Katherine...I’ve had the craziest things happen to me, too! I called one salon owner one time...and told her..”oops! I forgot to get my license out of the reception area.” Her reply: “Oh....we threw that away...when you didn’t get it we figured you didn’t want it.” WTH? I was panicked....until I remembered that I had given them a colored copy....NOT my original license! I was sure to call her back after hours and leave her a message telling her so, too! Months later...same owner....I walked out of where I was now working and she had put my W-2 under my windshield wiper on my car instead of mailing it to the address that showed through the window on the envelope! I kid you not!
Another salon owner....threw me a shoulder bump as I was trying to go to another area of the salon to gather my things! “Oh no! You do NOT want to get physical with me!! That same owner had told me to come at a certain time to get my things...but when I came, she asked me to come later in the day instead. So I went back at the later time, door was locked...called the salon, no answer...but the lights were all on. Called her cell...she answered and told me to come back in an hour because she was getting her lashes done and was not getting up to open the door. I swear to the nail goddesses! I was really furious that she had jerked me around the entire day....and bit my tongue nearly in two not saying anything. But she couldn’t stand my silent treatment and followed me from area to area in the salon as I gathered my things berating me.. “you’re just the tackiest person I know”...(well then why did you beg me for over an hour to please not leave?) ”Get your nasty stuff out of my space.” (I am trying to gather my things up as fast as I can) “I’m going to call security and throw you out.” to which I did reply out loud “Good...please do call them..because I already talked to them earlier when you locked me out!” I went from , “It doesn’t have to be this way.” to “What makes you think I even care what you think?” lolol Another one...we had our first disagreement in 7 months of working very well together....over nothing. I took it as a tired/nerves frayed/snap thing. We talked it out, cleared the air, hugged it up. This was a Friday. We worked together companionably on Saturday...”Have a great weekend, Girl” “See you Tuesday”.....and walked in Tuesday to find she’d packed my things! I swear! She wouldn’t even let me finish the week...knowing full well that I had 10 days before I had to go take care of my Aunt who’d just had a stroke! No possible way to find a place to work for a few days before leaving for an undetermined time...who’d have me? And wouldn’t let me keep the appointments I had to make the money I needed before being out of work for a few weeks. So...I am sure there are all kinds of stories we can tell. All we can do is try to be as professional as possible, but take care of ourselves...keep track of our clients names and numbers....and give the salon COPIES of your licenses!! Good luck! Karen From: Katherine Fahrig Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 10:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: NailTech:: Should I stay or should I go, I need your wealth of experience please. All the changes you named are all deal breakers, IMO. Be prepared to leave the same day you put in your notice. If your new space will not be ready for a week or 2, wait until it is ready, then just quit that day with no notice. I know, some people will say that is unprofessional, here is my reason for saying it. Someone who has demonstrated the lack of professionalism that your salon owner has demonstrated should not be trusted to suddenly behave professionally and accept your 2 week notice. She is going to throw you out on the spot, not let you look at the appointment book to check your appointments for the week, she may even take your license off the wall and hide it from you, anything to stop your move from being a smooth transition. You must protect yourself. Copy all your appointments and client information before you give notice if you do not keep your own book and client information. I had an owner do all this to me once. I was surprised because it never crossed my mind that a business woman would behave so unprofessionally. I should not have been surprised, she had demonstrated repeatedly over the year that I worked there how unprofessional she was, I was just too naive to expect it. Do not trust this woman to do the right thing. Cover your but! Katherine St. Louis, MO Sent from my iPad On Aug 30, 2012, at 9:29 PM, Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: Thank you Karen. I have made my list of supplies and will be giving notice tomorrow . She has decided to down grade the salon to about 500 sq ft. 2 hair stations and dryer chairs , mani table stuffed somewhere in waiting room and oh there won't be room for 2 nail tables so we will have to share or work something eles out. Also using the pedi room for a dispensary. So I am not sure how she will handle my notice , I am not sure if she will just kick me out or let me stay while my station at the other salon is gutted and re done over the next few weeks. I thank you all again for your input. I knew what I had to do just needed some reassurance from all you wonderful nail tech groupies. Kelley Sent from my iPad On Aug 30, 2012, at 2:11 PM, "Karen" <[email protected]> wrote: I agree...need to get your things out ASAP. Make a list of every single thing....go from space to space throughout the entire salon