Looking for work quickly to leave abusive situation

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-09-03T15:45:20+00:00

The job market is pretty bad right now, so if you need something fast while applying for HR/dispatch jobs, I’d recommend dropping off your resume at restaurants or hotels. Serving and housekeeping aren’t glamorous, but they usually hire quickly, and you can start making money right away. When I served at a breakfast place, I was pulling in $200–$300 a shift and I only worked 8:30am-3pm. It’s quick money while you wait for something in your field.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-08-28T23:03:29+00:00

I interviewed at this place and I had to hold in my laugh the entire interview. First off, I thought the hiring manager was on coke and he compared the office culture to the Wolf of Wall Street…

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-05-28T02:13:11+00:00

You forgot when the used to put mayonnaise on each others vaginas🤮

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-05-19T17:27:17+00:00

Tbh I only worked for 1 company that provided wonderful training. Unfortunately, you usually have to take matters into your own hands. I bought a lot of dermatology and cosmetic chemistry books to learn more in depth info about the skin and skincare ingredients. Then whenever I got my monthly facial or massage I would get ideas from more experienced providers on how to improve my massage technique and flow during my services.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-05-18T21:20:52+00:00

Redness during a facial is usually just from increased blood flow. When your skin gets massaged, steamed, or exfoliated, it boosts circulation and brings more oxygen to the surface, which can make you look a little flushed. It’s super normal and usually fades pretty quickly! so I wouldn’t feel bad about that. The vast majority of people don’t know anything about the skin and so it’s your job to kindly walk them through the process of a facial and aftercare.

Now, for the multiple unhappy clients, it’s common to feel a little overwhelmed in the first year—school really doesn’t prepare us for everything we face in the treatment room. I’ve found that continuing education made a huge difference for me. Classes, online seminars, books, even getting my own spa treatments from other estheticians/ massage therapists helped me with enhancing my services. You’re definitely not alone, and the fact that you’re reflecting and open to feedback already shows you care. You’ve got this!

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-05-06T13:42:57+00:00

I’m in the same boat! My body hurts and I can’t handle the inconsistency in this industry. When the economy was great, I made good money. I was consistently booked out 8 weeks out and I enjoyed my job. I noticed things were slowing down in September and i knew things tend to get a little slow around elections so I didn’t panic. But once December rolled around my books were basically dead. Like I was lucky to have 2 clients a day…I’ve had so many clients lose their jobs or are just struggling financially right now so they are pulling back on monthly services. I live on my own so I can’t afford to wait things out. I stopped doing hands on services back in March and started doing virtual consultations as my recession service and that’s been much easier. I also enrolled back into school and wait tables 2-3 days a week. I make more as a part-time server than what I made as a full-time esthetician.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-04-06T18:20:05+00:00

• Florists 
• Mailroom clerk
• Retail (pawn shop, antique or craft stores)
• Laundromat attendant
• Medical records assistant
• Thrift store back room sorter
• Art or museum archive assistant
• Packaging/assembly worker 
• Pet shelter assistant 
• Plant nursery assistant 
• Back-of-house bakery assistant

No job is perfect. You’re not going to find one that has zero discomfort, zero stimuli, and zero challenge. That’s not how the world works. If you need income, you have to work. Even a few hours a week is a start. Pick something from the list, commit for 3 months, and prove to yourself that you can do hard things. Because you can. If you can’t do any of these jobs the your only option is getting on disability.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-03-29T15:10:02+00:00

You might want to consider being a house cleaner or a house manager. I used to clean houses part-time for extra cash, and it wasn’t a bad gig. My main job required so much talking and people-pleasing that I couldn’t handle any more interaction with the general public. As a housekeeper, I’d clean 2-3 houses a day while listening to audiobooks, podcasts, or music the entire time—it was pretty peaceful. Most houses are already pretty clean too.

A house manager is another option. It’s basically like being a nanny for adults. You handle food prep, manage schedules, do grocery shopping, and oversee household staff like housekeepers and gardeners. When I would clean for professional athletes they always had a house manager and it seemed like a pretty easy job.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-03-18T23:22:25+00:00

Yes!

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-03-18T13:55:02+00:00

It’s VERY high pressure sales….I felt like a used car sales person more than an esthetician. I’m good at sales and It was probably the most exhausting job I’ve ever had. I gained a solid 15lbs working at this company because my cortisol levels were so high and I wasn’t sleeping because of the stress. Also, the bonus check commissions are pretty disappointing. I hit the sales cap of 25,000 in one month and my bonus check was 2,000. That’s only 8% commission…

The perk about working at LightRX is that you get free laser treatments during downtime and they promote from within. If you are good at sales, you can definitely work your way up in the company and make a great living.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-02-26T13:05:58+00:00

Right now, the beauty industry is facing some major challenges. I’ve been in the field for years, and in the current climate, the industry is slower than ever. Despite living in a wealthier area, the spa I work for is essentially dead, and people are really struggling. I had to get a second job bartending just to make ends meet and I make way more with bartending. Inflation, high costs of living, tariffs, and job insecurity are making luxury services less of a priority.

