Forced To Retire

I remember when I was coming up, I heard my parents talking about older people being forced into retirement. I couldn't help but to think that was the most disrespectful and the highest form of disregard ever.

I never thought it would happen to me. At least not this early. I'm only thirtysomething for crying out loud.

But today, it happened.

Today, I took my last appointment.

When I decided to take classes to become a licensed nail technician, I was full of excitement, hope and dreams that I could be successful.

I forgot to factor in one thing.

Clients.

You see clients can make or break you. Their positive or negative comments or the lack of either can affect your business tremendously.
When I first started, I had a lot to learn. I was not very good. I didn't understand the products I was using and I made a lot of mistakes! But as time went on I got better. I even relocated to a larger market. There, I found that my profession was respected and my services were sought after. I worked 6 days a week. I came in early and left late. It was amazing!

When I came back to Toledo, I thought if I utilized the same work ethic that I used there I would get the same results.

WRONG!

I didn't count on people having the attitude that having disregard for someone else was an acceptable way to live. I have seen the best in some people. They made appointments, kept them, showed up on time, paid in full, didn't ask for credit, tipped and then booked another appointment. And then there were the others.

The others are what put me in the place I'm in now. Well, them and the economy decline. I lost the majority of my clients because their income changed.

So today when I got a text message for an appointment I scheduled it. Fully expecting her to show up. Unfortunately, she turned to be one of "the others". Quite honestly, I'm tired.

So after yet another no call no show. I'm hanging up my brush and returning to the regular workforce until I start school. I appreciate my faithful clients and look forward to seeing them from across my table again someday.
Thanks!