and write down anything that belongs to you. That way you won’t forget the disinfectant tray like I did at salon #$@#% last Summer. Or the CND Shellac rack like I did at salon @#$%$^ #$%^ like I did last Fall! lol Seriously...this is not a good environment conducive to performing relaxing, appealing services and/or building a successful clientele. Find a better fit....soon! Best wishes, Karen Grapevine From: kelley smith Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 2:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: NailTech:: Should I stay or should I go, I need your wealth of experiance please. Thank you Katherine, that is how.I have been feeling. I'm afraid I will go in on friday and the locks.are changed, and my stuff locked away. She has ignored all my.texts today. Grrrr Thank you again I guess I just needed confermation from someone out side the situation On Aug 29, 2012 3:38 PM, "Katherine Fahrig" <[email protected]> wrote: Well, IMO, you need to move ASAP. I hate being in a position of having to move ASAP because I don't have the time to shop around. This happened to me once and I did not move to a great salon, but it was all that was available on short notice. I was on short notice because the owner had not been paying the rent and we were all (booth renters) being evicted. It didn't matter that I and the other renters had paid our rent to the salon owner because the salon owner did not pay the building owner, so, out we all went! My advice is to move ASAP before your stuff gets put out at the curb in the rain! After you have a solid roof over your head, you can then evaluate the new salon. Is it a good fit for your business? How do the stylists/nail techs work together? How much walk in business can you expect to get each week? Is the owner stable? Does she pay her bills (salon bills)? Do you have a key to the salon? Can you have your own retail if you want it? How much does the owner/other renters meddle in your business? If you decide that the new salon is not a good fit, the general rule is to stay for 1 year to give it a chance then move it it isn't working. Since it will be a planned move, you will have plenty of time to shoo around for a better fit. Btw, all the things you mentioned that the owner was doing are deal breakers and you should by no means tolerate such unprofessionalism from a salon owner. Sorry you had such a bad experience. Just goes to show that any idiot can open a business, but it takes a business woman to build a business. Katherine St. Louis, MO Sent from my iPad On Aug 29, 2012, at 7:22 AM, Kelley Marie <[email protected]> wrote: Okay my wise friends, please excuse my grammar I sucked in English I have been in a new shop now for 3 months, ( 3 stylist and me) and 5 weeks ago girl one decides to give notice. Owner goes into a panic, She had before I came to shop 3 empty hair and 2 empty nail stations. I find out why no one wanted to go in with me on advertising. Girl one has been planning this and putting it off for over a year so I realize owner probably felt she would never go. I am the techie in the group so I post 7 internet adds and while doing so notice 8 yup you see it 8 other salons are wanting stylists! Owner has not done anything to advertize the salons openings not before I came or now when needed! not even a sign on the door or at the road for stylists! Owner has told us she only has enough money for one more month rent and girl one says yeah right, I was paying half of it 800 a month! So now I am thinking that is why owner is in a panic. NO MONEY! So Yes ,I have been shopping for a new space. To get to the point 5 weeks have gone by the girl one is leaving on Friday and owner doesn't know if she is going to be able to down size the salon and what new rent will be and must have a commitment from me and the other gal on how long we will stay. Owner has repeatedly ignored her responsibility I have lost all respect for this women this is just the tip of the ice cream cone on what has gone on. She didnt want to advertize because she had all the clients she needs and doesnt need any more so when a manicurist was in an accident she told me in front of 4 people that I would get them clients, ( she knew the gal and she was referring clients to our salon , she now needs hand surgery and doesnt know when she will be back) Owner has done 3 new clients and couldnt get 4th one in so threw me a bone, then during the appointment was checking my work and telling client that her and I do things very differently! owner also pre booked client for 2 appointments first one with me and next one with her! Okay now you know some of the crap and I do mean some there is so much more but I know you don't have time for a book! I have been offered a place in town Traverse City, MI about 4 blocks away.A very small space compared to where I am now, 50 bucks more rent, but 8 stylist 2 full time 6 part time. Plus walk in potential because it is truly right down town vs the tucked away salon I am at never has walk ins. That is alot of potential clients for me! I am sure if I talk to the owner she would come down 50 on rent for 6 ms so that I can recoup the cost of putting in a pedi station and re doing lighting and paint and such. I already have a table. ( I have to supply all equipment ) Should I stay or should I go? your opinions please. Kelley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/nailtech/-/9vayy5iCL-QJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. 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