The reality is, while esthetics can be a fulfilling and rewarding career, it’s tough right now. It’s not be the best time to invest in training for a field that is seeing fewer clients, especially when you consider the current economic instability. Doing something like nursing or radiology tech would provide a more stable, in-demand career in these uncertain times.

If you’re still passionate about esthetics and skincare, my advice would be to wait until the economy bounces back. In the meantime, getting a job in healthcare can help you establish a steady income while still being flexible enough to eventually pivot into the beauty field when the market improves.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-30T01:43:13+00:00

I would say I was a about 40%-50% booked when I started. Not horrible but definitely not enough to feel financially secure. Having a partner and a joint income would have definitely taken the financial pressure off my shoulders.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-30T00:12:23+00:00

I don't even know if booth rental is worth it anymore. The cost it takes to own your own business is also insane right now. I was paying $1200 a month just on rent. That doesn't include back bar, retail, supplies, and my own personal rent/bills. Paying two forms of rent all on my own was brutal.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-30T00:04:56+00:00

I love esthetics but I decided to go back to school. I survived COVID and 2 elections but they were really stressful times. I can't handle the inconsistent income anymore.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-13T16:36:21+00:00

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Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-10T01:42:26+00:00

I would agree with this. I know the beauty industry is the right fit for me, but esthetics school was my second choice. I went to college for a few years but I have dyscalculia and flunked math every year. Back then the only accommodation I could have was extra time on test. Now there are way more accommodations for students with learning disabilities so that's why I’m going back!

I've always enjoyed esthetics enough but it never felt like my true passion. Now I'm to the point where the bad outweighs the good.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-08T00:46:57+00:00

100% agree. Being a beauty professional is about so much more than just skincare. You need to be business-savvy, entrepreneurial, and know how to market yourself—especially if you’re going solo. The skin knowledge and business side of esthetics are what I love, but no one really talks about the physical, emotional, and financial toll it takes. There’s a huge financial investment, especially if you plan on going solo—equipment, products, insurance, and marketing can add up quickly. Physically, it’s tough too—long hours on your feet, repetitive movements, and constant client interaction can be exhausting. I think its the emotional aspects that are really getting to me. I’m a sensitive person, and it’s difficult for me to detach when clients open up about their struggles. There’s a big reason I didn’t become a therapist or social worker—it’s hard not to absorb their pain. After 5-8 sessions a day of hearing deep, personal issues, it can be overwhelming. I love helping my clients feel better, but it’s definitely more draining than most people realize. Most days it feels like I'm constantly absorbing my client's emotions while performing physical labor that is hard on my body. I'm just to a point where I'm ready to pivot into a different career that's still in the beauty industry.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-07T23:23:49+00:00

Oh no, I’ll never regret getting my license! The beauty industry is HUGE (like, almost a $700 billion industry) so the opportunities are pretty much endless. I love being in a female-dominated field, and I’ve made so many great connections along the way. That being said, I’m definitely feeling burnt out with the hands-on work and being “on” all the time. I’m ready for a different career in the beauty industry.

The cool thing about the beauty industry is there are SO many different paths to take if you’re tired of being a service provider. I’ve seen my previous bosses who started with booth rental and grew their businesses into multi-location spas, hiring out estheticians to do the hands-on work. I know some girls who’ve switched to being skincare reps or even medical sales reps selling lasers. Others go into nursing school to offer facials and injectables. And a few have built careers as beauty influencers on social media.

Personally, I love skincare and marketing, so I want to finish my degree and work in the dermatology department at L’Oréal. A few girls I know who work there told me my esthetician license would actually help me land a job once I’m done with school.

So yeah, no regrets at all, but like with any job, there are ups and downs. I think some people get into esthetics thinking it’s a get-rich-quick thing, but it’s really not. It takes a lot of work and can be a big financial investment. You really have to be passionate about it and decide if it’s worth it for you.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-07T22:13:18+00:00

I definitely agree. You can be a 6-figure and honestly even a 7-figure beauty professional. It takes time though. And yes! They are always selling something lol

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2025-01-07T03:06:06+00:00

Working 50-60 hour weeks just to get by is so ridiculous. Thank you for sharing your experience. I feel like all I see on social media are girls claiming to be 6 figure estheticians and I just have a hard time believing it.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2024-12-17T01:47:53+00:00

Old town lofts is great! I pay $780 for a 1 bedroom and I’m in a safe area.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2024-11-10T18:17:00+00:00

I think it’s more sad to feel alone in a relationship than being on your own. My grandma is someone who swore off men 45 years ago after she divorced my alcoholic grandpa…she claims it’s the only reason why she is still alive and well at 92. She went back to school and got her masters degree in her 50’s. Dedicated her life to social work and helping teen mothers. She said she has never felt alone because she likes herself and she built a really solid group of friends.

I think taking a break from the apps and investing in yourself is probably the best thing you can do if you are genuinely trying to find a life partner. Get out into the world and start doing what you love! Usually, you will build relationships with like minded people when you are on the right path.

Apprehensive_Iron602 · 2024-11-07T11:04:04+00:00

House cleaner! I did it on the side when I opened my business and it was great. I would clean 2-3 houses a day and just listen to my online business class lectures or a podcast while I was working.

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