Yet another career change for me. Just so you know.

[Cobalt Violet]

Yesterday I interviewed for and got the job for a hairstylist. I have been out of the business for over 15 years. I went to hairdressing school right after high school and a few years before I went to college for my fine art degree. My license had expired in college and I didn't renew because I never thought I would do it professionally again. I decided a few months ago to get my license back and I did.

Part of my reasons for doing this:

No one I've polled will go to India or China for a haircut or high lights.(outsource proof occupation)

Even in recessions people will always need haircuts.(recession proof)

I feel more able to handle the stresses of this job.

There is a lot of potential to move up into managing, owning, specializing, teaching, etc.

[papau]

1. good for you! Good Luck :-)

:toast:

:-)

[Cobalt Violet]

10. Thank you. I will need it.

:toast:

[Wapsie B]

2. Great!

I think it's good that you've found a path for yourself. So many of us just stay in jobs that slowly kill us. We die a little bit every day. I'm glad when some can find a way to what they want. It gives me hope.

[BR_Parkway]

3. And the freepers in the chair will have to shut up and listen while

you have scissors held to their hair!

Congratulations and good luck!

[Cobalt Violet]

5. Yikes! I think I'm going to get a gallon of Purell.

:D

[StClone]

4. Tips!

Make sure that you have an inoffensive way of indicating that "tips are accepted." Starting out this can be nice bonus.

Good luck on your renewed avocation.

I have been in landscaping for a few years. Since three in my family have had bouts of skin cancer, I have taken to finding an "indoor" occupation under the advisement of common sense.

[Cobalt Violet]

7. Tips! I'll be working in one of the wealthiest locations in Massachusetts!

But the wealthiest people aren't always the best tippers. It will be a very good location for me to build a clientele.

[Worst Username Ever]

6. I had a buddy who became a mechanic, saying that people will

never bring their cars to india to get fixed. He got laid off from Ford anyway. Lame! I think yours is more secure though. Bravo!

[bettyellen]

8. and you could maybe be your own boss someday.......

you should discretely get the phone numbers of your clients in case you move. i've lost a few hairdressers, and wish they were smart enough to have kept in touch.

[Cobalt Violet]

9. There are options. Booth rental would be good once I have a clientele.

I can be my boss without the headaches of having to manage or own a shop.
I just need the clientele first.