Am I crazy?

NAS

NAS

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i say life is to short not to enjoy it and the things we do ,,go for it girl ,,heck u could even make a lil money babysetting for friends seein day care cost so much and i know from experince having some one u know and trust watching our child is better than any day care. U only live once !!!!
 
mainman

mainman

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Originally posted by laureng

That's the thing - when you're young you start in whatever job comes your way, and you gain experience in that field and work your way up. If at some point you should decide to do something different you're almost forced to start at entry level...which is sometimes just TOO much of a paycut to make it a feasible option.
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I was a house painter for about 10 years. (didnt think I was gonna ever finish that house) Anyways I taught myself computers.. I dig the job I have now. Better than painting and sheetrock.
 
JabbaJawz

JabbaJawz

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Originally posted by pixiegirl
how long does a haircut take 15-20 minutes.
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My trims take about an hour usually. But I think there are plus-up days, too. Some days you'd have more appointments than others, and other times you might be doing color for 2 hours on one person. Just depends. At any rate, they don't make bad $$ at most salons.
 
SxyPrincess

SxyPrincess

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Isn't there a job out there that will pay me 6 figures to sit around the house, watch Oprah, eat Bon-Bons and tan? :shrug:

Oh yea, it's called 'Find a sugar daddy and marry him' :bubble:
 
pixiegirl

pixiegirl

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Originally posted by laureng
My trims take about an hour usually. But I think there are plus-up days, too. Some days you'd have more appointments than others, and other times you might be doing color for 2 hours on one person. Just depends. At any rate, they don't make bad $$ at most salons.
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I have NEVER had a trim take an hour! :yikes: While I'm getting my hair colored (1 - 1.5 hours) my girl usually cuts a head or two of hair while my hair is processing.
 
JabbaJawz

JabbaJawz

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Originally posted by mainman
I was a house painter for about 10 years. (didnt think I was gonna ever finish that house)
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Like that guy on Murphy Brown? :lol:
 
JabbaJawz

JabbaJawz

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Originally posted by pixiegirl
I have NEVER had a trim take an hour! :yikes: While I'm getting my hair colored (1 - 1.5 hours) my girl usually cuts a head or two of hair while my hair is processing.
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Well hell, that sounds good, then! My trims take about 50-60 minutes b/c my hair is thick. I also have long layers. By the time she washes, trims, and blow dries, an hour has passed.

At any rate, with professions like that there are days that are better than others, and it all evens out at paycheck time.
 
mainman

mainman

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Originally posted by laureng
My trims take about an hour usually. But I think there are plus-up days, too. Some days you'd have more appointments than others, and other times you might be doing color for 2 hours on one person. Just depends. At any rate, they don't make bad $$ at most salons.
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damn 1 hour 2 hours.....
clippers, no guard.
1 minute baby!
:biggrin:
 
BullDawg

BullDawg

Duck Molester
I agree Pix, follow your dreams - get your license, build up a nice/loyal customer base and then steal them away when you open your own shop!
 
jlabsher

jlabsher

Sorry about that chief.
Follow your dreams, what else can I say. I too hate the commute and am seriously considering a $10K pay cut and paying my own move back to the midwest for a smalltown life. Better for the kids, better for my sanity.
 
SeaRide

SeaRide

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Pixie,

I am going to throw some ideas here based on what I 've seen or experienced. I am going to use the word 'garba' in short for "garage/basement". I have seen few relatives of mine in WV doing this kind of thing from their home.

I have seen them:
- set up hair salon in the 'garba' with a nice walk in/out door and windows.
- set your own hours doing the hair biz from your 'garba' while going to beautician school part time.
- build up the loyal customer base over time from 'garba' biz
- whatever you learn in classes , apply yourself with new techniques and new skills gaining experiences in your own part time 'garba' biz.
- your kid(s) stay with you at home while you doing the work part time.

Then when you are ready, your loyal customers will follow you to wherever you start working fulltime.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
Do the salons provide health insurance, vacation, 401K, retirement? I'm sure some do but at what cost to you and how good are the benefits? Just something to think about.
 
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SxyPrincess

SxyPrincess

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Originally posted by cattitude
Do the salons provide health insurance, vacation, 401K, retirment? I'm sure some do but at what cost to you and how good are the benefits? Just something to think about.
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It depends on the salon, and/or hours you work. I know a few that have good benefits, while others have their hours cut by just 1-2 to avoid them the advantage of benefits. :rolleyes:
 
JabbaJawz

JabbaJawz

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Originally posted by cattitude
Do the salons provide health insurance, vacation, 401K, retirment? I'm sure some do but at what cost to you and how good are the benefits? Just something to think about.
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Good points, I hadn't even considered that.

Catt = the voice of reason for the day! :biggrin:
 
RoseRed

RoseRed

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Originally posted by laureng
That's right - I kept wanting to say it was Leroy or something, but I knew that wasn't it!
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For some strange reason, I remember stupid and useless bits of information. :shrug:
 
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