First Job
Hello everyone,
I was just offered a position at a small skincare clinic/beauty supply shop. It's run by a clinical esthetician and her husband. She is very eager to have someone to mentor and also wants to expand her business, recently adding a recent cosmetologist to her team to offer hair services.
She wants me to sign a contract stating that i will stay on with her for 3 years, because she feels she;s been burned in the past with training and sending people to advanced classes, then they leave her. She wants a COMMITMENT to her. Since she doesn't enjoy waxing, i'll be able to expand waxing clientele while also developing my facial skills. What do you think? What are some questions i should ask? Provisions that should be included in this contract?
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Permalink Reply by Christy Barkatt on
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I have heard of signing a non-compete but never to say you will stay for X amount of time. Anything could happen in 3 years, you could find that, that spa isn't right for you & then what? You have to stay locked in till your contract is up? A question you need to ask is why has she lost so many employee's?
Also, try to google the spa to see if you can find reviews, good or bad.
Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Alana Spray on
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Three years is a long time, who knows what can happen. It might not be the right place for you.
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I have had some owners try to push me around, don't let her do that. Did she give you a % of Commission yet?
If your doing the waxing, what % does she want to take out?
What product does she use?
Is she Supplying all the equipment, products, wax, etc?
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Permalink Reply by Lexy G. on
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Thanks, I haven't officially started work yet, we are still ironing out the details. She said that she will be paying me minimum wage to start, then after awhile give me commission. I have to find out when that is though. When i start taking my own waxing clients or what? She is supplying all the equipment, products, etc. I met with her today so she could test my skill level with waxing. She just has a simple wax pot. says Warm, Hot. I like the waxes that she uses though i cant recall the names right now.
It's her own small clinic. I've known her for years, used to go to her for waxing! She's been in the same location for 25 years. Do you think this is a good idea or should i look for a bigger place?
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I wouldn't sign more than 3-6mo. I'd meet with her a few times before you make any decisions. Make a pro and con list. It doesn't matter if its small, just that it has enough clients and do you want to work in a small clinic.
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Permalink Reply by Deborah Kenney on
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Personally, I would not sign a contract-unless something like 3-6 mos. You just never know! To me, sounds as though something wasn't kosher with the others, could be the esty's or owners. Unfortunately you can not beleive everything an owner tells you. Contracts can be very one-sided and not with us! I even think a lawyer who is familiar with our type of business would not have you sign. I, as well have not heard of this, only the non-compete.
All the answers to things you could ask her, commision %, internet reviews, products used/provided etc should be considered, if indeed you decide to sign. i'd take that contract home and thoughly understand everything it says before signing.
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True. I don't think she will do it, she was throwing ideas around today to guarantee i'm committed to her. She gets attached to the people she trains and her clients.
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Permalink Reply by Jodi on
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Another thing to remember is owner's are very different people to clients vs employees. I went to work for a very small place where I was a client for 10+ years right after school, and she was a completely different person at times when she became my boss. It almost ruined a friendship. I no longer work there, left after just a few months, and moved on to bigger and better places. Had I signed some kind of 3 year contract, I would have been stuck in a bad situation for me, as the clientele was not really intersted in skin care, and I had no mentor. Just my experience.
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First of all you deserve more than minimum wage to start...your more valuable than that! I can understand that your possible future employer is sick of employees leaving in the past but unfortunately that is the nature of the game. And why did these former employees leave? Is there a lot of turnover?...if so, that may be a red flag for you. I personally would not sign a contract. I would just stress to her, your committment to helping build a loyal clientele and bettering your skills as an esthetician. I'm sure your eager to start working but don't just settle if your gut tells you its not right! Best of luck to you!
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Permalink Reply by Patience on
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No, don't sign this and do not sign a non-compete. You didn't go to school for Esthetics to work for minimum wage. Also, she needs to purchase professional equipment for you to use.
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If you do have to sign one to get the job; take it to an attorney first to make sure you can get out of it if needed. Instead offer to sign an agreement in which you will not to take clients, because they are more concered with that. Most of these don't hold up in court, but it may still cost you a couple hundred to a thousand to get out of it if you have to hire and attorney. Some will be enforced and you will not be able to practice in your area. Sometimes if there are multiple locations there may be a clause in which you are not allowed to work near any of their affliates within a ten mile radius. READ READ READ and make sure you are not signing your career away.
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