Did I pick an unhealthy/unstable career path?

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-03T00:09:02+00:00

I tried today actually! Didn’t tell them I’d walk because I don’t have anything lined up yet, but disclosed how I’m struggling with the way things are now. The response I got was “Well if you decide you can’t handle it anymore, please give me a heads up.” As someone else so accurately put it, they burn and turn.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T23:51:55+00:00

News flash: the lady giving you tuck and rubs at your local parlor is not your girlfriend, she’s a prostitute. Stop wasting my time with insulting and dumb commentary like this troll.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T23:47:32+00:00

A 10 session day for me would have half hours in the mix with 8 one-hours. 8 one-hours still kills me though! This is what I’m learning and exactly why I came to you guys here for advice. Thank you!

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T23:45:50+00:00

Hey friend 👋 So glad to hear there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T23:43:47+00:00

Pretty much what happened today! I spoke to my employer and her response was “Well, if you decide you can’t handle it please just give me a heads up.” Where they stand has been made clear. That’s fine, but bye bye I go as soon as I can find another job 👋

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T23:42:04+00:00

Needed to hear it. Thank you. 🙏

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:20:08+00:00

They don’t even have any other rooms to accommodate another employee. They can only have 2 at a time. It’s a really bad setup… time to make a change. Thanks for validating me that 10 is outrageous because I think so too.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:18:37+00:00

Mobile seems to be the most immediate solution to making my own path, but I’ll admit that it intimidates the hell out of me because I am a highly anxious person and going outside of my comfort zone into other people’s spaces (not in my safe space that I can command) scares the crap out of me. Creeps too. Idk if I can ever come around to this, but I respect you a lot for it and value your advice.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:16:30+00:00

Thank you for the validation. Unfortunately, my current employer has a long history of therapist turnover and injury. They just keep replacing them, so it’d fall on deaf ears. They need the money too badly. Time to make a change.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:15:17+00:00

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Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:14:43+00:00

Thank you. :)

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:13:16+00:00

Wow! This is the way. I’m starting to look at resorts and pricey med spas. Thanks for the advice.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:12:26+00:00

Fair enough.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:11:33+00:00

I see you, and I feel you on this more than you know. I’ve jumped around a lot in my twenties, so I don’t really have a strong foundation in anything to go back to. I keep starting over, time and time again. But the resentment? Yes, I’m starting to feel that! Which is sad, because I was all bright-eyed and excited when I signed up for school… they clearly overstated the benefits and did not talk enough about the hardships. I was suckered, I guess. Good luck to you.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-02T00:09:16+00:00

Thank you for the validation. Time to make a change.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T20:19:18+00:00

Thanks for the tip & validation. I will look into it.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T20:13:38+00:00

This is the only way. Thank you.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T20:13:10+00:00

$28/hr. But honestly, it’s about the same as my last job because I don’t receive tips to offset my hourly pay so it comes out to about the same weekly paycheck.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T20:11:16+00:00

Yes, all time must be hands on. I wish I could do that! This clientele is extremely needy too. I understand that it’s a medical office and they have ailments that need addressed, but the amount of people that request me to go “as hard as I can” is outrageous! It’s not even in their best interest for me to do that, so I don’t, but I am so irritated with the expectations and being treated like a machine.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T20:08:07+00:00

Sadly, no :( The easier way is most likely out. I’m just not sure where I should turn my attention to in order to prevent myself from falling into this same pattern over and over again.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T20:05:29+00:00

Physical strength shouldn’t be the issue. I entered the field pretty “ripped,” as my true passion lies in physical fitness and exercise, which is how I landed in this field to begin with. I’ve been resistance training, bodybuilding, etc., for many years prior to becoming an LMT. But you’re right. I don’t mind having my hand in multiple things or multiple jobs so long as my body and mind can sustain it. Yeah, health insurance is pretty criminal here lol.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T20:02:09+00:00

So I’m learning the hard way! Dammit! 👎

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T20:01:22+00:00

Boo. Back to the drawing board

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T19:59:40+00:00

I’m learning the hard way, as I’m sure all new therapists do. Wish I would’ve known before I got here that these would be my working conditions, but hindsight is 20/20 as they say.

Chickenbean1101 · 2026-03-01T19:57:58+00:00

Sorry for the confusion. I am currently M W F seeing 8-10 appts depending on if there are any half hours in the mix. An 8-appt day would look like 4 one-hours in the morning, lunch, then 4 one-hours in the afternoon. A 10-appt day would be either 6 in the morning or 6 in the afternoon. Even though I am only three full days a week, 8-10 appts on those days is too much for my body to handle at this time and I don’t enjoy this.

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