baffling experience for new Esty

I'm a new Esty just started working last week. , first of all one of the questions I asked during the interview, I asked what skin care they use/retail and the answer was one thing and they're in the process of switching products (no word on timeframe). On my first day I found out that they don't carry any skincare, they have a little bit of different brands. So right there, a red flag that I'm not gonna make any money, they Groupon a lot, Second and 3rd day, supplies are missing, luckily I brought some of my own stuff even skincare so I that I can atleast use stuff I'm familiar with. When I ask about supplies, I'm told there were supplies in the room (obviously its not there or I wouldn't be asking). So this place baffles me, as much as I want the experience I'm starting to think this is not a good fit for me, but I wanna stay till I find something else. So the question is should they be reimbursing me for using my own stuff?

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Comment by Laura S on May 16, 2014 at 9:06pm: These are things they don't teach you in esty school. It's true, though. Salons and spas prey on new estys because they think they don't know better. Don't bring your own stuff. If anything, bring your own tweezers and scissors, but other than that, they should be providing for you. Do an inventory of what you have/need and let your boss know. Set those boundaries early, because being new to the industry usually isn't fun the first few years.

Comment by Tamara Dooley on May 16, 2014 at 6:49pm: I agree with Samantha...my first job as an etsy was a disaster.

As soon as I got licensed I got hired first job interview....that should have been my first red flag !

It was in a salon, I was given a solo room and 50% commission. Nice to my innocent ears. She had machines and had stated she was prepared to purchase product. NOT. No products purchased, I had to use all of my own, I got fed up after speaking to my old instructors about it. When I told her she needed to reimburse me or give me more of a % she told me I got big enough tips to make up the difference. Needless to say I walked out, and swore never to work in a salon, especially one owned by a hair stylist ever again. Plus...she refused to let me market myself, and Im also a graphic artist & web designer, it totally would have benefited her to let me bring in more clients ! I think we all have a horror story love - get out of there, run, don't walk !

Comment by Amy Sherman on May 10, 2014 at 11:00am: Make up a list. and meet with your boss. Tell her you need these supplies and you want to use this skincare line (and make of list of what you need from the line). If she wants you purchase it, she will have to change your pay.

Be prepared to leave. It may not go well, but you need to sit down with your boss and address your concerns. Write it up in bulleted form and be fair and concise. Also make up a list of what kind of money she could EARN. That's important. Give her two weeks. Then leave. You cannot build a business without supplies. period.

Comment by Samantha Maline on May 9, 2014 at 9:45pm: No. They won't have to reimburse you. You're better off not bringing your own supplies if you're a commissioned employee. You need to demand proper supplies and I not delivered then you quit. There's a lot places like this. Preserve your reputation and get out.