Work from home or mobile

[Beauty28]

Hiya, I’m going to start soon, I have been practicing on friends and family. Wonder whether I should work mobile or from home.

I’m a shy person, I used to be very shy and nervous especially with stranger. I’m better now, feeling a bit confident but still a bit nervous about stranger coming to the house and the safety just incase anything happen. Thought to work mobile but it will be the same, isn’t it .

Any suggestion!

 

[kylieb]

I have to say there has never been a time where I have felt uncomfortable going to a clients house.
I will NEVER go to the clients house without talking to them on the phone first. I leave my boyfriend a list of names,addresses and phone numbers of where I have gone.For every new client I have to ring him when i get there and ring him when i'm finished.

If you are going to work from home for every new client I would just make sure that someone was in your house with you, if you are worried. When you get used to them then it will be fine.
I don't offer my services to men so that would be something for you to think about. A lot of geeks on here do, but it is what ever you feel comfortable with.
If there is ever a time you feel uncomfortable then leave!
xxx

 

[Tams]

I think Kylie has given some really really good advice safety is paramount when visiting people a a mobile tech but i think whatever route you take it will help you wih your shyness and will build your confidence if you are having to make a living youwill have to get out there and meet folk so either way i think it will help you beat the shyness and that will be a bonus..

I will be going mobile in a city I dont know but I am looking at it as an adventure and looking forward to meeting new people and seeing new places but as Kylie has said if you feel uncomfortable at all follow your instincts and leave and always let someone know where you are

Good Luck xx

 

[Beauty28]

Thanks Kylie and Tam for your valuable advise. You both mentioned that if I feel uncomfortable better leave. Then how should I explain to the client in a professional way, mean the excuse or reason, I should be using. Also can we say NO to treat a client.

When we go to salon to get treatment, we sometime accompanied by a friend. Then what if the client says, there will be another person or friend coming along with her and the other side I’m on my own, can I ask the person to be treated (client) to come alone on herself only. And what if she says, her friend also wants the treatment after her. The more I think the more it scared me now.

I think, it might be better off to rent a room if possible from a hair salon at least got other people around me. Oh, really confused, for a starter it will be another overhead cost. I would like to thanks again for your reply.

 

[kylieb]

Oh hun don't be scared. If you are going to offer a women only service which I think you should, going on how dubious you are. Then it will be fine. These women just want treatments, that's all.
You can ask them to come on there own if you wish. Just say it's for insurance reasons unless they are having a treatment.
If a client ever makes you feel uncomfortable then you have the right to ask them to leave! I would just ask them politely to go.
Like Tams said, this could really help you to get over your shyness.
It's not easy getting your client base together, they don't all just come to you when you are mobile. In the beginning you wont be very busy. Maybe give some cards out to your friends and get them to recommend you to their friends. That might make you feel a little more at ease.
Another thing you could do is advertise for pamper parties. Children are always having birthdays. Maybe you could go with another therapist and work together?
xxx

 

[Bombalurina]

I was exactly the same when I first qualified - very shy, wouldn't say boo to a goose! I had a go at doing mobile work, but I always seemed to find an excuse not to see people, or advertise, or to call them back...And like you I was petrified I'd get all the weirdos and rapists wanting a treatment!! Of course I never did, but you get the idea.

So, I went to work in a salon. And it was the making of me. If I'd gone it alone from day 1, I'd probably be working in Tescos by now. Working in a salon, employed, was the best thing for me; it gave me the experience for working on all sorts of clients being surrounded by other therapists. If there's ever a time you're worried about a client, there's someone there to help you out, or even to take over if you really need it.

I'm now working as a mobile therapist, but it took me 8 years to get here! Everyone does things differently, and some people flourish straight out of college on their own...but some don't.

Take your time, and decide what's right for you, NOW. You can always work mobile or rent a room in a years time...I have a master plan, I'm 8 years in, but I have another 10 years planned out!! Nothing happens overnight, least of all gaining confidence. Good luck

 

[Violet Star]

I also get nervous going into clients homes... I went to one this evening (which was a complete nightmare to get to and had to log up 3 flights of stairs with all my equiptment)
And i was consious i was thirsty so her partner made me a drink but i decided not to drink it incase it had been spiked and they had some kind of evil plan But then again i am a drama queen?:lol: