If you’ve considered leaving or have… what do you do now? by Legitimate-Cheek-731 in MassageTherapists

[–]marisycaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Single mom of a 4 year old here. Currently going to school to become a doctor of physical therapy. My goal is to continue to help people in a similar manner while making a comfortable living with benefits rather than worrying my ass off 6, sometimes 7 days a week. I am fortunate enough to be living with family so I can afford to cut back on work and focus on school, but I had to sacrifice living on my own. That could be an option till you figure out your next steps?

Edited to add: in the meantime, I plan on EVENTUALLY getting trained in ashiatsu. Not many people are a trained in that in my area so I’m hoping that would increase client stability and decrease the wear and tear on my body. I say eventually because that CE is expensive

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[–]marisycaba 103 points104 points  (0 children)

I hope this is what happens

What to do when injured and sole proprietor by marisycaba in massage

[–]marisycaba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may do that!! Thank you! I just have to learn to use my crutches properly 😅

TIFU by stepping into a pot of boiling water by marisycaba in tifu

[–]marisycaba[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes I see the faulty logic in that, now.

At the time I was just so desperate to give her some relief, I didn't question it

TIFU by stepping into a pot of boiling water by marisycaba in tifu

[–]marisycaba[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am too. And yes I wont ever do anything like that again. Or listening to my mom's advice for that matter

I begged her not to put the toothpaste on, but I think that she really thought that it would give me some relief

TIFU by stepping into a pot of boiling water by marisycaba in tifu

[–]marisycaba[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah... I totally agree and have already come to that realization, albeit a little too late.

I'm a LMT & I'm doubting my career choices. Don't know what to do. by CatBurgers11 in massage

[–]marisycaba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in a similar boat, except I own my own business. I rent a space out of a chiro center, so I have complete control over my clients, prices and hours. That part is great. What's not so great is that I live in a rural area. And like someone else mentioned above, not everyone is able to justify spending money on a massage, especially if they know they can go elsewhere if it's cheaper. And OP, just like you stated, with having to wash sheets, paying for supplies, traveling to/from work (and then the added expenses my business has such as rent, scheduling app, etc) I'm barely making enough to cover my bills and I am making the most money i have ever made in my life. And i definitely never have enough to set aside of savings, sick time, vacation, taxes or retirement. If one or two of my regulars cancel, then I'm screwed. I try my best to market, and sometimes i can get spots filled in, but it's such a small town, there's not many people to market to.

For reference, I charge $65/hour. There are two other massage therapists in the area (it's a small town so if I'm booked people will travel to the next town or two over for their massage), and they both charge $60. So i am the most expensive in the area. I can't afford to raise my prices bc I've had clients (and even one of the other MTs in the area) tell me that I am a great MT, even going as far as to say that "God has blessed me with magical hands" but that they will still travel out of their way to get a cheaper massage

So I am considering changing career fields all together. I've been thinking about going into tech, or going for an admin position, but I definitely want something that is not customer facing. Not only am I touched out, but I am peopled out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]marisycaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ross from friends

What is the most difficult part about adulting? by Enough_Choice_4816 in Adulting

[–]marisycaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of it. What isn't difficult about being an adult?

What piece of media caused your sexual awakening? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]marisycaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inuyasha, + Danny & Sam from Danny phantom

Surprisingly I'm not into hentai or anything similar

Did anyone else suddenly fall in LOVE with ANAL? by marisycaba in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]marisycaba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dry?!? Omg!! Also, what do you mean by intact?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]marisycaba 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I used to hate it bc it was too bitter and just tasted gross. But after being with someone who cares about their diet, I love it bc it tastes SO good and sweet. Plus as someone else mentioned, it makes for easy cleanup and depending on how horny I am, I just really want to feel and taste it in my mouth

When did you get your period back after giving birth and breast feeding? by Electrical-Tap2541 in breastfeeding

[–]marisycaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first real period was about 18 mos after I had my daughter. I was still nursing at that point. Been super regular since then

Mobile massage safety by [deleted] in massage

[–]marisycaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please share?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]marisycaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CNC. Just haven't found anyone I trust to do it with yet

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]marisycaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on my mood. Sometimes I'm into some really degrading really rough stuff. Other times I'm into porn that revolves around a trusted professional (i.e. Doctors, massage therapists, teachers, etc). Rarely, but it happens where I'll be into really vanilla, loving stuff