word of advice.
Many Thanks
I haven't posted for a while as I have been out of the loop as far as Beauty is concerned.
About 2.5 years ago I began taking qualifications part time in the hope of setting up my own mobile business. I have a level 2 makeup certificate, level 2 diploma in Beauty, Level 2 in nails and level 3 in beauty massage and have spent a fortune not to mention taken up a lot of time getting qualified.
I had my plan all mapped out as I was, at the time, working 2.5 days a week. I would build up my mobile business on Thursdays, Fridays and weekends while still working part time (non beauty job) and hopefully things would take off and I would eventually be able to afford to rent a room.
However, I was faced with the prospect of redundancy last summer and as a mum of two young children needed to ensure I found a job which fitted in with my kids so seeking work in a salon was not really an option). I ended up getting a job as a teaching assistant in a school and have been doing this since September. I work five days a week and am no longer able to fit in building my mobile business easily.
I don't enjoy my job and am simply counting down to the next weekend or holiday and miss the beauty work I was starting to do not to mention feeling all my qualifications and hard work have been wasted. I invested so much time and money into them.
I really want to set up again yet I need that security of having a regular income until things (hopefully) take off. I was thinking I could aim to start up again over the summer holidays when I am off. My contract ends at the end of August so I will be out of work again then (even if my contract is renewed the thought of carrying on there fills me with dread).
Sorry this is so long but I hope someone can offer some support, word of advice.
Many Thanks